UK Archives - Positive News Good journalism about good things Thu, 01 Aug 2024 11:11:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.positive.news/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cropped-P.N_Icon_Navy-150x150.png UK Archives - Positive News 32 32 ‘Trees show us what community means’. The importance of having access to forests, according to you https://www.positive.news/society/trees-show-us-what-community-means-the-importance-of-having-access-to-forests-according-to-you/ Mon, 29 Jul 2024 10:40:30 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=488215 Positive News readers share the profound impact that being in forests has had on your wellbeing 

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]]> The campaign to outlaw lying in politics https://www.positive.news/society/the-campaign-to-outlaw-lying-in-politics/ Fri, 26 Jul 2024 11:14:37 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=488227 As the Welsh government commits to making lying in politics illegal, could Westminster and other governments follow?

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]]> Value in the meantime: the social enterprise transforming London’s empty buildings https://www.positive.news/society/value-in-the-meantime-the-social-enterprise-transforming-londons-empty-buildings/ Tue, 23 Jul 2024 09:25:02 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=486831 Empty buildings are a rich resource, believe staff and volunteers at the ReSpace social enterprise

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]]> (Any)body work: behind the scenes at London’s first all-female garage https://www.positive.news/society/anybody-work-behind-the-scenes-at-londons-first-all-female-garage/ Mon, 22 Jul 2024 11:49:30 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=487885 At Spanners With Manners, Laura Kennedy is steering a more inclusive conversation when it comes to jobs in mechanics and engineering

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]]> ‘I saw a man transform before my eyes’ https://www.positive.news/society/i-saw-a-man-transform-before-my-eyes/ Mon, 15 Jul 2024 11:51:13 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=487334 A UK charity brings young men together with older men in their communities to provide positive role models – and it’s lifechanging stuff

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]]> We want to know: what do forests mean to you? https://www.positive.news/society/we-want-to-know-what-do-forests-mean-to-you/ Wed, 10 Jul 2024 09:00:14 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=486489 Whether you are a tree hugger, forest bather or just love being in nature, what are the most meaningful experiences you’ve had with trees?

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]]> Wanted: community conscious businesses looking to scale https://www.positive.news/society/wanted-community-conscious-businesses-looking-to-scale/ Mon, 08 Jul 2024 13:38:03 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=486472 For entrepreneurs in England who want to improve the world, there’s a new programme that’s looking for recruits

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]]> The ball in his court: the coach on a mission to diversify tennis https://www.positive.news/society/the-ball-in-his-court-the-coach-on-a-mission-to-diversify-tennis/ Fri, 05 Jul 2024 11:05:25 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=485652 As Wimbledon returns, we catch up with tennis coach Arum Akom, who is pushing for change in his beloved sport

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]]> What went right this week: the world’s most liveable cities, plus more https://www.positive.news/society/good-news-stories-from-week-27-of-2024/ Thu, 04 Jul 2024 19:11:09 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=486076 The ‘most liveable’ cities were revealed, a test improved cancer care for kids, and Europe smashed renewables records, plus more

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]]> ‘No longer passive subjects’. Care-leavers tell their stories https://www.positive.news/society/care-leavers-tell-their-stories-improve-system/ Fri, 21 Jun 2024 12:46:14 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=484654 Those behind a new anthology hope to create systemic change by sharing the stories of 100 people who have experienced the UK care system

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