Residents in Birmingham are outraged as an unauthorised traveller encampment with over ten caravans remains in Perry Barr Park for over two weeks, with locals claiming the council has 'done nothing'. Read the full story.
Swindon Borough Council has paid £138,000 in fines after its own highway maintenance vans were clamped outside its offices. Deputy leader calls it 'not our finest hour'. Read the full story.
Bin collections in Birmingham are suspended as agency workers join the strike. Rubbish piles up amid allegations of bullying and threats from council management. Read the latest.
All bin collections in Birmingham suspended after agency staff join the ongoing strike. Unite union claims bullying and blacklisting threats, while the council denies allegations. Find out the latest.
Birmingham's bin collection service is suspended due to mass pickets by agency and council workers. The council aims to resume collections tomorrow. Read the latest on the dispute.
Agency refuse workers in Birmingham join ongoing bin strikes over alleged bullying and harassment. Unite union warns dispute could continue beyond May elections.
Millions face a 5% council tax hike next year, adding £114 to typical bills. Discover actionable ways to reduce your payments and challenge your band.
New Norwich City manager Philippe Clement watches his side slump to a 4-1 defeat at Birmingham City, leaving the Canaries five points from Championship safety. Read the full match analysis.
Cessnock City Council proposes a staggering 39.9% rates increase, costing households over $1,000 annually. Residents fight back with petition as council cites financial crisis.
Defence Secretary John Healey settles £1,500 council tax bill after Westminster City Council admits administrative error. Get the full story on this political oversight.
Birmingham City FC unveils designs for a revolutionary 62,000-capacity stadium, the 'Powerhouse', set to open by 2030. A £3bn project set to transform the city's skyline and become a global beacon for sport and entertainment.
A Kansas City lawmaker proposes seizing and destroying ATVs used in dangerous street stunts to improve public safety. The plan could become state law in January.
Agency workers hired to cover Birmingham's long-running bin strikes are now joining the industrial action over claims of bullying and unsustainable workloads, potentially extending the dispute until 2026.
Kent County Council admits error after painting 'School Keep Clear' markings outside school closed for nine years. Local councillor calls situation 'a farce' as party claims wider savings.
Birmingham's bin strikes are set to intensify as agency workers vote to join picket lines from 1 December. The dispute over pay and jobs could now extend beyond May's local elections.
Birmingham's bin strike intensifies as agency workers vote to join the picket lines from December 1, with Unite warning the dispute could last beyond May's local elections.
Plymouth residents outraged as city centre regeneration costs triple to £36.8m. Concrete benches, rusty metal and dry stream leave locals questioning council spending priorities.
Birmingham City Council approves controversial plan to demolish 1,800 homes in Druids Heath, offering homeowners market value plus 10% while residents fear being priced out of their community.
West Midlands Police confronted demonstrators during tense Birmingham protests targeting an Israeli defence contractor factory. Latest updates on arrests and community tensions.
Shocking investigation reveals millions of British households may have overpaid council tax and could be entitled to refunds worth thousands. Find out if you're affected and how to claim.
The iconic Birmingham Indoor Market, a cornerstone of the city's retail landscape for decades, faces an existential threat as traders and shoppers voice fears over its potential closure following redevelopment plans.
Disturbing video captures the moment a packed Birmingham bus was deliberately targeted with fireworks in a reckless attack that endangered passengers. West Midlands Police confirm nine arrests following the terrifying incident.
Exclusive analysis reveals Birmingham City Council's financial collapse might have been prevented as expert questions Labour leadership's decision-making in Britain's second city.
Exclusive investigation reveals how accounting failures and political paralysis pushed Birmingham City Council into the biggest local government financial crisis in UK history, forcing devastating cuts to essential services.
In a controversial move that's dividing the community, Boston's City Council has eliminated references to Catholic saints from its traditional pledge, sparking debate about religious heritage and modern inclusivity.
Residents of a quiet residential street wake up to find every single manhole cover stolen overnight, creating dangerous craters and sparking major safety concerns in their neighbourhood.
Birmingham Rep's powerful new production 'Barriers' delivers a raw, thought-provoking examination of contemporary British society, exploring the invisible walls that separate us through compelling storytelling and innovative staging.
Birmingham's famous Frankfurt Christmas Market faces backlash after displaying English-only signs, raising questions about authenticity and cultural representation during the festive season.
A London council has been forced to overturn a controversial £150 penalty issued to a woman for disposing of coffee grounds down a drain, in a case that sparked widespread criticism of jobsworth enforcement.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer cancels meeting with Israeli football club after pressure from Birmingham councillors, sparking controversy over political influence on sports diplomacy.