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.
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.
Reading
By Ella, 12, Jill Dando News Correspondent Babies born in the area of Bath and north east Somerset, during July, have been given their own copies of the 1926 novel ‘Winnie the Pooh’ to encourage reading from a young age. Alongside receiving the classic novel, babies were also invited to
health
By Adam Hunter, Jill Dando News Correspondent In a heartwarming celebration at the Winter Gardens, Broadway Lodge, Weston Super Mare, Somerser one of the UK's leading addiction treatment centres, marked its 50th anniversary. The charity, founded in 1974, has been at the forefront of addiction recovery, proudly treating
People
By Jill Dando News 2051 IKEA employees broke the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ record for the largest gathering of people in two-piece pajamas (in one place) in Älmhult on August 28. The record marks the beginning of a year-long focus on improving sleep for the many people. The bedding was freshly
Charity
By Jill Dando News In a heartwarming display of community spirit, the Donate For Defib WsM Project Team captivated members of the Weston-super-Mare Civic Society with a compelling presentation at Weston Museum. Project Lead Josh Bell kicked off the event with an overview of the project's ongoing developments,
Charity
By Jill Dando News Portsmouth-based student Molly Fletcher, 21, is preparing to take on the Great South Run 5K race on 20th October with a deeply personal mission. In March 2023, Molly underwent open heart surgery at the age of just 20 – a life-altering experience that tested her physical and
goodnewstonic
By The Editor In these stressed-out days, there are so many demands on our time and life has definitely speeded up. Deadlines, money pressures, people problems. Your to-do list can sometime seem to be endless. But there is one thing that can help you to relax. Mindfulness is the practice
health
By Jill Dando News Businesses have been donating to help an amazing project save hundreds of lives. Donate For Defib Weston-super-Mare are on a mission to install lots of defibrillators. They have just partnered with Worle Glass & Joinery Ltd in Worle, Somerset, who installed a Defibrillator back in November
africa
By Phillip Nkhoma,Jill Dando News reporter in Malawi In a remarkable display of community service, students at Mnjiri Community Day Secondary School have stepped forward to donate blood, contributing to the lifesaving efforts for patients across hospitals in Mzimba district. More than 10 students generously volunteered to donate blood
health
By Jaiden, 12, Jill Dando News Correspondent This is an annual event that takes place around the world on the 7th of April. It was created by the World Health Organisation and the goal this year is to underscore the commitment to achieving universal health coverage, ensuring all individuals and
Happiness
By Happiness Correspondent Adam Grant, an organisational psychologist, University of Pennsylvania professor, podcaster, and the bestselling author of multiple books, says studies, prove that givers and generous people are happier than takers. He declared his findings in his latest book, Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things, In the
Animals
By Dogs Correspondent, Jill Dando News A brave dog, who was set to take part in a Battersea Muddy Dog Challenge event before being diagnosed with a terminal illness, has completed her own fundraising walk for the leading animal welfare charity. Tank the eight-year-old Labrador Cross, was originally signed up
health
By Health Correspondent People should aim to meditate for around 45 minutes every day to cut stress-related high blood pressure, according to new guidelines. The International Society of Hypertension also encouraged listening to music, doing yoga and mindfulness. The long-standing medical advice to quit smoking and cut down on salt
Happiness
By The Editor (Good News and Happiness) A doctor aged 102 (and a half!) years has been telling her secrets of health and happiness on the podcast of one of the world’s best doctors. Dr Gladys McGarey passionately believes health and happiness is twinned with finding our purpose to
health
By Jill Dando News I fell pregnant with my eldest daughter, Ellise in 2001 and had a good pregnancy journey, I had no problems during my pregnancy and everything was normal and fine so I had no idea what the next part of my life was going to embark upon