Rayner unveils £10m fund for community-owned businesses
Communities Secretary Angela Rayner has announced a new £10million fund to help set up more community-owned businesses across England and revitalise high streets.
Communities Secretary Angela Rayner has announced a new £10million fund to help set up more community-owned businesses across England and revitalise high streets.
Red Rover Dog Daycare & Fun Pool in Castlemilk is Scotland's only dog-friendly swimming pool, offering private one-hour swims for owners and their pups in a heated indoor pool.
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald has called the Parades Commission's decision to allow an Orange Order parade on the Garvaghy Road 'utterly reckless', while a DUP MP insists residents have 'nothing to fear'.
Stirring cocoa powder or zero-sugar hot chocolate into porridge makes it tastier and creamier with no added sugar, and it is cheaper than pre-made sachets.
GPS-enabled cattle collars on Gower have cut livestock casualties on roads from 140 in 2023-24 to 33 in 2024-25, with only two cattle struck.
Health Secretary Yvette Cooper backs the Mirror's campaign, pledging regulations next year to tackle unregulated cosmetic practitioners and botched procedures.
California Governor Gavin Newsom says Democrats avoid climate talk because they don't know how, predicts Trump's political end, and expects AOC to run for president in 2028.
The BBC has been warned it risks entering a 'doom spiral' of endless cuts and weaker public support, as insiders anticipate imminent closure of some TV and radio services.
Readers respond to Andy Burnham's alcohol in football stands plan, Eurovision inquiry, hedgehog crisps, crisp festival and a judge's language.
A super-sized El Niño may be the strongest in a millennium, with 450,000 deaths and 50 million facing acute hunger, compounded by climate injustice.
France is leading a push to exclude the UK from the EU's 'Made in Europe' policy, which could see British firms lose out on supplying low-carbon tech and electric cars to Europe.
The UK government has briefed foreign ministers on a suppressed intelligence report warning of catastrophic national security risks from ecosystem collapse, including food shortages and conflict by 2030.
Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder were among dozens arrested at a UN protest demanding an end to US arms supplies to Israel, timed to Netanyahu's address.
Coogee beach is Sydney's most faecal-polluted ocean beach, per the 2026 state of the beaches report, yet swimmers enjoy clear water and remain unconcerned.
Victoria's Labor government proposes allowing dogs in pubs to boost appeal. Reporter Benita Kolovos asked Melbourne pet owners what they think of the idea.
Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder were among dozens arrested at a New York protest outside UN headquarters demanding an end to US arms supplies to Israel.
The National Trust has transformed Sandilands, a former Lincolnshire golf course, into a 2km-long nature reserve with wetlands, wading pools, rough grassland and coastal scrub.
England's 2026 sustainable farming incentive (SFI) ran out of money within six hours of opening, leaving farmers like Peter Hatley facing the reversal of environmental efforts.
The UK government should clarify its utility plans. A public-benefit company model could balance incentives and expertise better than nationalisation or privatisation.
Roland Garros airport's arrivals terminal on Réunion island uses natural ventilation and ceiling fans, saving €150,000 a year in energy bills.
Nepal's PM told the UN that last month's deadly glacier flood, killing over 1,400, is a climate warning, urging grant-based aid, not loans, for recovery.
The People's Emergency Briefing, a grassroots film, has held 2,789 screenings to turn climate anxiety into action, demanding a prime ministerial emergency briefing.
This week’s best wildlife photographs include a new wild feline species, bears in a California pool, and a frilly pink sea cucumber discovered 5km deep in the Pacific.
Restaurant bathrooms have evolved from afterthoughts into lavish, TikTok-ready experiences, with plush decor, custom soundtracks, and selfie mirrors now part of hospitality.
Dr John Nkengasong says African governments need to overhaul outdated education systems and boost investment to harness the potential of the continent's young graduates.
After a summer of heatwaves, a gardening column highlights hardy, low-maintenance edible crops like hostas, sedum, and perennial kale to future-proof vegetable patches.
Residents of Gospić, Croatia, formed a movement after years of illegal waste dumping near their homes, with 40,000 protesting in Zagreb and arrests made.
Workers face record US heat as federal protections stay frozen. Trump officials and Republicans roll back rules against heat-related illnesses and deaths.
Italy's government approved a decree capping newly arrived migrant students at 30% per classroom and banning burqas and niqabs in schools, sparking accusations of courting far-right voters ahead of next year's election.
The Guardian's picture editors select images from around the world, including rutting stags in Germany, an ice cave in the Alps, and protests in the Netherlands.