Author: Robin Eveleigh

A groundbreaking art project in England is shining a light on marginalized individuals while supporting their recovery from substance use. The Castlefield Gallery in Greater Manchester has delved into the role of arts in aiding recovery from substance use by partnering with Anew, a non-profit residential therapeutic community based in Hyde, Greater Manchester. This initiative,… Continue reading ‘The recovery process can be bleak, but we wanted to make sure it was joyous’

Have you ever stopped to think about what a tree might say if it could actually talk? A unique AI project has made this a reality by enabling real-time conversations with trees, creating a bridge between youth culture and nature. The creative popup, Agency for Nature, developed by London-based agency Droga5, brought trees in the… Continue reading Nature’s voice? Trees speak up in AI-powered experiment

Anthony Ray Hinton was falsely accused of two murders in 1985, leading to a conviction that resulted in him spending nearly three decades on death row. The horrendous ordeal began when police accused him of robbing a restaurant while he was mowing his mother’s lawn in Alabama. Despite having an alibi and incompetent legal representation,… Continue reading Life after: being on death row

rgin–flex” style=”width:70% !important;”> The club’s Facebook group, which now counts more than 1.7 million ‘dullsters’ worldwide, sees thousands of posts a day It transpires that Carson and Click are one and the same. Click is in fact Carson’s duller alter ego. “I have Grover do things that maybe I wouldn’t necessarily do,” Carson confesses. “Barry… Continue reading Born to be mild, celebrating banality with the Dull Men’s Club

These three innovative projects are offering offenders a chance to rebuild their lives and reshape their future through various opportunities. From brewing beer to designing streetwear and earning law degrees, these initiatives are providing individuals with the tools they need to start anew. Tap Social, an Oxford-based social enterprise brewery, is known for its ‘criminally… Continue reading Three UK projects that offer offenders a second chance

Nigel Bromage had a tumultuous journey spanning almost twenty years as a prominent figure in the British far-right movement. From being a member of the openly neo-Nazi organization Combat 18, to denouncing his past filled with hatred, he embarked on a mission to prevent others from treading a similar path. An organization called Small Steps… Continue reading Life after: Being a leader in the far right

n SCXW78353257 BCX0″>supported by the University of the West of England’s Sports Innovation Network. “We’ve seen cricket bats and kayaks passed between clubs,” Davies says.  3) Green goodie swag TGR has partnered with ethical brands to create sustainable running gear bundles for clubs to sell on, bypassing the expense of techy marketing.  4) Take fuel… Continue reading Redefining the race: the initiative tackling running’s carbon footprint

In a bid to create a more inclusive and environmentally friendly community, Manchester is embarking on a groundbreaking project to develop an age-friendly, zero-carbon neighborhood as part of a £1.5bn makeover of North Manchester General Hospital. The venture aims to merge housing, healthcare, and communal spaces to support the well-being and independence of older residents.… Continue reading Manchester housing project aims to redefine later-life living

Alex Willis, the design and technical manager at Good Energy, finds his true passion in renewable energy systems. Rather than being alarmed by sub-zero temperatures like most people, Willis feels a warm, fuzzy feeling during cold spells, knowing that the heat pump systems his team designs at Good Energy are keeping hundreds of homes cozy.… Continue reading Keeping people toasty via renewable energy 


, turned into panelling at the Royal Automobile Club in Pall Mall. The company has saved countless trees from the chipper, and clients have come to offer their own timber, sometimes from beloved or landmark trees coming to the end of their lives. “People hear about what we do and they want us to rescue… Continue reading Capital grains: the urban trees getting a second life