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By Football Correspondent, Jill Dando News Famous faces from music and film are injecting fresh energy and investment into ambitious smaller football clubs across the UK. These celebrity investors are using their passion for the sport and financial resources to transform modest teams into thriving professional outfits. Leading the charge
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By Ellise Hollie Hayward, Disability Correspondent “It was a real honour to deliver a presentation at the celebration of The Life and Legacy of Jill Dando at the Houses of Parliament. I had the privilege of meeting Mr Speaker, he was one of the loveliest people I have met. It
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By Jill Dando News Oliver, 13, and other Jill Dando Journalists at Worle Community School Academy have wowed their latest patron Mr Speaker inside Parliament’s state rooms. The students travelled from their school - the former school of Jill Dando - to be hosted by Mr Speaker Sir Lindsay
Charity
By Jill Dando News Connor Blundell will be running this year’s TCS London Marathon after overcoming a brain injury which left him paralysed on one side and unable to walk and talk. 21-year-old Connor from London was studying abroad, when a fall left him with a serious brain injury
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By Jill Dando News People the world over are to remember the extraordinary person, life and fast-expanding global good news legacy of Jill Dando with a 7-days charity tea and cake marathon - 25 years on since she died. Jill showed positivity, enthusiasm, authenticity, humility, kindness, empathy and ambition to
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By Jill Dando News An apprentice hairdresser from Burnham-On-Sea in Somerset has won a top award at a national hairdressing competition. Rosie MacBeth, 17, a former student of King Alfred School Academy, started her professional apprenticeship in September 2023 at West College and is currently in year 1 of a
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By Grace, 11, Jill Dando News The King Alfred School Academy in Highbridge, Somerset are opening the doors of their Preloved Prom store to students searching for their dream prom attire. At the Preloved Prom store, sustainability meets style as they are offering a unique opportunity for students to access
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By Grace, 11, Jill Dando News Correspondent Children and adults around the globe continue to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day every March. In the South West of England, Bristol revellers enjoyed an impressive parade and cultural celebration, hosted by 'W.E Irish Fest'. Saint Patrick is the
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By Isabella,11, Jill Dando News Correspondent People worldwide have celebrated International Women's Day. The theme this year was: 'inspire inclusion'. International Women’s Day is a worldwide event, created to celebrate the political, social, cultural and economic achievements of women. The first International Women'
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By Oliver, 13, Oscar, 13, and Rupert, 12, Jill Dando News Correspondents A top UK conductor and composer has inspired further the students of Worle Community School Academy in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset. Creative Conductor and top UK Composer David Ogden encourages students to go for their dreams and ‘get on and
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By Jill Dando News Budding chef Poppy MacKay has proven her top Mary Berry cooking skills by winning the latest round of the Rotary Club’s Young Chef of the Year competition. Poppy competed against six other young chefs in the district final of the prestigious competition, hosted at King
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By Jill Dando News Two local Guides have raised over £1,000 during a Burnham-On-Sea fundraising concert to help fund international trips this summer. Holly and Leah Pike, students of The King Alfred School Academy in Somerset organised the successful live music night featuring local band Juice at Burnham’s
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By Jill Dando News Correspondent Understanding the importance of finding a new venue swiftly and ensuring that the wedding plans are back on track, The Grand Pier is pleased to announce an exclusive and generous offer for affected couples. The Grand Pier is committed to making this transition as seamless
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By Ellise Hollie Hayward, 21, Disabilities Correspondent, Jill Dando News Children are benefiting from incredible powered wheelchairs called Wizzybugs. Designability, a leading disability charity, are providing the powered wheelchairs to families with very young children aged from 14 months onwards who have a disability - even if it is currently
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By Ellise Hollie Hayward, 21, Disabilities Correspondent, Jill Dando News Ellise Hayward, 21, is a motivational speaker and journalist with the Good News Post. Ellise speaks a message of hope and optimism from her walking frame, using the late Queen’s same voice. Despite having cerebral palsy from birth, using
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By Grace, 11, Jill Dando News Correspondent After many years, the scandal behind what could be referred to as Britain’s largest case of injustice has been brought to light. 1999 to 2015 were the years where over 700 postmasters and postmistresses lost their jobs due to an enormous misunderstanding.