Author: Gavin Haines

“This is the natural progression in our business journey,” said managing director Gary Grant. “We have always embraced change and I’m confident this is the right way to structure our business for the future.” Employee ownership has been shown to boost productivity, increase innovation, and improve employee wellbeing. Research by the Employee Ownership Association found… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters

Moving gracefully together towards the skatepark, Asha Gond and Puti showcase the strength of India’s growing female skateboarding community. In a sport traditionally dominated by males, female skaters worldwide have faced challenges breaking into the scene. However, the obstacles are even greater in India’s patriarchal society. Despite this, Gond stood as the lone female skater… Continue reading Board meeting: the award-winning photograph of India’s female skateboarders

offset your carbon footprint by using public transportation or reducing your meat intake. Break goals down into smaller actions, advises Sheri Johnson, founder of inner well-being hub HappiHabits. “This makes them more achievable, and the chance of success greater.”  Image: Chinnapong Read the full article on Positive News here: Read More

UK government pledges to upgrade all homes by 2050 The UK government has pledged to upgrade every home in the country to meet modern energy efficiency standards by 2050. The plan was announced by housing secretary Michael Gove, who said that the initiative would help to tackle fuel poverty and reduce carbon emissions. It is… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters

Engineer Matt Andrews describes his experience installing solar panels on the Sea Life Scarborough building as “like kitesurfing on a roof.” The unique pyramid-shaped aquarium presented an engineering challenge due to its shape and significance to the local community. Andrews and his team faced public scrutiny and pressure to ensure a perfect installation on such… Continue reading Shining examples: the renewable engineering marvels reshaping skylines

dented richness and detail of UK Biobank’s imaging data provides a unique opportunity to understand the causes of diseases and to identify new and better ways to prevent and treat them,” said UK Biobank’s principal imaging scientist, Jim Ffytche.. Image: iStock Read the full article on Positive News here: Read More

In Paris, residents are once again taking a dip in the Seine River after years of extensive clean-up efforts. The city’s iconic river is now swim-friendly for the first time in over a century, thanks to a significant overhaul of the sewage system that was proposed back in the 1980s. Lifeguards are overseeing swimmers in… Continue reading Urban swimming: six European cities that revived river bathing

Britain to ban toxic lead ammunition Lead ammunition is to be banned in England, Scotland and Wales, the UK government announced this week – a move campaigners said was an overdue win for wildlife. According to the government, the ban will prevent the release of around 7,000 tonnes of toxic metal into fields, forests and… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters

Speaking of urban greenery … Car-sized urban gardens are creating a buzz in Britain – and not just among pollinators. Highlighting how parking spaces can be converted into urban oases, three ‘parklets’ scooped a silver award at the coveted Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival in London. The demonstration gardens, created by Surrey county council, come… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters

in the region, these children have given us a stark reminder of the importance of human connection, shared experience, and hope. Their images capture the beauty and resilience of the human spirit even in the face of adversity.” This code snippet is a combination of HTML and CSS code. It includes a call-to-action section inviting… Continue reading Processing grief: how photography is helping Gazan refugees rebuild their lives