homelessness
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
royals
By Jill Dando News A new partnership spearheaded by The Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales with a community swimming pool in Birtley, Tyne and Wear will support over 16,000 people, including 6,500 children and young people, to take part in swimming activities every month.
Holocaust Survivor
By Jill Dando . Tributes have been pouring in for one of the greatest people of the last 100 years. The inspirational Lily Ebert has died aged 100. A proud mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother, her large loving family was her revenge against the Nazis. She will be
Mental Health Day
By Jill Dando News Today (Thursday 10 October) marks World Mental Health Day 2024, a date dedicated to raising awareness and promoting mental well-being globally. This day serves as a vital reminder of the importance of mental health and the need to foster supportive communities where individuals can seek help
B&Q
By Jill Dando News As part of the home improvement retailer’s annual B&Q Community Days drive, a group of colleagues offered their DIY skills to spruce up the garden/outside area at YMCA Weston-super-Mare. The team of volunteers from the Weston B&Q branch spent the
People
By Joel, 16, Jill Dando News Correspondent The world’s first amputee ultra-distance runner who was blown up and escaped execution has defied the odds again by finishing a solo 500-mile challenge in double-quick time. Chris Moon MBE has successfully completed the Camino de Santiago, or Pilgrim’s Trail, along
By Oliver, 14, Senior Jill Dando News Correspondent @ Worle School On Wednesday, the Axe District Scouts Leaders, who mentor over 1500 young adventurers across the region, gathered in Weston Museum to celebrate their hard work, passion, and service. The Scouting Association is the world’s, the UK’s, and Somerset’
police
By Jill Dando News Usually, the saying ‘mum’s the word’ is quite prevalent amongst children, but it is this mum’s words that are hitting a cord with kids in Rochdale as work continues to detect and prevent youth violence in the area. Special Constable Jemma Mallon has recently
Health,
By Jill Dando News In a bold move to address America's chronic disease epidemic, medical expert Dr. Mark Hyman it’s bringing together a plan to help the health of millions. Dr Hyman is leading a bipartisan initiative to unite political leaders, corporate executives, and influential figures in
Disabilities Correspondent
By Ellise Hollie-Hayward, Disabilities Correspondent In a testament to perseverance and advocacy, Ciara Lawrence, a woman with a learning disability, has become a beacon of hope for many. For 24 years, Ciara Lawrence has been an integral part of Mencap, the UK's leading learning disability charity, where she
Mental Health
By Jill Dando News In an unprecedented move, two CEOs of mental health charities have been named as the first-ever mental health-trained editors of a national and global newspaper, the Good News Post. This groundbreaking initiative comes at a time when mental health challenges and loneliness are skyrocketing, exacerbated by
Animals
By Joel, 16, Jill Dando News Correspondent Bristol Zoo recently welcomed a new male Alaotran gentle lemur, called Malala, from Parken Zoo in Sweden. He is joining their female Tiana as part of a crucial breeding programme to conserve this critically endangered species. Critically Endangered Alaotran gentle lemur are small
football
By Joel, 16, Jill Dando News Correspondent Game-changing small-sided multi-sport pitch opens at the Concord Youth Centre, Birmingham, thanks to funding from the Premier League, The FA and Government’s Football Foundation and EA SPORTS FC FUTURES™. This PlayZone will provide a safe, inclusive and accessible facility to play football
Business
In a remarkable twist of fate, a once-dilapidated BMW that symbolised rock bottom for entrepreneur Andrew Scott now serves as a beacon of hope for struggling and aspiring business owners. Parked proudly outside his thriving company headquarters, this restored vehicle is more than just a success story on wheels -
People
By Oliver,14, Senior Jill Dando News Correspondent @ Worle Community School Parkrun, a community organisation across 23 countries, celebrated its 20th birthday on Saturday. In 2004, Paul Sinton-Hewitt organised the Bushy Park Time Trial. Since then, 2,200 Parkruns have taken place, all managed thanks to huge amounts of volunteers.
health
By Jill Dando News A ground-breaking new medical device which improves the accuracy of drilling screw holes into bones during surgery has been used patients for the first time at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust (the RUH). The drill guidance system (DGS), which has been developed by