5 Characters in Every UK Community Facebook Group
From the Lost Cat Crusader to the Planning Permission Protester, we explore the quintessential personalities that define Britain's local Facebook groups. Discover who's in your neighbourhood feed.
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Volunteering with young children builds confidence and skills
Discover how UK families are finding innovative ways to volunteer with toddlers and young children, fostering social skills, confidence, and family bonding. Learn practical tips to get started.
Manchester Jewish community's resilience after terror plot
After an Islamic State plot to attack a Greater Manchester Jewish neighbourhood was foiled, the community focuses on daily struggles and defiant unity. Discover their story of vigilance and cohesion.
Denmark ends 400-year postal service, UK may follow
Denmark's state postal service ends letter deliveries after 400 years, signalling a global decline. Could the UK's Royal Mail face a similar fate? Explore the cultural shift.
UK Jews fear for future after Bondi and Manchester attacks
Following attacks in Sydney and Manchester, Britain's Jewish community faces heightened fear and security. Many in Golders Green now question their future in the UK as antisemitism hits record levels.
Bondi Synagogue's Role After Tragic Attack
The Bondi Synagogue has become a focal point for remembrance and grief following the devastating attack on its community. Discover how this spiritual home is supporting Jews in Australia.
How grassroots groups are tackling the UK's loneliness crisis
Across the UK, grassroots initiatives from farming co-ops to urban neighbourhood projects are rebuilding community bonds to fight a historic epidemic of social isolation. Discover how they're making a difference.
Civil Service workforce reaches highest level in nearly 20 years
New figures reveal the UK Civil Service has grown to 554,000 staff, its largest size since 2006. Explore the drivers behind this surge and the government's plans for future reform.
Community raises thousands for hospice supporting girl with cancer
A Welsh community that united to fund a child's cancer treatment has now raised over £10,000 for Ty Hafan hospice, which supports her family. Discover their inspiring story.
Historic Penarth Athletic Clubhouse Destroyed by Fire
A devastating fire has gutted Penarth Athletic Club's historic headquarters, leaving the community in shock. The club vows to rebuild. Read the full story.
The Science Behind Why Helping Others Feels Good
Discover the psychological and evolutionary reasons why acts of kindness and volunteering boost our happiness and sense of purpose, not just during holidays but year-round.
Switzerland votes on mandatory national service for women
Swiss voters decide on a landmark referendum that could compel women to undertake national service, a move testing European views on civic duty during the Ukraine war.
Liverpool community trust faces governance inquiry
The Eldonian village in Liverpool, once hailed as a community housing utopia, faces a governance inquiry after assets were transferred offshore. Residents fight to save their dream.
Swiss Vote: Women in National Service?
Swiss voters decide on a landmark referendum to require women to perform national service, a move supporters say boosts cohesion but critics warn burdens women. Find out the result.
Zsa Zsa Gabor's Thanksgiving Turkey Tradition Scandal
How Zsa Zsa Gabor's 1989 conviction for slapping a Beverly Hills policeman led to her annual tradition of donating 200 turkeys to a homeless shelter every Thanksgiving.
Boy's emotional reaction to £17k hospice fundraising
Seven-year-old Noah Playforth breaks down in tears after discovering his daily running challenge raised over £17,000 for Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice. His heartwarming story went viral on TikTok.
Abu Zafar: Community Champion's Legacy Remembered
Tower Hamlets mourns Abu Zafar, the Bangladeshi-British community leader who transformed lives through decades of activism. Discover his remarkable journey.
Nottingham's Plough Inn closes, community fights back
The historic Plough Inn in Radford has closed after unsustainable losses. Locals are campaigning for Asset of Community Value status to protect the beloved pub from redevelopment.
Jaywick's Resilient Community Defies Deprivation Label
Discover how Jaywick, officially Britain's most deprived area, thrives with community spirit, food banks, and karaoke nights. See the real story behind the media stereotypes.
New California Community Requires Residents Sign Kindness Pledge
Silverwood, a $7 billion master-planned community in California, requires residents to sign a kindness pledge before moving in. Discover how this innovative approach aims to foster community spirit.
USPS Proposes Price Hikes After $9 Billion Annual Loss
The US Postal Service reports a $9.5bn loss, proposing significant price increases and warning of an 'urgent need' for legislative changes to ensure its survival.
Queen Camilla's TikTok debut with Meals on Wheels
The Queen Consort makes unexpected social media appearance while delivering meals to elderly residents in Gloucestershire, charming viewers with her hands-on community work.
Welsh Communities Forge Resilience Through Mutual Aid Networks
New research reveals how Welsh communities in Monmouthshire are banding together through mutual aid and local support networks to overcome economic challenges.
HMRC failed 85 million taxpayer calls in decade
Shocking figures reveal HMRC failed to answer 85 million taxpayer calls over ten years, exposing a broken customer service system leaving millions frustrated and unheard.
Microsoft Azure Hit By Major Global Outage
Microsoft's cloud computing platform Azure experienced widespread service disruptions, affecting businesses and users globally with login failures and connectivity issues.
Police apologise for wrongful arrest of Sikh man
West Midlands Police issues formal apology and compensation after unlawfully arresting a Sikh man who defended his family from racial abuse, following intervention from the CPS.
Farage: Cut 140,000 Civil Service Jobs, Ban Woke Agenda
Nigel Farage announces radical plan to cut Civil Service by 140,000 positions, making it easier to dismiss officials while banning diversity initiatives in sweeping Whitehall overhaul.
Labour demands probe into Cabinet Secretary's Tory links
Labour Party escalates pressure on Cabinet Secretary Simon Case over undisclosed Conservative Party connections, demanding immediate investigation into potential conflicts of interest at the heart of government.
Government 'name and shame' plan for community service offenders
Controversial new government plans would publicly identify individuals dodging community service, raising serious concerns about privacy and rehabilitation.
Crown Prosecution Service faces major overhaul after review
The Crown Prosecution Service is set for significant reforms after a damning report revealed systemic failures in case handling and communication with victims.
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