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By Grace, 11, Jill Dando News The King Alfred School Academy in Highbridge, Somerset are opening the doors of their Preloved Prom store to students searching for their dream prom attire. At the Preloved Prom store, sustainability meets style as they are offering a unique opportunity for students to access
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By Jill Dando News Berrow Primary Church Academy in Somerset will now have a sparkling renovation of all their classrooms and communal areas after the £600,000 funding news. The money will ensure the children are provided with the best possible learning environments which will also involve the upgrading of
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By Jill Dando News Uli, an African bull elephant, has safely arrived at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm’s 20-acre Elephant Eden, the UK’s largest elephant facility and the only bull facility. Uli,13-years-old, from Magdeburg, Germany, becomes the fourth male elephant at the Zoo, joining 32-year-old Shaka, 18-year-old
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By Jill Dando News In a remarkable display of skill and teamwork, Churchill Primary School has emerged victorious as the south-west football champions, proudly representing Somerset. The school's triumph on the field has earned them the prestigious opportunity to compete in the national finals, taking place at Derby
Charity
By Oliver Masley, 13, Jill Dando News Correspondent For 24 hours a pool marathon will be attempted by her boyfriend Harry Lowe and her best friend Harry Gadsden in memory of much-loved former WCSA student Evie Ruck, who tragically passed away in October 2023, following a short battle with cancer.
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By Hazel, Lily and Leah, Jill Dando News Correspondents The King Alfred School Academy in Highbridge, Somerset hosted a coffee morning in support of Macmillan Cancer Support. Students, staff, and the wider community all came together to enjoy cake and coffee in support of this life-changing charity. Students and staff
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By Jill Dando News It’s good news out of bad as the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy is campaigning for urgent action to help millions of young people. They support the Children’s Commissioner’s recommendation for counselling in schools, more early support hubs and expanded mental health
Charity
By Jill Dando News A new community facility has been set up for people in Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, who are struggling to buy food. The Waffle Hub Community Cafe will open the community fridge in April, offering fresh food to people on low incomes. It will be located at Burnham-On-Sea Methodist
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Good news as fabulous Glastonbury line up for 2024 revealed including Dua Lipa and Coldplay! By Oscar Evans, Music Correspondent, Jill Dando News It is good news for millions as the Glastonbury headliners have been announced. People have also been shocked that it marks the first time in the event’
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By Jill Dando News An incredible team are helping to save lives with an amazing project starting in Jill Dando’s former town. The project began in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, also the founding home of Dando News, training up, Young, real life journalists in memory of Jill. Josh Bell, Tom Farrand,
health
By Jaiden, 12, Jill Dando News Correspondent This is an annual event that takes place around the world on the 7th of April. It was created by the World Health Organisation and the goal this year is to underscore the commitment to achieving universal health coverage, ensuring all individuals and
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By Grace, 11, Jill Dando News Correspondent Children and adults around the globe continue to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day every March. In the South West of England, Bristol revellers enjoyed an impressive parade and cultural celebration, hosted by 'W.E Irish Fest'. Saint Patrick is the
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By Evie, 12, Jill Dando News Correspondent There are jubilant celebrations as three gymnastic stars represent England. Three fantastic students from The Priory Learning Trust have had the amazing chance to compete for England with their team at the Caledonia International in April 2024! This is an amazing, once in
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By Isabella,11, Jill Dando News Correspondent People worldwide have celebrated International Women's Day. The theme this year was: 'inspire inclusion'. International Women’s Day is a worldwide event, created to celebrate the political, social, cultural and economic achievements of women. The first International Women'
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By Jill Dando News Holiday Correspondent The Southwest Prestige Awards 2024 celebrates small and medium-sized enterprises consisting of localised businesses and sole traders that have thrived in their highly competitive community and proven their success. The Grand Pier is one of the world’s best piers and situated in the
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By Jill Dando News An academy where “kind, empathetic and respectful” students “like coming to school’ has been given a glowing clean sweep of 'good' ratings by Ofsted Priory Community School Academy has been given a clean sweep of good ratings by inspectors. It is 10 years since