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By Jill Dando News A new drug called Ellorarxine is offering hope to those suffering from motor neurone disease (MND), according to a recent study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences. Researchers from our top-rated Chemistry department have found that this novel compound, developed by Nevrargenics Ltd., could
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By Jill Dando News The Milton Methodist Knit and Natter group in Weston-super-Mare Somerset is making a difference both locally and globally through their charitable knitting projects. Led by Muriel Watt, the group creates blankets for communities in Ukraine, Romania, and Gambia, while also supporting elderly patients in local hospitals.
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By Jill Dando News WeDonate, a reward platform to encourage more people to give blood, took one of the two £25,000 top prizes in this year's AXA Startup Angel competition. Best friends Alex Last and Stephen King from Woking, Surrey, are committed to inspiring a new generation
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By Jill Dando News Ellise, the 22-year-old Disabilities Editor who has recently been named the latest patron of Jill Dando News, has captured international attention with her inspiring story. Ellise has now been interviewed by CBS News, bringing her message of hope and resilience to a global audience. The interview
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By Jill Dando News Two veterans had an emotional reunion last month as they met by coincidence at our Llandudno rehabilitation centre, 70 years after serving together in the jungle during the Malayan Emergency. When blind veterans Arthur and Joe decided to book into our rehabilitation centre in North Wales
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By Jill Dando News The Grand Title award for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 60 has gone to Shane Gross for his captivating image of ribbons of tadpoles swimming through a pond. In The Swarm of Life, a drove of inky-black and gold western toad tadpoles swim among towering plants
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By Health Edifor, Jill Dando News Michael Mosley’s family have set up an obesity and diabetes research fund in memory of legend of health. Dr Michael Mosley’s family, in partnership with the Chronic Disease Research Foundation, are proud yo launch the Michael Mosley Memorial Research Fund (“the MM
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By Jill Dando News A deaf lady who was involved in a road traffic accident has paid tribute to the firefighter who used his recently acquired British Sign Language skills to look after her. June Carol Lush described Ben Middleton as ‘a huge comfort’ after he was called to the
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By Jill Dando News Another life-saving defibrillator has been installed as the mission to save lives continues. The defibrillator has been installed within Weston-super-Mare in Somerset at the Locking Parklands Medical Centre, by Donate For Defib Weston-super-Mare Project. It was given support by their electricians, Kimera Facilities Management UK Ltd.
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By Jill Dando . Tributes have been pouring in for one of the greatest people of the last 100 years. The inspirational Lily Ebert has died aged 100. A proud mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother, her large loving family was her revenge against the Nazis. She will be
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By Jill Dando News As part of the home improvement retailer’s annual B&Q Community Days drive, a group of colleagues offered their DIY skills to spruce up the garden/outside area at YMCA Weston-super-Mare. The team of volunteers from the Weston B&Q branch spent the
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By Joel, 16, Jill Dando News Correspondent The world’s first amputee ultra-distance runner who was blown up and escaped execution has defied the odds again by finishing a solo 500-mile challenge in double-quick time. Chris Moon MBE has successfully completed the Camino de Santiago, or Pilgrim’s Trail, along
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By Ellise Hollie-Hayward, Disabilities Correspondent In a testament to perseverance and advocacy, Ciara Lawrence, a woman with a learning disability, has become a beacon of hope for many. For 24 years, Ciara Lawrence has been an integral part of Mencap, the UK's leading learning disability charity, where she
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By Jill Dando News In an unprecedented move, two CEOs of mental health charities have been named as the first-ever mental health-trained editors of a national and global newspaper, the Good News Post. This groundbreaking initiative comes at a time when mental health challenges and loneliness are skyrocketing, exacerbated by
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By Oliver,14, Senior Jill Dando News Correspondent @ Worle Community School Parkrun, a community organisation across 23 countries, celebrated its 20th birthday on Saturday. In 2004, Paul Sinton-Hewitt organised the Bushy Park Time Trial. Since then, 2,200 Parkruns have taken place, all managed thanks to huge amounts of volunteers.
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By Ellise Hollie-Hayward, Disabilities Correspondent In a world where disability often remains misunderstood, Chloe Tear stands out as a beacon of hope and determination. At 26, this disabled writer, content designer, and speaker is breaking barriers and changing perceptions, one blog post at a time. Overcoming Adversity Diagnosed with mild