Joanna Partridge

Read this exciting story from The Guardian May 26, 2026 issue. Nine in 10 retailers in rural locations have been victims of crime in the past 12 months, according to research, underlining the widespread impact of the rise in shoplifting and theft even in more remote parts of the UK.

Albert Manifold says he was removed without warning and ‘will not allow a false narrative to go unchallenged’

Albert Manifold disputes reports about his behaviour and says he always tried to set example

Joanna Partridge 3 min read The boss of Britain's largest housebuilder has warned that it is the most challenging time to be a

London authority’s new Tory-led administration delivers significant blow to Labour’s flagship housebuilding scheme

Enfield council in north London has withdrawn from the government's new towns programme, in a significant blow to Labour's flagship housebuilding scheme.

Two 24-hour stoppages by drivers to take place next week as part of action over proposals for four-day week

Local leaders are optimistic investment and regeneration plans will help make ‘ocean city’ an appealing place to live

Plymouth may only have been rebranded as “Britain's ocean city” in recent years, but its role as a centre of UK defence can be traced back to the

Read this exciting story from The Guardian June 01, 2026 issue. Plymouth may only have been rebranded as “Britain’s ocean city” in recent years, but its role as a centre of defence can be traced back to the 16th century thanks to its strategic location on Devon’s south coast.