Academics at Portsmouth University have successfully powered a house for six months without using electricity from the national grid.
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Bristol coffee cup scheme to tackle plastic waste
Check out this positive news story: a Bristol based alliance have come together to help tackle plastic pollution in the city.
Read MoreFinance duo raise £11,000 for charity after climbing Yorkshire Three Peaks
Check out this positive news story: mortgage consultants Pam and Gordon have raised more than £11,000 in aid of a national Crohn’s & Colitis charity after completing the Three Peaks Challenge in Yorkshire.
Read MoreA-level alternative promises to transform the world
An exciting new alternative to traditional education is being trialled at a Welsh college, with students exploring solutions to global challenges such as climate change.
Read MoreCommunity counselling service secures £50,000 funding from Big Issue Invest
Lincolnshire social enterprise awarded £50,000 to help provide mental health support to local community.
Read MorePhotographer hails support from charity as he celebrates sell-out calendar
Check out this positive news story: a Cornish photographer has hailed the support he received from charity as he celebrates sell-out calendar.
Read MoreYouth enterprise receives funding boost in fight against knife crime
Check out this positive news story: a social enterprise in London has been awarded £10,000 to help combat knife crime and youth violence.
Read MoreLearning disability charity receives welcome funding boost
Check out this positive news story: a charity in Bristol received a boost recently when three universities pledged their support to help raise funds this year.
Read MoreNew app promises to put an end to cyberbullying in schools
Check out this positive news story: a new app developed by university researchers promises to help put an end to an increase of cyberbullying in UK schools.
Read MoreBBC The Apprentice star hails inspiring new docu-film about social entrepreneur
Check out this positive news story: The release of a new docu-film about a social entrepreneur has been hailed by BBC The Apprentice star Tim Campbell. The film highlights the work of Lawrence Tijjani in his bid to support marginalised communities.
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