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Baby rhino Ailsa is born safely at Blair Drummond Safari & Adventure Park thanks to webcam viewer

A baby rhino has been safely delivered at a Scottish safari park after a webcam viewer in Cyprus spotted that its mother's waters had broken and alerted staff. ... Read more >>

Pensioner George Kerr receives highest judo honour, a 10th Dan

A pensioner has been awarded judo's highest rank – one of only seven living people in the world to hold the honour. ... Read more >>


Panda Tai Shan flown from U.S. zoo for Chinese breeding programme

A giant panda who became a star attraction at a zoo in the United States is to be resettled in his native China to help save his species. ... Read more >>

Mind and Men's Health Forum seeks improved mental health services for men

Men sometimes find it hard to talk about their feelings but a special conference will urge them to have their say on meeting the health needs of the male population. Mind and Men's Health Forum are staging the day at Reading University on March 30... Read more >>

New Zealand teenager fights off shark with her boogie board

A 14-year old New Zealand girl has been praised for fighting off a shark with her boogie board after it had bitten her. ... Read more >>

Scientists communicate with patients in vegetative state

In a huge breakthrough, scientists have been able to communicate with a brain damaged man, diagnosed as being in a vegetative state. ... Read more >>

Sunbathing could boost sex life thanks to increased vitamin D and testosterone

Sun worshippers are often told the risks of sunbathing, but here's some good news for those who enjoy soaking up a few rays – it could boost your sex life. ... Read more >>

Adventurer Dan Martin plans Atlantic swim to support children in developing countries

He describes himself as "part athlete, part adventurer, part charitable machine"  – he might also say "part bonkers". But there's no doubting Dan Martin's good intentions as he attempts to become the first man in history to swim the Atlantic.... Read more >>

Government aims to halve number of smokers by 2020

A new government strategy aims to halve the number of smokers, from 21 to 10 per cent of the population by 2020. ... Read more >>

Cosmetic surgery defies recession with rise in male procedures

The economy may have been sagging but the nation still found ways to remain uplifted during 2009, according to the latest audit figures from the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. ... Read more >>

Prince Harry's sponsored dance in Barbados supports Haiti earthquake victims

He's shown a compassion and sense of fun that would have made his mother proud. Certainly Prince Harry revealed plenty of Diana's spirit by raising funds for Haiti with a sponsored dance performance. ... Read more >>

Good news: Senior citizens could be offered vaccine against shingles

People aged between 70 and 79 could be offered protection against shingles for the first time as a vaccination programme moves a step closer. ... Read more >>

British conservationist Dr Jenny Daltry honoured in Cambodia

A British conservationist has been honoured for her work in Cambodia , which has resulted in increased protection of forested areasand the re-discovery of a crocodile species thought to be extinct inthe wild. ... Read more >>

Positive Activities For Young People: Hackney Empire showcases young talent

Young people from Hackney and the four other Olympic host boroughs in London will have the chance to showcase their talents onstage at the prestigious Hackney Empire this Sunday before the venue closes for the next nine months. ... Read more >>

UK Youth Climate Coalition: Activist Tom Smith tells of positive Copenhagen protest

A young environmental campaigner is reaching a huge global audience with his account of his positive experience at the UN climate negotiations in Copenhagen. ... Read more >>

Good news: Cooperative pubs fight closure

They have long been a part of British life, traditionally found on street corners up and down the land. But sadly for all those who enjoy propping up the bar, pub closures have accelerated to one every three hours. ... Read more >>

Wildlife Trusts honour children for their conservation work

Whether dissecting owl pellets or making natural dyes from vegetation, a creative group of children from Cambridgeshire have been making a real difference to the wildlife around them – and now they've been recognised with a special award. ... Read more >>

Optimist World charity awards winners announced

It’s been an inspiring, humbling and very proud journey but finally after many months we can reveal the winners of the Optimist Charity Awards 2009/10. ... Read more >>

The Power Of Adversity: Al Weatherhead's inspiring advice on life and business

He's faced serious arthritis, heart disease, depression, family estrangements and a battle with alcohol. But as an American businessman in his eighties, Al Weatherhead is a survivor and knows how to overcome the tough times. ... Read more >>

Bill Gates expects malaria vaccine within three years

It's a disease which kills a million people a year. But there's some encouraging news today from Microsoft founder Bill Gates who says he believes a vaccine could be just three years away. ... Read more >>

Charlie Simpson, 7, raises £75,000 for Haiti earthquake victims with sponsored cycle ride

A seven-year-old boy has raised an incredible sum of now over £80,000 for the victims of the Haiti earthquake by cycling around hislocal park. ... Read more >>

Supermarkets reduce alcohol promotions in favour of fruit and vegetables

Health campaigners will welcome news that retailers have curbed promotions on alcoholic drinks - cutting the number of deals by 15% and upping alcohol prices by 4%. ... Read more >>

