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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.

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.

Putin & Xi's Secret Immortality Quest Exposed

Exclusive: Classified intelligence reports reveal the alarming and costly scientific pursuits by global superpowers to achieve human longevity, raising profound ethical and geopolitical concerns.

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.

UK's Most Stunning Hidden Gem: A Seaside Town Transformed

A travel writer uncovers the breathtaking transformation of a once-overlooked British seaside town into a vibrant cultural hotspot, boasting award-winning beaches, a stunning art deco pier, and a food scene that rivals London.

Inside Britain's Most Notorious Council Estate

An exclusive look inside the Ferrier Estate in Greenwich, a symbol of failed urban planning now being demolished. Discover the shocking conditions residents endured for decades.

The 1998 War Masterpiece You've Probably Never Seen

A deep dive into the criminally underrated 1998 war film, 'Regeneration', exploring its powerful anti-war message, stellar cast, and why it remains a hidden gem compared to Hollywood blockbusters.

Birmingham FC Owners' Grand Vision Sparks Soul of Game Debate

Knighthead Capital's grand plan for Birmingham City FC extends far beyond the pitch, aiming to regenerate the city itself. But as the club becomes an asset on a balance sheet, fans and critics ask: what is the true cost of progress?

Victorian town fights to save Britain's high streets

As UK high streets face decline, one historic town is turning back the clock with Victorian-inspired regeneration. Discover the innovative strategy that could breathe new life into Britain's struggling shopping districts.

Londoners moving to Sussex amid climate concerns

New data reveals a growing trend of London residents moving to Sussex, driven by rising temperatures and urban pollution. Experts warn of long-term impacts on local communities.

Giant 22-inch rat spotted in London

A massive rat measuring 22 inches from nose to tail has been spotted in London, sparking fears of a rodent invasion. Experts weigh in on whether this could be the UK's largest rat.

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