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By Jill Dando News Blue-enriched light can improve sleep quality and daily activity in older adults living at home, according to new research from the University of Surrey. Researchers found that this type of light therapy led to greater daytime activity, earlier bedtimes, regular sleep patterns and improved sleep quality,
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By Jill Dando News Researchers from the University of Warwick, in partnership with CreateMe Technologies, have developed a groundbreaking thermoreversible adhesive that promises to change the way the fashion industry tackles textile waste. After three years of research, this innovation aims to make textile recycling easier and more efficient, helping
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By Jill Dando News The teams at local charity DonateIT and Somerset Council’s FIXY project are celebrating another successful tech amnesty at Frome Town Hall. In total, a tonne of devices, cables and accessories was donated on Sunday 2nd February, including 153 phones, 113 laptops, 60 tablets, 20 pc
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By Jill Dando News Willowdown Primary School in Bridgwater, Somerset, has become a pioneer in the South West UK in classroom AI integration, with over 300 pupils using artificial intelligence tools across their daily lessons. From chatting with historical characters to generating AI-powered presentations, the technology is sparking curiosity and
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By Jill Dando News Love is in the air this Valentine’s Day as The Grand Pier proudly introduces the Heart of Weston, a stunning new permanent sculpture that encourages couples and families to spread the love. Located on the iconic Grand Pier in Weston super Mare, this magnificent heart-shaped
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By Jill Dando News Hallmark Illustrator, Lisa, received support from Maggie's in Yorkshire during her breast cancer journey. When charity nominations opened up, Lisa felt compelled to support people through their own journeys and illustrate six heartfelt cards for Maggie's. Lisa received emotional and practical support
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By Jill Dando News Rice farming is a major contributor to global methane emissions, accounting for around 12% of the total. As the world’s population grows and temperatures rise, these emissions are expected to increase. But now, scientists have developed a new type of rice that could significantly reduce
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By Jill Dando News St Paul’s Church in Weston-super-Mare in Somerset near Bristol has become a beacon of hope for the local community, providing free, freshly prepared hot meals every Thursday evening throughout the winter months. The initiative, which began as a response to rising living costs and the
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By Jill Dando News A leading local health inequalities charity is to co-deliver a project to support young mums in the region with their mental health. Ways to Wellness, whose current projects operate throughout the North East and North Cumbria, has joined forces with the Maternal Mental Health Alliance (MMHA)
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By Jill Dando News Book Aid International is pleased to announce that in 2024, with the generous support of the UK publishing industry, it sent a record 1,344,059 brand-new books to readers in 23 countries around the world. The charity’s mission is to give people, who would
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By Jill Dando News It’s good news as the UK’s fastest supercomputer Isambard-AI will play a major role in advancing the nation’s AI capabilities. The UK Government announced that Artificial intelligence will be unleashed across the UK to deliver national renewal. With a rich history of pioneering
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By Jill Dando News A new initiative designed to offer young people a safe, non-judgmental space to talk about their mental health challenges is now up and running in North Somerset. The Listening Pathway, launched by Wellspring, provides 11-16 year olds with the opportunity to offload their worries and anxieties
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By Jill Dando News Brits are going bananas for exotic fruit with papaya now the fastest growing fruit in the UK. Demand for the orange-coloured fruit, which is mainly grown in tropical climates within South America, has rocketed by nearly 160 per cent in the last year. Not only is
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By Jill Dando News At just 18 years old, Archie Matthews, a former Head Boy of Worle Community School Academy (WCSA) in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, is proving himself a true force in gardening and environmental advocacy. This rising star has just added a prestigious silver medal from the World Skills competition
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By Jill Dando News During a cold Winter's eve, Sunderland coastguards rushed to help a person stuck on cliffs while attempting to rescue their dog. "Being local, I knew the area well so when the call came in for a person stuck on cliffs at Marsden Grotto,
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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