Business
By Jill Dando News Andrew Scott, one of Britain’s most successful entrepreneurs, is expanding the number of new quality tech, marketing and innovation jobs out of his Ascot Group HQ. The fast-growing company, based next to Worle Train station on the London line, is preparing for a jobs boom
Mental Health
By Jill Dando News Overwhelmed by UK news? Here are five top tips to find joy amidst it all, by The Post Co-Editor Dawn Carey As the UK grapples with ongoing social and political upheaval, the co-editor of the Good News Post Dawn Carey is offering guidance to help people
People
By Jill Dando News London’s Royal Parks have been recognised as some of the best in the country as they retain their Green Flag Awards, the prestigious international award for parks and green spaces. The Royal Parks charity maintains London’s eight Royal parks, along with other important green
People
By Jill Dando News Weston-super-Mare‘s new MP Dan Aldridge has endorsed the local charity Donate for Defrib, praising their efforts to improve community health across the town. In a recent meeting, the Somerset MP discussed the charity's latest innovations and future developments. Donate for Defrib has made
Animals
By Jill Dando News They’re the cutest creatures but their numbers have plummeted to under 1 million in recent years. Now the comeback to save the hedgehog is on. England's first official hedgehog crossing road signs have been unveiled in Kingston, south-west London. Some 150,000 hedgehogs
Animals
By Jill Dando News Seagulls are famous for stealing food from holiday makers on beaches - with their favourites seemingly ice creams and chips. Now researchers at the University of Sussex have worked out why. Their findings published in one of their university papers has found that the seagulls’ cheeky
News
By Jill Dando News Encouraging signs of new life are emerging at the site of the illegally felled Sycamore Gap tree in Northumberland In the UK. Ten months after the iconic tree was vandalized, eight new shoots have sprouted from the base of the stump, each with small leaves measuring
By Jill Dando News Our relationships, eating habits, and mental health could all be affected when eating on the go, alone, or whilst watching television. 78% of Brits admit to often eating their evening meal while sitting on the sofa, with 19% admitting that they always eat their dinner this
People
By Adam Hunter, Jill Dando News Correspondent The Fisherman’s Friends from Cornwall are probably largely responsible for the modern popularity in sea shanties. The songs sung by sailors whilst sailing around the world. That popularity has led to festivals around the country and this year was the 4th Festival
Mental Health
By Jill Dando News More than 300 regular walkers do weekly walks in ten locations including Cheddar, Churchill, Clevedon, and Weston-super-Mare in North Somerset near Bristol. Trained volunteer leaders ensure safe and enjoyable experiences for participants of all abilities. They try to avoid steep hills, stiles, many steps or very
People
By Jill Dando News Kind-hearted volunteers armed with brooms have been tackling the aftermath of violent protests. The residents of Bristol helped the clean-up initiative. DON'T MISS: https://goodnewspost.co.uk/morrisons-opens-kids-corner-with-books-games-and-puzzles-to-keep-entertained-this-summer/ After addressing the area around a hotel, the group moved on to tidy up a nearby
By Jill Dando News Local Minds across England, Wales and the Channel Islands have helped more than 600,000 people with their mental health over the past 12 months, new figures have shown. In total, 623,361 people were helped by the network of local charities. The network of more
People
By Jill Dando News Two new plant species have been discovered on the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve. The findings are according to Paulo Baleeiro, a PhD student at The University of Queensland and Dr. Richard Jobson, a Senior Research Scientist at the National Herbarium of NSW in Sydney. One of
People
By Jill Dando News Manchester United Foundation participants have enjoyed six days of football and enrichment activity across Switzerland and Germany as part of the Scort Foundation’s special youth camp. Eight students from two of the Foundation’s partner SEND [special educational needs and disabilities] schools were selected to
Animals
By Jill Dando News Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest canine welfare charity has partnered with Heritage footwear brand Hush Puppies. With the iconic Basset Hound at the heart of Hush Puppies, the new partnership will support the charity to continue its vital work, with the brand donating 10p per
People
By Jill Dando News It’s good news for the planet with a huge 80 per cent slashing in carrier bags found per 100 metres on UK beaches. The Marine Conservation Society, the UK’s leading ocean charity, has welcomed its latest figures. Lizzie Price, Beachwatch Manager at the Marine