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Event to inspire next generation of young black entrepreneurs

Ian Morton Posted on 18/05/202107/06/2021

Check out this positive news story: A social enterprise is hosting an event aimed at supporting young black entrepreneurs get their business ideas off the ground.

Study reveals mental health benefits of drinking Cacao

Ian Morton Posted on 05/05/202113/05/2021

Check out this positive news story: a study has found that the South American practice of drinking 100% cacao could hold the key to supporting our mental wellbeing. The study found people who drank cacao for 21 days experienced less stress and more in control of their lives.

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Start-up aims to shake up SEND

Simon Francis Posted on 22/02/202121/02/2021

A new start-up is set to revolutionise the fairness, transparency, speed and accuracy of special educational needs and disability provision across the country.

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Mothers celebrated in online letter writing class

Ian Morton Posted on 15/09/202015/09/2020

A new online class is helping people to connect with the mothers and mother figures in their life who have passed away. The initiative was started by Karlene Roberts who grew up for most of her life without her mother Jacqueline, after she passed away when Karlene was just four years old. After not really […]

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Rival politicians unite to back laptops for vulnerable drive

Simon Francis Posted on 14/09/202010/09/2020

Politicians from across the political spectrum have united to back a drive to donate unused IT equipment to those who need it the most. A letter, signed by 50 business leaders and politicians has called on universities, businesses and local authorities to donate old computers, laptops and mobile phones to SocialBox.Biz. The social enterprise then […]

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Campaigners urge kidney donation

Simon Francis Posted on 07/09/202008/09/2020

A new website has launched to encourage Christians and Churches in particular to consider altruistic kidney donation. The idea is the brainchild of Joe Walsh, founder of Faith in Operation. In 2019, Joe donated a kidney to a stranger giving a woman precious time to play with her grandchildren again and saving the NHS hundreds […]

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Human rights under lockdown

Guest Opinion Posted on 02/07/202001/07/2020

Coronavirus is a global health challenge, but it is also a global human rights crisis, says GARY ALLISON, director of Prisoners of Conscience.

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Entrepreneur announces event to empower young black men

Ian Morton Posted on 23/06/202014/07/2020

Check out this positive news story from the Rooftop: A free online event aimed at empowering black boys and young black men has been announced. The event will feature talks and workshops from inspirational speakers, coaches and mentors.