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By Hector, Year 8, Jill Dando News Correspondent at Clevedon School Clevedon School is refurbishing the solar panels on the science block, helping to brighten the future of sustainable energy in the area. Mr Smith, behind the drive for the new school build, has announced the cleaning and improvement of
Business
By Josh Bell, Charitable and Schools Correspondent A brand-new digital chapter has begun for Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, with the official opening of a cutting-edge Centre of Excellence by the award-winning company Next Theme. The grand launch was proudly led by the Mayor of Weston-super-Mare, Councillor John Crawford-Hawley, on Tuesday, marking a
Charity
By Josh Bell, Charitable and Schools Correspondent The Donate For Defib Weston-super-Mare (W-s-M) Project in Somerset, continues to make vital strides in improving public access to life-saving defibrillators and CPR education, thanks in part to the passionate involvement of leading cardiovascular experts. Dr Stephen Harmer, Senior Lecturer in Cardiovascular Science
Animals
By Jill Dando News Thirteen-year-old Alex Follows supports her family by helping care for her nan, who has Alzheimer’s—a responsibility that often left her feeling overwhelmed. To provide Alex with some much-needed respite, Devon Young Carers referred her to our Donkey Assisted Activities (DAA) centre in Sidmouth, where
Animals
By Jill Dando News and Marten Lewis director of sustainability at Bluestone National Park Resort Hedgehogs are charming and gentle creatures that play a vital role in keeping our gardens healthy by feeding on pests like slugs and insects. Their quiet, nocturnal wanderings make them a delightful sight for nature
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
Science
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