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It’s good news for living longer as well as being happy - start to think positively. A new study finds that higher levels of optimism were associated with longer lifespan and living beyond age 90 in women across racial and ethnic groups. The Harvard T.H. Chan School of
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By Juozas and Kieran, 12, Jill Dando News Students from across The Priory Learning Trust were inspired by the creators behind the innovative new project SEE MONSTER which has chosen Weston-Super-Mare as it's home. SEE MONSTER is like nothing ever seen before – and it chose Weston as it’
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By Jill Dando News The fundraisers raised £940 for the Burnham-on-Sea-based mental health charity, In Charley’s Memory. The Somerset charity has expanded over the last few years with rises in demand for their services. Snowdon is the highest mountain in Wales within the Snowdonia National Park, at 1,085
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By Jill Dando News Brilliant Bailey has landed on the books of high-flying Bristol Rovers, despite being only in Year 3 at St Anne’s Church Academy in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset. The fabulous pupil was offered a contract with Bristol Rovers Academy starting in August for the Under 9s. Then after
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Megan, 12, Jenson, 12 and Chloe, 11 On the 14th and 15th of May 2022, the BellaTrix Dance Company team Queen Bs and BellaTrix had huge success in the National HipHop championships in Telford. BellaTrix Dance Company trains students from five to 29 in HipHop dance styles; they have both
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By Isabella, 12 Students Martha and Declan, along with Mr Brand, Leader of The Duke of Edinburgh Programme at PCSA, successfully took part in the Somerset Jubilee Jaunt in May. Year 10 Priory Community School Academy students, Martha and Declan, along with teacher and Duke of Edinburgh Ambassador, Mr Brand,
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By Jill Dando News A Weston-super-Mare company is hosting an exclusive event to attract and recruit new talent within the local area and surrounding towns. On Friday 27 and Saturday 28 May, the Ascot Group is opening the doors to its business campus and welcoming a host of visitors to
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By Jill Dando News Kind Alexis, 11, of Worle Community School Academy in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset has been praised for always smiling, being hardworking and polite. She has amassed an incredible number of 1400 Achievement Points so far and no negative points. Alexis has also given a wellbeing boost to a
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By Jill Dando News Pupils have placed a time capsule inside one of the worlds’ first T-pylons near Burnham-On-Sea, Somerset. It marks the completion of the project to build 48 new pylons for the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station. Schoolchildren from East Huntspill Academy, near Burnham-On-Sea, have been invited
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By Jack (Year 9) and Florence (Year 8) The 67 students from one school are now published writers after huge success in a National Poetry competition. Year 9 students from The King Alfred School Academy (TKASA) in Highbridge, Somerset entered a poetry competition run by national company Young Writers in
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By Amy, 12, Jill DANDO NewsLeading marketing, media and technology company Ascot Group celebrated the opening of their new offices in Worle. VIPs, business leaders, customers and suppliers enjoyed the tour and reception with refreshments as part of the opening. The Mayor of Weston-Super-Mare, Councillor James Clayton, attended the event.
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A Weston-super-Mare company demonstrated the town’s huge potential as a business hub at a VIP-packed grand opening event to celebrate the completion of its state-of-the-art headquarters. On Thursday 31 March, the Ascot Group welcomed over 120 VIPs, business leaders and government officials - including the Mayor of Weston-super-Mare -
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By Tamsen, 14, Jill Dando News Students won a wide variety of awards for their fantastic achievements at the Priory Community School Academy (PCSA) Awards Evening on Wednesday 23rd March 2022. Angelos Markoutsas, Principal of PCSA and race car champion, Clayton Kingman, were hosting the prestigious event to celebrate students
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By Jill Dando News This amazing six year old is the winner of the Random Acts of Kindness Week Challenge. She has won prizes for herself plus this Buddy Bench for her school, donated by @NBBRecycledFurn. After completing her challenges, Maya said she “felt ‘joy in her heart”. ❤️ The amazing
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By Lexie 11, Isabella, 11 England’s most decorated blind footballer, Darren Harris, shared experiences, tips and positivity, success and happiness in another phenomenal interview for Jill Dando News. Football achievements aside, Darren is also a number 1 bestselling author, motivational speaker and transformational coach: He took this direction following
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1. Connect. Turn off the bad news and meet face-to-face with positive friends who listen and also make you laugh. Do it over tea and cake, or other happy foods for an extra boost. Laughter boosts your brain with a release of happy chemicals. 2. Move. Being active boosts your