Category: Positive News

The recent Portrait of Britain prize showcased a diverse selection of 200 images. Below are some of the standout entries as described by the photographers themselves. Jack Currie’s portrait of Margaret from Edinburgh captures what he describes as “Quite possibly the most gangster granny to ever live.” Carla Marcia Girvan’s photo of Gwendoline from Glasgow… Continue reading Joy, joining together and giant veg: highlights from the Portrait of Britain prize

In celebration of Real Bread Week, a pioneering bakery in Scotland is advocating for equal access to high-quality bread for all individuals. Tom Kirby, development manager at Granton Community Gardeners in Edinburgh, shed light on their pay-as-you-can-afford scheme and the insights they have gained from this initiative. The bakery originated in 2019 after the success… Continue reading The bakery that offers pay-as-you-can-afford bread

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The Home Kitchen restaurant in Primrose Hill, London, is not just a place for fine dining, but also a place of hope and opportunity for those in need. Employees like Mimi, Genet, and others have found a second family at Home Kitchen, where they are appreciated for their dedication and passion. The restaurant, led by… Continue reading The restaurant staffed solely by people who’ve experienced homelessness

A group of individuals are quietly taking on the task of cleaning up less-visible pollution, from landmines to hidden refuse in subterranean caves. One such initiative involves volunteer divers clearing discarded fishing nets and other debris from the depths of the UK seas. This led to further exploration of similar projects around the world, uncovering… Continue reading Three good things: projects clearing up junk that’s hidden from view

s the divers get ready for their underwater mission. Image: Murray Ballard”> In the salvaging of a wreck endangered by ghost gear, there is no paying client. The divers’ reward is a job well done, and the shots of a cleared wreck like the Vale of Leven are their only currency. Johnson turns the boat… Continue reading Meet the ghost hunters: the volunteer divers cleaning up UK seas

at a rapid pace, and it’s great to see countries like China leading the way,” said a spokesperson for Renewables UK. “Offshore wind has the potential to play a key role in transitioning to a more sustainable energy future.” Image: Shaun Dakin Read the full article on Positive News here: Read More

ar favor, with sales of locally grown varieties increasing significantly compared to imports. Bullock says: “People used to think if flowers weren’t the same price as a bunch of carrots, they weren’t getting value for money.” Members of the public are invited along to workshops at the school in Howbury Hall, a majestic Grade-II listed… Continue reading ‘Don’t say it with roses’. The school leading a green revolution in floristry

The University of York offers a safe haven for scholars and human rights defenders from around the world through its 15-year commitment to providing international scholars with a safe place to learn and the confidence to bring their newfound skills to bear on the world stage. Its Sanctuary Fund, which celebrates its second anniversary in… Continue reading The university that became a sanctuary for hope

comedian] Akala. It’s a tome. It’s huge. But I just think it’s really important to know where we come from, in terms of class, and also to understand where we are in terms of the class system and how we can make progress vis-à-vis class.  The biggest misconception about me is …  That I’m unapproachable… Continue reading Life lessons: Katherine Ryan on what life so far has taught her