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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.

Village fury over approved padel courts plan

Residents of a picturesque Hampshire village are up in arms after controversial plans to build three padel tennis courts were approved, sparking fears of noise pollution and traffic chaos in the tranquil community.

Council axes village's beloved 150-year-old chestnut tree

Residents of a quiet Nottinghamshire village are devastated after council contractors chopped down their cherished 150-year-old horse chestnut tree without warning, sparking fury and heartbreak throughout the community.

Concrete wall blocks family's garden sunlight

A desperate mother speaks out as developers refuse to demolish a towering concrete wall that has plunged her family's garden into permanent shadow after their planning application was rejected.

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.

Liverpool vs Man Utd referee blunder exposed

A controversial penalty decision in Liverpool's FA Cup victory over Manchester United has ignited debate after referee John Brooks' extraordinary error was exposed.

George Santos Granted Surprise Prison Release

Disgraced US Congressman George Santos walks free from prison after stunning court reversal, citing trauma from Trump assassination attempt as key factor in release decision.

Paris Fury: 'I'm done with nappies' after 7 kids

Paris Fury opens up about her emotional choice to stop having children after welcoming seven with heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, sharing intimate details about motherhood and family life.

Martin Lewis: 6 Council Tax Traps Exposed

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis exposes six little-known council tax pitfalls that could be draining your wallet, plus how to challenge your band and claim refunds.

Villa fan's outrage over Israeli team ban

After 50 years supporting Aston Villa, Ian Austin reveals why the decision to ban an Israeli team has left him more furious than ever before in this powerful opinion piece.

No prosecution for wife in assisted dying case

A British woman will not face criminal charges after travelling with her terminally ill husband to a Swiss assisted dying clinic, in a landmark decision that reignites the debate over UK end-of-life laws.

Reclaim Council Tax Overpayments - 3 Methods

Thousands of UK households could be owed significant council tax refunds. Discover three proven methods to check if you've overpaid and claim your money back today.

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