Author: Lucy Purdy

In the latest issue, we highlight five innovative initiatives that are pushing boundaries and making a difference. From the UK’s first undergraduate degree in climate justice, sustainability, and development to a vegan restaurant winning a Michelin star, these ideas are reshaping industries and sparking change. Starting in 2026, the University of Sussex is set to… Continue reading Five inspiring firsts in the new issue of Positive News magazine

ock margin–flex pb–medium “> What do you never leave the house without? My headphones and my notebook. You never know when you might need either. And then there’s the practical stuff: my keys, phone, facemask, wallet … oh! And my brain.  My guiltiest pleasure is … There’s no such thing! All pleasure is legitimate and… Continue reading Life lessons: Melissa Harrison on what life so far has taught her

In the latest release, we bring you five incredible life stories that will inspire you to keep going and pursue your dreams. Each of these individuals has faced challenges and setbacks but managed to overcome them and make a positive impact on the world. Brandon Block, a renowned DJ in the UK’s underground dance scene,… Continue reading Five extraordinary lives, captured in the new issue of Positive News magazine

In the latest edition of Positive News magazine, Editor-in-chief Lucy Purdy welcomes readers to a season of celebration and natural beauty. Quoting the late actor Robin Williams, Purdy acknowledges the joy that comes with the arrival of spring, from the blossoming trees to the intricate nests of wildlife in her own garden. It’s a time… Continue reading Tuning into abundance. What to expect in the new issue of Positive News magazine

– content/uploads/2025/03/Call-of-the-Void-by-Avilash-Ghosh-The-Nature-Photography-Contest-2024-Plant-Life-Winner-1000×0-c-default.jpg” rel=”gallery” alt=””> Check out the stunning category winners of The Nature Photography Contest 2024! From natural landscapes to wildlife, macro photography, underwater scenes, birds, and plant life, these photographers have captured the beauty and diversity of our natural world. Congratulations to all the winners! Read the full article on Positive News here: Read… Continue reading Bearing nature’s beauty and fragility – snoozing king of the Arctic wins photo contest

In 2021, Helen Ilus, a graphic designer, introduced the Greenground Map, a unique take on London’s interconnected parks and nature spots, inspired by Harry Beck’s iconic tube map. Rather than focusing on tube stations, the map highlighted the city’s green spaces such as forests, cemeteries, parks, and waterways. Recently, Ilus unveiled a cycling edition of… Continue reading New free London Underground map helps cyclists to discover the city’s green spaces 

At the Southbank Centre in London, a unique adventure playground has opened for the summer, showcasing art made entirely from repurposed waste materials. Replay, created by Hull-based Herd Theatre, is a space where discarded items are given a new life. Ruby Thompson from Herd mentioned, “We reached out to theatres, events companies, factories, and businesses… Continue reading Rubbish repurposed – for fun. Unique playground reopens in London


The winners of the 2025 Tune into Nature Music Prize, a national music competition celebrating nature and inspiring hope, have been announced. Founded by Prof. Miles Richardson from the University of Derby, this unique competition aims to promote a stronger relationship with nature among young musicians aged 18-30. The competition welcomed entries from unsigned musicians… Continue reading Winners of inaugural nature music prize announced

A new initiative in Bristol is offering families an affordable alternative to traditional white sliced bread. The project, led by Jodie Smith, is focused on promoting wellbeing by providing an additive-free wholemeal and white loaf to the community. This unique loaf, called ‘JustBread,’ contains 15% wholemeal flour and is made without any additives. Since November… Continue reading ‘Lush bread – for all.’ Placing affordable loaves where they’re most needed

In celebration of Real Bread Week, a pioneering bakery in Scotland is advocating for equal access to high-quality bread for all individuals. Tom Kirby, development manager at Granton Community Gardeners in Edinburgh, shed light on their pay-as-you-can-afford scheme and the insights they have gained from this initiative. The bakery originated in 2019 after the success… Continue reading The bakery that offers pay-as-you-can-afford bread