Rural communities feel 'forgotten', minister told
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.
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Police seize suspected stolen farm machinery in Gwent raid
Gwent Police and DEFRA join forces in major rural operation, recovering suspected stolen equipment worth thousands in coordinated farm inspections across Monmouthshire.
Village Shop Closures Threaten Rural Communities
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.
Rural Britain Crisis: NHS Overwhelmed, Housing Shortages Deepen
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.
1950s Country Diary: Ingenious Lorry Rescue Using Nature
A rediscovered 1950 Country Diary entry reveals remarkable ingenuity as villagers employ nature's resources to rescue a heavily-laden lorry from deep rural ruts, offering timeless wisdom in sustainable problem-solving.
Ewan McGregor's Wife Reveals Their Scottish Heaven
Mary Elizabeth Winstead opens up about their idyllic rural life in Perthshire, describing their Good Crieff home as a peaceful escape from Hollywood pressures.
Cotswolds villages rebel against Labour housing drive
Residents of picturesque Cotswolds villages are up in arms against Labour's controversial housing development plans, claiming the mass construction is eroding their traditional way of life and overwhelming local infrastructure.
20mph limits could replace national speed limit on country roads
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.
Mysterious 'X' Marks on Trees Spark Police Investigation
Sinister symbols carved into trees nationwide have triggered police investigations and public warnings about potential criminal activity targeting rural properties.
Latrell Mitchell's music promoter move aids flood towns
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.
Police ditch 'non-crime hate incidents' in free speech win
UK police forces are abandoning controversial 'non-crime hate incidents' recording after officers themselves declared the practice has 'gone too far' in restricting free speech.
Life in UK's Prettiest Village Revealed
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.
Delicatessen owner slams neighbours over helicopter customers
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.
Kelvin Fletcher's Farm Faces Financial Crisis
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.
Beckham's rural life: Football icon embraces countryside
David Beckham reveals his surprising rural lifestyle evolution in Guy Ritchie's Country Life special edition, embracing countryside living and traditional values.
Vinnie Jones saves man's life in mental health crisis
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.
Potato harvest reveals centuries of hidden rural history
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.
Philadelphia Implements Controversial Pre-Crime AI Surveillance
Philadelphia authorities have launched a groundbreaking AI-powered surveillance system designed to predict criminal activity before it occurs, sparking intense debate about civil liberties and policing methods.
Agricultural Alliance Forms Cross-Party Coalition in Westminster
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.
UK Village With Britain's Best Sunday Roast Revealed
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.
Police chase ten hare coursers in countryside crackdown
Exclusive footage shows the moment police pursued ten alleged hare coursers across Lincolnshire countryside in dramatic rural crime operation
Colourised historical photos reveal Ireland's lost world
A remarkable collection of colourised historical photographs brings early 20th century Ireland to vivid life, from Dublin's bustling streets to rural village traditions.
Cornwall's country dream becomes nightmare for many
Exclusive investigation reveals why thousands who moved to Cornwall during the pandemic are now fleeing back to cities, uncovering hidden costs and community tensions.
British expats transform tiny French village
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.
Wildlife spectacle upstages traditional ploughing match
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.
Town mourns 11-year-old rugby star killed in crash
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.
Boy, 11, dies in ute rollover while driving illegally
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.
Cash transfers transform lives of rural Kenyan women
Discover how unconditional cash transfers are revolutionising the lives of women in rural Kenya, offering financial independence and transforming communities against all odds.
Don McCullin at 90: How Somerset Saved His Sanity
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.
Triple Zero Failure During NSW Bushfire Emergency
A major network outage during NSW's bushfire emergency exposes critical vulnerabilities in Australia's emergency communication systems, leaving rural communities dangerously isolated.
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