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By Jill Dando News In a world where 88% of UK workers report experience some sort of burnout in the last two years, Dr. Rangan Chatterjee's "Feel Better Live More" podcast offers a timely solution. This week's episode features Cal Newport, Georgetown University professor
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By Jill Dando News Weston-super-Mare judoist, Lele Nairne, will be representing Team GB at this summer’s Olympics in Paris. Born and raised in Weston super-Mare and a former student of Priory Community School Academy Lele is an incredible athlete and has dedicated more than half of her life to
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By Jill Dando News A ray of hope is on the horizon for those in desperate need of dental care. Dentaid, The Dental Charity, is gearing up to launch its ninth mobile dental unit, made possible by a generous donation from The Health Lottery. This state-of-the-art dental surgery on wheels
Animals
By Jill Dando News Noah's Ark Zoo Farm, the award-winning zoo and charity located near Bristol, is commemorating its 25th anniversary with a series of exciting events and the unveiling of an ambitious 5-year strategic plan. This legendary attraction, which has delighted generations of visitors with its unique
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UK based business Coreus has been featured in The Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2024 for small organisations. The amazing award recognised their excellent workplace environment in their offices in Exeter, Bristol and Birmingham. The latest award showed yet again what a superb work environment they have created. Coreus
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By Jill Dando News You’re pretty much guaranteed to fall in love with the world’s tallest living steer Romeo. The handsome six-year-old is a very big presence at the Welcome Home Animal Sanctuary in Creswell, Oregon, USA, where he lives with his loving owners Misty and Robert Moore
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By Jill Dando News A Somerset farmer has proposed to his girlfriend by mowing "marry me" into his field and surprising her at sunset. Morley thought she was just bringing Heal dinner, but when she arrived at the field near Hinkley Point, she discovered the massive letters carved
Mental Health
By Charity Correspondent, Jill Dando News The Grand Pier and Revo Kitchen & Terrace in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset donated £500 to two mental health charities after a coffee and walnut cake in memory of Jill Dando. The money will go to support the brilliant mental health charities In Charley’s Memory
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By Jill Dando News Matt, a Park Ranger at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, a zoo and conservation charity in North Somerset, will embark on his 6th half marathon this Sunday. This will mark his 3rd participation in the Bristol Half Marathon. This year, however, he’s taking his commitment
People
By Jill Dando News A Solar Panel expert is touring the UK helping clients after a surge in demand for his services. Callun Purnell of Pigeon Solar Panels has been across the UK in recent months as the demands for his soar. He has helped out clients across the south
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By Jill Dando News BBC Children in Need have launched The Heaviest Backpack campaign – are children carrying too much? They want to highlight that the issues facing children and young people across the UK are growing, with 1 in 5 children now facing a mental health issue. The campaign aims
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By Oliver, 13, Jill Dando News Correspondent Sensational Sophie, in Year 7 at Worle Community School Academy in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset was inspired to swim for Cancer Research UK by her Great Nan, who died shortly before of Cancer. She has many medals from her swimming, and has reached Stage 7
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By Jill Dando News Children’s campaigner Baroness Floella Benjamin was presented with the BAFTA Fellowship at the BAFTA Television Awards. The BAFTA Fellowship is the highest accolade bestowed by BAFTA upon an individual in recognition of an outstanding and exceptional contribution to film, games or television. Baroness Benjamin is
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By UK solar expert and google 5-star rated Callun Purnell As a UK solar panel cleaning professional with 12 years experience, I can't stress how critical it is to maintain your solar panels. Solar panels are a superb investment for homeowners – but keeping those panels clean and operating
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By Jill Dando News The community in Weston-super-Mare is mourning the loss of David Evans, the visionary founder of the local Street Pastors initiative. David Evans, a former police officer with a deep faith in God, saw the need to provide a compassionate presence on the town's streets,
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By Jill Dando News A good news rescue of a man and his puppy happened in Moonta, South Australia this week. The adventurous puppy fell down an old mine shaft while exploring with its owner. When the puppy's owner tried to rescue it, he also got stuck in