Back in 2016 we saw the possibility of a large part of Patagonia becoming a National Park, after the death of North Face Co-Founder Douglas Tompkins. That possibility is now a reality as Tompkins’ Widow agrees to donate the land to become a Chilean National Park.

If that wasn’t enough, today has a bumper crop of Good News. Enjoy that Friday Feeling!

• North Face Widow Donates Land for National Parks
• Pirates Release Vessel without Ransom
• No Needle Injection System wins Innovation Award at SXSW
• BBC Crew survive being Caught in Etna Blast
• Woman Survives Peruvian Mudslide
• Giant Statue Identified as Psamtek I
• BBC News helping to Develop Lip-Reading AI
• Air Ambulance Team wins Heroes Award
• Award for School Staff who Saved Boy’s Life
• Monarch of the Glen Painting Saved for Nation
• Purpose Built Garden Therapy Space for Cardiff Children’s Hospital
• Medway NHS Foundation Trust out of Special Measures
• Floating Wind Turbine Project approved by Scottish Government
• Spaghetti Junction Mystery Solved
• Isle of Skye Arts Body secures Key Funding
• Baby Drops Dummy & Finds a Wedding Ring
• Primary School Head Teacher retains Powerlifting Title for 3rd Year Running