Human Bed Warmers - Holiday Inn staff to warm beds for guests

International hotel chain Holiday Inn is offering a trial human bed-warming service at three hotels in Britain this month. ... Read more >>

Plasma technology could replace the dentist's drill

Here's something to make you 'open your mouth wide' and smile about. New plasma technology could replace the uncomfortable and - for some – terrifying dentist's drill. ... Read more >>

Simon Cowell signs up Rod Stewart and Leona Lewis for Haiti earthquake charity single

X Factor supremo Simon Cowell has secured the talents of Rod Stewart, Leona Lewis, JLS and Michael Buble for the recording of a charity single to aid the victims of the Haiti earthquake. ... Read more >>

Good news: UK film industry celebrates record year

The UK film industry is weathering the recession well, with record box office figures and UK independent films at their most popular for a decade, a new report shows. ... Read more >>

New Boyzone single Gave It All Away celebrates Stephen Gately

Boyzone say they will pay tribute to the memory of their former bandmate Stephen Gately and look positively to the future by releasing anew single that features some of his last recorded vocals. ... Read more >>

Classical music in school detentions deters unruly pupils

Classical music can be an effective deterrent against unruly behaviour, a school head teacher has revealed. ... Read more >>

Good news: Baby boom expected after snow

Many couples across the UK could be hearing the patter of tiny feet in nine months' time, with the Big Freeze leading to a baby boom. ... Read more >>

Dog helps owner prepare for Mount Kilimanjaro climb in aid of autism charity NORSACA

It's said that a man's best friend is his dog. And for Phil Carpenter that's proved to be true. His loyal dog Benji has been helping him prepare for the challenge of a lifetime. ... Read more >>

Scientists use polar bear droppings to investigate hospital superbugs

Polar bear droppings are helping scientists shed light on the spread of deadly antibiotic-resistant superbugs. ... Read more >>

Study finds fuller, firmer lips make women look younger

Get pouting girls! Latest research suggests that women who have fuller and firmer lips are seen as younger than they really are. ... Read more >>

Let's Go Naked In The Snow: Facebook group strips in The Big Freeze

If you've been wrapping up during The Big Freeze, spare a thought for the hundreds of daring Brits who've bravely been baring all in the snow for a Facebook challenge. ... Read more >>

New bird species spectacled flowerpecker discovered in Borneo rainforests

Biologists are celebrating the discovery of a new species of bird, the spectacled flowerpecker, in the rainforests of Borneo. Richard Webster from Leeds University spotted the bird from a canopy walkway 35m above ground. ... Read more >>

Big freeze could boost oxygen levels of garden ponds

The big freeze may be causing havoc for many, but it could benefit millions of garden ponds across the UK, according to conservation experts. ... Read more >>

Good news: RSPCA staff learn Polish to communicate with collie dog

RSPCA staff who were struggling to make a dog understand basic commands are able to communicate with him after realising he only knows Polish. ... Read more >>

Thousands join 9th Annual No Pants Subway Ride

It's the coldest time of the year for many, but that hasn't stopped thousands of people across the world taking part in the annual No Pants Subway Ride, which sees commuters discarding trousers and skirts for a breezy journey to work. ... Read more >>

Good news: Green tea could help prevent lung cancer

Drinking green tea could offer some protection against lung cancer, according to the results of a hospital-based study in Taiwan. ... Read more >>

Good news: 'Dead' man in India wakes up before autopsy

It will no doubt be viewed as a miracle by his loved ones – a man who was thought to have passed away following a motoring accident in India woke up on the autopsy table at the start of a post mortem. ... Read more >>

Good news for bipolar disorder: Combination medication reduces relapses

People with bipolar disorder are less likely to suffer a relapse if they take a combination of medication, a new OxfordUniversity study has found. ... Read more >>

Romantic farmer uses manure to spell out love for wife

You can express love in many ways - and a farmer from Iowa has found his way of declaring his love for his wife, using over 50 tonnes of manure to write his wife a birthday message. ... Read more >>

Simon Cowell optimistic about future of American Idol

He is not known for being the most of humble of men but American Idol judge Simon Cowell modestly says the huge US show "will flourish" whether or not he stays in the job. ... Read more >>

PhotoVoice: Sensory photography enables the blind and visually impaired to take pictures

Blind and visually impaired adults are being given the chance to create and experience photographs using senses other than sight. Sensory photography techniques are opening up communication for them with the seeing world. ... Read more >>

Arab-Israeli villagers aim attempt world record for largest hummus dish

You can't have too much of a good thing it seems - just ask the residents of an Arab-Israeli village near Jerusalem who have launched a bid to make the world's largest hummus dish. ... Read more >>

Otter cub survives after rescue from Aberdeenshire roadside

Against all odds, a tiny otter cub found lying by the roadside in Aberdeenshire has survived and is expected to be returned to the wild. ... Read more >>

Eco-friendly school in Taiwan made from newspapers

An eco-conscious couple in Taiwan has opened a small schoolhouse built with donated newspapers fed through a homemade blender. ... Read more >>

Exercise can fight ageing of cells, German study finds

Thinking about getting back to the gym this New Year? A new German study suggests it won't just get you in shape, it can guard against ageing too at a cellular level. ... Read more >>

Happy New Year 2010 from Optimist World: Welcome to a brighter decade!

