Charity
By Jill Dando News STORY FROM London’s Air Ambulance Charity celebrated the arrival of its two new helicopters alongside HRH The Prince of Wales and ex-England Captain David Beckham. This momentous day marked the conclusion of our Up Against Time appeal, which surpassed its £15 million target with the
People
By Ellise Hayward, Disabilities Editor, Jill Dando News In a remarkable display of resilience and determination, Louise, 39, the CEO and founder of West Street Nutrition, is turning her personal struggles into a beacon of hope for her community. Despite losing her leg over two decades ago, Louise has embarked
Online safety
By Jill Dando News In response to growing concerns about children's online safety, daf Liam has launched Stamplo (www.stamplo.kids), a secure digital platform reimagining the classic pen pal experience for the modern era. Inspired by a personal experience involving his own children's online safety,
Reading
By Ella, 12, Jill Dando News Correspondent Babies born in the area of Bath and north east Somerset, during July, have been given their own copies of the 1926 novel ‘Winnie the Pooh’ to encourage reading from a young age. Alongside receiving the classic novel, babies were also invited to
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By Ella, 12, Jill Dando News @ Worle School) Babies born in the area of Bath and north east Somerset, during July, have been given their own copies of the 1926 novel ‘Winnie the Pooh’ to encourage reading from a young age. Alongside receiving the classic novel babies were also invited
Cadbury's
By Student Reporters at Priory School, Jill Dando News A series of special delicious chocolate treats have been launched by Cadbury to help students say thank you to their teachers. Each chocolate gift can be personalised now with messages such as ‘thank you’, ‘my hero’ or ‘best teacher’. With schools
Charity
By Jill Dando News A summer club run by a Salvation Army family centre in Sunderland provided youngsters with a range of exciting activities and days out to help families who struggle with costs over the holidays. With funding from Sunderland City Council’s Together for Children and support from
People
By Jill Dando News Amazing Ezra Metcalfe is about to showcase his work in public for the first time tomorrow. Earlier this year he was announced as the successful recipient of the Robert Richards Award, which is organised by the charity Somerset Film, with the support of Arts Council England,
Charity
By Oliver, 14, Jill Dando News Correspondent Candice Rollings, who runs the Ship Inn, Uphill, in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset started a campaign for Target Ovarian Cancer after her mum, Janette, known as ‘net’ died in June 2023. Target Ovarian Cancer is a charity that aims to work with professionals to make
Good News Tonic
By Jill Dando News Andy Waring, a 66-year-old retired salesman, has transformed a corner of his allotment in Buckland Newton, Dorset, into a thriving vineyard. What began as an impulsive decision to fill empty space has blossomed into a passion project producing award-winning wines. Waring's journey into winemaking
People
By Jill Dando News 2051 IKEA employees broke the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ record for the largest gathering of people in two-piece pajamas (in one place) in Älmhult on August 28. The record marks the beginning of a year-long focus on improving sleep for the many people. The bedding was freshly
Charity
By Jill Dando News Jon Air, founder of a UK-registered charity, is marking 25 years of bringing high-quality education and hope to some of the world's most disadvantaged children. To commemorate this milestone, a special celebration event is being held. Event Details: * Date: 18th September * Time: 7PM * Location:
Business
By Jill Dando News As part of its growing portfolio of digital tools to help companies better understand how they can work to make sustainable supply chains a reality, Fairtrade International has built a new Living Income Reference Price tool. The tool, which is also accessible from Fairtrade International website,
People
By Ella, 12, Jill Dando News Correspondent Great Britain have had an excellent Paralympics after having a tricky one in Tokyo. They have won an astonishing 124 medals, coming second overall. Team GB gained a total of 49 Gold Medals, 44 Silver and 31 bronze medals. This is an amazing
Photography
By Jill Dando News The overall winner of Royal Observatory Greenwich’s Astronomy Photographer of the Year 16 is Ryan Imperio for his photograph, Distorted Shadows of the Moon’s Surface Created by an Annular Eclipse, that captures the progression of Baily’s beads during the 2023 annular eclipse. Baily’
Charity
By Jill Dando News In a heartening display of community spirit, East London-based charity The Wickers is set to host its fifth annual fundraiser to combat the rising tide of knife crime in the UK. The event, aptly named "It's a Knock Out Challenge," is scheduled