When communities step in to do the heavy lifting

→ “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

Liz Radley, 50, lives in Suffolk with husband Kris, 50, and their daughter Tilly, 10. In my 20s I worked at a leprosy charity and visited colonies in India as part of a fundraising challenge. I was de

This looks amazing. Love it!! @marianfmoratinos Add it up I saw the figure you need to live in dignity [Issue 1685, 22-28 September]. I have never earned half the amount needed, let alone £30,000. (Th

I’m not afraid to get my hands dirty to keep my area looking great

During this year’s scorching summer, I ended many of my rides with a dip in a small, long-neglected harbour near where I live. Occasionally I had to compete for space with fishermen who chose to cast

It’s time we celebrated Britain’s community champs