Five women save local Kent pub from demolition
Meet the 'Forester Five' who saved their 19th-century Deal pub from developers. Their story is a beacon of hope as UK pubs close at an alarming rate. Read their inspiring journey.
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Five friends save 19th century pub from demolition
Five friends in Deal, Kent, pooled savings to buy their local pub at auction, saving it from developers. Their story bucks the UK's alarming pub closure trend.
Call for Local BBC Radio in Scotland and Wales
A letter argues the BBC must emulate its English local radio model in Scotland and Wales to counter the decline of regional newspapers and give communities a voice.
Call for BBC Local Radio in Scotland and Wales
A letter argues the BBC must establish truly local radio stations in Scotland and Wales to give communities a voice, mirroring its successful model in England. Read the full case.
Pakistan health worker defies family to run for local office
Naushaba Roonjho was told to stop studying at 17. Now, after years of polio vaccination and health work, she is campaigning for political office in Pakistan's Sindh province to champion girls' education and clean water.
Health worker Naushaba Roonjho runs for office in Pakistan
After years of community work in family planning and polio vaccination, Naushaba Roonjho is campaigning for local elections in Pakistan's Sindh province, determined to improve girls' education and basic services.
Labour MP: Community ownership is the future for UK pubs
Labour MP Alistair Strathern visits the UK's first community-owned pub, the Red Lion in Hitchin, arguing the model saves locals. Learn how the 'Community Right to Buy' could protect pubs nationwide.
Community ownership is the future for UK pubs, says Labour MP
Labour MP Alistair Strathern visits the UK's first community-owned pub, the Red Lion in Hitchin, arguing the model saves locals and boosts community spirit. Discover how the 'Community Right to Buy' could protect pubs nationwide.
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.
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.
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.
Millions face potential local election delays until 2027
Up to 63 council areas in England may postpone May 2026 local elections to 2027 amid a government reorganisation of town halls. See the full list of affected areas.
Farage: UK a 'Banana Republic' Over Election Delays
Nigel Farage accuses Labour and Tory councils of 'colluding' to postpone local elections for millions until 2027. Read the full story on the democratic row.
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.
Reform UK's turbulent first seven months in local power
After taking control of 10 councils, Reform UK's 'anti-woke' agenda faces the reality of local government in Lancashire. Helen Pidd reports on care home closures and rising complaints.
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.
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.
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.
LA's first bakery half-marathon walk a success
Discover how a 7-hour pastry crawl through Los Angeles brought together a community, combating loneliness and celebrating local bakeries. Could this be the future of social fitness?
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.
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.
Village Shop Closures Threaten Rural Communities
New research reveals how the rapid disappearance of local shops and services is pushing rural communities to the brink, with devastating consequences for elderly residents and local economies.
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.
Birmingham Council Bankruptcy "Probably Avoidable" Says Expert
Exclusive analysis reveals Birmingham City Council's financial collapse might have been prevented as expert questions Labour leadership's decision-making in Britain's second city.
Rugby clubhouse converted to mosque despite objections
A former rugby clubhouse in Greater Manchester has been officially converted into a mosque despite significant local opposition and concerns about parking and traffic in the residential area.
Council axes village's beloved 150-year-old chestnut tree
Residents of a quiet Nottinghamshire village are devastated after council contractors chopped down their cherished 150-year-old horse chestnut tree without warning, sparking fury and heartbreak throughout the community.
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