Inspirational

New study shows meditation ‘more effective than anti-depressant pills’

New study shows meditation ‘more effective than anti-depressant pills’

Meditation works just as well as antidepressants, according to a new study. Research published by scientists at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore revealed that meditating for just half an hour a day can relieve depression as much as antidepressants. Meditation, which has a long history in Eastern traditions, is one of many ‘mindfulness’ techniques that has grown[Read More…]

Tunde Okewale

Inspirational lawyer overcomes challenges to help others

An inspirational lawyer in Hackney has been hailed for his community work after turning his life around and turning it into a success story.  Nigerian-born  Tunde Okewale was once an ‘ordinary’ Hackney youth working part-time in Dalston Sainsburys. However, now at the age of 30, he has gained a prestigious position at one of the country’s leading chambers. He has[Read More…]

Mark Straker

Inspirational filmmaker honoured in ceremony

An inspirational filmmaker has been honoured for his work in the community, after he passed away suddenly. Mark Straker had been involved in the Project Postcode youth programme with Reading’s Hollywood actor Winston Ellis in 2012. He had built up a name for himself in the local community and formed partnerships with organisations such as Reading Borough Council, Reading College[Read More…]

Naomi Thomas

Wedding charity planner hailed as ‘inspirational woman of the year’

A Somerset woman has been praised for her achievements after launching a charity which plans weddings for the terminally ill. Naomi Thomas, 31, from Wellington, has set up and run the Wishing Well Foundation, which has already seen six couples get married. Naomi was diagnosed with cancer herself back in April 2009, two days after getting engaged to her partner.[Read More…]

Ex-servicemen mark remembrance day by marching in defiance of war

Ex-servicemen mark remembrance day by marching in defiance of war

This week, the media was ablaze with hundreds of reports of soldiers and citizens marking remembrance day with two minutes silence and laying poppies at the centopath. However, what did not hit the headlines was a march by Veterans for Peace (VFP) gathered in Trafalgar square who then marched with their supporters to the Cenotaph under a banner saying ‘NEVER[Read More…]