The Good News Post (an uplifting paper in memory of Jill Dando)
The Good News Post is an online digital newspaper, packed with good stories. It’s a lovely story, powered by an ‘expanding army’ of young journalists age 4 to 21.
All trained by professionals, inspired by the memory of BBC TV reporter Jill Dando, in her manner of kindness, empathy and positivity (her brother who is also a journalist helps out).
Already some of these youngsters have interviewed MPs (the site also has its own mental health and disabilities correspondent)s. There are now an expanding group of Good News Rooms across the UK.
There are also plans for this project to go global, with work already underway in Malawi, Africa. Jill’s brother is over the moon that the project eventually hopes to inspire one million children to be ‘positive reporters’ within a few years. You can sponsor a school newsroom here.
Not only was Jill aIt fantastic journalist. But everyone who knew her said she did her job with a smile, and loved positive stories. Everybody just had so many nice things to say about her. Shane Dean, Good News Post editor
Recent stories include:
- Allotment holders help local homeless people
- Teen who survives cardiac arrest teaches CPR
- Weekend dental clinics help homeless people
- A rescued horse starts a new happy life
- Kittens found in landfill rescued by volunteers
- Supporting locally-made blinds (good to prevent bird strike)
- How to live in harmony with seasgulls!
Who was Jill Dando?
If you’re a younger reader (or perhaps reading from abroad), Jill Dando was one of England’s most beloved TV presenters, fronting everything from holiday programs to Crimewatch.
Born in the seaside town of Weston-Super-Mare, the nation was shocked in 1999, when she was shot on her doorstep (just 37 and five months away from getting married). Her killer has never been caught.
The Good News Post is a wonderful legacy to pass on her positivity and kindness, not just in England but (if the paper takes off) around the world.
