Positive News, Issue 118

About Positive.News

Positive News is the media brand for rigorous journalism about what’s going right.

We report socially relevant and uplifting stories of progress – ranging from the global boom in renewable energy to cities that are solving homelessness – joining the dots between how people, communities and organisations are changing the world for the better.

In this issue:

Cover story: Loaves of the people – how the movement for good, affordable bread is on the rise

Passionate bakers and campaigners from all corners of the UK are working on raising our game when it comes to bread. We can do far better than cheap, ultra-processed supermarket loaves, they say, democratising good bread so it’s available to all.

Other features include: Bold and beautiful ideas for collective thriving in The Ministry of Imagination • London’s first all-female garage • Training African hairdressers in mental health counselling • For the love of men supporting men • Life after escaping gang violence • How to inject awe into your life • Putting empty buildings to use • The value in changing our minds