People
By Jill Dando News A new sensory garden for people with disabilities and their carers has been created at Bristol’s Hartcliffe Millennium Green. The calming and welcoming space will enable visitors to experience the wellbeing benefits of time in nature and enjoy the sight, sound, fragrance and texture of
News
By Jill Dando News Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) is asking the people of Bristol to help make the city a safer place in three easy steps. Thanks to generous funding from Bristol City Council and more funding now available from the Sam Polledri Foundation, GWAAC is looking for
Sport
By Joel ,16, Jill Dando News Correspondent Keynsham Town WFC is helping all ages to get involved in football, thanks to funding from the Premier League, The FA and Government’s Football Foundation. The Bristol-based club in the UK recently celebrated the ten-year anniversary of its men’s walking football
People
By Jill Dando News Matt Hill has accomplished an extraordinary 12.5-hour tyre-flip challenge, raising £1,632.25 for Variety, a local children’s charity. The money raised will go towards funding a new Sunshine Coach minibus, which will make a significant difference to the lives of the disabled and
People
By Jill Dando News Bristol resident Matt Hill will attempt a grueling 24-hour tyre flip challenge at Whitchurch Aerodrome this weekend, aiming to raise funds for Variety, the Children's Charity. Beginning at 8:30 AM on Saturday, December 21st, Hill will flip a 100kg tyre continuously, hoping to
News
By Jill Dando News Ashton Park School will mark Black History Month in a truly transformative way this December with an ambitious art competition, created in collaboration with the school’s Student Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Group. The highly anticipated event, taking place on Thursday, 5th December, will see
Charity
By Jill Dando News Fierce winds tried to unseat him and the sea almost swept his tent away, but nothing could stop University of Bristol student Ed Watson cycling the entire length of Norway for charity. The Medicine student, along with his brother and friend, cycled around 100km every day
Animals
You were always toad you it was good to be kind. Now selfless volunteers are putting it into practise by helping toads across the road. Teams of people are scouring the undergrowth for the camouflaged creatures who make trips of several miles once dusk falls and the weather is damp
Business
By Jill Dando News A family business has recorded its best year of trading since the company was founded. Almeda Facilities Ltd, which is based in Bristol, saw revenue surpass its previous record year and leadership at the company say they signed off their latest year end accounts with turnover
Culture
By Oscar Evans, 13, Jill Dando News Correspondent (one of our our team out of Jill’s former school at Worle) Lots of people recently have been hoping for a derelict church to transform into a hitlist of the local ravers and fans across the area of Bristol! The Seamen’
Animals
By Animal Correspondent, Jill Dando News It was good news as Beni and Tuichi tucked into a tasty treat as their keepers surprised them with a special bear-friendly cake to celebrate their 2nd birthday. Amid the playful antics and festivities, their presence is also a testament to the ongoing commitment
Animals
By Jill Dando News Could an expanding low noise fireworks campaign soon be good news for all animals in the UK? The amazing Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, located in North Somerset, has welcomed news that local school, the Downs, have announced a new low-noise fireworks policy. Designed to operate
Business
By Business Editor An independent provider of trades courses in Bristol has marked 10 years in business with a key appointment, to satisfy demand for a new range of domestic electrical courses. Fresh from achieving a Good rating for its first ever Ofsted inspection, South West Construction Academy has secured