IT'S hard to forget in these difficult times that lots of positive things are also happening.
From April alone, we covered several heartwarming stories from around Reading.
Below is a list of five of the positive stories from this month that will be guaranteed to make you feel a little happier.
1) Captain Tom Moore's daughter, from Reading, speaks about her father
We all love this one.
The entire nation has been following the amazing story of 99-year-old Captain Tom Moore, who bid to raise money for the NHS by walking laps of his garden. His Reading-based daughter, meanwhile, has been 'bursting' with pride.
On April 6, the Second World War veteran set out to walk 100 laps of his garden in Bedfordshire before his 100th birthday on April 30.
Almost 29million has been raised.
2) Tilehurst singer performs 'festival' to street amid coronavirus lockdown
Nothing brings people together like music - even while social distancing.
This week, talented Kev Thorner treated his neighbours to their own outdoor 'festival'.
Everyone came together to sit in their gardens in Armour Road, maintaining social distancing, as Kev sang and played guitar.
Read the full story - and watch Kev singing - here.
3) Reading restaurant to deliver food to vulnerable
The generous owner of a Reading restaurant has decided to help vulnerable families in the community by providing them with cooked meals.
Tutu Melaku owns Tutu's Ethiopian Table in Wokingham Road, which paused from trading from March 21 amid the coronavirus crisis.
4) Coronavirus: Royal Berkshire Hospital chief executive gives update as 500 patients recover locally
It's good to hear amongst all the sad news at the moment that people are recovering from coronavirus, including hundreds of people locally.
In an exclusive interview with the Reading Chronicle, hospital chief executive Steve McManus expresses his positivity and how prepared the hospital is to deal with more Covid-19 patients.
Read what else he had to say here.
5) MasterChef contestant represents Reading all the way to the final
Sandy Tang, 24, made it all the way to the final of the popular BBC cooking contest after showcasing some of her unique culinary talents.
Speaking to The Chronicle about the reaction to her success since the series ended on Friday, Sandy said: "People have been really positive and supportive - on the night I was bombarded by messages and I still haven't got round to replying to them all!
She also spoke about her favourite Reading pub - find out what it was here.
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