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.
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.
More than 100 upgraded mobile masts are bringing 4G to remote UK communities, helping families stay connected this Christmas. Check if your area is covered.
Rural school districts across America face severe budget shortfalls after federal grants for mental health and enrichment were cut. Discover the impact on students and staff.
Rural New Zealand faces a deepening crisis as young people and families flee to cities, leaving towns struggling to survive. Discover the fight for the future of the heartland.
Iconic paintings like the Mona Lisa have been transformed by AI to show beauty trends from the last 30 years. See the stunning modern makeovers and discover the survey's key findings on UK beauty habits.
A unique series of 200-year-old Hindu paintings, valued at £280,000, has been blocked from leaving the UK. The export bar allows time for a UK institution to acquire the culturally significant Devi Mahatmya artworks.
A rare 200-year-old set of 56 Hindu paintings, valued at £280,000, has been barred from leaving the UK. The government aims to keep the 'Devi Mahatmya' series for national study and display. Help save this cultural treasure for the nation.
A unique set of 200-year-old Hindu paintings, valued at £280,000, has been barred from leaving the UK. The decision aims to keep the cultural treasure for study and public enjoyment.
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.
Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood delivered an eloquent critique of J.M.W. Turner's work on BBC2's documentary about the artist's secret sketchbooks. Discover the untold story of Turner's turbulent life and artistic legacy.
Gwent Police and DEFRA join forces in major rural operation, recovering suspected stolen equipment worth thousands in coordinated farm inspections across Monmouthshire.
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.
Discover how Joseph Wright of Derby's revolutionary use of light and shadow creates theatrical masterpieces in the National Gallery's stunning new exhibition that reveals Britain's industrial dawn.
A remarkable collection of early William Scott paintings, hidden from public view for over seven decades, has been rediscovered at the Museum of Somerset in Taunton, offering fresh insights into the artist's celebrated career.
Exclusive investigation reveals how rural communities face collapsing infrastructure with NHS at breaking point and thousands on housing lists as 900 male migrants prepare for military base accommodation.
In a bizarre Paris art theft, robbers bypassed priceless Chardins and Leonardos for lesser works, revealing what experts call 'astonishingly bad taste' in their selection.
David Beckham reveals his surprising rural lifestyle evolution in Guy Ritchie's Country Life special edition, embracing countryside living and traditional values.
Former football hardman turned actor Vinnie Jones shares extraordinary story of roadside rescue and his new mission to combat rural loneliness in upcoming TV series.
A simple harvest reveals centuries of secrets as potatoes emerge from English soil carrying fragments of pottery, clay pipes, and forgotten memories of rural life.
An extraordinary new political alliance representing rural and farming communities is reshaping Westminster dynamics, bringing together Conservative, DUP, Labour and Alliance Party members in a groundbreaking move.
Nestled in the heart of the British countryside, a charming village has been crowned home to the nation's finest Sunday roast - and it's worth travelling for.
Exclusive footage shows the moment police pursued ten alleged hare coursers across Lincolnshire countryside in dramatic rural crime operation
A remarkable collection of colourised historical photographs brings early 20th century Ireland to vivid life, from Dublin's bustling streets to rural village traditions.
Exclusive investigation reveals why thousands who moved to Cornwall during the pandemic are now fleeing back to cities, uncovering hidden costs and community tensions.
How a picturesque French village with just 800 residents became an unlikely British haven, with UK expats transforming its abandoned properties and breathing new life into the community.
Discover how a traditional agricultural competition in the North Pennines became an unexpected wildlife theatre, where kestrels and hares stole the show from the machinery.
The tight-knit community of Gulargambone is shattered after 11-year-old rugby star Cooper Norfolk died in a horrific car crash on a rural NSW road, leaving teammates and family devastated.
A community mourns as an 11-year-old boy loses his life in a horrific ute rollover in northern NSW, with another child injured in the devastating incident that occurred while the vehicle was being driven illegally.
Discover how unconditional cash transfers are revolutionising the lives of women in rural Kenya, offering financial independence and transforming communities against all odds.
Legendary war photographer Sir Don McCullin reveals how finding peace in Somerset's countryside helped heal decades of trauma from conflict zones in a powerful new exhibition.