Community

We Need To Do More To Understand The Root Causes Affecting The UK's 'Left Behind' Communities

Britain’s towns need more than just economic investment, Local Trust CEO Matt Leach writes.
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Ebola Devastates Lives And The World Cannot Afford To Ignore It

Left unchecked, it will wipe out entire families, run riot through communities and spread across borders, making it a threat to us all, International Development Secretary Alok Sharma writes.
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After Suffering From Loneliness, One Woman Created A 'Friendly Bench' To Help Her Community Connect

“It’s a lovely place, you always get into a conversation."
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Taking The P***: Women, Disabled And Homeless ‘Hit Hardest By Public Toilet Closures’

Provide double the number of loos for women than for men, report suggests.
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'We Rescued 36,000 Airline Meals From Being Binned': Behind The Scenes At A Community Fridge

It's not a food bank, but anyone can take what's inside for free – even if that's an artisan bread roll.
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This Community Pitched In To Help 20-Year-Old Raising Five Siblings Alone

Her parents died from cancer and now she cares for her brothers and sisters aged seven to 15.
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Get Involved With The Great British Spring Clean And Be A Litter-Picking Hero

Required: gloves, a bin liner and some community spirit 💪
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Libraries Are Joyful Places – Here Are 7 Reasons To Join Yours

Do they spark joy? Yes. So let's cherish them.
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Hampshire Pub Saved From Closure Is 'Best In The Country' – Showing That Kindness Counts

The Wonston Arms was derelict and empty just four years ago.
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This Is Why We Should All Be Concerned About The State Of Local Government Finance

The Tories need to start putting the needs of communities across the country above their own political expediency.
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