Joking aside: the comedy co-op bringing laughter back to north-east England
Felt Nowt, a not-for-profit organisation set up by a group of comics, is bringing laughter to communities that don’t have comedy clubs
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Wanted: 1,000 worm-loving food waste alchemists
Community groups and households in the UK can request to be sent free worms, as part of
a project by The Urban Worm CIC
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Five people-powered movements that made a difference in 2021
From litter-picking to climate awareness, five human-centred movements that upped their game this year
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‘We embrace imperfection’: the adoption agency for preloved playthings
By finding new homes for old teddies, the agency reduces waste and saves cuddly toys from an inglorious trip to a landfill site
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The cookbook for people who have long Covid
The pair behind a new free cookbook hope it will improve taste for Covid patients
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Coming of age during Covid-19: the young people bouncing back
Finding your feet in the world during a pandemic is no easy task. We meet three people who succeeded despite Covid-19
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Revealed: the best companies to work for (and how to get a job with them)
An annual ranking of organisations has revealed the best purpose-led companies to work for in 2021 – and many have vacancies
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Lawyer Gets Stuck In Cat Filter Mode During Zoom Trial: ‘I’m Not A Cat!’
Attorney Rod Ponton’s technical snafu led to an exchange with the judge that can only be described as “kitty funny.” …
The Covid facemasks that support people living in conflict zones
As well as helping to stop the spread of coronavirus, ‘peace masks’ support craftspeople living in places affected by war
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Flour power: the social enterprise that teaches disadvantaged women to bake
London’s Luminary Bakery helps women who have fallen on hard times rise up and reach their potential
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The UK will soon have a dedicated register of tradeswomen
The national database will ensure that householders who feel safer with tradeswomen are able to find them
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On the right track: the UK railway that runs on solar power
A stretch of railway in Sussex will be the first to be powered directly by solar, paving the way for even lower carbon train travel
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Five ways businesses are giving back this Christmas
Companies across the UK are finding creative ways to support charities this Christmas, as demand skyrockets due to the pandemic
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Five ways to shop for gifts more ethically this Christmas
Consider swerving the big names this Christmas to support local businesses and brands that are making a difference
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