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By Jill Dando News Correspondent Understanding the importance of finding a new venue swiftly and ensuring that the wedding plans are back on track, The Grand Pier is pleased to announce an exclusive and generous offer for affected couples. The Grand Pier is committed to making this transition as seamless
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By Jill Dando News A donkey has bounced back to health after a potentially fatal condition was treated by vets with the most unlikely remedy - 24 litres of fizzy cola drink. The miracle cola was administered by a vet in carefully controlled conditions via a tube up the donkey’
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By Isabella (11) and Evie (12), Jill Dando News @ Priory Top author and one of the world’s best poets Hussain Manawer inspired hundreds during a visit to Priory Community School Academy in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset. He spoke to students about his life journey with dozens of life tips and encouragement,
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By Samara, Mental Health Correspondent, Jill Dando News During Children’s Mental Health Week this week M&S is launching new and unique Trusted Adult training to help its 65,000 colleagues learn more about how to support the young people in their lives. The online voluntary training has
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By Ellise, Jill Dando News, Disabilities Correspondent Cutting Edge Theatre is one of Scotland's leading small theatre companies based in Edinburgh and helping hundreds of people. With over 28 years of history they aim to make a difference in the lives of people and communities. They give opportunities
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By Jaiden, 12, Jill Dando News Correspondent It’s good news as scientists has found that the ancient lake Sediment on Mars has evidence of life. People for hundreds of years have tried to find out if there is life beyond earth with Mars being a huge focus of their
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By Zoe, 15, and Emily, 14, Jill Dando News Sedgemoor FM's radio presenter, Dave Englefield, based in Somerset, shared insights into his remarkable 40-year career in the industry. Dave's radio journey began in Musgrove Hospital, before going to London in 1982. Find the station here https:
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By Oliver Masley, 13, Jill Dando News Correspondent This means that all emergency services have permission to utilise the defib in the case of an emergency in the vicinity of the pier. The iconic world famous Pier collaborated with Donate for Defib Weston-super-Mare, a project working with the Great Western
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By Jill Dando News Welcome to the house of lambs! Or, more accurately, the farm barn of lambs at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm. Noah’s Ark, a North Somerset zoo and conservation charity, near Bristol spent the weekend receiving over a thousand name suggestions from BBC Radio 2 listeners
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By Jill Dando News An artist has received an award from the Prime Minister after she raised tens of thousands of pounds for charity. Sarah Graham raised funds for the Samaritans by inviting people to paint their own version of her camper van design, and receiving works from more than
Culture
By Oliver, 13, Jill Dando News Correspondent Born on 20th January 1934, Tom Baker is a British Television Icon and played the fourth incarnation of Doctor Who. Born on Scotland Road in Liverpool, he undertook his national service in the Royal Navy Army Corps. In 1956, he began his career
Happiness
By Happiness Correspondent Everyone knows you can’t be happy if you’re constantly anxious or worrying - but there is hope. Podcasters across the world are realising there are massive problems with society and with knock on effects on anxiety and mental health. Dr Rangan Chatterjee, host of the
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It’s good news as the pressure is mounting for urgent change in getting mental health support for young people. Celebrities and influencers have joined forces with young people from inspiraitonal mental health charity YoungMinds to demand more early mental health help and an end to the postcode lottery of
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By Happiness Correspondent, Jill Dando News Birds are one of the best examples of how not to worry! And with people across the world reporting worrying more than ever - maybe the humble bird can be a help. So why not cheer yourself up a bit by celebrating the billions
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By Jill Dando News The humble hedgehog is one of the most fascinating creatures on the planet - and today is the day to celebrate them. National Hedgehog Day celebrates this wonderful animal and it’s highly important - they are fast becoming extinct. Here are some fabulous facts about
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Interview secured By Oliver, 13, and written by Oliver and Jill Dando Journalists Mayor in Jill Dando’s former town inspires next generation with visit to her old school to meet reporters writing in her memory Our eager Jill Dando Journalists invited Weston-super-Mare’s mayor for an exclusive interview, giving