The great inconvenience

The world’s smallest theatre – a 12-seat venue ...

→ “It’s hard to explain to people we’re running the centre for the benefit of local people,” says Andy Brooks. “We’re trying to cater for people that wouldn’t normally go to gyms.” Brooks is the comme

British democracy is falling apart. All too literally. Everyone agrees that the Palace of Westminster – which houses the House of Commons, the House of Lords, Westminster Hall and more than 1,100 othe

Without trust, things fall apart. And in these polarised times, there isn’t very much of it around. Trust helps communities flourish, it’s vital for strong relationships and without it, institutions –

It’s time we celebrated Britain’s community champs

Discover the last surviving court of houses that once dominated the Midlands, and hear the stories of the workers who built Britain’s second city