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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 Evie, 12, Jill Dando News Correspondent Two talented Year 11 students from Priory Community School Academy in Somerset, Josh Main and Ethan Ellis - have combined their talents to create a well-developed app company called ‘MainSoftworks’. They have made a phone app that is based on tips about how
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By JIll Dando News The inspirational Ellise, 22, Disabilities Correspondent for Jill Dando News and the Good News Post is touring across the UK with her amazing life-changing story and message. Ellise has overcome Celebral Palsy to become a superb motivational speaker to audiences including Headteachers, students, workers and now
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By Ellise Hollie Hayward, 22, Disabilities Correspondent, Jill Dando News For most people, booking holidays can be a hassle, but for Nath Fernandes, who has cerebral palsy, traveling the world presents an even greater challenge. However, that hasn't stopped the intrepid explorer from visiting far-flung destinations like Armenia,
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By Jill Dando News Little Oliver is only seven years old, but is already is a budding Martin Tyler. He has been given top tips from current BBC Radio Five Live football commentator Sheridan Robins. Oliver is a student at St Anne’s Church Academy in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset and part
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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
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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'