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By Jill Dando News * In response to the cost of living crisis, Legacy Youth Zone, part of the Onside Network of Youth Zones in the UK, has been given funding from Intermediate Capital Group (ICG) to provide free hot meals this winter starting from January 2025. * Legacy Youth Zone previously
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By Jill Dando News Christmas cards designed by children in foster care, highlighting what Christmas means to them, were the star of Barnardo’s festive offering this year – showcasing the work of budding young artists across the UK. The card collection – which has proved incredibly popular – is raising vital funds
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By Jill Dando News Bristol resident Matt Hill will attempt a grueling 24-hour tyre flip challenge at Whitchurch Aerodrome this weekend, aiming to raise funds for Variety, the Children's Charity. Beginning at 8:30 AM on Saturday, December 21st, Hill will flip a 100kg tyre continuously, hoping to
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By Jill Dando News Lifeboat crew from Chiswick RNLI were called to help breakfast radio DJ Jordan North when he got into trouble in the River Thames after he rescued a dog struggling in the water. On Monday (December 16) at 5.05pm a member of the public raised the
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By Jill Dando News In a heartwarming tribute to community service, the Donate For Defib WsM Project honored Tich, a dedicated steward at the Weston Super Mare Social Club, for his extraordinary support in promoting life-saving cardiac awareness. On Thursday, project leaders presented Tich with a special certificate, recognizing his
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By Jill Dando News The organiser of a Christmas party held for young people who have left the care system is calling on more organisations to hold similar events – because they save lives. Martin Morgan, who is behind the organisation of the Christmas parties, helped out at the community event
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By Joel,16, Jill Dando News Correspondent Ellen White MBE officially opened a pitch named after her at Glossop North End Community Club in Derbyshire today, in honour of the part she played in the Lionesses lifting the UEFA Women’s EURO trophy in 2022. The fantastic 3G pitch and
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By Jill Dando News Budding chefs at Derby Cathedral School are racing to secure a spot in the cookery club, which is so popular it is oversubscribed every week. With only 20 places available each week and more than 60 students eager to take part, the after-school club has become
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By Ellise Hollie-Hayward, Jill Dando News Disability Correspondent Khamani Edwards is 17 years old, an award-winning entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of KJ's Craft Time, which he launched in 2021 to inspire creativity for children through educational and fantasy-themed craft boxes. He was born with Dystonia, a
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By Jill Dando News This year Bristol Airport teamed up with Jet2.com to sprinkle some Christmas cheer for some very deserving children and their families in the South West. The hugely popular charity Santa flight returned to Bristol Airport for the first time since Covid, taking to the sky
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By Jill Dando News The Donate For Defib WsM Project is pleased to announce a publicly accessible defibrillator has been installed at Specsavers Weston High Street, along with the support and installation from AMS Electrical - SouthWest. For this installation Donate For Defib WsM Project undertook a Mini Launch! The
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By Jill Dando News In a brilliant new partnership, two East Midlands firms have taken a significant step towards improving workplace support for neurodivergent employees, hosting a free seminar that drew representatives from businesses, schools, and charities. Derby-based Precept HR & Employment Law and Nottingham's Cherry Professional joined
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By Jill Dando News A special bus is taking to the streets of the West of England from this week on an ambitious mission to bring festive cheer to hundreds of struggling families. First West of England is joining forces with Westcountry charity Operation Community Hamper (OCH) on an eight-day
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By Jill Dando News It’s just over a month until Christmas and the expanding charity for the homeless, vulnerable and those on low incomes Somewhere to Go is planning its festive Christmas lunch. With the support of The Ascot Group over the last few years, the charity is expanding
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Special Feature by Ellise Hollie-Hayward, Jill Dando News Disabilities Correspondent Callum Day is 27 years old and was born with a condition called Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita. This condition affects the muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints all over his body. He has also been recently diagnosed as Severely Sight Impaired which
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By Jill Dando News This Christmas, The Cube is on a mission to deliver smiles to local children in need. Partnering with free@last, a Birmingham-based charity that supports children and families in Nechells, The Cube will host a festive gift drive from 26th November to 11th December. How to