Ashburton Folklore Festival Attracts New Followers
Ashburton, Devon, is experiencing a folklore revival, with the Dartmoor Tors festival celebrating myth, ritual, and community through music, walks, and workshops.
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Section 21 Evictions: Renters in England Speak Out
The Guardian is seeking renters in England who have received a Section 21 no-fault eviction notice to share their experiences for a new investigation.
Bank Holiday Sparks Fears of Traveller Land Grabs
Communities fear fresh 'land grabs' by travellers using bank holiday cover to build illegal camps, with retrospective planning applications causing lengthy legal battles.
Secret London Garden Open to Public but Mostly Empty
A little-known public garden in central London, passed by thousands daily, remains nearly empty. Blogger reveals its hidden access and planning conditions.
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Council Lets Banksy Flag Statue Stay in London
Westminster Council has decided to allow Banksy's new flag-waving statue to remain in central London, welcoming the artwork to the city's public art scene while considering its long-term future.
Ellen DeGeneres Faces Council Battle Over Horse Arena
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia De Rossi face a council battle to build an all-weather horse arena at their flood-hit Cotswolds estate, with plans near Roman ruins.
Westminster Council Welcomes Banksy Flag Statue
Westminster Council says it welcomes Banksy's new statue of a suited man with a flag, keeping it accessible to the public while considering next steps.
Free Houses and Jobs in Spanish Village to Boost Population
Arenillas in northern Spain offers free renovated apartments and secure jobs to attract new residents, especially families, to combat depopulation since the 1980s.
59ft Red Warehouse Sparks Fury in Milton Keynes Planning Row
Residents in Great Holm, Milton Keynes, are furious over a 59ft-tall bright red warehouse that cannot be used due to a landscaping dispute. Locals say it's a 'monstrosity'.
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Brian May's Daffodil Plan Blocked by Council Over Safety
Queen legend Brian May's proposal to plant thousands of daffodils on an Elstead village green was rejected by parish councillors citing traffic sight line concerns.
South East Water Chair Quits After MPs' No Confidence
Chris Train stepped down as South East Water chair after MPs reported no confidence in leadership following major supply outages in Kent and Sussex.
Pensioner Ordered to Repaint Blue Home After Complaint
Mary Kenny, 82, must repaint her cobalt blue house in Deal after one neighbour complained. Dover council says the colour harms the conservation area.
Wales Poverty Data Clarified: Very Deep Poverty Rose to 47%
The proportion of people in Wales in very deep poverty rose from 33% in the 1990s to 47% in 2023, as a share of those in poverty, which is about 21-22% of the total population.
Inmate Candidate Seeks Historic Election Win from Prison
Amu Gib, a Palestine Action activist held without trial, is standing for Islington Independents in Finsbury Park. If elected, they would be the first person in England to win a council seat while imprisoned.
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Carter Initiative Helps Habitat Build Atlanta Homes
Habitat for Humanity is developing a new Atlanta community with help from the Carters' initiative, building 24 affordable housing units for families like Ozzy Herrera's.
Melbourne School Criticized Over Strict Shoe Policy
Fountain Gate Secondary College in Melbourne enforces all-black or all-white shoes, sparking backlash from parents and students who call it costly and unnecessary.
Fare dodgers filmed at Elizabeth line station in two minutes
A Conservative councillor filmed six fare dodgers pushing through barriers at Romford station in just two minutes, calling for facial recognition cameras to tackle the issue.
Labour MPs Push for Rent Controls Amid Landlord Exodus
Labour MPs urge stricter rent controls as the Renters' Rights Act takes effect, causing landlords to sell up and evict tenants, worsening the housing crisis.
Faith in Housing Bill Signed, Boosts Church Affordable Housing
Virginia's Faith in Housing law, eliminating rezoning for church-based affordable housing, has been signed by Gov. Spanberger, effective Jan 1, 2027.
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Australian town fights overtourism from viral social media posts
Gerringong, an Australian seaside town, sees a surge in tourists due to viral social media posts, leading to local frustration and extreme measures like sprinklers to deter visitors.
Minneapolis Dog Park Future Hinges on Sacred Native Land Claims
A public meeting in May will decide the fate of Minnehaha Dog Park, as Native American advisors claim the land is sacred and contains ancestral remains.
Ross County Face Relegation Threat After Disastrous Season
Ross County, expected to bounce back to the Premiership, now face relegation to Scottish football's third tier for the first time since 2008 after a nightmare Championship campaign.
Highland Council Accepts £3.1M Bid for Marble Bust
Highland Council has accepted a serious offer for an 18th-century marble bust of Sir John Gordon, valued at £3.1 million, after it was used as a doorstop and displayed at The Louvre.
Poll: 60% Back Tougher Vape Shop Rules
New polling reveals three in five adults support giving councils more power to limit vape shops amid fears of high street decline and links to organised crime.
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Louisiana Suspends Primaries After Redistricting Ruling
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry suspends primary elections for six House seats after Supreme Court rules second Black-majority district unconstitutional, sparking legal challenges.
Reform UK Wants Tasers for All Glasgow Police
Reform UK demands all frontline police in Glasgow be armed with Tasers, citing lawlessness and mass illegal migration under the SNP.
Asda Bank Holiday Opening Times 2026: Early Closures
Asda announces adjusted opening hours for the May bank holiday Monday. Most stores in England and Wales will open 8am to 10pm, while Scottish stores operate normally.
Two-Fifths of Parents Struggle to Afford School Trips
Research by Hyundai Motor UK reveals that 40% of UK children miss out on school trips due to financial constraints, despite trips boosting attention, curiosity, and happiness significantly.
Croydon Scraps £2M Yellow Box Junction After Backlash
Croydon Council reduced a yellow box junction that generated nearly £2 million in fines after an adjudicator ruled it 'disproportionately large' and 'fundamentally flawed'.
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Child Homelessness in England Hits Record High of 176,130
Over 176,000 children are homeless in temporary accommodation in England, a record high, as the Renters' Rights Act comes into effect.
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