The UK’s underground dance scene was fast becoming a global phenomenon and legendary DJ Brandon Block was riding the wave. Even when his reckless hedonism led to hospitalisation, he continued to use ...

Part of an old turbine has been transformed into a house in a bid to prove that these structures can have a meaningful second life You might be blown away to know that the tiny house pictured used to ...

The world got a new national park city, the ‘Oscars of science’ revealed its winners, and medical history was made, plus more good news North America got its first national park city A city once ...

The TV and radio presenter on her contempt for bullies, embracing ageing and what she’s learned from decades of intense pain … a veterinarian. I love animals. The reason I didn’t do it is because I ...

The UK’s first drug consumption room has been credited with saving lives, with those running it claiming it has “exceeded expectations” since it opened in January. The Thistle provides a safe space ...

One of the first fresh GCSEs in a decade will teach students about the climate crisis, sustainability and the natural environment A GCSE in natural history has been given the go-ahead by the UK ...

Workplaces that put people and progress before profit? They do exist. With discerning job hunters increasingly focusing on employers that align with their values, it pays to have purpose Since the ...

While finding well-paid, meaningful work remains a struggle for many right now, some career paths focused on social benefit are on the up. From the festival organiser who sees potential in a new ...

Spring is nature’s way of saying: ‘Let’s party!’” said the late actor Robin Williams, and the celebrations are truly kicking off where I live. The trees are coming into leaf again, we’re back to ...

London, Paris, Milan ... and now Oswestry, Shropshire, where a pioneering shared wardrobe scheme means you can visit the library and leave with a fresh outfit Lizzie Dibble is hopeful that her clothes ...

The UK’s largest woodland conservation charity is enlisting technology’s help to plant thousands of trees A pioneering drone seeding initiative in south-west England – one of the largest of its kind ...

Sluggish action on the climate crisis is inspiring communities to take charge of their own renewable energy, bringing benefits beyond lower bills. Can a new government bill supercharge the sector? The ...