People talk about the death of neighbourhoods, but 62% of Britons say they ‘belong’ to their local area in 2017, up from 58% in 2014. That’s not to say that some things haven’t changed though, with Facebook group ‘Buckingham: What matters to you’ showing how community spirit has moved online.

With hurricanes and wildfires devastating parts of the US in 2017, extreme weather has brought climate change to the fore of many Americans’ minds. But are they more concerned about local environmental issues or global ones? Canvas8 spoke to 20 people to learn how they’re protecting the planet.

Gen Y may be keen to keep up on current affairs, but often they show less interest in news closer to home – and it’s impacting local newspapers. To get them engaged with local issues, Manchester is using beacons to beam people relevant news and alerts as they walk around the city.

Three in five Britons don’t trust energy suppliers to focus on the best interests of their customers and society. But Bristol Energy aims to change this by reinvesting its profits into the community and local green initiatives. Could this sense of purpose encourage homeowners to make a switch?