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Top UK CEO Joins Homeless Charity Trust Board
By Charities Editor THE CEO of a leading UK firm based in Worle, Somerset near Bristol has joined the trustee board of a charity that runs a homeless centre. Somewhere To Go, based in Weston-Super Mare, Somerset announced that Andrew Scott, CEO of The Ascot Group, is now part of
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The walls of Weston-Super-Mare are brought alive (By Amelie, 13)
By Amelie, 13, Jill Dando News Priory Community School Weston Wallz, a street art festival in Weston-Super-Mare run by Europe’s International Street Art Hub ‘Upfest’, returned to brighten the town In Somerset. Some 18 new large scale street-art pieces were painted across the seaside town, adding to the 46
Charity
The Speaker of the House of Commons and his pets make guest appearances in this mixed pack of charity Christmas cards.
By Parliament Correspondent, Jill Dando News Sir Lindsay Hoyle, his tortoise Maggie, cats Clem and Attlee, and parrot Boris, can be spotted in five designs which feature festive scenes in and around Westminster. For every pack sold, the House of Commons will donate £2.80 from the retail price to
Business
Top UK Firm Shortlisted For Prestigious Award
By Business Editor Purplex, a UK-leading marketing company based next to Worle Train Station in Somerset, has been nominated for a prestigious regional award. The high-performing firm, which was founded 20 years ago this year, has been shortlisted in the ‘Investment’ category of the South West Business Awards 2024. The
Education
Mentorship scheme boosts language GCSE take up in Wales
By Jill Dando News An initiative to encourage take up of international language GCSEs has seen a rise of more than 40% in mentored learners choosing to take a language such as French, German or Spanish. The Modern Foreign Languages Mentoring programme, led by Cardiff University and funded by Welsh
Charity
Local Charity Hero Josh, 23, Transforms Hometown into UK Defibrillator Capital
By Jill Dando News In a remarkable tale of resilience and community spirit, Josh Bell, a Diana Award winner, has spearheaded a campaign that has turned his hometown of Weston-super-Mare into one of the best-equipped places for defibrillators in the entire United Kingdom. Born with a critical heart defect and
Fairtrade
Highlighting Coffee farmers and more – success as thousands turn out to support Fairtrade’s ‘Be The Change’ campaign
By Jill Dando News Fairtrade Fortnight – two weeks of events and awareness-raising about Fairtrade in the UK – has concluded, with thousands of committed Fairtrade supporters turning out to support its ‘Be the Change’ Campaign. * The Fairtrade Foundation reports a significant increase (up 11%) in awareness of Fairtrade Fortnight following its
Samaritans
Over 1,000 Samaritans supporters begin 'Walkies For Wellbeing' challenge in Ireland & Northern Ireland
By Jill Dando News Dog walkers across Ireland & Northern Ireland are walking 100km this October to raise funds for Samaritans. Samaritans' 'Walkies For Wellbeing' 2024 dog-walking challenge has kicked off with over 1,000 people taking part across Ireland and Northern Ireland. Supporters and their pooches
News
First UK-US online safety agreement pledges closer co-operation to keep children safe online
By Jill Dando News Statement between the UK and US will bring countries closer on joint priority of creating a safer online world. * First joint statement on online safety between the UK and US governments calls for platforms to go “further and faster” to protect children * Closer co-operation will include
University of Warwick
Sensory Stroll Art Installation Launches in Leamington Spa
By Jill Dando News The University of Warwick’s Creative Futures team, in partnership with Friends of Christchurch Gardens and Warwick District Council, proudly launched "Sensory Stroll," an innovative art installation created by Pickle Illustration, at Christchurch Gardens. This collaborative project, which will be on display for five
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Medical Defibrillator Installed As Life-Saving Mission Continues
By Jill Dando News Another life-saving defibrillator has been installed as the mission to save lives continues. The defibrillator has been installed within Weston-super-Mare in Somerset at the Locking Parklands Medical Centre, by Donate For Defib Weston-super-Mare Project. It was given support by their electricians, Kimera Facilities Management UK Ltd.
schools
Children share why school is an ‘unmissable’ part of their lives
By Jill Dando News Children have shared why they want to go through the school gates each day as a campaign highlighting the value of school is launched across the county. Friendships and fun were among the top reasons children shared for why they want to go to school, although
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Junior Journalists Join Jill Dando News at the former BBC TV presenter’s former school
By Archie, Esmai, Lillie, and Enid, Jill Dando News Correspondents @ Worle School. The next generation of Jill Dando New journalists are being trained at her former school Worle School in Weston-super-Mare Somerset. The new, ambitious Year 7s aged 11 were inspired to join the Jill Dando News Centre after an
schools
Priory’s new school show finally launched (by Evie, 13)
By Evie, 13, Jill Dando News Correspondent @ Priory School Priory Community School showcased a brilliant production named ‘All Shook Up’, which was a famous Elvis Presley show. They worked extremely hard on perfecting this but now it’s time to prepare for the new one! After an exciting wait, the
homelessness
Emmaus charities come together for Walk of Kindness
By Jill Dando News Emmaus charities across the UK have come together to support the 450-mile Walk of Kindness, organised by Emmaus Norfolk & Waveney. An inspiring team of staff and people the charity supports, known as ‘companions’, are making the epic journey from St David’s in Wales to