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Country diary: A three-day perambulation around my own parish | Simon Lockett
By Rev Simon Lockett

Golden Valley, Herefordshire: Even vicars can get stuck too much behind a desk, and the 800th anniversary of St Francis of Assisi’s death is a good excuse to strike out, and speak to local people

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/oct/16/country-diary-a-three-day-perambulation-around-my-own-parish

#Environment #Ruralaffairs #Christianity #Walking #Communities #Religion #Society #UKnews #TheGuardian #RevSimonLockett

They asked for 80 homes – she gave them 157! Council-housing miracle named Britain’s best new building
By Oliver Wainwright

Rising from bluebell woodlands and framed by rolling hills, this cluster of pink and brown brick towers in Croydon is a bittersweet winner of the prestigious RIBA Stirling prize

https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2026/oct/15/council-housing-miracle-lion-green-road-croydon-riba-stirling-prize-best-new-building

#Architecture #Stirlingprize #Socialhousing #TheRIBA #Culture #Artanddesign #London #Communities #Housing #Design #Awardsandprizes #Society #UKnews #TheGuardian #OliverWainwright

Metro extension work starts on HS2 Curzon Street Station site

Work on the Birmingham Eastside Metro extension has now moved on to the HS2 Curzon Street Station site…
#Birmingham #UnitedKingdom #UK #GB #England #Headlines #News #Europe #EU #Britain #combinedauthority #Communities #Culture #Economy #Energy #Environment #GreatBritain #Housing #Innovation #land #localauthorities #skills #Transport #Wellbeing #WestMidlands
https://www.europesays.com/uk/1255389/

https://www.europesays.com/uk/1255389/ Metro extension work starts on HS2 Curzon Street Station site #Birmingham #Britain #CombinedAuthority #Communities #Culture #Economy #Energy #England #Environment #GreatBritain #Housing #Innovation #land #LocalAuthorities #skills #Transport #UK #UnitedKingdom #Wellbeing #WestMidlands

It's 'the vibe': Does McDonald's ruin a town?
By Rhiannon Stevens

Communities around Australia have fought to keep the fast-food giant out of their towns for various reasons. What happens when they lose?

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-15/does-mcdonalds-fast-food-change-a-neighbourhood/107212048

#Communities #UrbanDevelopmentandPlanning #FoodandDrink #DietandNutrition #HealthyLiving #RhiannonStevens

The Guardian view on Spain’s snap election: high stakes for Europe as Pedro Sánchez gambles again | Editorial
By Editorial

The Spanish prime minister has been a lonely champion of progressive values in the EU. But the polls look ominous

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/oct/14/the-guardian-view-on-spains-snap-election-high-stakes-for-europe-as-pedro-sanchez-gambles-again

#PedroSnchez #Spain #Europe #EuropeanUnion #Housing #Communities #Thefarright #TheGuardian #Editorial

‘A big responsibility’: Clifton Suspension Bridge master hails £7.6m renovation https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/oct/14/clifton-suspension-bridge-master-hails-refurbishment-bristol #Bristol #Heritage #Somerset #UkNews #ConstructionIndustry #Communities #Infrastructure #Engineering #Transport

Soccer Photo Gallery – Ravenwood vs. Franklin, District 10-AAA Championship | Multimedia https://www.rawchili.com/5123831/ #brentwood #communities #franklin #gallery #mobile #multimedia #photos #Soccer #sports

Is the modern economic system broken? These urban beekeepers think so – and this is their solution
By Zoe Williams

At Bybi in Copenhagen, a dedicated group of staff and volunteers have built a community for all centred on the production of honey – much of which is given away for nothing. Could it be replicated elsewhere?

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/oct/14/is-the-modern-economic-system-broken-these-urban-beekeepers-think-so-and-this-is-their-solution

#Bees #Lifeandstyle #Environment #Insects #Wildlife #Animals #Denmark #Europe #Volunteering #Socialenterprises #Communities #Voluntarysector #Society #TheGuardian #ZoeWilliams