Science
By Science Correspondent A team of engineers at Massachusetts Institution of Technology (MIT) has developed a new way to produce low-emission hydrogen fuel—using recycled aluminum, seawater, and even a splash of caffeine. Hydrogen is often touted as a clean fuel, but most current production methods rely heavily on fossil
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By Jill Dando News A major crop boost is on ice – literally – as Britain sends hundreds of vegetable seed samples to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault in the Arctic, the world’s ultimate backup for our food future. The UK Vegetable Genebank at the University of Warwick has packed off
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By Rupert, 13, and Joshua, 13 – Jill Dando News reporters at Worle School Three Somerset students help lead UK team to silver at international dance championship in Orlando A talented Year 7 student and three talented Year 8 students from Worle School in Somerset have returned from the 2025 Allstar
Animals
By Jill Dando News Bluestone National Park Resort in Wales has rehomed three juvenile hedgehogs aged one year old as part of the five-star holiday resort’s long-standing partnership with Pembrokeshire Hogspital. Pembrokeshire Hogspital rescues and rehabilitates sick, injured and orphaned hedgehogs, returning them to the wild in most cases.
Business
By Business Editor Blinds By Mark, a trusted name in blinds and curtain installations across Bristol, is marking a major achievement—surpassing 150 five-star reviews on Google and an impressive 395 five-star ratings on Facebook. These overwhelmingly positive reviews are a clear sign of the company’s consistent dedication to
People
By Community Correspondent Salvation Army volunteers supported residents at a rescue centre after they were evacuated from a block of flats during a power cut. More than 150 residents were evacuated from the Horizon building in Sunderland last week after a loss of power and water. A reception centre was
Animals
By Josh Bell, Charitable and Schools Correspondent Last month saw Weston Rotary Members, Family, Friends and Volunteers turning the Beach Lawns into a Dog Show worthy of Crufts finest. First through the door, just after it opened at 10am, was a lady from one of the outlying villages who’d
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Written by Mnjiri Journalists, Malawi – Jill Dando News Centre The National Construction Industry Council (N.C.I.C) recently visited Mnjiri C.D.S.S. to deliver a career talk aimed at inspiring more girls to pursue careers in the construction industry. It is said that few girls apply for
People
By Ellise Hollie-Hayward, Disabilities Correspondent Liam Virgo has Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) which affects how the brain sends and receives information to and from the body which can cause paralysis, seizures, sensory changes, difficulty with speech, swallowing and cognitive issues. Before Liam was diagnosed with FND at the age of
Business
By Business Correspondent Edelweiss celebrated the launch of its inaugural flight arriving at Bristol Airport from Zurich yesterday, 2nd June. The busy flight from Switzerland landed this afternoon welcoming visitors to the region for business and pleasure, with some arriving for meetings and others returning home from Switzerland or other
Education
By Education Correspondent The inaugural Big Kick Off football tournament launched with flair and excitement at John Cabot Academy, bringing together young athletes from across the Cabot Learning Federation (CLF) for a dynamic five-a-side competition that celebrated sportsmanship, teamwork, and skill. Organised and delivered by CLF Post-16 students as part
People
By Jill Dando News The family of a Sidmouth man who died unexpectedly are seeking to help other bereaved families in Devon and Cornwall in the immediate aftermath of a loved one’s death. Chris Wade passed away in June 2023, and his family are now working with us to
Animals
By Jill Dando News Feeling those Monday blues? Don’t worry — the animal kingdom is here to save the day! The Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2025 has released some of its first laugh-out-loud entries, and they’re guaranteed to brighten your week. From clumsy penguins to cheeky monkeys pulling
News
By Community Correspondent Late-night party goers and night-owls in Exeter will now be able to take advantage of new trial night buses home. The services running out of Exeter are being launched by Stagecoach South West starting on Saturday 31 May. They are part of nine new Nightbus services across
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By Jill Dando News Ripley here, The Grand Pier in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset's very own Chief Canine Officer (CCO) with some exciting news! As a well-behaved member of The Grand Pier team (and a very good boy), I’m excited to share from Monday 2nd June 2025, dogs like
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By Tara, (Year 8) and Sadika, (Year 10) Jill Dando News Correspondents at Clevedon School Newsroom At the start of the year, the University of Bristol School of Education welcomed 50 student leaders from Clevedon School for an inspiring day of learning and creativity. We were excited to discover the