Pioneer, physicist, campaigner, Stephen Hawking was many things to many people, and he undoubtedly left an indelible mark on the world he cared for so deeply…
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Brave Abuse Victim Speaks Out Amid Calls For Probe Into Telford Child Sex Exploitation
A victim's harrowing account of treatment at the hands of abusers in Telford has renewed calls for a probe into child sex exploitation…
The Fashion Brand that Gives 90% of Profits to Charity
Ethical fashion’s newest face is giving 90% of its profits to charitable causes Launched in February, London-based contemporary womenswear label, Ninety Percent [https://www.ninetypercent.com/], is unlike any other fashion brand. Their concept is about more than just the product they’re selling. It’s giving back. Giving…
Game Helps Schizophrenia Patients Soothe Voices
Researchers have created a video game that calms the part of the brain linked to verbal hallucinations Researchers from King’s College London’s Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience and the University of Roehampton have developed a game that helps schizophrenia [https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/schizophrenia/] patients who…
Teen Gets College Scholarship After Random Act of Kindness
18 year old Evoni Williams has been awarded a college scholarship after she was pictured helping an elderly customer.…
Accidental Text Goes Viral, Supporting Family Seeking Treatment For Son
One woman sent a text to the wrong person, but received a great response.…
Groomed and Abused: Fiona Broadfoot Wins High Court Battle
Fiona Broadfoot and two others, who were ‘groomed into prostitution’ as teenagers, have won a landmark High Court battle which means they no longer have to tell future employers about their ‘soliciting’…
Make British Sign Language a GCSE, MPs Urge
Nearly 50,000 people in the UK are thought to use British Sign Language, so why are children not taught it in schools?…
On International Women's Day, Meet our Inspirational Women Making a Difference
Today marks International Women’s Day (IWD), which is urging the world to progress gender parity…