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By Tamsen, 14, Priory Community School Academy, Jill Dando News A charity set up in memory of a young cancer patient has raised more than £3m by selling homemade bracelets. Harry Mosely, 11, died of a brain tumour in 2011, and was called an “inspiration” by Cancer Research UK. His
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By Jill Dando News Archie Matthews of Worle Community School Academy in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset won the Jack Clark/CJR Award and the Outstanding Contribution to School Life Award. In a fantastic double award taking, Archie was commended for his superb character, dedication and kindness. Amid over 50 students rewarded, Ginny
Charity
By Gytis, 14, PCSA, Jill Dando News Some 5000 students and 700 staff will be helping families across Somerset through supporting Foodbank this year. With the cost of living rising this academic year, The Priory Learning Trust has chosen to support local needs by naming Foodbank as their charity of
Charity
An independent bookshop trying to secure its survival said it had received a "bonkers" £5,000 donation from film star Russell Crowe. Bookbugs and Dragon Tales in Norwich wants to raise £15,000 to give the business "breathing space" and to do more outreach work with
Charity
A pilot has created the world’s largest portrait of Queen Elizabeth II using an aircraft to raise money for charity. Amal Larhlid flew a Piper PA-28 for two hours in the outline of a side profile of the late Queen wearing a crown, in a tribute to the monarch
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By Colby and Kieran, age 13, PCSA, Jill Dando News BBCTV cameras have filmed inside two Weston-super-Mare schools today to cover a brilliant feelgood story. They were filming a story on English teacher Sarah O’ Gorman who is flying out to Malawi in two weeks’ time to set up the
Climate
By Jill Dando News It’s the best news UK residents could hear. For households trying to resist turning on the central heating, there may finally be some relief. An early forecast for this winter has found that it should be milder than usual, which could save homes and businesses
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By Jill Dando News Hundreds of children aged 8 to 18 have been writing real-life positive good news stories since the start of Jill Dando News in 2017. Uniquely, they write real-life news from Jill’s home town and county of Weston super Mare and Somerset, but also across the
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By Colby and Kieran, age 13, PCSA, Jill Dando News As one brilliant new pre-school opens at a school in Jill Dando’s former town, pupils are sending books to a new nursery just opened in Africa. Little Learners pre-school has opened at Castle Batch Primary School Academy in Weston-super-Mare,
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By Jill Dando News Royal super-fan Terry Hutt travelled from Jill Dando’s childhood home in Somerset to see Queen Elizabeth II lying in state. He made the journey before the Queen’s funeral after a kind-hearted samaritan offered to help him. Mr Hutt has been ever-present at significant royal
UK
By Jill Dando News The King Alfred School Academy opened its doors on its Open Evening in Highbridge, Somerset with dozens of students showing families around its fantastic campus. The academy, which also has a thriving Sixth Form, is one of the region’s fastest improving schools and now has
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By Jill Dando News Over £4 million in Academy improvements have been made in four years at one of the south west’s fastest improving schools. The King Alfred School Academy in Highbridge, Somerset has seen over £4 million spent on its facilities in only four years. The news was
Climate
A UK eco campaigner backed by Alan Titchmarsh has been appointed in a unique three person Head Boy and Head Girl team. By Jill Dando News Archie Matthews, Lily Hulbert and Ginny Rulli-Gibbs are the new Head Boy and Head Girl team at of Worle Community School Academy in Weston-super-Mare,
News
By Jill Dando News A Principal who helped lead a School into one of Somerset’s most improved has become the new CEO of a multi academy trust. Nathan Jenkins is the new CEO of The Priory Learning Trust after serving as Interim CEO for the past six months, and
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Lexi, 12 Six years of training paid off when Evie, 11, received a bronze medal at her recent national competition on the 11th September 2022. Working with a trio with two older gymnasts, Evie competed at the British Aerobic Championships which was hosted at Fenton Manor, Stoke-on-Trent. Having just started
UK
By Jill Dando News The King Alfred School Academy Sixth Form will open its doors on Thursday 29th September from 6pm for all Year 11 students wishing to join the incredible post 16 provision. It enjoys excellent results, inspirational teaching and a school style community atmosphere with fabulous expanded facilities.