Narendra Modi's government is replacing India's landmark rural employment guarantee, a vital safety net for millions. Experts warn this centralisation of power risks sparking major protests and political backlash.
India's landmark rural jobs guarantee, empowering millions of women, is being hollowed out. Experts warn this could trigger widespread rural discontent ahead of key elections. Read the full analysis.
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.
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.
A New England mountain town's health centre closure forces 1,400 patients to travel further for care, severing vital patient-staff relationships. Discover the human impact.
In a UK first, rural vets in Northern Ireland are being trained to have health conversations with farmers to tackle cancer inequalities. Learn how this initiative aims to save lives.
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.
A promising 21-year-old farmer's life ended in tragedy after suffering sustained bullying from people he considered friends, leaving his family devastated and raising serious questions about rural mental health support.
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.
Major proposed changes to UK driving laws could see 20mph limits replace the national speed limit on narrow country roads, while rural councils gain new powers to set lower limits.
Sinister symbols carved into trees nationwide have triggered police investigations and public warnings about potential criminal activity targeting rural properties.
South Sydney Rabbitohs superstar Latrell Mitchell reveals his unexpected new venture as a music promoter, organising a major country music festival to support flood-devastated rural communities in New South Wales.
Discover what it's really like to call one of Britain's most picturesque villages home, from community spirit to countryside walks and local secrets.
A rural delicatessen owner faces local fury as wealthy patrons arrive by helicopter, sparking a bitter dispute over noise, privilege and countryside values in the Cotswolds.
Former Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher reveals his beloved Peak District farm is battling crippling financial pressures that threaten its future, despite the family's emotional investment and dedication.
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.