New figures show that one in ten children aged eight to 14 have accessed harmful adult content online. Boys aged thirteen to fourteen are the most likely to be exposed. This has gone on for too long. Children are only a click away from content that can harm their mental health. It can affect how they view relationships and lead to harassment and abuse in schools. From 25 July, new rules mean websites must put proper age checks in place. But these rules will only work if Ofcom enforces them properly, from day one. Tech companies have had years to prepare. Now they need to act. If they fail, they must be fined or blocked in the UK.

The erosion of rights for trans and intersex people in the UK is not just a concern for those directly affected — it is a warning sign for everyone who values freedom, dignity, and equality under the law. When a government begins to target a minority group through legal rulings, policy rollbacks, and inflammatory rhetoric, it sets a precedent that endangers the rights of all citizens. History shows that the marginalisation of one group often paves the way for broader authoritarianism. Standing up for trans and intersex people is standing up for a society where everyone’s rights are protected, regardless of gender, identity, or background. Moreover, the UK has long prided itself on being a global leader in human rights and democratic values. The current trajectory — condemned by international human rights bodies and legal experts — threatens that reputation and undermines our commitments on the world stage. If we allow the dehumanisation and legal erasure of trans and intersex people to continue unchecked, we risk becoming a society defined by fear, division, and injustice. This is a moment for the public to act — not just out of solidarity, but out of a shared interest in preserving the kind of inclusive, fair, and compassionate country we all want to live in.

Puy du Fou wants to build a theme park in the tiny village of Bucknell near Bicester, Oxfordshire. The proposed park would occupy an area of productive farmland bigger than Hyde Park, destroying green space, natural wildlife habitats and ancient rights of way. Puy du Fou UK aims to attract 1.47mln visitors per year. Because of where the park would be situated, we know the British public will drive en masse instead of using public transport. The park would be served by a single B-road, the B4100, an accident-prone road that is notoriously congested every day. This congestion causes backlogs for miles around including on the M40, A43 and A34. Such an increase in traffic will spell daily misery for anyone travelling in the wider area, not just the locals. Shortages in the electricity grid currently cause serious local problems including outages and even school closures, while Thames Water does not have sufficient capacity to serve much-needed new homes at present.  Tell Cherwell District Council to say No Puy du Fou UK, sign the petition! https://www.no2pdfouuk.com/

People need appointments near where they live not several miles away!

Essex County Council is closing Bishops Hill on 31 July 2025 without any consultation with community groups.  No future plans for the building are available.  Although of significant historical importance as the school built in 1906 for the Hutton Poplars Children’s Home for 700 destitute children, the building is not listed.  It could be demolished and the land made available for redevelopment. We wish to keep this heritage site open, and for it to become a vibrant, multi-purpose resource for all the community.

Lots of people are deaf and being sent to special schools if everybody learnt Sign language from a young age then young people could have an education at a main stream school. My dad is deaf and I have learnt basic sign language he is very old school so would prefer to write down with pen and paper. I would like to see all schools teaching sign language so people who are deaf can be included in society more and valued for the people they are and not segregated because they are deaf.

Many locals, holidaymakers and tourists fill up all the remaining car parks very quickly as soon as the sun comes out. This then results in many parking illegally, one roundabouts, double yellow lines, junctions, pavements and anywhere they can fit their vehicle. The cost of parking in Bournemouth can be expensive anyway so many risk parking on verges etc. as the fine will be £35 if paid within 30 days. This is not a deterrent at all and adding permits for all local residents will just add to the cost of living crisis we are all being affected by.

We would like the UK government to implement climate change and protecting the earth into all school curriculums to ensure that our generation are informed about the choices they make and the impact we have on our planet. From pollution, litter, plastic waste, food production to planting and sustainability.  If lots of people sign our petition we will be able to make sure that children in the UK will know about how humans affect the Earth every day.  This year we have learnt about climate change with the Zero Carbon Schools programme. We learnt about different places like the Amazon rainforest, Ethiopia, Wales, and the Solomon Islands and how they are badly affected from climate change. It is terrible and detrimental. We learnt about ways we can make changes in our school community. We have taken action against climate change by reducing food waste in our school.  Our generation should learn about climate change by doing projects like we did in zero carbon schools because it is important. It will help us all learn how to stop polluting and protect our oceans.  We would like you to help us with climate change in schools so we can help the Earth.  It will make the world a better place for us and generations ahead. 

