Tag: Positive News

Evie Pickerill is best known for her work on CBeebies, where she has become a familiar face to many young families across the UK. In addition to her television presenting, she hosts her own podcast and serves as an ambassador for the charity Children with Cancer UK. Pickerill has personally witnessed the challenges faced by… Continue reading Why this weekend’s London Marathon will impact more than just knees

It looks like you’ve shared a snippet of HTML code that is part of a webpage containing a gallery of images from the V&A East Museum opening event in London, along with some descriptive text about the museum’s “Why We Make” galleries. The snippet includes links to images, captions, and some paragraphs discussing the museum’s… Continue reading V&A East opens as ‘civic space’ for creativity and community

Energy storage plays a vital role within the UK’s electricity network, encompassing a wide range of technologies that vary significantly in size and application. From large-scale thermal storage systems filled with molten salt to innovative approaches involving liquid air, advancements in energy storage are evolving rapidly to support the growing use of renewables. Renewable sources… Continue reading Ready to take charge: three innovative types of energy storage

A recent legal development in Ontario, Canada, is set to transform how employers handle communication with job candidates after interviews. This new legislation mandates that companies with more than 25 employees must inform interviewees within 45 days whether they have been successful in securing the job. Failure to comply can result in fines up to… Continue reading Canada has banned employers from ghosting job candidates

Here’s a summary of the three news items you shared: 1. **UK Electricity Demand and Incentives for Consumers** During the UK’s summer months, electricity demand decreases due to longer, sunnier days and growth in renewable energy and local generators. This frequently creates surplus electricity. The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has introduced a programme where… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters

As spring arrives in London, the city’s markets are gearing up for a fresh and purposeful season. This weekend marks the opening of two vibrant events designed to encourage visitors to slow down, support local makers, and enjoy the urban atmosphere with a renewed focus on sustainability and community connection. One such event takes place… Continue reading The sustainable London markets championing local makers

Tom Pattinson, editor of Positive News magazine, introduces the latest issue now available to readers. Reflecting on his own youth, he recalls a time when university fees were low, jobs seemed plentiful, and social outings were affordable. During that era, working-class figures shaped the cultural landscape with movements like Britpop and the Young British Artists,… Continue reading Work in progress. What to expect in the new issue of Positive News magazine

The UK has announced its largest ever public investment in community-owned green energy, aiming to significantly expand the role local groups play in generating renewable power. But what does this commitment involve, and how can communities participate effectively? Community-owned renewable energy operates on a straightforward premise: local residents collaborate to establish a social enterprise that… Continue reading What does the new £1bn investment in community energy really mean?

After being absent from English skies for over 150 years, golden eagles are set to return to England thanks to new government support for a reintroduction initiative. Although natural recolonisation from neighboring regions may happen first, the government-backed programme aims to actively re-establish these iconic birds within England’s landscapes. Golden eagles, once commonly found across… Continue reading ‘King of the birds’ set to return to England’s skies

Here’s a summary of the key points from the excerpts you provided: 1. **US Road Safety Improvements** – The Trump administration claimed progress by removing “dangerous foreign truck drivers” from US roads. – Experts, however, credit Biden-era policies, especially the **Safe Streets and Roads For All** program, which provides around $1 billion annually to local… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters