Author: Gavin Haines

Charlotte Church, the Welsh soprano singer who became a singing sensation at the age of 11 after singing “Pie Jesu” over the phone on This Morning, has shared her life philosophy with Positive News. Church, who has three children and lives in Wales, has sold over 10 million albums, trained as a sound healing therapist,… Continue reading Life lessons: Charlotte Church on what life has taught her

This week saw a number of positive developments in the fight to protect our planet and our health. Here are some of the good news stories that made headlines: The UK government has announced its support for a moratorium on deep-sea mining, reversing its previous backing for the controversial practice. The move was welcomed by… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news you should know about

As winter approaches in the UK, many people find themselves retreating indoors and reflecting on their lives. Indeed, winter is a time for introspection, reflection, and making changes. According to Mayan culture, winter – particularly the solstice – is an ideal time to break away from old habits and create new ones. With this in… Continue reading What habit has most improved your life? We want to know

The John Morden retirement centre in south London has been named the UK’s best new building by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). The facility, designed with the principles of biophilic design, is intended to enable dementia-friendly wayfinding and active involvement in the community. The building was constructed around a mature cedar tree that… Continue reading Revealed: the UK’s ‘best’ new buildings

This week, the UK made some significant strides in multiple areas, with cities and nations alike implementing important changes to better the lives of their citizens. First, the English city of Hull led the charge when they approved a ‘right to grow’ scheme, allowing people the ability to grow produce on unused council land. The… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news you should know about

Despite ongoing violence and turmoil in the Middle East, there are grassroots groups that remain committed to achieving peace in the region. Here is a breakdown of some of these groups and their efforts towards a resolution: 1. Standing Together, Israel: This movement, considered the largest Arab-Jewish grassroots group in Israel, has mobilized Jewish and… Continue reading Bridging the divide: 12 groups working for Israel-Palestine peace

The 2023 Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners have been announced. This year’s winning shots aim to focus on our impact on nature, both positively and negatively. The competition will feature a number of pictures that judges hope will serve as a catalyse for change on human treatment of the environment. In the waters surrounding… Continue reading Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2023: the winning images