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.
A five-month-old English bull terrier in Shropshire needed emergency surgery after swallowing a razor blade. Discover the full story of Charlie's lucky escape and the vet's warning about what pets eat.
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.
Vets issue urgent warning over Alabama Rot as 90% of UK cases occur in winter. Learn the symptoms of this deadly dog disease and how to protect your pet.
Stephen Ireland's Wythenshawe Vets, featuring Papiss Cisse and Danny Drinkwater, continue their invincible start with a 13-0 demolition. Discover how this star-studded Sunday League side is rewriting grassroots football.
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.
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.
Leading veterinary experts reveal the hidden dangers of Halloween costumes for pets and share essential safety tips to protect your furry friends during spooky season.
Leading veterinary experts reveal how treating pets like human children may be causing serious behavioural and medical issues in our beloved animals.
The Competition and Markets Authority launches full market investigation into UK veterinary industry after uncovering concerning practices affecting millions of pet owners.
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
Veterinary experts are warning dog owners about a surprising garden danger that's causing severe vomiting and poisoning in pets across Britain.
A remarkable collection of colourised historical photographs brings early 20th century Ireland to vivid life, from Dublin's bustling streets to rural village traditions.
UK veterinary experts reveal the hidden dangers lurking in British gardens as they identify four common plants that pose fatal risks to cats and dogs during spring.
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.
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.
Discover how unconditional cash transfers are revolutionising the lives of women in rural Kenya, offering financial independence and transforming communities against all odds.
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.
A major network outage during NSW's bushfire emergency exposes critical vulnerabilities in Australia's emergency communication systems, leaving rural communities dangerously isolated.