Author: Tom Pattinson

Tom Pattinson, editor of Positive News magazine, introduces the latest edition now available to readers. Reflecting on his lifelong connection to football, he shares personal memories of attending matches as a child with his father and brother, supporting his cherished team, Luton Town. The experience was filled with joy, camaraderie, and occasional disappointment, creating lasting… Continue reading Reclaiming the game. What to expect in the new issue of Positive News magazine

The text you shared highlights the positive impact of Relume, an artisan candle company founded to help resettled refugees in the Pacific Northwest overcome barriers to employment. Here’s a summary of the key points: – **Importance of Work:** Maguno, a worker at Relume, emphasizes that work is essential for meeting basic needs like food, housing,… Continue reading Refugee candlemakers rebuilding lives through work

A national dance initiative is uniting young people aged 16 to 24 from across England, offering them a platform to perform on prominent stages and broadening opportunities beyond traditional dance training pathways. This project, known as the National Youth Dance Company (NYDC), is administered by the London-based Sadler’s Wells theatre. It places a particular emphasis… Continue reading The national dance company opening doors for young performers

Australian photographer Matty Smith has been awarded the prestigious Underwater Photographer of the Year 2026 title for his striking image depicting two southern elephant seal pups experiencing their inaugural swim. The photograph, entitled Rockpool Rookies, was captured at Sealion Island in the Falklands and features a split-level composition showcasing the young seals in a shallow… Continue reading Underwater Photographer of the Year 2026, the winning image

For many young people who feel disconnected from global political issues, engaging in international volunteering offers a tangible way to experience global citizenship firsthand. This approach fosters understanding through interaction in classrooms, communities, and cultural exchanges rather than distant political debates. AIESEC, one of the world’s longest-running youth organizations, founded in 1948 after the second… Continue reading Can volunteering abroad build the next generation of global citizens?

Students Rebuild, a charity focused on inspiring young people globally, has harnessed creativity as a means to foster connection and unity across diverse communities. Centered around this year’s theme, Unique & United, the initiative encourages youth aged five to 25 to express their perspectives on identity and togetherness through various artistic forms. By engaging with… Continue reading How student art is helping fund change

This summer, the Isle of Wight is hosting a unique festival that steps away from the typical lineup of headline acts and large-scale music events. Instead, the island’s Biosphere Festival focuses on community-led initiatives such as beach clean-ups, wildlife walks, and a range of activities designed to honor its designation as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.… Continue reading The island festival putting nature before acts

On the occasion of World Ocean Day, an initiative associated with Glasgow 2026 is harnessing the universal appeal of sport to prevent one million pieces of plastic from polluting rivers, seas, and waterways. This effort aims to extend awareness of ocean protection beyond the single day dedicated each year to honoring the ocean. For the… Continue reading The Commonwealth Games relay taking aim at ocean plastic

A significant new study challenges the common narrative that improved living standards, reduced working hours, and a sustainable climate are mutually exclusive goals. Instead, it presents these objectives as interconnected elements of a unified future—provided that the global community addresses extreme inequality head-on. Traditionally, discussions around climate change have been framed as a stark choice:… Continue reading Radical change can lead to a fairer and greener world, says new report

A new museum dedicated exclusively to the art of illustration is set to open its doors in Clerkenwell, London, this June. This institution represents the largest museum of its kind worldwide and is the fulfillment of a vision that has taken more than two decades to realize. The museum aims to serve as an inspiring… Continue reading ‘Landmark’ illustration museum launches in the capital