ive.news/2022/society/what-forests-mean-to-you-readers-share-their-stories/” target=”_blank”> “As someone who has survived multiple mental health crises, the presence of trees has been crucial to my healing and recovery. I go for walks in the woods and feel deeply relaxed and grounded, the sound of the leaves rustling and birds singing feels like a balm for the mind. For me, the… Continue reading ‘Trees show us what community means’. The importance of having access to forests, according to you
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The campaign to outlaw lying in politics
The Welsh government has vowed to make lying in politics illegal, potentially setting a precedent for other governments, including Westminster, to follow suit. Compassion in Politics, a lobby group, has been campaigning for criminal penalties for political lying since 2019, and a petition has already attracted over 200,000 signatures. In May 2024, an Opinium survey… Continue reading The campaign to outlaw lying in politics
What went right this week: the good news you should know about
rds extinction has been saved thanks to conservation efforts. The Florida grasshopper sparrow is a small, non-migratory bird that was once widespread in the state. But by 2020, it was estimated that fewer than 30 individuals remained in the wild. However, a new study published in the journal Conservation Science and Practice reveals that population… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news you should know about
Reading between the lines: the book club boom
Book clubs are becoming increasingly popular in the UK as people search for offline connection and community. According to Eventbrite, there has been a 350% increase in book club listings in the past four years, with more than 127,000 people attending these events. Meetup has also reported that “book club” has returned to the top… Continue reading Reading between the lines: the book club boom
Value in the meantime: the social enterprise transforming London’s empty buildings
ReSpace Projects is a social enterprise based in London that specialises in transforming empty and derelict buildings into useful sites with the agreement of local councils and landlords. Founder Gee Sinha initially became involved in reclaiming commercial properties that remained vacant and disused, often for years. Sinha lived in a squat after becoming homeless in… Continue reading Value in the meantime: the social enterprise transforming London’s empty buildings
(Any)body work: behind the scenes at London’s first all-female garage
Laura Kennedy is making waves in the traditionally male-dominated world of mechanics and engineering by running Spanners With Manners, London’s first all-female garage. Located in Finchley, north London, the garage has become a celebrity hotspot, with both Rod Stewart and Sadie Frost having connections to the business. Kennedy attributes the success of Spanners With Manners… Continue reading (Any)body work: behind the scenes at London’s first all-female garage
What’s a digital footprint and how can I shrink mine?
In today’s digital age, our personal data is a prized asset that is constantly traded online without our knowledge. Every search we make, site we visit, like we post and song we download leaves a digital trail behind that reveals a lot about us – from our likes and dislikes to our religious and political… Continue reading What’s a digital footprint and how can I shrink mine?
What went right this week: the good news you should know about
Sweden has introduced a new law allowing grandparents to take paid parental leave. Under the law, a parent couple will be able to transfer up to 45 days of their leave to a grandparent. Single parents will be able to transfer 90 days. Sweden has a long history of pioneering family policies, famously offering 480… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news you should know about
Life lessons: Omid Djalili on what life so far has taught him
Award-winning Iranian-British stand-up comedian and actor, Omid Djalili is internationally renowned for his engaging performances. From starring in Hollywood movies like Sex and the City 2 and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again to featuring in Channel 4’s hit series, The Change, Djalili’s talent appears to know no bounds. With his new and intimate show,… Continue reading Life lessons: Omid Djalili on what life so far has taught him
The bid to ensure that no one dies alone
No One Dies Alone (NODA) is a global movement of compassionate citizens who provide companionship to people in the last hours of their lives. While the volunteer-based initiative was initially established to alleviate the fear of dying alone, founder Alison Bunce has now expanded it to address social isolation and loneliness. Her organisation, Compassionate Inverclyde,… Continue reading The bid to ensure that no one dies alone