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
Mental Health
By Jill Dando News These days loneliness and mental health issues are at an epidemic levels. Not to mention levels of bad news, hatred and division. As a response, this newspaper the Good News Post was set up to flood the UK and world with positive good news stories to
Mental Health
By Jill Dando News Footballing legend Harry Kane is part of a project to tackle loneliness and boost mental wellbeing by getting people talking. As human beings, we naturally thrive on being social and connecting with others around us. This is where a new partnership between Starbucks UK and Harry
Charity
By Jill Dando News On Samaritans Awareness Day, Central Co-op is thrilled to announce Samaritans as its new charity partner. As voted for by its Members and colleagues, Central Co-op will officially begin raising funds and awareness for the charity from October. Samaritans’ exceptional volunteers provide a safe and non-judgemental
People
By Jill Dando News Kindness campaigner Alison Bond, 27, is on a mission to make the world a better place - by sending letters and cards to thousands of people. She launched her Kindness Through Letters Mission project to cheer up and encourage people in lockdown. Alison from Lincoln, America
Good News Tonic
By Jill Dando News Community spirit, fun and fundraising raised cash for Blagdon Playing Fields Association (BPFA) in Somerset. The BPFA are on a mission to breathe life back into the aging tennis court space and are striving to create an inclusive environment with sports facilities and activities for the
People
By Jill Dando News Miracle man James Cooper, 35, is on a mission to do a marathon a day in 2024 - to help save lives. His incredible goal is to raise funds and awareness for the brilliant charity Samaritans, With 141 marathons already under his belt this year, he
Mental Health
By Jill Dando News A mental health counselling service has introduced two innovative programs: mobile counselling and nature-based therapy. Being out in nature is well known as being fabulous for mental well-being and is increasingly being used in therapy. Now Roving Marie provides an essential service by visiting clients'
Animals
By Jill Dando News With just under ONE MONTH to go before the competition closes for entries, just for a bit of fun, Comedy Wildlife today publishes a selection of its top entries from 2024 to date, including a three headed giraffe and a rather cool sloth. Now in its
Happiness
By Happiness Correspondent Award-winning former tabloid journalist Shane Dean has unveiled a groundbreaking series of his Good News Tonic motivational talks aiming to transform business productivity and workplace positivity. Drawing from a 30-year journalistic-style investigation into the secrets of happiness, Shane’s journey began with his own battles against mental
Happiness
By Happiness Correspondent You might not sound like Ed Sheeran or Whitney Houston but if you want to feel happier, singing could well bring some powerful mind and mood benefits. Whether singing in the shower or belting out tunes in a choir, the act of singing songs can provide a
Good News Tonic
By Shane Dean, Founder of Good News Tonic Let's face it, these days most of us are operating in constant fight-or-flight mode. With the 24/7 onslaught of troubling news from social media and the lingering effects of the pandemic, our bodies' parasympathetic nervous systems are often
Mental Health
By Happiness Correspondent If you suffer from anxiety, you know how crippling and overwhelming it can feel when anxious thoughts and physical symptoms start building up. The good news is there are techniques you can use to help get anxious feelings under control before they spiral out of control. Try
Good News Tonic
By Jill Dando News NATIONAL EGG DAY National Egg Day falls on June 3 on the National Day Calendar and it's a perfect time to get a crack on celebrating this food holiday. #NationalEggDay Eggs are a nutrient-rich food that has gone back and forth with science and
Mental Health
By Happiness Correspondent For parents concerned about technology's impacts on children, Dr. Rangan Chatterjee's latest podcast offers hope. In a compelling discussion with renowned psychologist Jonathan Haidt, the renowned GP and author explores how our digital age is transforming childhood. Listen here. Chatterjee and Haidt dive
Good News Tonic
By Happiness Correspondent Dr. Alex George, Dr. Rangan Chatterjee and even elite Navy SEALs apparently rely on box breathing to steady their nerves and sharpen their minds for high-pressure situations. Have you ever felt overwhelmed by stress or anxiety? In these fast paced stressed out days, many of us have.