I stopped watching television news a decade ago and am much happier for it - it's too emotive and sensationalised.

I get my news from websites and I'm choosy about what I click. I'm aware there's been a shooting in America because I've seen the headlines, but I don't know the details because I haven't clicked. No point spending five minutes getting upset about stuff happening on another continent that I can't control.

On the other hand I follow local news from my city about parks, libraries and the DISGRACE that the council hasn't cleaned off graffiti, and vote in every election. If everyone just focused on making their little patch better, the world would improve.