Peers express alarm after Environment Agency bosses omitted three large-scale illegal waste sites from evidence. The sites include a 25,000-tonne dump in Wigan and a river-polluting site in Oxfordshire. Read the full investigation.
CCTV captures a person in a purple dinosaur costume illegally dumping rubbish in Southend-on-Sea, sparking online amusement and debate over new bin collection rules. Read the full story.
Currumbin Ecovillage marks 20 years as a sustainable community and wildlife sanctuary. Residents forgo cats and dogs to protect native species, embodying a 'solarpunk' vision of the future.
Tasmania's parliament has approved a contentious $1.13bn roofed stadium at Macquarie Point, clearing the final hurdle for the Tasmania Devils to join the AFL and AFLW in 2028. Read the full story.
Tasmania's landmark £1.13bn AFL stadium is poised for approval in a critical parliamentary vote, paving the way for the state's historic entry into the national league. Read the full story.
A family-friendly Christmas pantomime in Richmond starring drag queen Tania LeCoq has sparked fury among fringe Conservatives. Critics say they've forgotten a 200-year-old British tradition.
A poignant walk to a decaying steamer on Blakeney Point reveals a personal connection to Norfolk's maritime past and the relentless reclamation by nature. Discover this unique story.
Thousands gathered at Hobart's parliament house in a dramatic pro-stadium rally as Tasmania's AFL dream hangs in the balance. Will politicians approve the controversial $1.13bn project this week?
Milton Keynes council battles developers to preserve The Point, the UK's first US-style multiplex cinema. Historic 1980s landmark faces demolition threat despite community campaigns.
British energy bill payers will fund £2bn annually to EDF for Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C nuclear plants. Discover how Contracts for Difference impact your bills.
The US Navy allegedly knew of dangerous airborne plutonium levels at Hunters Point shipyard for 11 months before alerting officials. Discover the health risks and ongoing cover-up.
A 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a 150-metre-long illegal waste dump near the River Cherwell in Kidlington. Read the latest on the Environment Agency's investigation.
A single mother and NHS nurse faces a £1000 fine from Hounslow Council for placing an envelope near full bins. Critics call the penalty excessive and demand cancellation.
Peckham's GALA Festival could expand to two weekends in 2025, featuring Afrobeats and Mahrajan events, despite local opposition over noise and park damage.
Across red and blue states, ordinary Americans are organising protests, boycotts and mutual aid networks to protect fundamental rights. Discover how communities are fighting back.
The Guardian is inviting people across the US to share their experiences with community organising, activism, and protest in 2024. Tell your story anonymously.
Discover how India's Mizo community harvests stink bugs during bamboo flowering seasons, creating protein-rich food and sustainable livelihoods while preserving traditional ecological knowledge.
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.
Kansas City Chiefs heir Gracie Hunt endorses Turning Point USA's rival halftime show amid conservative backlash against Bad Bunny's NFL selection. Read the full story.
Discover this week's essential new album releases, from De La Soul's poignant hip-hop return to Keaton Henson's rock transformation and Oneohtrix Point Never's electronic experiments.
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.
Daniel Lopatin's new album Tranquilizer uses Y2K sample CDs to create kaleidoscopic soundscapes addressing contemporary information overload. Discover this uncanny ambient masterpiece.
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.
A 150m long illegal waste dump in Kidlington is polluting the River Cherwell. PM Sir Keir Starmer calls it 'utterly appalling' as a criminal investigation launches.
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.
Shocking drone footage reveals a 150-metre mountain of illegally dumped waste in an Oxfordshire field. Local authorities are investigating this major pollution incident near Kidlington.
A massive illegal waste dump in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, is leaching into the River Cherwell. Evidence points to potential large-scale corruption in local authority waste management. Urgent action is demanded.