Author: Gavin Haines

an> A new statue celebrating the strength and resilience of motherhood has been unveiled in London.  The sculpture, entitled ‘Main’ (pictured), was created by the artist Helen Denerley and depicts a mother and child in a powerful embrace. It is located in Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens, a public park in south London.  The statue was commissioned… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters

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Australia is getting a new national park Boundaries have been drawn for a long-awaited national park in Australia, where koalas and other threatened species will be protected. At 467,000 hectares, the Great Koala national park will be the largest protected area in the state of New South Wales. The site is home to an estimated… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters

expensive,” said study co-leader Dr Jonas Jonsson. “It’s unique that a very low dose of a drug can be so effective in preventing relapse in one of the worst forms of cancer.”  Image: Danilo Alvesd Plant-based diet reduces risk of cognitive decline A plant-based diet is linked to a 14% lower risk of cognitive decline,… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters

New South African clinic offers hope for amputees A clinical facility billed as the most advanced in the southern hemisphere for amputees has opened in South Africa.   The Amputee Rehabilitation Centre, in the city of Johannesburg, provides state-of-the-art prosthetics that use sensors to detect changes in muscle activity and weight distribution, enabling wearers to walk… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters

and-half–item”> California invests in ‘equitable’ drinking water Access to clean drinking water is set to improve for underserved Californians following the approval of a budget the state has heralded for its equity-focused water investments.  The $1.5bn funding package was agreed by governor Gavin Newsom and lawmakers in late August and will support efforts to clean… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters

Consuming a plant-based diet could reduce the risk of developing cancer by up to a quarter, according to scientists.  A review of more than 40 studies suggested that those who followed predominantly plant-based diets – including vegetarian and vegan diets – had a lower risk of developing cancer compared to those who consumed meat and… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters

Image: Mark Paton } Zambia becomes first country in Africa to trial universal basic income Zambia is currently trialling a universal basic income pilot in a bid to reduce poverty and inequality. Starting in January 2022, 48,000 people in eight district will receive a regular cash payment for a fixed period of time. The programme… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters

“This is the natural progression in our business journey,” said managing director Gary Grant. “We have always embraced change and I’m confident this is the right way to structure our business for the future.” Employee ownership has been shown to boost productivity, increase innovation, and improve employee wellbeing. Research by the Employee Ownership Association found… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters

Moving gracefully together towards the skatepark, Asha Gond and Puti showcase the strength of India’s growing female skateboarding community. In a sport traditionally dominated by males, female skaters worldwide have faced challenges breaking into the scene. However, the obstacles are even greater in India’s patriarchal society. Despite this, Gond stood as the lone female skater… Continue reading Board meeting: the award-winning photograph of India’s female skateboarders