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By Jill Dando News During a cold Winter's eve, Sunderland coastguards rushed to help a person stuck on cliffs while attempting to rescue their dog. "Being local, I knew the area well so when the call came in for a person stuck on cliffs at Marsden Grotto,
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By Jill Dando News A new Swansea University-led initiative, the first of its kind in the United Kingdom, is giving schools free expert guidance on how to introduce dogs to create calmer and more positive learning environments that are safe for pupils and dogs. Through UKRI Impact Acceleration Account funding,
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By Evie, 13, Jill Dando News Correspondent Joseph is gearing up for the Bristol City Cerebral Palsy Football Festival in Oslo which is an annual celebration for the club, founded by Bob Young. BCCPFC (Bristol City Cerebral Palsy Football Club) and RWK Goodman hosted England’s largest Cerebral Palsy international
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By Jill Dando News Local housing association Alliance Homes has launched its 2025 Communities Together Grants, offering funding of up to £7,500 to support projects that build stronger, connected communities. The grants, which range from £50 to £7,500 are open to charities, community groups and organisations across North
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By Jill Dando News The first steps have been taken towards achieving a “School Street” in Derbyshire to reduce traffic and pollution outside a primary school by banning cars and motorbikes at peak times. William Gilbert Endowed CofE Primary School in Duffield, part of Derbyshire Diocesan Academy Trust (DDAT), has
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By Jill Dando News A good night’s sleep does more than just help you feel rested—it might literally clear your mind. A new study published in the Cell Press journal Cell shows how deep sleep may wash away waste buildup in the brain during waking hours, an essential
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By Jill Dando News Olive, the Airedale Terrier who was rescued by Wells RNLI on Sunday 29 December after a life-threatening emergency, visited the station with her family and four-legged companion Nell to express their immense gratitude to the crew who saved her life. Olive had been found unresponsive in
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By Jill Dando News Pupils at West Pennard C of E had a visit from their winning named gritter, Spready Mercury. Somerset Council and its highways contractor, Kier, ran a competition with local schools to name 2 new gritters which have just joined the fleet. 6 were short-listed and West
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By Jill Dando News The Smiley Charity Film Awards, celebrating its seventh year as the world's largest purpose-driven film campaign, will return to The Indigo O2 on March 20, 2025. The event has garnered a record-breaking 520 entries this year. Public voting is now open until January 31,
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By Jill Dando News Did you know that January is often considered the bluest month of the year? Studies show that a significant percentage of people feel low after the festive season, with tight budgets and gloomy weather adding to the blues. That’s why Noah's Ark are
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By Jill Dando News Michael Beynon has achieved a Guinness World Records title by walking 100km in one week – inspiring people with a learning disability along the way. Michael Beynon, a 29-year-old marathon runner from Chirk, North Wales, who has Down Syndrome has achieved a Guinness World Records title. Michael
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By Jill Dando News A behavioural science expert from The University of Warwick is sharing his five top tips to help you stick to your New Years resolutions. Whether it’s committing to exercise, saving money, or improving your diet, New Year’s resolutions offer an opportunity for self-improvement. Behavioural
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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