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Market Field School proves 'any child can shine' during spectacular Wembley concert
2+ hour, 10+ min ago (300+ words) A community news update from your area Young singers made memories that will last a lifetime when they took to the stage at Wembley. A group of 17 students from Market Field School in Elmstead Market took part in the Voice…...
Mike Tapp MP: Fixing our broken playgrounds and cutting childcare costs for working parents
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (566+ words) Mike Tapp, MP for Dover and Deal, shares his opinion in his latest column By Mike Tapp MP Every child deserves the best start in life. That means safe places to play, a strong start in education, and support for…...
Derby author releases debut children's book inspired by local cafe catch-ups
1+ week, 2+ day ago (386+ words) A local writer has published his first adventure novel for children nearly two decades after the initial spark of inspiration Mark Saxby, the founder of social media consultancy Status Social and the charity Positive Social, has released his debut book,…...
Rochdale Borough Council accelerates expansion of new children's homes
1+ week, 5+ day ago (419+ words) Some children are currently placed in solo residential placements outside of the borough Rochdale Borough Council is investing in four additional children's homes as part of its ongoing efforts to support cared for children and young people to live closer…...
Scout group opens new sections as membership grows
1+ week, 6+ day ago (396+ words) A surge in young members has seen the local Scout group expand its activities and open new sections for children aged four to 17 Numbers at 1st Clayton le Moors Scout Group have grown by more than 55% in the past two years,…...
Award for Lancashire young carer who helped save sister’s life
2+ week, 14+ hour ago (521+ words) Congratulations to Year 8 pupil Bailey Kenyon A young carer from Lancashire has been been honoured at a school assembly for his heroic actions. Bailey Kenyon, a Year 8 pupil at The Valley Leadership Academy, helped save his sister's life through his…...
How fostering 16 children made this couple so 'much happier"
2+ week, 19+ hour ago (681+ words) Amy and Simon Taylor say foster children have enriched their lives A Wrexham couple who have opened their doors to 16 foster children over seven years have opened up about the profound joy found in supporting resilient youngsters. Amy and Simon…...
Lincolnshire schoolgirl defies the odds three years after making her Crufts debut whilst battling stage 4 cancer
2+ week, 5+ day ago (594+ words) The inspirational 11-year-old has refused to let illness stop her from competing with her "best friend" and emotional support dog, Echo Freya Harris is continuing to defy the odds three years after making her Crufts debut whilst battling stage 4 cancer....
Witham specialist school opens business hub to give students vital work experience
3+ week, 5+ day ago (264+ words) A community news update from your area A specialist school has developed a business hub to enable its students to gain work experience in preparation for adulthood. Southview School in Witham caters for students with physical and neurological impairments, aged…...
'Now's the time' for same-sex couples to explore fostering, says Diagrama Foundation
3+ week, 6+ day ago (437+ words) A community news update from your area Diagrama Foundation is proud to support New Family Social's LGBTQ+ Week, launching today (March 2) to celebrate diverse families and encourage more same-sex couples to explore fostering and adoption. 'Now's the time', this year's…...