2 h. ago The Peak District village ruined by 'too many tourists' dumping 'piles of poo' in beauty hotspot

Locals of the beautiful village in the heart of the Peak District National Park are outraged by a post-pandemic boom in tourists causing a host of problems

Politics

22 h. ago Spectators queue in ponchos as rain threatens to dampen sixth day of Wimbledon

Former Olympic champion, Sir Jason Kenny was seen with his wife Dame Laura Kenny at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.

Events

5 d. ago West Lothian village bus protesters want return of service after 'year of isolation'

Elderly and infirm villagers who rely on buses have been cut off from public transport for more than a year. One told a meeting of the council’s Executive: “ We have bus passes, but no buses.”

Events

6 d. ago UK to be 'hotter than Barbados' but maps show when rain will dampen 35C heatwave

Weather forecaster reckon the heatwave could soon push the mercury to 35C in some parts of the UK - but from the middle of the week, weather conditions are set to change

Politics

7 d. ago In words and photos, rural Alaska residents reflect on their village's sustainable practices

In rural central Alaska, a village is in the midst of a clean energy transformation that locals say will boost savings, build resilience and provide jobs. Galena wants to curb its reliance on expensive, imported diesel that when burned is one of the largest contributors of planet-warming emissions.

Culture

8 d. ago Nightmare 'smelly' village where locals stuff duvets down toilets so sewage doesn't bubble up

One resident in a nightmare Devon village has had condoms wash up in her garden as furious locals live with sewage and foul smells all while battling against plans for more homes in the area

Politics

9 d. ago Councillor to host special advice surgery for local businesses in East Kilbride Village

Councillor Joe Fagan is looking for businesses and locals to give their views on replacing the dilapidated Showpark car park with a new event space.

Politics

1 week ago Grace Wales Bonner adds secret sauce to collection that reinvents fashion archetypes

Sons of Liam Gallagher and Bobby Gillespie model designs that are at once conceptual enough for Paris catwalk – and seriously desirableOver 10 years designing for her Wales Bonner label, Grace Wales Bonner has dressed discerning celebrities from Jude Bellingham to Letitia Wright.For the Met Gala in May, she created outfits for Lewis Hamilton, FKA Twigs and Jeff Goldblum. But for her show in Paris on a sweltering Wednesday evening, there was a shift to a new generation on the catwalk. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Drivers and villagers face delays as roadworks to improve bus stop and paths set to begin

The works will be carried out between 9.30am and 4.30pm, and are expected to be completed by Friday, July 4.

Transport

1 week ago Stunning UK village now a ghost town as desperate locals slash house prices by £100k

Golant in Cornwall, which is near Fowey where stars like Gordon Ramsay and Dawn French have owned homes, was once a glamorous property hot spot, but is now said to be a 'ghost town' after a tax blitz on second homes

Economics

1 week ago A new start after 60: I had PTSD after surgery. Ceramics gave me the resilience to face the world again

Linda Pitcher was so self-conscious after cancer surgery that removed part of her nose, she wouldn’t even answer the front door. Now, at 61, she’s a successful artist showing her work in publicFor many months after skin cancer surgery, Linda Pitcher couldn’t leave the house. She avoided answering the front door, and if she had to go into her local village, she wore a hat and pulled it low. Now, at 61, she is taking part in her first major ceramics exhibition, at London’s New Designers next month, where she will look visitors in the eye. “It’s nerve-racking. But I’m going,” she says.Pitcher has not only had to overcome cancer, but also post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) triggered by the surgery, which entailed removing a large part of her nose. When the bandages were unwound after her first skin graft, the nurse held up a full-length mirror. “I fainted. I was sitting down, but I fell to the right. Half my nose had gone. Then you’ve got to walk out to your life and see people. No, ...

Politics

2 w. ago Villagers appeal for final push to help renovate Stirlingshire war memorial

A total of 77 names of fallen local heroes from both World Wars appear on the Plean cenotaph - with campaigners looking to raise funds to clean up the monument.

Events

2 w. ago Earthquake hits Scottish village as "big explosion" wakes residents and houses shake

Residents living in Comrie, Perthshire, said a nearby earthquake “felt and sounded like a big explosion” and left houses "vibrating".

Events

3 w. ago Parklife 2025 in pictures so far as heavy rain fails to dampen spirits and good vibes

The festival is set to host close to 80,000 people at Heaton Park today

Events

3 w. ago Scots villagers left baffled by mystery peacock spotted roaming streets

The large bird has been spotted numerous times in and around the Moor Road area between Strathblane and Mugdock with locals their scratching their head over where the peacock came from.

Politics

3 w. ago Rain doesn't dampen spirits of Stonehouse locals as village celebrates gala day

Crowds lined the streets as a colourful procession made its way through the village.

Politics

3 w. ago The most beautiful pubs in Britain: From street corner locals to attractive village beer houses, Camra reveals the UK's best

From an 'industrial chic' refurbishment to a stunning 17th century timber-framed building, these are the winners of the Pub Design Awards 2025 run by the Campaign for Real Ale (Camra).

Politics

4 w. ago Gala de Danza, celebrating dance and all the arts comes to London

Gala de Danza, celebrating dance and all the arts comes to London  SeeingDance

Culture

last month Residents of tiny Dumfries and Galloway village fear 'catastrophic' impact of children's care home

CareTec are aiming to turn a home in Milton near Crocketford into a children’s residential care home.

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