Archive
All good news stories
Every story published by Good News Gilbert, newest first — page 7 of 34.
Schoolchildren and volunteers help London’s tree ring take root
Schoolchildren in Sutton have helped plant a small forest in their local recreation ground, one practical step towards a greener ring around London. New reporting from Positive…
A chimney sweep helps a trapped owl fly free in Angus
A tawny owl trapped behind a wood-burning stove in Angus is flying free again after a chimney sweep found a way to reach it. The homeowners in Noranside heard noises but could not…
A son restores his father’s film of Hastings’ 1966 re-enactment
Sixty years after his father filmed a Battle of Hastings re-enactment, Cliff Wootton has restored the colour footage so it can be shared with new audiences. Cliff was 12 when he…
A coffee group helps people find friendship after a mental health crisis
People recovering from a mental health crisis are finding company through Hammersmith & Fulham’s Coffee Group. It has supported more than 160 people and now has around 80 regular…
Hospital support helps Helen quit after nearly 60 years of smoking
After nearly 60 years of smoking, Helen Thomas has gone without cigarettes since July , according to an October update from Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. A fall brought the…
Free advice helps Skye households claim support they were missing
Free, local advice is helping people on Skye and in Lochalsh claim financial support they were missing. The Citizens Advice Bureau’s newly published annual report records £341,577…
Community physiotherapy days bring care closer in Northern Ireland
People with muscle and joint problems in Northern Ireland are getting physiotherapy and community support under one roof, helping them avoid repeated appointments and journeys…
£1 tickets help more families explore Welsh castles
A day exploring a Welsh castle can start with a £1 ticket . Cadw’s reduced admission scheme is bringing in first-time visitors, according to new research commissioned by the…
Rousay teamwork removes a threat to island wildlife
Months of work by trappers and island volunteers have removed a non-native stoat from Rousay, helping protect an Orkney island important for breeding birds. The male was found…
Peterborough pupils build confidence with books they choose
Recipes, biographies and mystery stories all have a place in the reading lessons at St Augustine’s Junior School in Peterborough. Headteacher Sam Brunt encourages children to…
Armagh apples help keep a weekly welcome open
Small apples are helping older people in rural County Armagh get out, share lunch and meet friends. Macha’s Orchard turns hard-to-sell Bramleys into juice and apple powder…
Community link workers help people find support beyond the surgery
A nurse who was off work with stress found new friends through a walking group after receiving help from a community link worker in Stirling. Her experience appears in a new…
Cardigan’s jeans makers keep their craft alive
Inside Cardigan’s old jeans factory, experienced makers are still cutting and sewing denim. Hiut now employs 20 people and produces about 120 pairs a week, keeping a local craft…
Thermal drones help crews find fires still hidden beneath the Cairngorms
Fire can smoulder beneath a quiet forest. In the Cairngorms, thermal drones are helping ground crews find exactly where to dig and pour water. During a BBC reporting visit , pilot…
After a heart scan changed his life, Simon climbs to give something back
Almost a year after a charity heart scan led him to treatment, Simon Morris has climbed Yr Wyddfa to help other people get their hearts checked. The Cardiff father paid £300 for…
Free solar installation gives one household a year of lower bills
Solar panels installed through a council grant have brought a year of lower electricity costs for MoneyWeek writer Sam Walker and his partner. Writing about their first year…
Play helps Walsall children face frightening treatment
A child who was too anxious to reach theatre for dental treatment managed his next appointment after Walsall Manor Hospital’s play team used his interest in Pokémon to explain…
Restored Caerlaverock wetlands welcome new breeding birds
More water is giving wildlife room to breed at WWT Caerlaverock. The Scottish reserve has recorded breeding marsh harriers and Cetti’s warblers for the first time. WWT’s 8 October…
An anonymous donor helps Lilly take the next step in treatment
Lilly Dye has received a stem-cell transplant from an anonymous donor after being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia in June. The 21-year-old from Coventry had to miss her…
Leeds community groups make mental-health support easier to reach
Help with the bills, a familiar place to talk, or support to join a group can make mental-health care easier to reach. In Leeds, ten community organisations supported 588 people…
Lymington renews flood defences before winter
Lymington’s flood defences have received new tidal flaps and a refurbished flood gate ahead of winter, helping maintain a system that protects more than 140 properties . The…
Free books turn Manchester commutes into reading time
Passengers across Greater Manchester found 8,000 free books on trams and at bus interchanges on 9 October, turning an everyday journey into a chance to read. Read Manchester and…
Better broadband helps rural schools make digital tools work
Reliable broadband is helping schools spend less time working around failed connections and more time using digital tools. A new Building Digital UK evaluation finds that…
Oxford volunteers help test an earlier approach to Parkinson’s
A small trial involving Oxford volunteers has reported improved movement scores after an experimental drug aimed at brain inflammation. The participants had a sleep disorder…