This isn't just about one gambling shop, it's about protecting our community.  Gambling shops may seem harmless, but they often lead to real harm and put people are risk every single day. The shop is located where children walk to school, where families shop and where people trying to recover from addition are just trying to live their lives. Within just a one-mile radius, we already have four bookmakers (two Betfred branches, a William Hill, and a Ladbrokes) as well as a gambling arcade (Be Lucky). This is already a lot more than what is healthy or necessary for a local area. We all know someone who has struggled with money, addiction or mental health. Opening a gambling venue right in the centre of our community will only make that worse. Once it's there, it's hard to undo the damage. By signing this petition, you are saying: - We care about each other  - We don't want to see our neighbours fall into harm  - We want to keep our high street safe You are standing up for: - The mental and financial wellbeing of your neighbours - The safety and character of your local high street - A community that values support, opportunity and care over exploiting vulnerable people You have the voice to stop this, please don't wait until it's too late

This proscription order, which could come into force as early as Friday 4th of July, or even before, is a historic threat to our basic civil liberties. Right now it's completely legal to voice support for Palestine Action, as many have including Sally Rooney, Quakers in Britain and Lowkey. But if the ban comes into effect, any new expressions of support for Palestine Action will become illegal — while as it campaigns to stop war crimes occurring in Palestine by disrupting the flow of weapons and finance from Britain to Israel. A historic attack on our civil liberties and the right to civil disobedience MPs and the lords must not vote this order through to protect our civil liberties. The Home Secretary’s proposal has been described as “a shocking escalation of the Government's crackdown on protest” by Amnesty and Liberty, both leading legal and human rights organisations. Home office briefing documents admit that Palestine Action “engage in civil disobedience and direct action” and “does not meet the threshold for proscription as they do not commit” or “encourage … acts of terrorism.” Yet the Home Secretary has persisted, basing her proscription on allegations of criminal damage against property. Spray painting warplanes is not terrorism. Palestine Action aims to prevent violence against people by interrupting the flow of weapons used in brutal violence against Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip, widely understood to be crimes against humanity. To date no Palestine Action activists have been convicted of violent offences. It would be an entirely unprecedented and extremely dangerous kneejerk reaction to rank such protest groups who engage in direct action as "terrorists” and treat them the same as ISIS, National Action, or Boko Haram. In fact, Palestine Action’s campaign continues the long tradition of civil disobedience to carry out low-level vandalism in order to prevent war crimes and crimes against humanity. Even if the public disagrees with Palestine Action's cause, there is already a framework of criminal damage that covers their actions. Setting a precedence and extreme chilling effect on political protest This government's crackdown on political protest, particularly for Palestinian rights, undermines all our civil liberties and democratic freedoms and risks creating a chilling effect on advocacy for Palestinian rights across British society, and on other campaigns for human rights and against war. Aiming counter-terrorist police, powers and charges at protesters will itself strike terror into conscientious citizens who have no recourse to a voice when the government decides not to listen on critical issues of the day. This sets a precedence for future government bans on other protest movements, a slippery slope which attacks the fundamental right to freedom of expression. The British government should not be using counter-terrorism laws as a political weapon to criminalise dissent. Instead of fulfilling its obligations under international law to prevent genocide, the government is attempting to criminalise people who demand justice for Palestinians. This comes at a time when Israel is continuing its relentless bombing campaign against the people of Gaza, including daily massacres of starving people gathered to collect much-needed aid. Parliament, if not the Home Office, must protect our civil liberties and defeat this government order. History will not forgive us if we throw away our freedom.

Many of those stranded travelled for essential, compassionate reasons: to care for loved ones or attend funerals. Now, they are stuck in an increasingly dangerous situation with flights vanishing and borders tightening. While the UK arranged repatriation flights for citizens in Israel, those in Iran have been left behind. No information. No support. No safe route out. We ask the Government to follow the lead of other countries to get UK citizens out of Iran by: • Organising safe routes home for British citizens in Iran • Providing immediate consular support and information • Ending the double standard in crisis response Don't abandon them. Bring them home.

As a resident of the Aboyne and Dinnet community, I care deeply about the safety and wellbeing of our residents, especially our children and other vulnerable road users. Every day, I witness vehicles speeding through our town, creating unsafe conditions that deter families and locals from engaging in walking or cycling. It's time to take necessary action to make our streets safer and our community more active. According to the UK's Department for Transport, reducing the speed limit to 20mph can significantly decrease the likelihood and severity of accidents. In areas where such measures have been adopted, there has been a notable reduction in road casualties. This is a proven strategy to enhance road safety and promote active travel among community members. An adjustment to a 20mph limit would not only improve safety, but also encourage more people to choose walking or cycling. This shift towards active travel can contribute to a healthier lifestyle, reduce traffic congestion, and decrease pollution levels, resulting in a cleaner, safer environment for everyone. It is crucial for Aberdeenshire Council to recognise the importance of implementing this strategy across the whole of Aboyne and Dinnet for the benefit of the entire community. By taking a proactive stance on road safety, we can create a more welcoming and secure environment in Aboyne and Dinnet. Please sign this petition to urge Aberdeenshire Council to adopt these necessary speed limit changes. Together, we can make our roads safer and our community stronger. Thank you for your support!