By Founding Editor Shane Dean We’re Not Just a Positive Newspaper — We’re Changing the Story, One Generation at a Time! This month marks a major milestone in our journey — the Good News Post is becoming a charity. And with that, we’re proud to reveal our new name:
People
By Jill Dando News More than 342,000 young people across the UK started their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award journey last year, as the DofE’s work to widen access and remove barriers to participation continues. Participants gave a staggering 5.2 million hours of volunteering as part of
Animals
By Community Correspondent Noah's Ark Zoo Farm had a big celebration this week! Their much-loved Brazilian tapir, Toby, turned 24! To mark the occasion, his keepers made him a special birthday treat. Not just any treat though – this was a giant ice lolly carefully tiered with all his
Sport
By Sports Correspondent The Football Foundation today announces funding and professional development opportunities through the Stephen Lawrence Scholarship with the University of Greenwich. Honouring Stephen’s legacy and his passion for football and architecture, this initiative will prioritise Black students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, and those who are estranged or
schools
By Education Correspondent Students from John Cabot Academy and Cabot Learning Federation (CLF) Post 16 welcomed Labour MP Kerry McCarthy for an inspiring and engaging visit which gave an insight into the world of high-level politics. After a whistle-stop tour of the school, Ms McCarthy sat down with students to
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By Megan and Freddie, Year 7, Jill Dando News Reporters at Clevedon School In April we came back after Easter raring to go on our eco-projects. Our first mission was the beach clean. There was warm weather over easter and we had noticed that more people were on the beaches
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By Faith, Year 7, Jill Dando News Reporter at Clevedon School At Clevedon School, Somerset, in March we held a remembrance day next to our willow tree in the centre of the school, in collaboration with the Holocaust Memorial Trust. Remembrance is important because it is a time when we
People
By Charities Correspondent A nine-year-old boy from Derby is putting his best foot forward for a long-running children’s charity that has previously helped him. Starting this month Corey Dobson, of Spondon, aims to walk 100 miles over four weeks in aid of The Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre. Corey
People
By Community Correspondent InExeter is celebrating the rejuvenation of three key areas in the city, thanks to the dedicated efforts of volunteers from the business community and residents. Neighbourhood Action Days, a community-driven initiative launched earlier this year by InExeter, the Business Improvement District (BID) for Exeter, aims to connect
Business
By Business Correspondent A Weston-super-Mare cleaning business is celebrating six years of success, with ambitious plans for continued expansion. Clean Vision, formerly known as Vision Cleaning Services and founded by Chloe Neath in 2019, began as a small domestic cleaning service. Starting with just a Henry hoover and a stack
Animals
By Jill Dando News Following World Oceans Day (8th June), we’re reflecting on the incredible rescue story of ‘Pickle’ the sea lion—an inspiring reminder of the urgent need for ocean conservation and animal protection. It is the first recorded rescue and successful release of a sea lion for
By Jill Dando News More than 125,000 wildflowers have been planted across Cumbria over the past two years, transforming 159 acres of land—equivalent to 99 football pitches—into vital habitats for pollinators and wildlife. Thanks to the efforts of hundreds of volunteers, community groups, landowners and generous funders,
By Harry and Caleb, Jill Dando News Correspondents @ Clevedon School Clevedon School students Ella and Alex in Somerset were runners up in the Parliamentary debate chaired by Sadiq Al-Hassan. They debated “Should the UK Government introduce a wealth tax?” The arguments put forward by all sides were brilliant and there
Animals
By Jill Dando News A 'chatty’ Bactrian camel calf has been born at Whipsnade Zoo in the heart of Bedfordshire. The baby boy, who is yet to be named, was born on the 18 May, to first-time mum Orla, and dad Oakley, following a 13-month pregnancy. Whipsnade Zoo camel
Charity
By Charity Correspondent The University of Leicester is proud to support Swing and Shuffle – a student-led charity event that promises a night of immersive music and community spirit while raising vital funds for Parkinson’s UK. On Thursday, 12 June 2025, Athena in Leicester will come alive with the sounds
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By Hector, Year 8, Jill Dando News Correspondent at Clevedon School Clevedon School is refurbishing the solar panels on the science block, helping to brighten the future of sustainable energy in the area. Mr Smith, behind the drive for the new school build, has announced the cleaning and improvement of