Mutual Aid Rises as Britons Seek Community Support
Facing austerity, high costs, and political uncertainty, more people are turning to grassroots mutual aid networks. Discover how communities are helping each other outside formal systems.
Facing austerity, high costs, and political uncertainty, more people are turning to grassroots mutual aid networks. Discover how communities are helping each other outside formal systems.
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US Soccer reveals ambitious 'Soccer Forward' legacy project for the 2026 World Cup, targeting youth development and a £250m fundraising goal to transform the American game.
A youth football coach in Belfast has been permanently removed after posting a detailed cocaine price list in a league WhatsApp group. The club and league have activated safeguarding procedures.
Hazzana Parnell and daughter Remaya become the first mother-daughter duo to play together in the FA Cup for Hednesford Town. Read their inspiring football story.
Katie Wilson's remarkable journey from transit campaigner to Seattle mayor demonstrates how trust and grassroots organising can overcome well-funded political machines.
Virginia high school football coach Travis L. Turner is wanted on child sexual abuse material charges and has vanished. His undefeated team prepares for playoffs. Read the full story.
Sam Allardyce is returning to management for one day with a Sunday League side. Enter the Mirror Football competition for a chance to win the ex-England boss for your team and support the Every Minute Matters CPR campaign.
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Ordinary Americans are leading protests, boycotts and mutual aid networks to protect fundamental rights. Discover how communities are fighting back against ICE raids and corporate rollbacks.
Thirty-nine Scottish sports bodies warn the First Minister that grassroots sport is in crisis due to a broken £100m funding pledge. Urgent action is demanded.
The Football Association launches free counselling for victims of discrimination in grassroots football. New support service available from January 2026.
England star Alessia Russo launches her foundation and a new tournament, the Alessia Russo Cup, to create lasting opportunities for young girls in football and inspire the next generation.
West Yorkshire Whippets face FA investigation after transgender player participates in women's matches despite June 1 ban. Club vows to continue inclusion policy.
England and Tottenham coach Justin Cochrane opens up on losing his wife to cancer, breaking down in tears on the team bus and finding strength for his three sons.
Amid a federal immigration crackdown causing fear in Chicago's Latino communities, residents rally to buy out street vendors' entire stock, offering a day without fear. Discover how grassroots solidarity is making a difference.
Sam Fender donates his £25,000 Mercury Prize winnings to Music Venue Trust, recognising the vital role of grassroots venues. His 2024 charitable total now exceeds £160,000.
The Serbian football community is reeling after the tragic passing of 27-year-old coach Mladen Žižović, who collapsed and died during a training session with his youth team.
Progressive insurgent Zohran Mamdani's stunning victory over establishment Democrats reveals how grassroots movements are transforming American politics from the ground up.
An investigation reveals how top football clubs are commercialising childhood dreams, with matchday mascot packages costing families up to £1,000, raising questions about accessibility and tradition.
Meet the progressive firebrand challenging establishment politics with bold socialist policies and grassroots organising in New York's political landscape.
The Prince of Wales shares a touching family story about his children's football enthusiasm during a surprise visit to a grassroots football project in Newcastle.
Discover the remarkable political journey of Zohran Mamdani, the democratic socialist who defied expectations to reshape New York's political landscape through grassroots organising and bold progressive policies.
A hockey coach at the University of Westminster has been dismissed following widespread condemnation after he attended a Halloween party dressed in a Nazi officer's uniform, complete with swastika armband.
Shocking footage reveals Worthing FC mascot Sammy Saint's aggressive behaviour towards opposition players, sparking FA investigation and fan fury in grassroots football scandal.
Eight years after the devastating Grenfell Tower fire, Grenfell Athletic FC continues to honour the victims while building a remarkable legacy of community resilience and sporting ambition.
An exclusive look at the grassroots boxing gym facing closure amid rising costs, where champions are made and communities are forged through the noble art.
The remarkable story of how residents in a Welsh town organised across party lines to block Nigel Farage's Reform UK from gaining political ground in their community.
A catastrophic motorway collision in England sparked a devastating fireball that engulfed a luxury coach, with witnesses reporting dozens of passengers trapped aboard in what authorities describe as one of Britain's worst road tragedies in recent memory.
An ambitious new initiative backed by The Guardian seeks to transform the UK's live music scene by spreading performances beyond traditional urban hubs to communities nationwide.