Category: Positive News

Readers shared the powerful ways in which particular works of art, literature, music, and film have influenced and reshaped their lives. From evocative poems to striking paintings, these creative expressions left a lasting impact, touching personal journeys in deep and meaningful ways. Many were moved by visual art, such as Zoe from England, who vividly… Continue reading The works of art that changed your life, and why

’s really challenging,” says Feilden. “The world is moving at immense speed and kids are left behind because they’re just not ready yet. “They need to have experience but they can’t get it because there’s nothing available for them to have experience in. They’re unloved; they’re not valued. What we want to do is to… Continue reading Beyond the classroom, the hands-on outdoor projects transforming young lives

ding and suggests galleries might offer new avenues by which we can directly influence our physical health.” Enjoy our seasonal content? From November, purchase a Christmas gift subscription to Positive News magazine, for the first 1,000 subscribers, at just £25. This price is only available to the first 1,000 subscribers, so ensure you get in… Continue reading Slow Christmas: four ways to reject the rush and reclaim the calm

er funding is enabling the building of new housing. “The distillery has saved the island,” says Larsen, full of pride.   Hellstrøm leads me to the barrel house. Inside, the air is thick with the heady aroma of maturing whisky. “The island now has a soul,” he says. He’s recounting the other changes that have… Continue reading Community spirit

ill only lead to increased black market trade of tobacco products. The government has assured that strict enforcement measures will be put in place to prevent this. Dr Ahmed Jamsheed, the country’s health minister, said: “We must take radical measures to protect our youth from the harms of tobacco. This is a bold step in… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters

As a young child, Sara Wahedi fled Afghanistan with her mother and brother to seek refuge in Buffalo, New York, escaping the oppressive regime of the Taliban. Tasked with checking a bulletin board for their asylum interview, Sara’s sense of responsibility was ingrained from a tender age. Witnessing her mother’s sacrifice and resilience in starting… Continue reading Life after: Escaping the Taliban

Spogomi, born in Japan, is now making its way onto the global stage. Described by competitors as a sport where playing dirty is not just allowed but encouraged, this unique activity turns litter picking into a competitive event that benefits both the environment and the participants. According to Spogomi UK representative Chris Roaf, the real… Continue reading How litter picking became a competitive sport

McDonald. “We’ve been learning from each other over the dust and the blood and the banter for four years now.” “It’s always learning, never knowing,” adds Ewa Hedin. “Every time I step out, I see something new in nature. We’re very proud of this space.” Former-steward-turned-musician Michael Nwachukwu Kumah loves the vibe at Lauriston. “There… Continue reading The photography series celebrating the people cultivating hope from soil to sea

An unprecedented energy project is set to revolutionize access to green energy by providing affordable solar power to those in need. This groundbreaking initiative is making clean energy more accessible to residents in social housing in London through the implementation of regulated solar microgrids. Traditionally, rooftop panels on housing estates like Frampton Park in Hackney… Continue reading The London solar project slashing bills for vulnerable residents

A butterfly was spotted after 53 years Conservationists in France were astonished to spot a rare butterfly, one that had not been seen in the country for 53 years.  Known as the white-mantled wainscot, the butterfly was last seen in 1972 in France. But this September, Pierre Oger encountered the species on the island of… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters