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By Oliver, 13, and reporters, Jill Dando News @ WCSA and PCSA Jill Dando News is sending books to Malawi in Africa to help set-up a library there thanks to help from North Somerset Council’s library service. Reporters from Jill Dando News at Worle Community School Academy (WCSA) and Priory
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By World Correspondent Middle Eastern countries are rising rapidly up the table of desirable destinations for Brits moving abroad, according to figures by a leading international removals firm. Data from Bristol-based 1st Move International show Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates becoming increasingly popular expat destinations, with the UAE
Animals
By Jill Dando News Could an expanding low noise fireworks campaign soon be good news for all animals in the UK? The amazing Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, located in North Somerset, has welcomed news that local school, the Downs, have announced a new low-noise fireworks policy. Designed to operate
Charity
By Ellise Hollie Hayward, 21, Disabilities Correspondent, Jill Dando News Young philanthropist Izzy Rutter, an 11-year-old from Exeter, recently accomplished an impressive 20-mile charity walk to raise money for InFocus Charity, based in Devon. InFocus Charity is dedicated to supporting young individuals with vision impairment and complex needs. Izzy embarked
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By Jill Dando News It’s good news for UK families today as Marks & Spencer has announced a new partnership with FareShare, the UK's largest charity fighting food insecurity and waste. Working with one of its biggest fresh food suppliers, 2 Sisters Food Group, M&S
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By Jill Dando News A Sixth Form student has sensational reached the semi finals of Miss Teen Great Britain competition. Amy Dunn, 17, of The King Alfred School Academy Sixth Form in Highbridge, Somerset, part of The Priory Learning Trust, said she is “over the moon”. The competition celebrates teenagers’
UK
By Royal Correspondent, Jill Dando News King Charles has issued a plea for social media understanding in a passionate address at Mansion House. The King warned against the dangers of heated online debate. In the address, which was delivered to the lord mayor of London and the City of London
life
By Entertainment Correspondent For getting out and about with the kids, the seasons don’t get much better than autumn. From conker collecting to jumping in leaf piles, there are so many brilliant, low-cost autumnal activities for the whole family to enjoy. So, whether you looking to whizz through the
achievement
By Joel, 15, Football Correspondent, Jill Dando News Eddie Nketiah made his debut just years after his heartbreak of being rejected by Chelsea as a 14 year old. The goalpoacher said the knock gave him the determination to succeed at Arsenal he has fought into the first team - now
Charity
By Jill Dando News Romesh Ranganathan considered taking his own life when he was a teenager. The 45-year-old comedian explained that because he ended up at such a low point when his dad was sent to prison for two years in in the early 1990s after being convicted for fraud.
Charity
Parkinson’s UK has teamed up with a selection of comedy stars to host an evening that is sure to tickle your funny bone. Shake With Laughter, the show that packs a punch-line, is the charity’s flagship comedy fundraiser, taking place at The Comedy Store in London on 11
Jill Dando news
By Oliver, 13, Jill Dando News @ WCSA ‘The word retired gives the wrong message’, according to Doreen Marshall, who is planning to ‘go out with a bang.’ A resident of Winterbourne in South Gloucestershire, England, the stunning 79 year old Doreen Marshall, has 8 children, 21 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren,
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By Ellise Hollie Hayward, Disabilities Correspondent, Jill Dando News The Festival was attended by clubs from Denmark, Norway and Ireland; and Bristol City Cerebral Palsy FC were selected to represent England, with the FA supplying them with England shirts for the event. The team had a great tournament, with the
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Andrew Scott, CEO of Weston-super-Mare based Ascot Group, has completed the sale of Business Leader, the Groups’ B2B media and events company to Richard Harpin, Founder and Chairman of the £4 billion HomeServe PLC business. Business Leader serves ambitious entrepreneurs, business leaders and professionals across the UK via a print
Sport
By Joel, 15, Jill Dando News The first graduate of Jill Dando News, Alex Crowther has become one of the youngest ever football club Board members - after starting at his home town club aged just 16. Alex, 23, starts his role today at Weston-super-Mare AFC after starting his journey
Charity
By Jill Dando news The Prince of Wales is touring the UK in his bid to beat homelessness. Prince William is speaking up to beat homelessness — just like his mum, Princess Diana, did. FULL STORY: https://people.com/prince-william-launches-homelessness-project-uk-tour-homewards-7553079 On Monday, the Prince of Wales visited Lambeth in south London