So 2010 is here. Are you jumping for the joy or easing yourself reluctantly into the New Year? If it's your first day back at work, then it's probably the latter – but rest assured that Optimist World will be with you throughout the year, to brigh... Read more >>

Good news: Ban lifted on people with HIV entering United States

Campaigners are celebrating after the US Government lifted a ban on people with HIV/AIDS entering the States. From today, US regulations remove HIV from the list of "communicable diseases of public health significance. ... Read more >>

Couple celebrate fifty years of happiness at Grand Hotel Bristol where they first met

South Gloucestershire couple Brenda and Richard Luton have celebrated New Year's Eve, by making a romantic return trip to the place where it all began - the Bristol hotel where they first met fifty years ago. ... Read more >>

Beautiful faces: Scientists discover facial golden ratio for attractive women

Scientists believe they have discovered the perfect ratio forwomen's facial beauty. The distance between a woman's eyes and thedistance between her eyes and her mouth are key factors in determininghow attractive she is to others. ... Read more >>

Happy New Year! Baby Ted Parks home from hospital after heart transplant

A family from Middlesborough is beginning 2010 on a truly optimistic note - they're celebrating after being told they can take home their baby son following a life-saving heart transplant.
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Christmas Hero - Cabbie Abdirashid Issa walked miles to deliver blood to Hampshire hosptial

HE is a true Christmas hero. For thousands of people caught in snow chaos, getting home safely was the priority in the treacherous conditions. But one Southampton man went beyond his call of duty to help save lives. ... Read more >>

Last Chance To Survive: Northern white rhinos relocated back to the wild

Four of the world's last known remaining eight northern white rhinos will be relocated from captivity back to the wild, thanks to the collaborative efforts of a consortium of conservation organisations. ... Read more >>

Safe sex: New Yorkers challenged to design new NYC Condom

Health officials in New York are urging the city's residents to give its NYC Condom a new look. ... Read more >>

Farmers reduce pollution in Taiwan by potty training pigs

They have something of a reputation and may seem the most unlikely of animals to teach toilet etiquette. But, believe it or not, pigs are being potty-trained by farmers in southern Taiwan to reduce pollution. ... Read more >>

Whack A Banker: Booming business for arcade game that vents public anger

It's the season of goodwill to all men but perhaps you can't blame people still wanting to vent their anger over bankers and the recent outcry over huge payouts. Certainly business is booming for a new arcade game that allows them to do just that.... Read more >>

Red Gibbon - Conservation project Kalaweit in Borneo helps apes find love

It may sound like monkey business, but a dating agency-style conservation project is helping to reintroduce once captive apes into the forests of southeast Asia. ... Read more >>

New hope for mental illness: Scientists discover inactive gene

Scientists have identified a gene that could be responsible for mental illness. Researchers have found that the gene - called ABCA13 - is partially inactive in patients with severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and depre... Read more >>

Good news for climate change: Australian scientists to breed sheep that burp less

They would look as white as usual sheep - but green in every other way and be very polite too. Australian scientists hope to breed sheep that burp less as part of efforts to tackle climate change. ... Read more >>

The Wave: London climate change demonstration campaigns for United Nations action

Thousands of people are expected to parade through the streets of London for The Wave - billed as the UK's biggest ever demonstration in support of action on climate change.  

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Happiness should shape economic policy, says Harvard University academic Amartya Sen

Levels of happiness could help shape economic policy in the industrialised world in the same way such factors have gained prominence in developing countries, said economics Nobel laureate Amartya Sen.
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Herbal remedy Brazilian mint is effective pain relief, scientists discover

The ancient herbal remedy of Brazilian mint has been shown to be as effective at relieving pain as an aspirin-style drug, Newcastle University scientists have found.
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Annie Lennox honoured with Nobel Woman of Peace Award for inspiring SING campaign

Annie Lennox has been presented with the Woman of Peace Award by former Soviet President and 1990 Nobel Peace Laureate Mikhail Gorbachev at the 10th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates in Berlin. ... Read more >>

Eco-friendly gardeners pee on compost at National Trust's Wimpole Hall

Here's one for the green-fingered among you. Bizarre as it may seem, gardeners at a National Trust property are urging the country to join them in peeing outdoors to help UK gardens grow greener. ... Read more >>

www.iwearyourshirt.com - Man avoids unemployment by selling advertising space on his torso

A T-shirt a day has kept unemployment at bay for an American man who is making about $85,000 a year by selling advertising space on his torso. ... Read more >>


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