UK
By World Correspondent Middle Eastern countries are rising rapidly up the table of desirable destinations for Brits moving abroad, according to figures by a leading international removals firm. Data from Bristol-based 1st Move International show Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates becoming increasingly popular expat destinations, with the UAE
schools
By Jill Dando News Pupils and staff are proud of their school at Pawlett Primary School Academy near Bridgwater, Somerset after a recent Ofsted inspection found they were ‘GOOD’ in all areas. It was found that ‘respect was at the heart of the school’ and that ‘pupils feel safe and
Animals
By Jill Dando News Could an expanding low noise fireworks campaign soon be good news for all animals in the UK? The amazing Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, located in North Somerset, has welcomed news that local school, the Downs, have announced a new low-noise fireworks policy. Designed to operate
Business
By Business Editor The Roofing and Cladding division of ISD Solutions has created what it believes is industry leading air tightness in a new distribution centre in Essex. Using Kingspan’s high performance Quadcore system, experts at the coldstore and composite panel specialist have contributed to what is being called
Careers
By Business Editor The founder of one of the South West’s leading service specialists for affordable and public sector housing has praised his staff as the company marks 25 years in business. MD Group started life in a one-room office in Ashton Gate, Bristol in 1998, with a small
Business
By Business Editor An independent provider of trades courses in Bristol has marked 10 years in business with a key appointment, to satisfy demand for a new range of domestic electrical courses. Fresh from achieving a Good rating for its first ever Ofsted inspection, South West Construction Academy has secured
Charity
By Ellise Hollie Hayward, 21, Disabilities Correspondent, Jill Dando News Young philanthropist Izzy Rutter, an 11-year-old from Exeter, recently accomplished an impressive 20-mile charity walk to raise money for InFocus Charity, based in Devon. InFocus Charity is dedicated to supporting young individuals with vision impairment and complex needs. Izzy embarked
Charity
By Charity Corespondent, Jill Dando News The FUCHSIA Cancer Support Group held a coffee morning at the NightJar Pub in Worle, Somerset where they raised over £170 for Macmillan Cancer Support. The group welcomed Weston-super-Mare Mayor Cllr Ciaran Cronnelly as a flurry of visitors sample cake, tea and coffee. The
Animals
By Animal Correspondent, Jill Dando News It’s good news for endangered Koala’s with a brilliant new partnership. In a momentous stride towards koala conservation, Australia Zoo and global not-for-profit organisation Wildlife Warriors are thrilled to announce an incredible partnership with BCU Bank, further protecting Australia’s iconic yet
Animals
By Dogs Correspondent, Jill Dando News A brave dog, who was set to take part in a Battersea Muddy Dog Challenge event before being diagnosed with a terminal illness, has completed her own fundraising walk for the leading animal welfare charity. Tank the eight-year-old Labrador Cross, was originally signed up
News
By Jill Dando News It’s good news for UK families today as Marks & Spencer has announced a new partnership with FareShare, the UK's largest charity fighting food insecurity and waste. Working with one of its biggest fresh food suppliers, 2 Sisters Food Group, M&S
Jill Dando news
By Jill Dando News The mayor of Jill Dando’s home town has been interviewed by budding reporters in her memory from Ashcombe Primary School. Cllr Ciaran Cronnelly visited the school to speak about his role and how he helps the residents of Weston. Some of the younger children even
Jill Dando news
By Oliver, 13, Jill Dando News (who visited the exhibition) Weston Museum in Jill Dando’s home town of Weston-super-Mare, is hosting an amazing exhibition, celebrating how Doctor Who has shaped the television industry and the scifi genre, and this hasn’t gone unnoticed. It has drawn many fans in,
Animals
By Jill Dando News Staff at The Donkey Sanctuary in Manchester have been showing their artistic flair this week by providing seasonal enrichment for their resident herd. The team have created some spooktacular creations in the form of carved pumpkins, which have been displayed around the centre in Abbey Hey
schools
By Jill Dando News Prospective students and their families are invited to visit The King Alfred School Academy Sixth Form in Highbridge, Somerset at its open morning this Saturday from 9.30am till 12.30pm. TKASA Sixth Form enjoys excellent results, inspirational teaching and a school-style community atmosphere with excellent
schools
By Jill Dando News Students and staff are ready to welcome prospective pupils and their families to tour round their brilliant schools. West Huntspill Primary Academy and East Huntspill Primary Academy near Burnham on Sea and Bridgwater in Somerset will open their doors this month. West Huntspill will be open