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.
Mental Health
By Charity Correspondent, Jill Dando News The Grand Pier and Revo Kitchen & Terrace in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset donated £500 to two mental health charities after a coffee and walnut cake in memory of Jill Dando. The money will go to support the brilliant mental health charities In Charley’s Memory
Good News Tonic
Boost your teams sense of wellbeing plus positivity, productivity and profits with Shane Dean’s morale-boosting Good News Tonic talks. Shane is an inspirational speaker on a mission to transform workplaces through the power of positivity. His “Good News Tonic” range of talks gives energy, enthusiasm and practical strategies to
Happiness
by Happiness Correspondent Feeling frazzled? On the edge of burnout? There is good news. Top health journalist and biology guru Michael Mosley has a simple yet powerful prescription for reducing anxiety and promoting inner calm: use your breath. In his new podcast "Reset Your Calm," Mosley dives into
Charity
By Jill Dando News Woodfired pizza, tea, cake, music dancing, a bouncy castle and pop up bar are some of the attractions on offer on this Monday’s Bank Holiday fun day. Mark your calendars for what promises to be a fantastic event at Nailsea Holy Trinity Church, North Somerset,
Good News Tonic
By Happiness Correspondent In our always-manic, hyper-stimulated modern lives, truly relaxing and letting go of stress can be a challenge. Now top journalist Dr. Michael Mosley has released a new podcast series "The Relaxation Code." Which is good news for helping to calm your mind and body. The
Good News Tonic
By Jill Dando News It’s time to laugh lots as The Comedy Pet Photo Awards publishes the very best images shortlisted this year. Among the top Finalists there is a cat stuck in a wall, a Kung Fu dog, a headless horse, and a very happy donkey. The funny
Disabilities Correspondent
By Ellise Hollie Hayward, Jill Dando News Disabilities Correspondent “If I can do it, you can do it.’ One of my massive achievements is sitting my GCSEs in secondary school. I was very lucky to have attended an amazing secondary school, I was supported, included and listened to as a
Mental Health
By Jill Dando News In our fast-paced, always-on modern world, it's no surprise that so many of us struggle with anxiety and insomnia. The constant barrage of stresses, worries, and responsibilities can leave our minds whirring long into the night, stealing precious hours of sleep. But a simple