Sustainable volunteering
The past two years, I’ve written columns about upcoming trends in volunteering.
Labour launches petition opposing plans to cut black bin collections to once a month
Big changes are also planned for household recycling rubbish
'Kill him before he tries to kill you': LBC visits Ukrainian troops being trained by British soldiers
Dodging enemy fire in the freezing cold. Weaving through muddy trenches as choking smoke drifts above the battlefield.
Half of Canterbury University students set to miss out on halls of residence places
First year students are being forced to go flatting as capacity in Canterbury University's halls of residence is at a peak.
Former Presidential Candidate Simeon Freeman, Others Criticize UP Government Over Draft National Budget, Call Financial Package - FrontPageAfrica
In a continued effort to uplift the lives of vulnerable Liberians, the local nonprofit organization Loving Arms for Liberia (LAFL) has made significant strides in providing critical aid to underprivileged children, disabled adults, and marginalized communities across Monrovia and beyond. Through its recent distribution of food and non-food items, LAFL continues to showcase its unwavering
Call for drivers over 65 to have regular reviews
The Older Drivers Forum is urging older motorists to review their skills and any medical issues.
The biggest difference between Hīkoi mō te Tiriti and past hīkoi: More support from non-Māori
Analysis - The diversity of voices during the hīkoi was noticeable - from tangata moana to young immigrants to elderly Pākehā from the South Island.
Mayors, councillors mull capping rates
The government has indicated it will explore the option of capping rates - but many have objections.
New chief of staff a lobbyist
As incoming White House chief of staff, one of Susie Wiles ’ vexing challenges will be policing the buffet line of powerful interests who want something from Donald Trump.
Devon school trust set to double childcare costs after Christmas
It has already had to review its changes after a massive backlash
Assisted dying is a controversial subject and incredibly complex issue
Mel Stride MP discusses the assistted dying bill in his latest column
Children In Need boss quits over grants to scandal-hit trans charity
Rosie Millard, 59, accused the charity of 'institutional failure' in an explosive letter that announced she would be stepping down after six years.
A Trump Judge Just Nixed Overtime Pay for Millions—and Media Yawned
Remember the right-wing frenzy over “Rich Men North of Richmond”? Well, this ruling exposes Trump-MAGA hypocrisy on the working class—and reveals a big media failure.
Former L.A. City Councilman Ridley-Thomas' ultimate campaign: To clear his name
The veteran politician seeks to have his conviction on graft charges overturned. On Thursday, his lawyers will argue before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.
21 days is enough to register businesses – Hlabisa
The 21 days set by President Cyril Ramaphosa for business owners to register their spaza shops and informal traders to do the same is enough.
Holding the Fort: The Remarkable Strength of Israel’s Newcomer Women
The harsh reality of war forces many new immigrant women to bear the heavy burden of managing households, caring for children, and keeping their families together as their husbands are called to reser
Anger as mattresses and household items fly-tipped on Dundee street
There are fears the mess is attracting rats to nearby Skyaxe combat gym.
Children in Need chair resigns over grants to scandal-hit LGBT charity
Rosie Millard quit over grants for LGBT youth charity whose ex-chief was convicted of child sex assaults.
Street vendors worry about new rules coming to Fresno: ‘We could face a lot of dangers’
New rules regulating where and how street-food vendors can sell their fruit cups, corn, churros, hot dogs and other goodies within Fresno will be introduced by the City Council at its meeting Thursday.
Zama zamas can't expect food to be brought to them 'while evading arrest'
Representing the respondents, advocate Bonginkosi Lukhele said the applicant failed to bring evidence to support their claim that the miners' rights to life, dignity and health were violated.
DWP confirms new study of PIP claimants' spending ahead of fundamental reforms
The DWP is to work with charities and experts on a survey of claimants' disability needs and what they use their PIP payments for
Teen films sex, threatens
A South Okanagan teenager who filmed an underaged sexual partner without her consent and threatened to share the footage has highlighted concerns about youth internet usage. 
Neighbours from hell kicked out of Bristol home after drug dealing and violence
There was destructive behaviour and a drugs raid at the property
Texas Attorney General sues City of Dallas over ballot measure decriminalizing marijuana
Attorney General Ken Paxton filed suit against the City of Dallas and local officials on Wednesday for adopting a city charter amendment that aims to decriminalize marijuana-related offenses.
Huge rule change set to revive Britain's struggling high streets
Labour's local growth minister Alex Norris writes for the Mirror, saying the new plan will "stop disengaged landlords from sitting on empty properties"
Gender Ministry to roll out empowerment sessions for men
The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport will be rolling out a series of empowerment sessions, mentorship opportunities and capacity building activities to equip men to rise above life's challenges with resilience and purpose....
Harris lost to Trump. She may have one last chance to defy him.
Fresh from a devastating loss to Donald Trump, Vice President Kamala Harris may now head to Capitol Hill to defy him in what could be her last major act in office.
Government slammed for pushing ahead with boot camps while trial still under way
The coalition has "absolutely no intention of listening to the evidence that comes out of their experiment", Labour MP says.
'My daughter was strip searched by police after a harrowing ordeal'
Marlon West says more should be done to protect children from exploitation.
'This isn't about rich or poor... without this, we will suffer'
'The Post Office is a vital piece of infrastructure for the Harpurhey community'
Ukraine's double challenge: Russia's advance and the return of Trump
Russia is advancing at its fastest pace since 2022. Will Trump help or hinder Ukraine's defence?
Savings with no park board
Mayor Ken Sim announced Thursday that abolition of the elected Vancouver park board and bringing parks and recreation under the control of city council will lead to $70 million in savings over the next decade.
Dozens at budget meeting
The biggest difference between Hīkoi mō te Tiriti and past hīkoi: More support from non-Māori
Analysis - The diversity of voices during the hīkoi was noticeable - from tangata moana to young immigrants to elderly Pākehā from the South Island.
People of the hīkoi: 76-year-old master's graduate wins hearts of Māori
Noel O'Malley is proud to be tangata Tiriti - and after being claimed by hīkoi organisers as their own, he's now known as Matua Noel.
Meet the youngest House of Lords member plotting to bring it down from the inside
Baroness Smith of Llanfaes is the youngest member of the House of Lords and a former carer to her mother. She used her maidan speech to call for the unelected chamber's abolition
Sen. Bob Casey concedes Pennsylvania Senate race to Republican Dave McCormick
Democrat Bob Casey has conceded in the race for reelection to the U.S. Senate to Republican Dave McCormick.
Driver safety screens to be installed on Auckland buses
NZTA is also considering funding an on-board live CCTV trial for 30 buses.
Fort Worth receives multi-million-dollar grant to tackle poisonous homes
One City of Fort Worth program is on a mission to eliminate poisonous homes, and it just got millions of dollars from the federal government to do that.
Author of anti-DEI law wants expansion to faculty hiring, course curriculum
Lawmakers may change the state’s anti-Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion law to rid public universities of degrees and curricula that don’t translate into jobs after college.
Talking about 'pregnant women' discriminates against trans men - MP
Alex Sobel, Leeds Central and Headingley MP, urged doctors to use gender-neutral language when speaking to expectant parents so it includes transgender men.
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