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Sarah Beeny in showdown talks over illegal 'mini-Downton' home
TV presenter Sarah Beeny holds crisis talks with Somerset Council over her illegally built £3m mansion. A six-year planning battle with locals could see the 'mini-Downton Abbey' razed. Read the latest.
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.
Bristol garden makeover sparks neighbour row
A bitter dispute erupts in Bristol's Redland over 'ludicrous' garden plans. Neighbours fear a 'concrete pit' while the homeowner insists it's for family. Discover 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.
Homeowner forced to tear down summer house in row
Andrew Causley must demolish his garden summer house after an 18-month planning dispute with a neighbour and Exeter City Council. The couple vow to fight the decision.
Couple's £3k battle over garden summer house
Royal Mail driver Andrew Causley faces demolition order for his garden summer house after 18-month planning dispute with Exeter City Council. Read the full story.
Worcester homeowner faces £170k demolition order
A Worcester mother spent £170,000 building a detached house for her disabled daughter without planning permission. The council has ordered its demolition. Discover the full story.
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.
Neighbours attack Beckhams over planning applications
David and Victoria Beckham face local fury over more than 30 planning applications for their £6m Cotswolds home, accused of 'abusing' the system. Discover the full story.
Illegal homes built next to nuclear weapons factory
Residents near Aldermaston nuclear site demand council action as 13 static homes built illegally. Over 600 sign petition amid safety fears and construction disruption.
James Corden's Leylandii Hedge Sparks Neighbour Row
James Corden faces fresh neighbour fury and council legal threats over a 32ft leylandii hedge blocking light. Discover the full story behind the latest dispute.
Default Yes for Homes Near Train Stations
New planning rules will give a 'default yes' to housing developments within a 15-minute walk of train stations, including green belt land, as the government pushes to build 1.5 million homes.
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.
Screeching Dinosaurs Silenced After Neighbour Complaints
A Herefordshire garden centre has been ordered to quiet its animatronic dinosaurs after neighbours complained of 'constant screeching'. Discover how the popular attraction is adapting.
Welsh cafe row over shipping container near beach
A shipping container café near a stunning Welsh beach sparks planning battle between owners and locals. Gwynedd Council issues enforcement notice amid traffic and beauty concerns.
Self-build nightmare: Council U-turn destroys couple's dream
A devastated couple faces financial ruin after their council-approved self-build dream home was suddenly revoked, leaving them with a massive mortgage and nowhere to live.
Airport phone rule that could ground travellers
Travellers are being warned about a crucial mobile phone rule that could see them turned away at airport security. Discover this essential travel tip that most passengers don't know about.
Village fury over 65ft 'mega-shed' built via planning loophole
Outraged residents in a quiet Buckinghamshire village discover a developer used a 1948 agricultural rule to bypass modern planning permission for a massive industrial structure looming over their homes.
Mega-Shed Planning Row Divides Kent Village
A massive 18ft 'mega-shed' has become the centre of a bitter planning dispute in a Kent village, with furious neighbours branding it a 'monstrous eyesore' that's destroying their rural views and privacy.
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.
Martin Clunes loses planning battle over travellers site
Doc Martin star's woodland development plans thwarted as neighbours win fight to establish permanent travellers site in Dorset countryside.
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.
Council bans Christmas lights before December 1st
North Northamptonshire Council enforces strict Christmas decoration rules, banning outdoor lights before December with potential enforcement action for early decorators.
Cornwall holiday park expansion faces local opposition
Plans to dramatically expand a holiday park in the picturesque Cornish village of Coverack are facing fierce local opposition over environmental and community impact concerns.
Council fines residents £1,500 in recycling blunder
Westminster neighbours hit with massive fines after council wrongly accuses them of fly-tipping. The shocking case that exposes recycling system failures.
Wheelie Bin Mistakes Could Cost You £1,000
UK households face hefty penalties for common wheelie bin errors including overfilling, wrong placement and contamination. Learn how to avoid costly fines.
Marmite shop stripes spark council planning battle
A defiant boutique owner in Somerset painted Marmite-inspired stripes on her shop front, triggering a bitter planning dispute with local authorities over conservation area rules.
Rugby clubhouse converted to mosque despite objections
A former rugby clubhouse in Greater Manchester has been officially converted into a mosque despite significant local opposition and concerns about parking and traffic in the residential area.
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