Alex Wharton’s journey from a Welsh mining town to becoming the Children’s Laureate in Wales showcases the transformative power of reading and language on young lives. Growing up in the post-industrial mining town of Pontypool, Wharton immersed himself in the world of comics, general knowledge books, and rap music. He cites artists like Outkast, Lauryn… Continue reading Children’s Laureate Alex Wharton on the power of language, rhythm and reading
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025, the winning images
ina-Steytler-courtesy-Wildlife-Photographer-of-the-Year-1000×0-c-default.jpg” rel=”gallery” alt=””> Images courtesy of Wildlife Photographer of the Year. For more information visit the Natural History Museum website. The text above describes the winners of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025 competition. Some of the winning shots are included in the article, each featuring different categories such as wildlife behavior, urban wildlife,… Continue reading Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025, the winning images
How barbershops and footy clubs are reaching men about their health
ion__Hove_Albion_v_Tottenham_Hotspur_20SEP25_065-1000×0-c-default.jpg” rel=”gallery” alt=””> The barbershop project is part of a wider initiative, with the Men’s Health Forum running barber training schemes in 5,000 barbershops across the country. There is something inherently comfortable about the setup, says Dennis Clark, director of programmes and partnerships at the MSB Framework, which leads the initiative. “When you’re in a… Continue reading How barbershops and footy clubs are reaching men about their health
The bold model stopping deforestation in its tracks
Protecting rainforests is a critical endeavor to combat climate change, as they serve as powerful carbon sinks. A novel approach to safeguarding these vital ecosystems involves providing financial support to forest communities, so they are not compelled to accept offers from loggers. One such community resides in Saipa’s rainforest village in Papua New Guinea’s Milne… Continue reading The bold model stopping deforestation in its tracks
‘The recovery process can be bleak, but we wanted to make sure it was joyous’
A groundbreaking art project in England is shining a light on marginalized individuals while supporting their recovery from substance use. The Castlefield Gallery in Greater Manchester has delved into the role of arts in aiding recovery from substance use by partnering with Anew, a non-profit residential therapeutic community based in Hyde, Greater Manchester. This initiative,… Continue reading ‘The recovery process can be bleak, but we wanted to make sure it was joyous’
What went right this week: the good news that matters
an> A new statue celebrating the strength and resilience of motherhood has been unveiled in London. The sculpture, entitled ‘Main’ (pictured), was created by the artist Helen Denerley and depicts a mother and child in a powerful embrace. It is located in Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens, a public park in south London. The statue was commissioned… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters
New London statue celebrates the unseen strength of mothers
In a groundbreaking cultural moment this October, London prepares for the unveiling of a public statue that pays tribute to the unfiltered reality of motherhood. The striking seven-foot bronze sculpture, titled Mother Vérité, is a collaboration between British artist Rayvenn Shaleigha D’Clark and Frida founder Chelsea Hirschhorn. Positioned outside the Lindo Wing at St Mary’s… Continue reading New London statue celebrates the unseen strength of mothers
Amplifying the power of music. What to expect in the new issue of Positive News magazine
The latest edition of Positive News magazine, now available, is introduced by Editor Tom Pattinson. The power of music to uplift and connect people is highlighted in this issue. Music has the ability to carry us through tough times and bring us together in ways that words alone cannot. The Oct-Dec edition of Positive News… Continue reading Amplifying the power of music. What to expect in the new issue of Positive News magazine
Nature’s voice? Trees speak up in AI-powered experiment
Have you ever stopped to think about what a tree might say if it could actually talk? A unique AI project has made this a reality by enabling real-time conversations with trees, creating a bridge between youth culture and nature. The creative popup, Agency for Nature, developed by London-based agency Droga5, brought trees in the… Continue reading Nature’s voice? Trees speak up in AI-powered experiment
Step forward the ‘fully biodegradable’ shoe that leaves no footprint
Could this be the end of footwear that ends up in landfills? The O° shoe, created by the OXMAN design lab, is fully biodegradable and made entirely from polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), organic materials produced by bacteria. These bacteria consume carbon dioxide, methane, or food waste, offering a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based plastics. The shoe includes a… Continue reading Step forward the ‘fully biodegradable’ shoe that leaves no footprint