Pensioner defies court order in £113k fence dispute
A 77-year-old woman in Poole refuses to leave her £420k home despite a court order to pay a neighbour £113,000 after a bitter five-year boundary dispute. Read the full story.
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Cowboy builder jailed for £100k extension fraud
A Derbyshire family was conned out of £98,000 by a cowboy builder who left their home in ruins. Michael Parr, 55, was sentenced to two years and eight months in prison. Read the full story.
Builder jailed for £100k fraud leaving home in ruins
A Derbyshire couple lost £100,000 to a rogue builder, leaving their home uninhabitable. The stress contributed to a miscarriage. Read their warning to others.
Perfect Builder's Brew: Survey Reveals New Recipe
The classic 'builder's brew' gets a modern makeover. New research reveals tradespeople prefer a shorter steep time and cooler temperature. Discover the perfect cuppa recipe here.
Neighbour demands £35,000 in property boundary dispute
A Warwickshire couple's dream home turns into a financial nightmare after their neighbour demands £35,000 for a garden wall built on disputed land. The shocking property dispute reveals how boundary confusion can cost homeowners thousands.
Cowboy builder jailed for £200k homeowner fraud
A fraudulent builder who preyed on vulnerable homeowners, including a woman whose father had just died, has been sentenced to prison after conning victims out of nearly £200,000 through shoddy work and false promises.
Radio DJ battles sister over mother's £1.5m inheritance
Prominent radio presenter Mark Goodier is locked in a High Court legal fight with his sister over their mother's substantial estate, revealing family tensions over property and inheritance decisions.
NFL Monday Night Football faces YouTube TV blackout
Millions of American football fans face potential blackout of Monday Night Football as YouTube TV and Disney clash in high-stakes carriage dispute affecting ESPN and ABC channels.
Builder Gel Manicures: Lasting Nail Perfection
Discover why builder gel polish is revolutionising nail care in the UK. Get stronger, longer-lasting manicures with our ultimate guide to this game-changing nail treatment.
BBC antiques expert's neighbour dispute nightmare
Distinguished BBC antiques dealer Adrian Higham reveals how a bitter neighbour dispute over parking and noise has transformed his peaceful £800,000 Surrey home into a daily battle, with police interventions and council complaints becoming routine.
Princess Beatrice's property distress over neighbour extension
Princess Beatrice faces emotional turmoil as neighbours proceed with controversial home extension at her £3m Berkshire estate, creating what she describes as 'overdevelopment' of the area.
Waterloo Road actor jailed for builder fraud scam
Former Waterloo Road actor Zachary Sutcliffe has been sentenced to prison after running a fraudulent building business that left customers thousands out of pocket while pretending to be a successful BBC star.
Balmain's £100k neighbour war over brick wall
An exclusive look at the bitter neighbour dispute that's cost over £100,000 in legal fees and turned a prestigious Sydney suburb into a war zone over boundary lines and building permissions.
Dating app builder scammer jailed for £100k fraud
A fraudulent builder who used dating apps to prey on vulnerable women has been sentenced to prison after cheating customers out of more than £100,000 in a sophisticated scam operation.
Eric Clapton in Surrey planning row with neighbours
Rock icon Eric Clapton embroiled in planning dispute with neighbours over extensive renovations to his £15million Surrey estate, including new fencing and security measures that locals claim are causing disruption.
Builder dies after falling through children's centre skylight
A 38-year-old construction worker died after falling through a fragile skylight while carrying out repairs at a children's centre in Buckinghamshire, an inquest has heard.
Melbourne neighbourhood dispute ends in horror tragedy
A bitter neighbourhood dispute in Melbourne's northern suburbs takes a devastating turn as new details emerge about the horrific conclusion that left residents reeling.
Council charges homeowner £20k in neighbour hedge dispute
A furious homeowner reveals how his local council charged him £20,000 in a bitter boundary dispute over a 16ft hedge, exposing what critics call a 'cash cow' system that profits from neighbour wars.
DJ sues builder for £200k over 'bricked' festival performances
Top DJ Ben Malone takes builder to High Court over alleged botched renovation that left him unable to perform at major festivals including Glastonbury.
Cowboy builder jailed for £36k scam on disabled children's family
A fraudulent builder who preyed on a vulnerable family, leaving them with a leaking roof and vanishing with £36,000, has been sentenced to prison after splurging their money on nightclubs.
Cowboy Builder Jailed for £65k Family Home Scam
A rogue builder who left a family's dream home in ruins and stole £65,000 has been sentenced to prison in a shocking case of contractor fraud.
Builder cleared in Banksy theft case: 'Thought it was rubbish'
A builder accused of stealing a Banksy artwork worth over £500,000 has been cleared of all charges after a court heard he believed it was discarded rubbish. The full story behind the high-profile Islington case.
Sydney tenant wins landmark rental bond case against landlord
A Sydney tenant has scored a significant victory at the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal, forcing a landlord to return a $2,600 bond illegally withheld after an eviction without a stated cause. The case sets a crucial precedent for renters' rights in
Builder stole £250k Banksy print for home gallery
A builder stands accused of stealing a rare, heart-themed Banksy print valued at a quarter of a million pounds from a social club to add to his private collection of 'Love'-themed artworks.
Pensioner deliberately rams car into elderly neighbour
Disturbing footage captures the moment a 73-year-old man intentionally reverses his car into his 71-year-old neighbour during a petty dispute over parking in a quiet residential street. The victim was hospitalised with serious injuries.
Neighbour's 'Ghost' Stunt Backfires on CCTV
A UK woman's home security camera captured her neighbour's elaborate and terrifying attempt to scare her by dressing as a ghost and rattling her windows in the dead of night. The shocking footage reveals the full extent of the bizarre Halloween harassment
Terminally ill woman loses inheritance court battle
A terminally ill mother from Surrey was disinherited by her own mother, who left the entire £325,000 estate to her other daughter, sparking a bitter legal battle over promises and family duty.
Cowboy double glazing contractor jailed for £18k scam
A rogue trader who left a pensioner's home uninhabitable with botched double glazing work has been sentenced to prison. Read the shocking details of this £18,000 scam.
Alpaca Charity Loses High Court Inheritance Battle
A Devon-based alpaca charity has lost a High Court battle over a £350,000 inheritance from a retired bank secretary. Discover the full story behind this contentious legal dispute.
Businessman handed restraining order in neighbour war
A wealthy businessman's campaign of harassment against his neighbours, which included spraying them with water and destroying a birdhouse, has ended with a restraining order. Read the full story of this suburban dispute turned legal battle.
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