Schools
By Schools Correspondent Students at Worle Community School Academy (WCSA) in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset have brought the much-loved musical Annie to life in a run of spectacular performances that delighted hundreds of children, parents and members of the wider community. Across four performances, students performed to packed audiences including pupils from
Charities
By Charities Correspondent An eye-catching Gromit sculpture has made its new home at Bristol Airport taking pride of place inside the Public Transport Interchange (PTI) - with millions of people being able to enjoy seeing him as they pass through. The sculpture will not only be a hit with locals
News
By Community Correspondent Residents at Booth House Lifehouse, a Salvation Army-run hostel in Swindon that provides assisted accommodation for people experiencing homelessness, are receiving a boost to their wellbeing thanks to a substantial Lego donation from The Entertainer toy shop in Swindon. The hostel, located at 1 Spring Close, recently
Science
By Science Correspondent Space scientists say they’ve found a bizarre planet system that turns everything we thought we knew upside down. Experts at the University of Warwick, using the European Space Agency’s CHEOPS telescope, have spotted a distant solar system that doesn’t follow the usual cosmic rulebook.
Science
By Science Correspondent A simple digital technique — including mentally playing the video game Tetris — could dramatically cut traumatic flashbacks, researchers say. In a new study published in The Lancet Psychiatry, healthcare workers who used the approach reported 10 times fewer intrusive memories after just four weeks. Six months later, 70%
Charities
By Josh Bell, Charities Correspondent Residents in Weston-super-Mare have some welcome news after a new life-saving defibrillator was installed on Eastcombe Road. The device has been funded by a donation from Walliscote Primary School, meaning another piece of vital emergency equipment is now available in the area if someone suffers
Business
By Business Correspondent Bristol Airport - one of the region’s largest private sector employers - is hosting a careers fair next month with more than 150 jobs of offer. The event on Thursday 5 March, which coincides with National Careers Week, will have representatives from the Airport and 14
Charities
By Community Correspondent Almost half of UK adults say they are likely to volunteer in 2026, according to a new poll from leading end-of-life charity Marie Curie. The survey found that 47% of adults plan to give their time to good causes in the next year, showing a strong appetite
Mental Health
By Mental Health Correspondent The UK Men’s Sheds Association (UKMSA) has published a new free guide designed to support communities across the UK in setting up Men’s Sheds within shipping containers — a practical, affordable and increasingly popular way to create safe workshop and social spaces for men. Men’
People
By Ellise Hollie Hayward, Disabilities Correspondent Luke grew up with cerebral palsy, which affects his lower body. Rather than focusing on limitations, he highlights all the opportunities and achievements that have shaped his life and brought him to where he is today. Living with cerebral palsy has opened doors that
Schools
By Sophia,10, Amelia, 10 and Zuzanna, 10 Good News Room at Heron's Moor Academy Janet Williams, a journalist, visited Herons’ Moor Academy to speak to Year 5 and Year 6 pupils about journalism and how it has changed over time. During her training, there were very few
Science
By Community Correspondent A newly identified species of early crocodile relative that once roamed Gloucestershire has been revealed by scientists. Dating back to the Late Triassic period, the animal would have looked more like a sleek greyhound than the crocodiles we know today. The land-dwelling reptile had long, slender legs
People
By Community Correspondent Shoppers in Central London got more than they bargained for today — thanks to a surprise social experiment marking Random Acts of Kindness Day. A group of Londoners were each handed £100 and given just two hours to carry out as many spontaneous good deeds as possible. The
Business
By Business Editor Stunning new images reveal a dramatic two-storey dining space with a theatre-style kitchen, central bar and double-height atrium. Fresh architectural images have been unveiled showing the striking new Atrium restaurant, set to open after significant investment, in Western Terrace just off Yeovil High Street early next month.
Mental Health
By Mental Health Correspondent Millions around the world experience depression and anxiety, yet accessing treatments such as medication or psychotherapy is often challenging due to cost, stigma, long waiting lists, or side effects. A new study led by Neil Munro, a PhD candidate at James Cook University’s Department of
People
By Community Correspondent While many people spent Valentine’s Day exchanging cards and booking dinner tables, Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) chose to highlight a different kind of love — the kind that means getting more time with the people who matter most. Steve, a father from Gloucestershire, is alive