Bay Area poverty rate jumps to 16.3% in 2023
New data reveals the San Francisco Bay Area's poverty rate surged to 16.3% in 2023, with 1.02 million residents now living in poverty. Discover how the cost of living crisis is affecting California.
New data reveals the San Francisco Bay Area's poverty rate surged to 16.3% in 2023, with 1.02 million residents now living in poverty. Discover how the cost of living crisis is affecting California.
As Arctic temperatures hit the UK and energy bills rise, thousands seek refuge in community warm spaces. Share your experience with the warm bank phenomenon.
Federal immigration raids in Charlotte, North Carolina, spark widespread protests and business closures. Over 30,000 students absent as community faces ICE arrests. Read the full story.
Discover the new Ismaili Centre in Houston, a serene architectural masterpiece by Farshid Moussavi for the city's 40,000-strong Ismaili Muslim community. Explore its unique design and cultural significance.
New analysis reveals a critical gap in UK flood preparedness, with only 7% of at-risk residents recognising the danger to their homes. Experts call for radical reform.
San Francisco's Latino community faces health risks from Artri Ajo King, a supplement containing hidden steroids despite FDA warnings. Learn about the dangers and alternatives.
Residents of Bishops Cleeve rallied with a 1000-signature petition to block a Tesco Timpson store, saving a beloved local cobbler's business and protecting their high street.
Former culture commissioner Neil Mendoza questions why Conservative government's massive cultural investments remain unacknowledged by sector. Explore the funding facts.
Plans to convert the former Catford Police Station into 63 affordable homes have been recommended for approval. The development promises social rent and intermediate rent flats in Lewisham.
Israeli human rights organisation B'Tselem demands accountability for Gaza genocide, warning violence will return without systemic change. Read their urgent call to action.
Gloucestershire charity Hundred Heroines had Facebook page wrongly removed twice after Meta's AI confused name with opioid reference. Discover how AI errors impact small organisations.
Sport England urges investment in community sport, revealing a £4.38 return for every £1 spent. The Autumn Budget could unlock billions in healthcare savings and productivity gains.
Discover how a community-led retrofit project in Birmingham is tackling fuel poverty and improving homes with eco-friendly solutions. Could this be the model for the UK?
As Akram Khan Company presents its last touring show Thikra: Night of Remembering, Danny Boyle, Hanif Kureishi and other collaborators share intimate stories about working with the dance visionary.
Meet Rachel O'Mahony, the learning-disabled star directing her own madcap variety show. Discover how this award-winning production challenges perceptions of disability in the UK theatre scene.
Despite being named Britain's most deprived neighbourhood, Jaywick in Essex boasts a strong community spirit with food banks, clubs and cultural events supporting residents.
The age-old proverb 'good fences make good neighbours' is put under the microscope. Does a strong boundary truly foster better relationships? Share your view.
More than 2,300 residents are campaigning to protect the 18th-century Black Horse Pub in High Barnet from redevelopment by securing 'Asset of Community Value' status. Sign the petition to show your support.
A powerful evening of remembrance and performance for World AIDS Day is coming to London's Royal Vauxhall Tavern. Join the community for this free event.
England star Alessia Russo discusses her mission to inspire young girls through football and her partnership with McDonald's Fun Football programme. Discover how she's giving back to the community.
Discover why Buckhurst Hill in Essex was named one of Britain's best places to live in 2023. Residents reveal the secret to its village charm and excellent London transport links.
Respected ocean expert Dr Katy Soapi leads community conservation efforts to protect Tetepare Island, one of the last untouched places in Solomon Islands, blending traditional knowledge with modern science.
Australian students face $50,000 arts degrees until at least 2027 as government delays reform of the controversial Job Ready Graduates scheme. Discover why critics are demanding urgent action.
Celebrated mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato discusses her passion for performing opera in unconventional spaces, from maximum security prisons to Tasmania, championing its emotional power and accessibility.
Discover how Spanish communities are taking control of their energy future through renewable cooperatives, reducing bills and carbon emissions while creating local jobs.
Croydon's New Addington, voted one of England's most depressing places, is set for a £20 million community-led regeneration over the next decade. Discover the plans.
As federal ICE raids sweep Chicago under 'Operation Midway Blitz', residents are fighting back with MigraWatch trainings, whistle events, and mutual aid to protect their immigrant communities.
A Chelsea dentist fears a proposed 200% council rent increase will force his practice to stop NHS work, leaving residents to 'pull their own teeth out'. The council argues it must get a 'reasonable return for taxpayers'.
Discover how Peter Archer revolutionised housing for the elderly and disabled, transforming communities from Bristol to New Delhi. Learn about his enduring impact on urban regeneration.
Nationwide commits to keeping its 696 branches, including Virgin Money, open until at least 2030, bucking the trend of bank closures and supporting communities.