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Would we be happier and healthier if we embraced being average? The pursuit of perfection is damaging to our health, researchers claim. We’d be better off embracing being ordinary Body & Mind Health Wellbeing
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Land designated for nature restoration: a (wild)belter of an idea? Experts want ‘wildbelts’ to be part of UK planning strategy. What are they and how can they help tackle the climate crisis? Conservation Environment Sustainable Development
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Inside story: the charity helping men in prison become better fathers Safe Ground uses drama and other creative activities to help male prisoners better understand their role as parents Body & Mind Justice Society Wellbeing
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The poet helping young people of colour explore their identity through verse British-Nigerian poet, Theresa Lola, on the magic of poetry and how it helps people explore who they really are Arts Culture Politics Positive People
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