2025: A Dark Year for Journalists and Press Freedom
2025 was the deadliest year on record for journalists globally, with assaults in the US soaring. Explore the data and the fightback. Read the full analysis.
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Royal descendant's 920-home plan sparks Romsey fury
Residents of Romsey are outraged over Timothy Knatchbull's 920-home development on pristine countryside. Locals cite traffic, NHS strain, and ignored planning rules. Read the full story.
Christmas recycling warning: Use the 'scrunch test' for paper
A St Helens bin man warns not all festive wrapping is recyclable. Learn the simple 'scrunch test' and council rules to avoid contaminating recycling this Christmas.
Bin man's crucial Christmas recycling advice for wrapping paper
A refuse collector's vital TikTok tip reveals why festive wrapping paper often can't be recycled. Learn how to avoid contaminating your recycling and check your local council rules.
Man hit with £104k bill after home extension too large
A Wokingham taxi driver says he's been left suicidal after the council ordered him to pay a £104,000 Community Infrastructure Levy for building an extension that breached approved plans. Read his story.
US Christian legal group expands its influence in UK and Europe
The Alliance Defending Freedom, a US conservative legal group, has increased its global spending by 70%, targeting the UK and Europe with its campaigns on religious freedom, abortion, and LGBTQ+ rights. Discover the impact.
Hemsby chalets demolished as sea claims coastline
Residents of a Norfolk village watched as eight homes were torn down, deemed at imminent risk of falling into the sea due to rapid coastal erosion. Read the full story of loss and a community's fight.
Swindon Council pays £138k after own vans clamped
Swindon Borough Council has paid £138,000 in fines after its own highway maintenance vans were clamped outside its offices. Deputy leader calls it 'not our finest hour'. Read the full story.
Monks Accused of Turning Harrison's Manor into Theme Park
Bhaktivedanta Manor, gifted by George Harrison, faces local fury over expansion plans critics call a commercial 'spiritual theme park'. Discover the planning row.
Farage's US Alliance Threatens UK Abortion Rights
Nigel Farage's alliance with US group ADF, which helped overturn Roe v. Wade, poses a serious threat to reproductive freedoms in Britain. Learn why this matters.
Press Freedom Under Attack Worldwide
Journalists face unprecedented threats from Gaza to America. This erosion of press freedom could happen anywhere. Learn why we must defend media liberty now.
Teens Sue Over Australian Social Media Ban
Two 15-year-olds challenge Australia's social media ban for under-16s, claiming it violates their constitutional right to political communication. Read the full story.
Italy's press freedom crisis under Meloni revealed
Alarming new report reveals Italy's press freedom has plummeted under Giorgia Meloni's leadership, with journalists facing unprecedented legal harassment and political pressure.
Christian Lobby: Anti-Cult Laws Threaten Religious Freedom
The Australian Christian Lobby raises alarm over proposed anti-cult legislation, warning it could weaponise government power against mainstream religious groups and undermine fundamental freedoms.
Hartlepool strips Mandelson of civic honour
The former Labour minister and architect of New Labour has been dramatically stripped of his freedom of Hartlepool honour in a controversial vote by the town's Conservative-led council.
Jane Fonda launches committee against Trump media attacks
Hollywood icon Jane Fonda establishes new political committee to defend press freedom against Donald Trump's rhetoric, reviving historic movement from McCarthy era.
Eric Adams Wins NYC Democratic Mayoral Primary
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams emerges victorious in New York City's fiercely contested Democratic mayoral primary, setting the stage for potentially historic leadership.
Trump Ally's UK Tour Raises Alarm Over Religious Freedom Agenda
A prominent US Christian legal activist, closely linked to Donald Trump, is meeting UK politicians and faith leaders, sparking concerns about the export of American-style culture wars.
Illegal Traveller encampment invades Surrey's 'Millionaires' Village'
Residents of affluent Windlesham, Surrey, are in a standoff with an illegal Traveller site. Local authorities have begun legal action after caravans occupied a local field, prompting serious safety and environmental concerns.
Journalist arrested over tweets about police investigation
A UK journalist was arrested by Hertfordshire Police over tweets about an ongoing harassment investigation, sparking a major debate on press freedom and the use of anti-harassment laws.
Trump's Ceremonial Welcome at Windsor Castle Amid Legal Woes
Exclusive: Donald Trump receives a ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle during his UK visit, sparking debate and drawing crowds of supporters and protesters. The former President's trip comes as he faces mounting legal challenges back in the US.
Family's 3-Year Hotel Nightmare After UK Move
A young family who relocated from Australia for a better life reveal their three-year ordeal living in a single Travelodge room, abandoned by a UK council and trapped in a broken housing system.
Nepal's VPN Crackdown Sparks Global Outrage and Concern
Nepal's government faces international condemnation after imposing a sweeping ban on VPNs and streaming platforms like YouTube, raising serious concerns about digital rights and freedom of expression ahead of crucial elections.
Israel's Targeted Killing of Gaza Journalists Exposed
A damning investigation reveals the deliberate targeting of journalists in Gaza, a calculated strategy by Israeli forces to conceal the true human cost of the conflict from the world.
UK delays decision on China's massive new London embassy
Ministers postpone a crucial planning decision for China's proposed massive new embassy complex in London, citing unresolved national security concerns and a need for further scrutiny.
Reform UK Councillor Charged Over Death Threats
George Field, a newly elected Reform UK councillor for Swale Borough Council, has been charged with making threats to kill his wife and criminal damage following a domestic incident in Bobbing, Kent.
Widow's home on cliff edge after garden lost to sea
Exclusive: A Norfolk widow faces the devastating loss of her home to rapid coastal erosion in Hemsby, as her garden collapses into the sea and a community battles authorities for urgent sea defences.
Gravesham's 1,500-home plan sparks debate
Gravesham Borough Council's ambitious proposal to build 1,500 homes in Kent faces fierce opposition from residents and environmental groups. Discover the heated debate over greenbelt development.
Trump Admin Under Fire Over Civil Rights Law Changes
The Trump administration's controversial amendments to civil rights laws have sparked protests at George Washington University, raising concerns over student rights and academic freedom.
Israel's war on Gaza journalists: Silencing witnesses
As Palestinian journalist Anas al-Sharif narrowly escapes an Israeli airstrike, concerns grow over the systematic targeting of Gaza's media workers. This alarming trend threatens press freedom and the world's right to know about wartime realities.
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