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Electric cargo bikes replace second cars in UK families
Discover how UK families are swapping their second vehicles for electric cargo bikes, saving thousands while transforming school runs and grocery trips in urban areas.
Nashville's Walking Revolution Transforms City Life
Discover how Nashville, Tennessee is embracing pedestrian-friendly initiatives that are reshaping city life, improving community wellbeing and creating more walkable neighbourhoods.
How to Spot a Truly Sustainable Café or Restaurant
Discover the tell-tale signs that separate genuine sustainable dining establishments from greenwashed pretenders. From energy sources to waste management, learn what really matters.
San Francisco bans private cars from Market Street
San Francisco implements groundbreaking vehicle ban on iconic Market Street, creating pedestrian paradise and cycling haven in bold urban mobility shift.
Winter Garden Flooding: Rescue Your Outdoor Space
Discover practical solutions to protect your garden from winter flooding and heavy rainfall damage with these essential UK gardening tips.
Sunday Rose Kidman Urban's stylish London outing
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's teenage daughter Sunday makes fashionable statement in Miu Miu during London outing as her famous parents navigate their separation.
Nicole Kidman at Chanel with daughters Sunday Rose & Faith
Nicole Kidman makes stylish appearance at Chanel's Paris Fashion Week show with daughters Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret, while confirming marriage to Keith Urban remains strong after 18 years.
French City Shamed by Graffiti Sparking National Debate
The historic city of Nîmes in southern France confronts its urban deterioration crisis after anonymous graffiti declaring 'Nîmes, I am ashamed of you' appears across the city, igniting a nationwide conversation about France's urban decline.
Berlin's goshawk blueprint could transform UK cities
Discover how Berlin's successful urban goshawk conservation strategy provides a revolutionary model for rewilding British cities and restoring these magnificent birds of prey to our urban landscapes.
Kidman & Urban's Daughter Returns to Social Media
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's teenage daughter makes social media comeback as speculation swirls about her famous parents' marriage status. Exclusive insight into the family dynamics.
Kidman-Urban's daughter Sunday Rose shines at Paris Fashion Week
Sunday Rose Urban, the 15-year-old daughter of Hollywood stars Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, made a stunning fashion debut at Paris Fashion Week while speculation swirls about her parents' marriage.
UK's 25,000-home mega-town: Sustainable community revealed
Discover the ambitious plans for Britain's largest new settlement in decades - a revolutionary 25,000-home community complete with schools, healthcare facilities, and sustainable transport networks set to redefine modern living.
Kidman seeks primary custody in Urban divorce
Academy Award winner Nicole Kidman files for primary residential custody of Sunday and Faith Urban while making unique co-parenting requests in Nashville divorce proceedings.
Nicole Kidman's family support during Keith Urban tour
Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman finds unwavering support from her family as husband Keith Urban tours, with sisters Antonia and Lucia playing crucial roles in her life.
Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban's Rare Day Out with Daughter
Hollywood star Nicole Kidman and country singer Keith Urban were spotted enjoying a low-key family day in Sydney with their teenage daughter, Sunday Rose, offering a rare look at their life away from the spotlight.
London's 'Sponge City' Turns Polluted Water Drinkable
Discover how a groundbreaking urban rewilding scheme in London is using natural filtration to clean polluted stormwater, creating ponds clean enough to drink from and offering a blueprint for cities worldwide.
IndiLiSi & People Tree: Redefining UK Sustainable Fashion
Discover how IndiLiSi and People Tree are revolutionising UK fashion with their commitment to sustainable materials, Fair Trade practices, and timeless, elegant designs. Your definitive guide to building an ethical wardrobe.
Sustainable Textiles: Fashion's Green Revolution with Lauren Choi
Discover how Lauren Choi's innovative textile company is transforming fashion with mushroom leather and algae dyes, making sustainability the new industry standard.
Eden Project Plans Spectacular Green Oasis for Central London
The Eden Project unveils ambitious plans to transform a disused central London car park into a breathtaking ecological oasis, rivalling its iconic Cornwall biomes and creating a new green heart for the capital.
Bangkok's 'Little Godzilla' Lizard Boom Reaches Crisis Point
Bangkok faces an urban wildlife crisis as Asian water monitors, dubbed 'Little Godzillas', swarm the city's canals and streets. Authorities struggle to manage the booming population of these formidable reptiles living alongside 11 million residents.
Design Visionary Marcus Willcocks Dies, Transformed Urban Safety
A tribute to the life and pioneering work of Professor Marcus Willcocks, whose groundbreaking 'Design Against Crime' initiative made cities safer and more liveable through innovative social design.
Your Guide to Buying Fewer, Better Things
Discover how The Guardian's new newsletter, The Filter, helps UK consumers break free from fast fashion and mindless consumption. Learn to make smarter, more sustainable purchases that save money and the planet.
Toy Swaps Revolution: Aussie Communities Tackle Waste
Discover how grassroots toy swap initiatives across Australia are tackling the nation's toy waste crisis, saving families money and building stronger communities while reducing landfill.
The 30-Second Morning Jump TikTok Wellness Hack
Discover the astonishing wellness benefits of the latest TikTok trend: rebounding. Experts explain how a few minutes of gentle jumping each morning can combat inflammation, boost energy, and dramatically improve your lymphatic drainage for ultimate health
NYC Tree Census Shows 5% Growth in Urban Canopy
A groundbreaking city-wide survey uncovers a 5% surge in New York's street tree population, with Queens leading the growth. Discover the changing face of the urban forest and its impact on climate resilience.
Photographing the UK's vanishing garage culture
Photographer Philip Butler captures the poignant beauty and social history of Britain's humble garage blocks, a fading icon of 20th-century urban planning, in a stunning new visual archive.
Human Touch Transforming UK Urban Landscapes in 2025
Discover how British cities are prioritising human-centred design, green spaces, and community connections to combat urban isolation and create more liveable environments.
Pollinator Pathways: Turning Urban Wastelands into Bee Havens
Discover how a grassroots movement is creating vibrant 'bee buffets' in forgotten urban spaces, from London's alleyways to Sheffield's neglected corners, boosting biodiversity and reconnecting communities with nature.
E-Bikes: A Green Alternative to Cars in Australia
With the right regulations, e-bikes could revolutionise urban transport in Australia, offering a sustainable alternative to cars for millions.