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The Visual Arts faculty at Ashton Park School in Bristol, UK, proudly relaunched the Black History House Cup competition during art lessons this term, sparking powerful conversations and creative expression among students. Last year’s event showcased stunning painted portraits of historical figures, but this year, the focus shifted to
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By Jill Dando News In a groundbreaking new publication, education professional Jo reveals the unsung hero of school leadership: the Personal Assistant (PA). Her book was written jointly with staff wellbeing expert Kimberley Evans, provocatively titled "The PA Principles," offers an unprecedented look into the critical role of
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By Jill Dando News The Donate For Defib WsM Project is pleased to announce a publicly accessible defibrillator has been installed at Specsavers Weston High Street, along with the support and installation from AMS Electrical - SouthWest. For this installation Donate For Defib WsM Project undertook a Mini Launch! The
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By Jill Dando News In a brilliant new partnership, two East Midlands firms have taken a significant step towards improving workplace support for neurodivergent employees, hosting a free seminar that drew representatives from businesses, schools, and charities. Derby-based Precept HR & Employment Law and Nottingham's Cherry Professional joined
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By Jill Dando News A special bus is taking to the streets of the West of England from this week on an ambitious mission to bring festive cheer to hundreds of struggling families. First West of England is joining forces with Westcountry charity Operation Community Hamper (OCH) on an eight-day
Animals
By Jill Dando News A group of NHS staff who support families and children through the Children & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), recently took part in a rare opportunity to focus on their own health and wellbeing, with a team day at The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth. The group,
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By Jill Dando News This December, Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm is spreading festive cheer with a special promotion: guests aged 70 and over can enjoy free admission throughout the entire month! From December 1st to 31st, the zoo invites these visitors to experience a memorable day out, filled with
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By Business Editor Blinds By Mark, a trusted leader in window shading solutions in Bristol and beyond, is thrilled to announce the launch of its latest innovation: Blind Screen™, a revolutionary blind system that doubles as a stylish, functional mosquito net. This cutting-edge product offers customers a versatile, modern solution
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By Jill Dando News It’s just over a month until Christmas and the expanding charity for the homeless, vulnerable and those on low incomes Somewhere to Go is planning its festive Christmas lunch. With the support of The Ascot Group over the last few years, the charity is expanding
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By Business Editor In a testament to resilience and nostalgia, UK entrepreneur Andrew Scott embarked on a nine-month quest to reclaim a £300 BMW – a vehicle that once marked his lowest point but now stands as a powerful metaphor for entrepreneurial hope and grit. To Andrew, the car was far
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By Mnjiri Jill Dando News Correspondents Mnjiri Community Day Secondary School (CDSS) welcomed a new cohort of students from various primary schools following their selection. On September 26th, Deputy Headteacher Emmanuel Mlagha spoke about the arrival of new Form One students at Mnjiri CDSS. The school has enrolled a total
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By Business Editor, Jill Dando News Correspondent Callun Purnell, already recognised as one of the country’s emerging experts in solar energy, is taking his expertise to the next level with advanced training that’s setting him apart in the booming solar industry. Callun recently completed an intensive workshop led
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Special Feature by Ellise Hollie-Hayward, Jill Dando News Disabilities Correspondent Callum Day is 27 years old and was born with a condition called Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita. This condition affects the muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints all over his body. He has also been recently diagnosed as Severely Sight Impaired which
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By Seth, 12 and Ella, 12, Jill Dando News Correspondents The wonderful students of Worle Community School have recently made Christmas cards in a highly anticipated competition that we are hoping to sell to the general public to raise money for Weston Food bank. We are inviting anyone looking for
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By Good News Post reporter at the scene What began as a typical Saturday morning in the coastal town of Weston-super-Mare, Somerset quickly turned into an unexpected fun spectacle when Star Wars characters invaded the High Street, leaving local residents and shoppers stunned. Eyewitnesses report that the surprise comical appearance
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By Jill Dando News Meet Flop – our Humboldt penguin with a very special story! Life started as normal for Flop, who hatched back in April, under the watchful eyes of mum and dad. Sadly, after a few weeks, Flop’s mother passed away and dad started to leave the nest