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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.

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.

UK wildfires hit record devastation in 2025

UK wildfires devastated more land in 2025 than ever recorded, with firefighters warning of dangerous underpreparedness for climate crisis impacts. Urgent investment needed.

Judge Orders Producer to Hand Over Birth Video to Lively

A federal judge has ordered 'It Ends With Us' producer Jamey Heath to surrender his wife's full home-birth footage to Blake Lively within three days. This major development strengthens Lively's sexual harassment lawsuit.

Mother: Council failed murdered Sara Sharif

Olga Domin says her 10-year-old daughter Sara would be alive if Surrey Council had acted sooner. A damning report confirms multiple missed opportunities to save her from horrific abuse.

Birmingham approves Druids Heath estate demolition

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.

MPs Demand Inquiry Over Sara Sharif Failings

MPs call for a full parliamentary investigation after a damning review reveals systemic failures in child services that led to the murder of 10-year-old Sara Sharif. Read the full report.

Prince William visits Aston Villa training ground

The Prince of Wales made a surprise appearance at Aston Villa's training ground, meeting players and staff while showcasing his lifelong support for the Birmingham club ahead of their crucial European match.

Hampstead's vanishing dragonflies: A 75-year mystery

A poignant rediscovery of a 1950 nature diary reveals a startling ecological decline around Hampstead Heath's ponds, where vibrant dragonfly populations have vanished from once-thriving habitats.

Teen guilty of Harry Pitman Boxing Day murder

A 17-year-old boy has been found guilty of murdering 16-year-old Harry Pitman in a fatal stabbing during New Year's Eve celebrations on Hampstead Heath, as the victim's family speaks of their devastating loss.

Surrey Labour splits over £1.2bn council debt crisis

Exclusive: Labour faces internal division in Surrey as two councils consider breaking away amid government pressure to address catastrophic local authority debt. The political earthquake threatens Starmer's authority in traditional Tory heartlands.

Woking gets £500m bailout in council shake-up

The bankrupt Woking Borough Council secures a massive government rescue package as Surrey County Council takes control of key services in a dramatic local government overhaul.

Highgate locals battle tourist invasion

Residents of exclusive North London enclave Highgate declare war on disruptive tourists as their peaceful neighbourhood becomes overwhelmed by visitors seeking famous cemetery and celebrity homes.

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.

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