Sam Read

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Sam Read

Iconic hillside lion to be restored by zooSam ReadZSLVolunteers regularly scale the steep slope to remove weedsA hillside lion that is seen as a regional landmark is due to be restored using 1,100 tonnes of chalk. The animal near Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire is thought to be the largest hill figure in England. The zoo said maintaining the lion was an "enormous" job because of weed growth, but that new chalk would make the task easier.

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Image source, Sam Read/BBCImage caption, Clare Breare said her school currently has 60 children aged from four to 11Mental health workshops and activities for children with special educational needs and disabilities (Send) have been "incredible", a head teacher said. BBC Three Counties Radio's Headfest event was held in Kempston, Bedfordshire, at the Rivertree Free School, which opened in February.

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Sam Read

Mental health day for Send pupils 'incredible'Sam ReadAlex PopeSam Read/BBCClare Breare said her school currently has 60 children aged from four to 11Mental health workshops and activities for children with special educational needs and disabilities (Send) have been "incredible", a head teacher said. BBC Three Counties Radio's Headfest event was held in Kempston, Bedfordshire, at the Rivertree Free School, which opened in February.

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Sam Read

Rugby club hosts mental health day for pupils Sam ReadBBC News, NorthamptonshireSam Read/BBCAll sorts of activities were laid on for the children to help them learn ways of building resilience More than 300 children from a number of primary schools have taken part in a mental health day at a rugby club. The BBC Radio Northampton Headfest event offered children the chance to learn, relax and get moving.

1 month ago | bbc.com | Sam Read

'Un-Lutonesque players need to be given the elbow'Sam ReadMariam IssimdarSam Read/BBCFootball podcaster Ollie K believes relegation was avoidableLuton Town fans watched in anguish as their team was defeated 5-3 at West Bromwich Albion which means relegation is confirmed for the second season in a row. The Hatters had needed a win to guarantee their Championship survival, but were instead beaten at the Hawthorns to fall into the third tier, only a year after they dropped out of the Premier League.