Author: Lucy Purdy

Rebecca Howard’s artwork offers a vivid portrayal of a rewilding Britain, showcasing an evolving landscape where nature is reclaiming its space. Her ongoing exhibition at Knepp highlights nine distinct projects dedicated to restoring wildlife habitats that had been lost or degraded. Visitors still have the opportunity to experience this unique collection celebrating efforts to revive… Continue reading The ‘in awe’ artist painting a wilder Britain

In this issue of Positive News magazine, the focus is on individuals committed to long-term impact—people engaged in efforts that may benefit future generations they will never meet. These stories highlight the importance of perseverance and vision in creating positive change that endures beyond the immediate news cycle. While many headlines quickly fade, the themes… Continue reading A future worth building. What to expect in the new issue of Positive News magazine

The text you provided appears to be an excerpt from an article or essay reflecting on Danish culture, specifically emphasizing the importance of imaginative play and creative engagement for children and families. Here’s a summary and some key points from the content: — ### Summary: – **Play as Resilience and Imagination**: The piece highlights how… Continue reading How Denmark is inviting visitors to rediscover analogue play

Across the UK, a trio of innovative projects is transforming how deaf individuals engage with everyday activities, enhancing both accessibility and inclusivity. These initiatives range from unique social spaces to cutting-edge technology and architectural design, each one catering to the specific needs of deaf and hard-of-hearing communities. One standout example is the Dialogue Express Cafe… Continue reading Three good things: UK projects to improve access for deaf people

Cambodian photographer Sophal Neak has captured an evocative image of Chan Kimcheng, a villager from Koh Kong province, swimming with a natural elegance reflective of a lifetime spent by the water. Born into a fishing family, Kimcheng’s fluid movements in the water speak to her deep connection with her environment. Kimcheng is part of a… Continue reading The Cambodian women rising up to protect their communal land

Could this be the end of footwear that ends up in landfills? The O° shoe, created by the OXMAN design lab, is fully biodegradable and made entirely from polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), organic materials produced by bacteria. These bacteria consume carbon dioxide, methane, or food waste, offering a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based plastics. The shoe includes a… Continue reading Step forward the ‘fully biodegradable’ shoe that leaves no footprint

Could this be the end of landfill-bound footwear with the creation of shoes made from bacteria-grown materials designed to return harmlessly to the earth? The traditional shoe-making process involves around 40 materials and fabrication methods that have negative impacts on the environment, from development to production to transport. Not to mention the synthetic glues used… Continue reading Step forward the ‘fully biodegradable’ shoe that leaves no footprint

Iqra Ismail, a British-born Somali footballer, has made a significant impact in the world of football by creating space for underrepresented groups within the sport. She stated in an interview, “I got to the point where I stopped asking for the space at the table… I just created my own table instead.” Ismail, wearing a… Continue reading Coming into play, the trailblazing young footballer changing the game

In a world dominated by fast fashion, the Red Dress project stands out as an antithesis to the industry’s norms. This silk dress, meticulously embroidered over 14 years by 380 individuals from 51 countries, boasts an estimated billion and a half stitches. Guinness World Records 2026 will officially recognize it as the largest collaborative embroidery… Continue reading The world in a dress: the project with 1.5 billion stitches

A charity-led photography project is shedding light on the various forms of companionship, from football matches to intimate gatherings with friends. The project emphasizes that even during challenging times, no one is truly alone. In Mumbai, Kushti wrestling is not just a sport but a way of life for these wrestlers who follow a disciplined… Continue reading Clay, connection and company: the photography campaign celebrating togetherness