Positive News
‘Constructive journalism’ course aims to eliminate unnecessary negativity in the press
Sold out first run indicates journalists’ desire for more positive reporting
Right up your street: a new era for town centres?
As the town centres of the past fade in our collective memory and while recession-bitten chain stores shut up shop nationwide, across the UK people are launching community-minded projects to help revive our high-streets
New York homicide falls to 40-year low
Murders in New York City have decreased significantly, mirroring trends across the rest of the United States
London ‘Recovery College’ aims to open doors for homeless people
A new initiative is offering homeless people the chance to learn vital skills for free
Discovery of four-stranded DNA gives hope for cancer breakthrough
Scientists at Cambridge University have proven the existence of four-stranded DNA in human cells for the first time, in what they say could be a major breakthrough in the fight against cancer
Leading paper producer to end its deforestation in Indonesia
One of the world’s largest paper producers has pledged to protect rainforests and restore the habitats of endangered species, a decision cautiously welcomed by environmental campaigners
