Why a ban on trail hunting makes little sense
Analysis reveals a proposed ban on trail hunting in England and Wales is poorly targeted, missing the real issue of illegal fox hunting. Read why the policy needs rethinking.
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Texas Town Crowned America's Fastest-Growing City
Fulshear, a Houston suburb, has seen its population explode by over 1,082% since 2014, driven by families seeking space, top schools, and master-planned communities. Discover the boom.
Supersheds Threaten UK Green Belt as Councils Rewrite Plans
Massive 'supershed' warehouses are transforming the British countryside, with developers using local plan changes to bypass Green Belt rules. Communities from Lancashire to Essex fight back.
UK Property Hotspots 2025: Plymouth, Stafford, Wigan Lead Growth
New Lloyds data reveals the UK's top property hotspots for 2025, with Plymouth seeing a 12.6% surge. Discover where values soared and where they fell sharply. Explore the full regional analysis now.
US expat's UK culture shock over pillow sizes
An American woman moving to the UK reveals her biggest surprise: UK pillows are larger, making her US bed linen useless. Discover the everyday items that differ across the Atlantic.
US expat's UK culture shock over pillow and butter sizes
An American woman moving to the UK shares her surprising packing mistakes, from ill-fitting bed linen to wrong-sized baking trays. Discover the everyday items that aren't standard globally.
Faith Leaders Brace for Tough Year Supporting Immigrants
Religious leaders across the US are fortifying support for anxious immigrant communities as policies and rhetoric harden. Discover how churches and charities are responding.
Labour's rural U-turn on tax, then trail hunting ban
Labour partially retreats on farm inheritance tax but sparks fresh fury with a planned ban on trail hunting. Analysis suggests the party risks alienating its new rural voters.
New Arizona 'city' offers 100,000 homes from £257k
A vast new master-planned community, Teravalis, is rising in the Arizona desert. With 100,000 homes planned, it promises affordability, jobs, and a focus on water sustainability. Discover this ambitious 'city within a city'.
Massive Boxing Day hunt turnout protests Starmer's ban plan
Tens of thousands gather at Boxing Day hunts as countryside communities protest Keir Starmer's plan to ban trail hunting. Read why supporters vow to fight the 'monstrous attack on freedoms'.
Farage at Boxing Day Hunt Amid Labour Trail Hunting Ban Row
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage attends a Boxing Day hunt as PM Keir Starmer moves to ban trail hunting, alienating rural communities. Polls show 65% feel Labour neglects the countryside.
Labour faces major rural trust challenge, poll reveals
Sir Keir Starmer's government battles to rebuild trust with rural voters amid a trail hunting ban and inheritance tax discontent. A new poll shows 65% feel neglected. Read the full analysis.
Labour alienates rural voters, poll suggests
Sir Keir Starmer's government faces a significant trust deficit in the countryside over plans to ban trail hunting and inheritance tax changes. A new poll reveals 65% feel rural communities are unfairly neglected. Read the full analysis.
Farm Inheritance Tax Relief Raised to £2.5m
The government has raised the inheritance tax relief threshold for farmers from £1m to £2.5m following intense protests. Critics say the personal cost to families won't be forgotten. Read the full story.
2025 on track to be UK's hottest year ever
The Met Office confirms 2025 is tracking to beat 2022 as the UK's warmest year on record, with an average temperature of 10.05°C. Discover the climate data and what it means for Britain's future.
Family finds travelling world cheaper than UK rent
Chloe and Connor Ellis sold their Barnsley home and are now globetrotting with their two young sons, discovering that exploring Southeast Asia costs less than monthly rent in the UK. Follow their journey.
Farmers 'Bewildered' by Labour's £1m Inheritance Tax
A government review finds new inheritance tax rules on farms over £1m have left British farmers scared for their future. Read the full report and political fallout.
Farmers' Despair Over Labour's Inheritance Tax Changes
Sir Keir Starmer faces stark warnings that frail farmers may take their own lives to spare heirs from new inheritance tax rules. Labour MP Cat Smith says the policy betrays rural trust.
Noem criticised for sombrero video during deportation push
US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem sparks fury online after donning a sombrero at a Mexican restaurant, seen as insensitive given her department's aggressive deportation campaigns. Read the full story.
Australia's High Court Overturns Remote Housing Policy
Australia's High Court has struck down a controversial housing policy that caused rents to triple in some remote Indigenous communities. Discover the landmark ruling's impact.
Dull villagers get all-expenses Vienna trip invitation
The Perthshire village of Dull is buzzing after Viennese officials hand-delivered invitations for an all-expenses-paid trip to prove Austria's capital is anything but dull. Discover this charming story of international camaraderie.
Mega-warehouses blight UK villages as residents suffer
Communities across Britain face plummeting house prices, health issues and endless noise as massive distribution centres transform rural idylls into industrial zones overnight.
Trump Cuts Derail Appalachia Clean Energy Revival
How Trump administration funding reversals stalled West Virginia's transition from coal to solar, leaving communities devastated and projects abandoned across Appalachia.
Ancient Rubbish Reveals Neolithic Recycling Habits
University of York archaeologists discover Neolithic communities kept waste close to home, suggesting recycling and emotional attachment. Could ancient habits solve modern waste crises?
Foreign influencers target UK politics via X tool
X's new 'Community' feature enables right-wing influencers outside Britain to shape UK political conversations, raising concerns about foreign interference in democratic processes.
Rural communities feel 'forgotten', minister told
Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds faced rural leaders over inheritance tax fears and a feeling of being ignored. Discover the government's new rural taskforce and the growing divide.
Arctic island collapses amid climate crisis
As Cop30 talks unfold, a Canadian Arctic island faces catastrophic erosion, with indigenous and scientific communities racing to document its history and fate. Discover the frontline of climate change.
Trust Crisis: Only 41% of Britons Trust Neighbours
Exclusive figures reveal a collapse in community trust, with less than half of the public trusting their neighbours. The Co-operative Party urges government action to rebuild local pride and connection.
Kashmir's Maternal Health Crisis: Births at 14,000ft
Gujjar-Bakarwal women in Kashmir's mountains face childbirth alone due to healthcare exclusion. This maternal mortality crisis demands urgent policy intervention.
Spain's Community Energy Revolution Powers 3,000 Projects
Discover how Spain's grassroots energy revolution is empowering communities with 3,000 renewable projects. Learn how citizen-led initiatives are transforming power generation across the nation.
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