Wolverhampton Council rethinks grave fee plan
Wolverhampton Council faces backlash over plans to impose extra fees for wider graves, prompting a rethink on the controversial policy.
Wolverhampton Council faces backlash over plans to impose extra fees for wider graves, prompting a rethink on the controversial policy.
A local council has scrapped plans to impose a 20% 'fat tax' on wider burial plots following fierce backlash from residents and campaigners.
A Wolverhampton cemetery has sparked controversy by charging extra fees for wider graves, dubbed a 'fat tax' by critics. Learn why families are furious.
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South Dakota's new voting laws spark controversy as Native American groups challenge restrictions, citing discrimination and civil rights violations.
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A disturbing new tactic by Mexican cartels involves dressing murder victims in pigskin before burial, sparking outrage and fear.
California Governor Gavin Newsom and his wife face scrutiny over their charity's connections to Native American casinos, raising ethical concerns.
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A Queensland Native Title council is under fire following allegations of financial mismanagement and governance failures, raising concerns among Indigenous communities.
Archaeologists uncover disturbing evidence of post-mortem mutilation in Ancient Egyptian burials, rewriting our understanding of their funerary rites.
Archaeologists in China have uncovered a remarkably preserved 2,000-year-old tomb, revealing stunning artefacts and insights into ancient burial customs.
Archaeologists uncover a prehistoric burial cave in Israel, shedding light on ancient rituals and offering new insights into early human societies.
Leaked documents expose the Albanese government's contingency plans to maintain native forest logging in NSW, even if legal challenges had succeeded.
Archaeologists have uncovered a rare fragment of the Egyptian Book of the Dead in an ancient cemetery, shedding new light on burial rituals and beliefs in the afterlife.
A landmark legal ruling has granted native title rights to an Indigenous group, acknowledging their ancestral connection to the land in a historic victory for Indigenous rights.
A groundbreaking 'living coffin' made from mushrooms has been buried in the Netherlands, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional burials. This innovative design decomposes bodies faster while enriching the soil.
Former US President Donald Trump urges sports teams to change their names back to original monikers, citing respect for Native American communities.
The National Park Service has renamed a historic site in the Grand Canyon to recognise the contributions of Native American tribes, sparking both celebration and debate.
Former President Donald Trump proposes drastic cuts to federal funding for Native American colleges and universities, raising concerns over educational equity and tribal sovereignty.
The Millewa Mallee Aboriginal communities have secured a landmark native title claim, ending a 30-year legal battle for recognition of their ancestral lands in Victoria.
The Caddo Nation mourns as its last fluent speaker dies, marking the potential extinction of a centuries-old indigenous language.
The FDA Commissioner's claims of Native American ancestry are under fire as Congress demands transparency amid allegations of false representation.
Deb Haaland makes history as the first Native American to lead the US Department of the Interior, marking a milestone for Indigenous representation in government.
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