Lucy Purdy, Author at Positive News Good journalism about good things Thu, 04 Jan 2024 14:48:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.positive.news/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cropped-P.N_Icon_Navy-32x32.png Lucy Purdy, Author at Positive News 32 32 Young, gifted and green. The ‘green grads’ designing the future https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/the-green-grads-designing-the-future/ Thu, 04 Jan 2024 13:11:25 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=465599 A project is giving a timely boost to talented, eco-minded design graduates

The post Young, gifted and green. The ‘green grads’ designing the future appeared first on Positive News.

]]> The post Young, gifted and green. The ‘green grads’ designing the future appeared first on Positive News.

]]> A swarm of solutions: insect food experiment lands top photography prize https://www.positive.news/environment/environmental-photographer-of-the-year-2023/ Fri, 22 Dec 2023 05:00:24 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=463458 This prize-winning shot captures the powerful potential of a balletic swarm of tiny insects

The post A swarm of solutions: insect food experiment lands top photography prize appeared first on Positive News.

]]> The post A swarm of solutions: insect food experiment lands top photography prize appeared first on Positive News.

]]> Six reasons why getting ahead for Christmas is better for the planet, small businesses – and your stress levels https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/how-to-avoid-panic-buying-christmas/ Fri, 03 Nov 2023 12:30:45 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=454991 When it comes to getting ahead with festive prep, a good intention is just the start. Here’s how to avoid panic buying this Christmas

The post Six reasons why getting ahead for Christmas is better for the planet, small businesses – and your stress levels appeared first on Positive News.

]]> The post Six reasons why getting ahead for Christmas is better for the planet, small businesses – and your stress levels appeared first on Positive News.

]]> Road to refuge scheme offers free coach travel for abuse survivors https://www.positive.news/society/road-to-refuge-scheme-offers-free-coach-travel-for-abuse-survivors/ Thu, 12 Oct 2023 15:14:23 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=452707 A partnership that was first formed during rail strikes has been expanded

The post Road to refuge scheme offers free coach travel for abuse survivors appeared first on Positive News.

]]> The post Road to refuge scheme offers free coach travel for abuse survivors appeared first on Positive News.

]]> Apples help to squeeze out untapped potential of ‘talented’ young people https://www.positive.news/society/the-eden-project-work-experience/ Wed, 04 Oct 2023 10:42:44 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=451353 Work experience plus nature connection is a powerful recipe, say those behind an apple-themed programme for young people

The post Apples help to squeeze out untapped potential of ‘talented’ young people appeared first on Positive News.

]]> The post Apples help to squeeze out untapped potential of ‘talented’ young people appeared first on Positive News.

]]> The mother of three teaching young people how to make sense of the news https://www.positive.news/society/jodie-jackson-news-literacy-lab/ Tue, 26 Sep 2023 11:22:40 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=450195 Navigating the news is an increasingly urgent life skill, says the woman who is teaching young people to do just that

The post The mother of three teaching young people how to make sense of the news appeared first on Positive News.

]]> The post The mother of three teaching young people how to make sense of the news appeared first on Positive News.

]]> Why gratitude is good for us – and five ways to practise it this winter https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/body-mind/why-gratitude-is-good-for-us-and-five-ways-to-practice-it-this-winter/ Mon, 24 Oct 2022 10:00:21 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=336943 For many people, winter can bring on the blues. Science shows that nurturing gratitude can help shift our focus to what’s positive

The post Why gratitude is good for us – and five ways to practise it this winter appeared first on Positive News.

]]> The post Why gratitude is good for us – and five ways to practise it this winter appeared first on Positive News.

]]> ‘It’s changed how the village feels’: the artists brightening up shop shutters https://www.positive.news/society/the-artists-brightening-up-unloved-shutters/ Wed, 06 Jul 2022 09:00:53 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=396751 A suburb in Manchester let artists loose on shop shutters and walls. Now it hopes to inspire other towns to do the same

The post ‘It’s changed how the village feels’: the artists brightening up shop shutters appeared first on Positive News.

]]> The post ‘It’s changed how the village feels’: the artists brightening up shop shutters appeared first on Positive News.

]]> The New Look shop that became a climate emergency hub https://www.positive.news/society/the-new-look-shop-that-became-a-climate-emergency-hub/ Mon, 04 Jul 2022 08:50:33 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=396705 Across the UK, shops that have been abandoned by big chains are becoming hubs for tackling the climate crisis

The post The New Look shop that became a climate emergency hub appeared first on Positive News.

]]> The post The New Look shop that became a climate emergency hub appeared first on Positive News.

]]> The entrepreneurs challenging ‘copy and paste’ high streets https://www.positive.news/society/the-entrepreneurs-challenging-copy-and-paste-high-streets/ Mon, 27 Jun 2022 11:32:00 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=396312 Chains and empty shops dominate many high streets. A new model offers an alternative vision, one led by creatives and small businesses

The post The entrepreneurs challenging ‘copy and paste’ high streets appeared first on Positive News.

]]> The post The entrepreneurs challenging ‘copy and paste’ high streets appeared first on Positive News.

]]>