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As other have made comments on typography, which I agree with, I'll talk about the footer colour.
I think the green doesn't work with the colour scheme you have for the rest of the page. As it's now, it takes too much attention, in my humble opinion. The light shade of grey, which is used for menu background, would be perfect for the footer.
Oh, one more thing, switch the green used for background of "read on..." to the orange one in "Latest story..." or the one in "Introducing Wesley". So that you'll have a harmony between the elements.

Thanks for your comments. I think losing the greens will make it a bit dull (just oranges and browns make me yawn!)
Plus there's a slightly earthy and environmental element I the design needs to get across.