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.
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Welsh village divided over English housing swap claims
Plaid Cymru councillors face backlash over claims English families are swapping council homes to move to Welsh village Aberffraw, creating tensions over housing and language.
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.
Mum and autistic son's 6-year council house battle
Judith Mackay and her autistic son have waited over six years for a council house while living in a damp, mice-infested rental. Read their heartbreaking story and the council's response.
Sydney public housing demolished for affordable units
Carolyn Ienna's 30-year Sydney home demolished as NSW replaces public housing with affordable units. Explore the impact on social housing stock and resident displacement.
Reform UK Council Paints School Lines at Closed Site
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 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.
Barangaroo's 'Poor Doors' Segregate Affordable Housing Residents
Exclusive investigation reveals luxury Sydney development segregates affordable housing residents, forcing them to use inferior back entrances while wealthy neighbours enjoy premium facilities.
Millions Could Claim Council Tax Refunds - Check Now
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.
UK med student denied US visa despite Chicago acceptance
Aspiring medic from Kent faces devastating US visa rejection after being accepted to prestigious Chicago medical school, leaving her future in limbo despite significant financial commitment.
Council's £10,000 property licence blunder exposed
A devastating administrative error by Westminster Council left a landlord facing a £10,000 bill after officials mistakenly revoked her property licence. The shocking case exposes serious flaws in local authority licensing systems.
Liverpool star refused service in Italian restaurant
Exclusive: Liverpool striker reveals shocking restaurant refusal in Italy as staff claimed they 'didn't serve foreigners' - sparking outrage and investigation.
Russian commanders accused of executing reluctant soldiers
Shocking new report reveals systematic abuse within Russian military ranks, with commanders allegedly torturing and killing reluctant troops in brutal campaign to enforce discipline.
Britain's prefab revival: Councils turn to pod homes
Eleven UK councils are embracing radical prefabricated housing estates as temporary solutions to combat soaring homelessness and migrant accommodation pressures. Discover how this post-war approach is making a surprising comeback.
Brighton's radical reverse Right-to-Buy housing plan
Brighton & Hove Council launches groundbreaking scheme to repurchase former council homes, tackling the city's severe social housing crisis head-on with a reverse Right-to-Buy initiative.
Afghan women footballers refused UAE visas
Young Afghan refugee footballers living in the UK have been denied entry to the UAE for a critical tournament, dealing another blow to women's sports in Afghanistan.
Zurich's housing cooperatives solve Europe's homes crisis
Discover how Zurich's innovative housing cooperatives offer a blueprint for tackling Europe's deepening housing crisis through community-led solutions and sustainable urban planning.
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.
Cats' Hunger Strike Over New Food Stuns Owner
A UK cat owner's simple supermarket switch has backfired spectacularly as her two moggies declare an all-out hunger strike against their new meals, sparking concerns and online appeals for solutions.
Man sleeps in wheelchair for 18 months in mouldy flat
A disabled grandfather reveals his heartbreaking ordeal of sleeping upright in his wheelchair for over a year due to mould-infested council accommodation deemed unsafe by authorities.
Cybill Shepherd: I refused to date Elvis Presley
Screen legend Cybill Shepherd reveals how she turned down dating Elvis Presley during the height of his fame in a candid new interview about their unexpected encounter.
Reform UK banned from Kent council over filming incident
Reform UK politicians have been barred from a Kent council building after a controversial video showed party members filming inside, raising questions about political access and conduct.
Liverpool's Bold Solution to UK Housing Crisis
Liverpool is pioneering a radical approach to the housing emergency, championing social rent as Westminster's policies continue to fail. Discover how one city is fighting back against soaring costs and deepening inequality.
Kent Council Explodes in Jackie Weaver-Style Budget Clash
Dramatic footage reveals councillors trading furious insults during heated budget debate, echoing infamous Jackie Weaver Handforth Parish Council clash.
Martin Lewis council tax advice could save you hundreds
Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis explains how millions of Brits could be paying hundreds less in council tax - and how to challenge your band.
Labour councils serve 200 no-fault eviction notices
Exclusive investigation reveals Labour-led councils have issued almost 200 no-fault eviction notices despite party's manifesto pledge to ban the practice, raising questions about housing policy implementation.
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.
Kent mother's NHS ordeal: GP refused toddler's MRI scan
Exclusive: A Kent mother reveals her distress after an NHS GP dismissed urgent MRI scan request for her two-year-old daughter showing potential brain injury symptoms, raising serious concerns about patient safety.
Cardiff Council Faces Major Political Shake-Up After Elections
Cardiff Council is set for significant political changes following recent election outcomes, with Labour falling short of majority control. Discover how the new political landscape will shape Wales' capital city.
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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