By Happiness Correspondent Research suggests that kindness is more than just an act of goodwill—it also gives a boost to our own health. Studies show that simple gestures of kindness—like holding a door, giving someone a compliment, or helping a stranger—may reduce stress, ease physical pain, fight
By Education Correspondent Six House Captains proudly represented Broadoak Academy at the Uphill War Memorial, in Somerset. They attended a moving Service of Remembrance alongside Rose Hooke, Associate Assistant Principal for Culture. Their exemplary conduct and respectful presence were a true reflection of the academy’s values and the spirit
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By Conservation Correspondent More than 7,000 Extinct in the Wild and Critically Endangered Partula snails have been released across four islands in French Polynesia—the largest reintroduction of the rare species to date. The conservation team used a tiny white UV-reflective mark on each shell to help track the
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By Community Correspondent Leaders of the Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre have announced the long-running charity in Skegness will open its doors in 2026 after a successful year of fundraising. The charity paused its holidays this year due to rising costs and embarked on a big fundraising campaign in order
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By Community Correspondent Residents and staff at HC-One’s Hepworth House Care Home in Stanley, Wakefield, are celebrating the remarkable life of David Watson, who turns 95 this December. David’s story is one of service, adventure, and passion — a shining example of living life to the fullest. Even in
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By Research Correspondent A new study from the University of Exeter has revealed that seagulls pay close attention to the tone of human voices— and that how we speak to them can influence whether they leave our food alone. The findings suggest that people can deter gulls humanely and effectively
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By Community Correspondent “Be grateful, quick to forgive and don’t think about the past” – that’s the advice of one Ilkeston lady who went from homelessness and alcoholism to clean independent living An Ilkeston woman who was once homeless and a self-confessed alcoholic is now living independently after support
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By Gracie H (14), Jill Dando News Correspondent On Tuesday 11th November, The King Alfred School Academy held a moving Remembrance Day service to honour those who gave their lives in World War I, World War II, and other wars. Students, staff, and members of the Royal British Legion and
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By Education Correspondent Astronauts could soon be able to move more freely thanks to a soft robotic exosuit developed by researchers at the University of Bristol. Not only does the technology have extraterrestrial benefits, but it could also help people who need support with their mobility on earth too. The
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By Josh Bell, Charities Correspondent A new community partnership between Donate For Defib Weston-super-Mare and University of Bristol Medical Students is giving local residents the chance to play a key role in lifesaving research. The collaboration focuses on understanding the barriers to performing CPR and using defibrillators during cardiac arrests,
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By Jill Dando News Clevedon School has been named a finalist in the prestigious Music & Drama Education Awards, recognised for its exceptional achievement in musical theatre provision. Sponsored by MTI (Music Theatre International), the awards highlight schools and organisations that demonstrate outstanding creativity and impact in performing arts education
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By Isabella (13), Jill Dando News Correspondent On Friday the 7th of November, the annual Weston-Super-Mare carnival took place. Citizens lined the parade route, watching as the multicoloured floats drove past. It started around 7pm, with the floats leaving from the Tesco Superstore in town and ended at around 10pm
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By Jill Dando News Worle Community School Academy (WCSA) in Weston-super-Mare came together this morning at 11am to mark Remembrance Day in a moving and respectful ceremony. Students and staff gathered in silence to honour those who have lost their lives in conflict, joined by army cadets, sea cadets, and
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By Leo, 11, Jill Dando News Correspondent On Tuesday 11th of November, students from Priory Community School in Weston Super Mare were remembering those who have fallen saving our country. In the lead up to remembrance day students created poppies and poems with messages to respect. One Student, Georgia, 14,
Animals
By Animals Correspondent Hedgehog charity Prickles and Paws is 93% of the way to its overall fundraising target for its brand new hedgehog hospital (“Hogspital”) and has launched a final crowd-funding appeal in order to cover the remaining costs and complete construction. The ‘Wildly Close’ crowd-funder is being match-funded by
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By Rosie, 12, Jill Dando News Correspondent Here are some fun things to do this autumn this year with these fun, positive suggestions from our news team in Priory Community School, Weston-Super-Mare Puxton Park. You will always have a great day here. The cafe food is lovely and you get