Category: Positive News

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

In a world dominated by fast fashion, the Red Dress project stands out as an antithesis to the industry’s norms. This silk dress, meticulously embroidered over 14 years by 380 individuals from 51 countries, boasts an estimated billion and a half stitches. Guinness World Records 2026 will officially recognize it as the largest collaborative embroidery… Continue reading The world in a dress: the project with 1.5 billion stitches

her’s thus far on the journey of the group, Greenwell reflects on the rapid embrace of their message. “I was also really taken by how the simple act of joining the group made people feel better, whether or not they decided to delay giving their child a phone – it was a decision that made… Continue reading Smartphone Free Childhood: the unstoppable rise of a culture-shifting campaign

Kate Wilson’s love story took an unexpected turn when she discovered that her partner, Mark Stone, was actually an undercover police officer named Mark Kennedy. Despite this revelation, Wilson was not filled with anger or a sense of betrayal. Instead, she felt sadness at losing a close friend, likening it to a feeling of mourning… Continue reading Life after: The Spycops scandal

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

n SCXW78353257 BCX0″>supported by the University of the West of England’s Sports Innovation Network. “We’ve seen cricket bats and kayaks passed between clubs,” Davies says.  3) Green goodie swag TGR has partnered with ethical brands to create sustainable running gear bundles for clubs to sell on, bypassing the expense of techy marketing.  4) Take fuel… Continue reading Redefining the race: the initiative tackling running’s carbon footprint

A charity-led photography project is shedding light on the various forms of companionship, from football matches to intimate gatherings with friends. The project emphasizes that even during challenging times, no one is truly alone. In Mumbai, Kushti wrestling is not just a sport but a way of life for these wrestlers who follow a disciplined… Continue reading Clay, connection and company: the photography campaign celebrating togetherness

A new program at HMP Barlinnie in Scotland is helping fathers who are incarcerated bond with their children in a unique way. The Healthy Dads, Healthy Kids program, originally developed in Australia, has been tailored to improve family relationships beyond prison walls. The goal is to create a more natural and intimate setting for children… Continue reading Scottish prisons lead the way with fathers’ programme

In a bid to create a more inclusive and environmentally friendly community, Manchester is embarking on a groundbreaking project to develop an age-friendly, zero-carbon neighborhood as part of a £1.5bn makeover of North Manchester General Hospital. The venture aims to merge housing, healthcare, and communal spaces to support the well-being and independence of older residents.… Continue reading Manchester housing project aims to redefine later-life living

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