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3 weeks ago | 
bbc.com | Amanda Parr |Leigh Boobyer
People 'will find a way' to harmful content - teensAmanda Parr & Leigh BoobyerStudents from King's Oak Academy in Kingswood reflect on how social media impacts their livesPeople will "no matter what, find a way" to access inappropriate and harmful content online even after a new crackdown comes into force, teenagers have said. The group of young students at King's Oak Academy, near Bristol, also told the BBC the content was "easy" to receive and "hard" to get rid of.
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Jun 26, 2024 | 
newsbreak.com | Amanda Parr |Christopher Mace
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Jun 26, 2024 | 
bbc.com | Amanda Parr |Christopher Mace
Climate change 'the most important election issue'By Amanda Parr & Christopher Mace, BBC News, West of EnglandBBCRichard Fox says he wants political leaders to prioritise the environment. A lack of action on climate change will be catastrophic for future generations.
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Jun 25, 2024 | 
bbc.com | Amanda Parr
'Opening Nando's doesn't give kids things to do' By Amanda Parr, Carys Nally, BBC News, WiltshireBBCPostman Liam Lathbury said he wants to see Chippenham "thrive" againFailure of public services, young people being forgotten and a crumbling town centre. These are some of the complaints from a Chippenham resident who wants to hear "no false promises" from politicians in the run up to the election.
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Jun 6, 2024 | 
newsbreak.com | Amanda Parr
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments.
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Jun 6, 2024 | 
bbc.com | Amanda Parr |Chris Lockyer
First-time voters put spotlight on mental healthAmanda Parr & Chris Lockyer,BBC News, Bristol BBCZach, Jess and Abdirisaq have been sharing their thoughts on the electionA group of first-time voters from Bristol say they want the government to focus on mental health provision in the upcoming election. Jess, Zach and Abdirisaq are all 18, and will be marking their ballot papers for the first time on 4 July.
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Feb 8, 2024 | 
bbc.co.uk | Clara Bullock |Amanda Parr
One of the first people to receive a new type of weight-loss pill through the NHS said "things can only get better now". Dave Pulford from Yeovil was given a new capsule that contains a gastric balloon at Musgrove Park Hospital. The treatment makes people feel fuller for longer, and Musgrove is the first NHS hospital to offer it. "Everybody is of the opinion: 'You're overweight, you need to put the fork down," Mr Pulford said. "There are a mixture of things that led me here, and I'm here now.
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Sep 30, 2023 | 
bbc.co.uk | Emma Elgee |Amanda Parr
For the first time in 200 years, glassmakers Bristol Blue Glass have recreated a colour called Bristol Green. The manufacturer said Bristol has a long history of producing green glass which led to wine bottles being green. They are now producing a limited range of glassware using the technique.
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Sep 5, 2023 | 
bbc.com | Sammy Jenkins |Matthew Pick |Amanda Parr
Image source, The Iris ProjectImage caption, Iris Goldsmith's parents Ben Goldsmith and Kate Rothschild set up the Iris Project in her memoryBy Sammy Jenkins, Matthew Pick & Amanda ParrThe father of a girl killed in an accident on the family's farm says everything he does is for his daughter. Iris Goldsmith, 15, died when the all-terrain type vehicle she was driving overturned near North Brewham, Somerset, in 2019.
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Sep 5, 2023 | 
bbc.co.uk | Sammy Jenkins |Matthew Pick |Amanda Parr
The father of a girl killed in an accident on the family's farm says everything he does is for his daughter. Iris Goldsmith, 15, died when the all-terrain type vehicle she was driving overturned near North Brewham, Somerset, in 2019. Parents Kate Rothschild and Ben Goldsmith have since set up an environmental charity in her memory.
