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Swindon Council pays £138k after own vans clamped

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.

£450k for Pooh as town protests asylum seeker camp

Wealden District Council faces backlash for spending £450,000 on Winnie-the-Pooh's centenary while residents demand CCTV restoration. Thousands protest nearby asylum seeker plans. Read the full story.

Pirate ship in garden sparks council planning row

A pensioner's massive DIY pirate ship, a neighbourhood Halloween favourite, faces a council investigation after a complaint. Steve Coombs says the attraction brings joy, but officials insist it needs planning permission.

Council Tax to Rise 5%: How to Cut Costs

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.

Beckhams in planning row over Cotswolds home

David and Victoria Beckham face neighbour fury over 30+ planning applications for their £6m Cotswolds property. Locals accuse them of 'abusing' the system. Read the full story.

High Court blocks Labour's Epping Forest power grab

Labour's attempt to seize control of Epping Forest District Council has been thwarted by the High Court, marking a major victory for local democracy in Essex. The controversial leadership change sparked legal action and accusations of unconstitutional beh

Bournemouth crush fragile Forest in 2-0 victory

AFC Bournemouth delivered a commanding 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest, exposing serious defensive frailties that new manager Sean Dyche must urgently address as Premier League survival hangs in the balance.

Cotswolds village bans black doors in preservation fight

The picturesque Cotswolds village of Snowshill has banned fashionable black doors and windows in a bold move to protect its historic character from modern design trends sweeping through the countryside retreat.

Epping Forest crisis: Lammy warns of environmental damage

Shadow foreign secretary David Lammy warns of catastrophic damage to Epping Forest's ancient ecosystem as thousands flock to sunbathe, raising urgent questions about environmental protection in Britain's green spaces.

Council quashes £150 fine for coffee down drain

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.

Soho House tycoon's Cotswolds mansion rejected

Exclusive: Soho House founder Nick Jones faces major setback as planning officials reject his vision for a lavish Cotswolds estate, citing green belt concerns and design disputes in the picturesque village of Barnsley.

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