Angela Garwood, Author at Positive News Good journalism about good things Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:41:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.positive.news/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cropped-P.N_Icon_Navy-150x150.png Angela Garwood, Author at Positive News 32 32 End the endless scroll: seven ways to take back control of your digital life https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/health/seven-ways-to-take-back-control-of-your-digital-life/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:00:33 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=572900 Addiction is a feature of digital platforms, not a bug, a US court has ruled. Here’s how to take back control from the algorithm

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]]> ‘People want a different vision of society’: London’s march for unity draws thousands https://www.positive.news/society/london-march-for-unity-draws-thousands/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:41:36 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=572817 A major protest saw demonstrators take to the streets of London on Saturday to stand up against hatred, division and racism

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]]> ‘Turning a moment of loss into something hopeful’ https://www.positive.news/environment/turning-a-moment-of-loss-into-something-hopeful/ Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:44:58 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=571213 Britain’s felled Sycamore Gap tree is being transformed into a public artwork – and citizens are invited to have their say

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]]> Meet the OAPs (old age protesters) getting arrested for climate activism https://www.positive.news/society/meet-the-oaps-old-age-protesters-getting-arrested-for-climate-activism/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:00:12 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=569488 The boomers spending their golden years getting nicked in the name of ‘intergenerational justice’

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]]> Inside France’s first LGBTQIA+ senior living residence https://www.positive.news/society/inside-frances-first-lgbtqia-senior-living-residence/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:52:08 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=568786 France’s first social housing project for LGBTQIA+ seniors has opened in Lyon, offering safety, solidarity and a fresh start

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]]> We tried to buy nothing new for the whole of January. Here’s how we got on https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/we-tried-to-buy-nothing-new-for-the-whole-of-january-heres-how-we-got-on/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:00:25 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=565833 Our team rose to the challenge of Buy Nothing New Month. Some fared better than others. This is what we learned taking part

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]]> The Syrian volunteers rebuilding their shattered schools https://www.positive.news/society/education/the-syrian-volunteers-rebuilding-their-shattered-schools/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:12:49 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=562908 Limited state funding for rebuilding schools in Syria has seen parents taking things into their own hands

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]]> Time to do more nothing: the art of deep hanging out https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/wander-notice-be-where-you-are-the-creative-power-of-deep-hanging-out/ Fri, 26 Dec 2025 07:00:39 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=560259 Writer and broadcaster Margaret Heffernan explores why making space for uncertainty can unlock creativity, resilience and better leadership

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]]> Spit-up, stand-up: the comedy clubs for mums (and babies too) https://www.positive.news/society/spit-up-stand-up-the-comedy-clubs-for-mums-and-babies-too/ Mon, 22 Dec 2025 07:00:03 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=559245 Baby-friendly comedy clubs are giving exhausted new parents the chance to laugh, connect and swap nursery rhymes for punchlines

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]]> Sustainable gifts: 27 meaningful presents that do good https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/sustainable-gifts-27-meaningful-ideas-that-do-good/ Tue, 02 Dec 2025 10:05:33 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=554892 From organic clothing to wild jams, here are 27 sustainable gifts to give this Christmas

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