UK Archives - Positive News

Life lessons: Naz Shah on what life so far has taught her

Graeme Green — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:00:29 +0000

The British politician on being optimistic, what she learned from her incarcerated mother, and her enduring faith in community

Positive News — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:17:01 +0000

For a club rooted in non-league football, Macclesfield’s recent FA Cup didn't just connect those on the pitch, but a whole community

Robin Eveleigh — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:54:50 +0000

A village in north Somerset has got passionate about rare species spotting, thanks to the efforts of Yeo Valley Organic

Tom Pattinson — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 08:00:28 +0000

Swimmers, councils, brands and campaigners are beginning to align around a shared goal – cutting single-use plastic at source

Gavin Haines — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:40:10 +0000

From ferry companies to pubs, communities are buying local assets to run for themselves. Could new funding supercharge the movement?

Sarah LaBrecque — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:13:05 +0000

A tenacious group of entrepreneurs and advocates are working to break barriers for female-led business in York and North Yorkshire

Gavin Haines — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 05:00:32 +0000

A roadmap for ending plastic pollution, Antarctica’s shrinking ozone hole, and London’s falling crime rate, plus more

Angela Garwood — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 10:05:33 +0000

From organic clothing to wild jams, here are 27 sustainable gifts to give this Christmas

Jim Ottewill — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:44:50 +0000

As venues face uncertain futures and arts budgets are slashed, can the punk spirit keep the music flowing?

Robin Eveleigh — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 07:00:58 +0000

In jails across northern England, fragrances are being used to spark reflection and creativity among inmates