News
By Jill Dando News A Somerset farmer has proposed to his girlfriend by mowing "marry me" into his field and surprising her at sunset. Morley thought she was just bringing Heal dinner, but when she arrived at the field near Hinkley Point, she discovered the massive letters carved
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By Amelie, 12, and Evie, 12, Jill Dando News Correspondents Nine schools, from the area of Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset got to work on creating a podcast about the potential risks of social media and the impacts it has on young people’s lives. These students have done an amazing job on
Animals
By Jill Dando News It could be good news for animals and their owners as Vets' prescription fees could be capped by a Watchdog. It is one of the measures being considered by the UK's competition body as it investigates the sector. Animals are one of life’
People
By Ellise Hollie Hayward, Disabilities Correspondent Amongst the hills of Devon’s Exmoor countryside, nestled in pine forests and beyond a tranquil reservoir, you’ll find Calvert Exmoor; a Gold Standard AHOEC accredited accessible activity centre. Removing barriers and enabling people with physical, learning, behavioural and sensory disabilities through adventure
Mental Health
By Charity Correspondent, Jill Dando News The Grand Pier and Revo Kitchen & Terrace in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset donated £500 to two mental health charities after a coffee and walnut cake in memory of Jill Dando. The money will go to support the brilliant mental health charities In Charley’s Memory
Good News Tonic
Boost your teams sense of wellbeing plus positivity, productivity and profits with Shane Dean’s morale-boosting Good News Tonic talks. Shane is an inspirational speaker on a mission to transform workplaces through the power of positivity. His “Good News Tonic” range of talks gives energy, enthusiasm and practical strategies to
Mental Health
Wendy Griffin has a radical prescription for solving the tsunami of anxiety, depression and other mental health issues overwhelming young people - unplug them from the digital world. The CEO of the fast-expanding Wellspring Charity based in North Somerset near Bristol explains to the Good News Post what she means…
Happiness
by Happiness Correspondent Feeling frazzled? On the edge of burnout? There is good news. Top health journalist and biology guru Michael Mosley has a simple yet powerful prescription for reducing anxiety and promoting inner calm: use your breath. In his new podcast "Reset Your Calm," Mosley dives into
Sport
By Sports Correspondent, Jill Dando News England football sensation Ollie Watkins must be pinching himself just a decade after playing for Weston-super-Mare in the lower leagues. As Watkins prepares to run out in an England shirt, the fans who once cheered him on at Weston-super-Mare in Somerset will be eagerly
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By Oliver, 13, Jill Dando News Correspondent After 40 years, a well known Weston-super-Mayor has returnee to office! In 1984, Councillor John Crockford-Hawley was elected as Mayor, and at the time the youngest to have taken on the role, bringing exciting new changes to the Town Council. He was also
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By Jill Dando News A new life-saving defibrillator was officially launched at Revo Kitchen on the seafront in Weston-super-Mare Somerset Follow by evening of entertainment. The lifesaving defibrillator was given thanks to the Donate For Defib Weston-super-Mare Project and the Rotary Weston-super-Mare. The Rotary Weston-super-Mare generously donated funds to purchase
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By Jill Dando News The founding headteacher of Priory Community School Academy in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset has released a new book about his experience in the Second World War. Arthur Spencer started as the first Headteacher in 1975 at Priory. The former World War Two bomber navigator on the famous Lancaster
Sport
By Sports Reporter, Jill Dando News The Vortex Netball Club is launching in Highbridge and Weston Super Mare Somerset, bringing a premier training program to the local community. Vortex will begin recruiting for players in June before training starts at The King Alfred School Academy and Broadoak Academy. Led by
Charity
By Jill Dando News Woodfired pizza, tea, cake, music dancing, a bouncy castle and pop up bar are some of the attractions on offer on this Monday’s Bank Holiday fun day. Mark your calendars for what promises to be a fantastic event at Nailsea Holy Trinity Church, North Somerset,
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By Grace, 12, Jill Dando News Correspondent International Day of Families was a dedicated day for the people living in your home or anyone that you called family. International Day of Families promoted issues within families and also encouraged togetherness. In 1994, the United Nations declared the 15th of May
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By Jill Dando News Jacob Kemp has attended an event at Buckingham Palace to celebrate the completion of his Duke of Edinburgh Gold award. Jacob Kemp, 20, did much of his DofE volunteering while at King Alfred School Academy in Highbridge where he was also a Jill Dando News Journalist.