Man Quits Day Job to Soothe Dementia Patients With Nostalgic Barber Shop Experience
He even sets up a little glowing barber pole and a jukebox so the patients can listen to the music their heard when they were younger.
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First Vending Machine For the Homeless to Launch in the UK
Depending on the success of this machine in Nottingham, Action Hunger plans on rolling out several more across the UK in the coming months.
Milkmen Return to London as BBC Documentary Encourages People to Recycle, Use Glass Bottles
Milkmen are seeing a surge of business thanks to a documentary series inspiring people to reduce their plastic consumption.
Mom Turns $700 into a $65 Million Company After Manufacturer Calls Her 'a Stupid Woman'
An inspiring mom, Julie Deane, was determined to MAKE IT WORK, even when a powerful businessman told her she was "a stupid woman" and expected her to simply give up.
Boy Forwards Money He Found to Soccer Player Because 'We Can't Keep What's Not Ours'
A noble young soccer fan refused to keep a £5 note he found because "we can't keep what is not ours" - so, he gave it to his soccer hero instead.
Heartfelt Letter From 5-Year-old Causes Restaurant Chain to Swap Plastic Straws for Paper
Ava couldn't bear to think about how her favorite restaurant chain was contributing to pollution – so she wrote them a moving letter asking them to make a change.
Ban on Plastic Microbeads Finally Launched in the UK
As a follow up to their legislation that was passed in 2016, the UK government has launched a ban on harmful plastic microbeads.
Muslims and Jews Come Together So They Can Serve 1,000 Bowls of Soup to the Homeless
The organizers even used halal chicken in a Jewish recipe to merge elements from both religions, too.
Previously Thought Impossible, Scientists Will Soon Use Gene-Editing to Try and Stop Kidney Disease in Humans
Researchers didn't think that gene editing could be used in the kidneys – but Newcastle University scientists may have just proven them wrong.
Homeless Man Gives His Shoes to Diner in Need of Attending Wife's Birthday
This man had driven for an hour to eat a birthday dinner with his wife - and if this homeless man hadn't been nearby, he would not have had the opportunity.
New 'Talking Tables' Cafes Are Designed for People Who Want to Talk to Strangers
The Sainsbury's initiative is being tested as a means of combatting loneliness by bringing people together over a cup of tea.
Mystery Man Donates $131,000 So That Sick UK Boy Can Get the Rare Cancer Treatment He Needs in USA
So many donations have poured in for a sick English boy who needs treatment in the US – but the most important one was just given by an anonymous donor.
A Gym Made Entirely Out of Melted-Down Knives Provides Powerful Alternative to Violence
The free outdoor gym in London made from recycled weapons is encouraging youth to build self-care and wellness instead of a life of crime.
Bus Cleans the Air: Sucking Up Pollution As It Travels
If proven to be successful, then buses all over the UK could soon be fitted with the air-cleaning tech.
'Groundbreaking' Type 1 Diabetes Drug Has Just Been Trialed on First Human Patients-With No Side Effects
The research facility is now looking for more adult patients to participate in the treatment.
Suicide Rate Among UK Men at Lowest in 30 Years
The positive trend is credited towards increased efforts to reduce mental health stigmas around men.
Electric Shock Collars for Pets to Be Banned in England
The ban is based on evidence that shock collars can drastically worsen behavioral problems in cats and dogs.
5,500 Churches in England Embrace Renewable Energy, Setting Example for All
More and more churches are choosing to source their energy needs from nationally-sourced renewable energy sources.
British Teen Posts Uplifting Notes on Bridge and 'Helps Save Six Lives'
An 18-year-old girl's ingenious idea to attach messages onto a bridge in Sunderland is inspiring those in despair to think twice before jumping.
New Family of Enzymes Could Transform Common Plant Waste into Fuel and Biodegradable Plastic
The breakthrough means that we may soon be able to turn simple sticks and leaves into nylon and durable materials.
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