Tag: Positive News

Do you have a deep appreciation for nature? Maybe you feel the urge to hug a tree or simply bask in the beauty of a forest. It’s no surprise that spending time in the woods can have a significant impact on your mental and physical well-being. Taking a leisurely walk in nature can relieve stress… Continue reading We want to know: what do forests mean to you?

The upcoming Notting Hill Carnival will see a team of young journalists reporting on the event, thanks to the Cocoa School of Journalism and Creative Arts. Students aged from five to 17 will be writing articles, conducting interviews, and recording videos, all of which will be published in the UK’s first Black children’s magazines, Cocoa… Continue reading A new school teaches children from low-income families to be journalists

The notion that beauty is synonymous with youth is a concept that has been sold to women for years. This chase for youthfulness has become a global business worth tens of billions. But many women are now actively taking back positivity towards their faces and bodies instead of chasing an impossible dream. The message is… Continue reading ‘I had fun making my wrinkles’: the growing movement to embrace ageing

England now has a new programme aimed at improving the world for entrepreneurs. The School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE) launched Trading for Good aiming to unearth social entrepreneurs and community business leaders. The five-year programme is supported by Power to Change and The Dulverton Trust, in partnership with The National Lottery Community Fund, which awarded… Continue reading Wanted: community conscious businesses looking to scale

Arum Akom, a 25-year-old tennis coach in Camberwell, South London, runs a bursary program for local children, coaches junior players aiming for a professional career, and is creating a new generation of mentors for his new initiative, Black Tennis Mentors. Tennis has been growing globally since the pandemic, and the sport is transforming, proving that… Continue reading The ball in his court: the coach on a mission to diversify tennis

Last year saw improvements in the ‘livability’ of cities across the world. According to the Global Liveability Index compiled by the Economist Intelligence Unit, Vienna was ranked the world’s most liveable city for the third consecutive year. The index assesses 173 cities based on categories such as stability, education, healthcare, culture and environment, and infrastructure.… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters

Positive News magazine’s latest issue has introduced the word ‘meliorism,’ which means the belief that people can make the world a better place through human efforts. In today’s world, where the media focuses on the worst of humanity, it’s essential to believe in meliorism. The latest issue of Positive News magazine showcases various ways in… Continue reading The rising movement for better bread. Plus what else to expect in the new issue of Positive News

Numerous experts and contributors to Positive News have shared their ideas on how to restore faith in politics ahead of a UK election that comes at a time when trust in politics and politicians is at an all-time low. Enchantment issues are not exclusive to the UK; many western democracies are seen to struggle to function… Continue reading UK election: how to mend politics, according to you

A new report from the energy industry highlights ways in which the UK could revive the clean energy revolution. Good Energy’s Head of Policy, Kit Dixon, believes there are affordable ways for a new government to transform the country’s energy system and he even sees some climate-positive policies outlined in the leading parties’ manifestos. While energy policy… Continue reading Can a new government supercharge the UK’s clean energy revolution?

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