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Reform Scotland under further scrutiny -bylines.scot As a reform UK organiser admitted, “Many candidates were chosen last minute,” questions are raised about deeper issues within the campaign
When the traffic light coalition stopped Nigel Farage’s battle busyorkshirebylines.co.uk Reform UK underperformed significantly this election, giving hope for a future free of the far right
Is an English Right to Roam compatible with biodiversity recovery?sussexbylines.co.uk A renewed focus on increasing peoples' right to roam needs to be balanced with protecting the environment
Simply looking at greenery can boost mental healthbylines.cymru New research using eye-tracking glasses shows that looking at greenery and other natural elements increases wellbeing even in urban spaces
The hospital that will change the story of cancer forevereastangliabylines.co.uk A new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital will transform how we diagnose and treat cancer for patients across the East of England
Gangs of shellfish pickers scavenge North East coastnortheastbylines.co.uk Along the shoreline from Hartlepool down to Redcar's South Gare, gangs of shellfish pickers scavenge the sands at low tide for mussels, cockles, kelp and undersized crabs
Sewage scandal blame gamekentandsurreybylines.co.uk Sewage scandal is a more complex story than rich investors and incompetent water companies in growing debt
Red walls and the political spectrum - Yorkshire Bylinesyorkshirebylines.co.uk Green, Reform and Indie gains change political landscape as voters express deep disillusionment with Conservatives and Labour alike
The biology of compassion: why survival’s not just a matter of competitionwestenglandbylines.co.uk In the first of a series, Colin Tudge takes a foray into metaphysics and evolutionary theory to explore what drives us toward compassion
Letter to the new prime ministerwestenglandbylines.co.uk An open letter to our new Prime Minister in the hope of making real progress on electoral reform in the coming years
A green gas grid for decarbonisationbylines.cymru We take for granted a huge and complex gas grid that keeps us warm and lit up. Can it be repurposed to meet the climate change challenge?
Voter apathy: Who really won the general election?kentandsurreybylines.co.uk After 14 years of Conservative Party austerity, why did so few people in the UK use their right to vote in the general election?
Forget Brexit – EU cybersecurity upgrade means UK too - North West Bylinesnorthwestbylines.co.uk More stringent measures to offset the rising threat level from cyber attacks will have a major impact on British organisations
New government brings new hope for civil servantsyorkshirebylines.co.uk Just a week into the new administration, there’s already an unfamiliar optimism radiating through government offices
Understanding eating disorders - North West Bylinesnorthwestbylines.co.uk Eating disorders are common and have multiple causes. Can we prevent them? What can be done to help patients?
‘Municipal socialism’ comes to North Essex - East Anglia Bylineseastangliabylines.co.uk Defunct plans for a north Essex garden community of 43,000 homes could be resurrected in the wake of Labour’s housing commitments.
New government brings new hope for civil servantsyorkshirebylines.co.uk Just a week into the new administration, there’s already an unfamiliar optimism radiating through government offices
15-minute cities as mainstream policy?westenglandbylines.co.uk In ‘The 15-Minute City: a solution to saving our time and our planet’ , Carlos Moreno dispels the numerous myths and controversies clouding the idea
Five short films by queer directors commissioned by Fiobylines.cymru Fio co-creates projects with people in response to social, cultural, and political issues, needs, and desires. These films are one result
Shorts stories – a little-regarded garmentbylines.cymru We almost all wear them and barely think about it, or baring our legs. But now-ubiquitous shorts haven’t been around or fashionable for long
Dear Bridget, how about Erasmus?northeastbylines.co.uk If Britain would like to foster strategies to improve our relationship with Europe, there's another educational policy which will kill two birds with one stone, Erasmus, and Erasmus plus.
Scottish football fans – amazing ambassadors for their country in the 2024 Euros - Bylines Scotlandbylines.scot Scottish fans lift the spirits in the Euros, bringing much joy and fun. From their fan phrase to drinking ‘empty’, they certainly conquered hearts
Thoughts on the general electionnortheastbylines.co.uk David Taylor-Gooby shares his reflections on the general election, and his advice for the new government
Plastic is climate change in a bottle – so let’s put a cap on itsussexbylines.co.uk Plastic pollution and climate change have common culprits – and similar solutions
Why appointing James Timpson as Prisons Minister is a bold move - East Anglia Bylineseastangliabylines.co.uk UK prisons are dilapidated, unsafe and full to the brim – can a fresh mindset bring about radical change?
Impressions from the ancient Céide Fields of Irelandbylines.scot We are testing the limits of human empathy for a sustainable future – our governments must represent our communities and shared ideals
An unlikely setting for refugee storytime - East Anglia Bylineseastangliabylines.co.uk Clacton library was one of the venues marking Refugee Week. Aidan Baker was keen to find out more about the children's event it hosted
Brexit: this week’s Davis Downsides - Yorkshire Bylinesyorkshirebylines.co.uk Against the backdrop of a Tory civil war, and with Reform UK likewise divided, there would appear to be no end in sight for the devastating downsides of Brexit