Author: Robin Eveleigh

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

In a refugee camp in Kenya, safety takes on a different meaning for children facing challenging conditions. A striking image captured by a Kenyan refugee photographer, Dennis Taban Okeny, shows a child studying on a mattress under the dim light of an oil lamp in the Kakuma refugee camp. The makeshift homes made of tarpaulin… Continue reading Learning by lamplight, against the odds: photo depicts ‘safety’ for child refugee

Sarah Clarke found her passion for officiating weddings when she was asked by friends to lead their ceremony, and since then, she has never looked back. A memorable moment in her career was an impromptu ceremony at a layby near Alnwick Castle, where she surprised the unsuspecting bride, creating a special and unforgettable experience. Clarke… Continue reading Crafting meaningful ceremonies for life’s most poignant rituals

llery-click” href=”https://www.positive.news/a-path-timeline/most-read-winners/”> Most Read The most popular articles from Positive News 20 good news facts we learned in June Discover 20 positive stories In this article, Amina Hatia, a midwife, is highlighted for her dedication to supporting disadvantaged parents and those whose native language is not English. She recalls the impact a positive birth experience… Continue reading Helping people to feel empowered and supported when they become parents 


Yeo Valley Organic has been a pioneer in making organic food accessible to the masses, and now they are spearheading a new movement towards regenerative agriculture. Farmer Tim Mead from Yeo Valley Organic emphasizes the importance of companion planting, where different crops are grown together to enhance crop resilience and soil Read the full article… Continue reading Regenerative agriculture isn’t misty-eyed nostalgia, it’s the future

2025/08/pexels-lorena-lencekic-3479961-e1754589703295-512×512-c-center.jpg” class=”half-and-half__image” alt=””> These seaweed snacks could cut methane emissions from cows A side of kelp will soon come to a field near you, as a team of food scientists develop a seaweed-based feed that could halve cow methane emissions.  Existing trials have shown that dairy cows who chow down on Ascophyllum nodosum, an algae… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters

hel Denis-Ryan, NHS England’s national advisor on equalities and health inequalities, and will be supported by an expert panel to help fill the gaps in research and understanding. Denis-Ryan said: “By better understanding the health needs and experiences of LGBTQ+ people we will be in a stronger position to help them get the care and… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters

A Glasgow-based startup is revolutionizing the use of discarded fishing gear by repurposing them into stylish, origami-inspired planters. Known as POTR, the company aims to tackle ghost gear by creating geometric plant pots from plastic obtained from abandoned fishing nets. These ‘ocean pots’ are said to be the first of their kind, with each featuring… Continue reading Plastic with a past: traceable pots made from reclaimed fishing nets