Reform UK's turbulent first seven months in local power
After taking control of 10 councils, Reform UK's 'anti-woke' agenda faces the reality of local government in Lancashire. Helen Pidd reports on care home closures and rising complaints.
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Annie McCormick Suddenly Quits 6ABC News Role
Beloved 6ABC anchor Annie McCormick announces sudden departure after 13 years, stunning viewers. Read her farewell message and what's next for the Emmy-nominated journalist.
Bath's Christmas Market branded a 'hellscape' by locals
Bath's world-famous Christmas market faces backlash as overcrowding and queues spark fury. Locals describe a 'hellscape' that threatens the city's top destination status. Read the full story.
$30M Donations Boost Local News Support Programme
The AP Fund for Journalism receives over $30 million in donations, enabling a major expansion of its programme providing vital resources to local and state newsrooms across the UK. Discover how this initiative is rebuilding community news.
Local TV News Crisis: Talent Exodus Hits Broadcasters
Local TV news faces crisis as journalists flee industry. Cost-cutting and social media pressure create perfect storm. Discover why veterans are abandoning broadcasting.
Kaohly Vang enters St. Paul Mayor race against Carter
In a stunning political development, Kaohly Vang announces her candidacy for St. Paul Mayor, challenging incumbent Melvin Carter and promising transformative leadership for Minnesota's capital city.
Birmingham Council Bankruptcy "Probably Avoidable" Says Expert
Exclusive analysis reveals Birmingham City Council's financial collapse might have been prevented as expert questions Labour leadership's decision-making in Britain's second city.
Birmingham Council Bankruptcy: Inside Britain's Worst Council Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how accounting failures and political paralysis pushed Birmingham City Council into the biggest local government financial crisis in UK history, forcing devastating cuts to essential services.
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.
Woking Council declares bankruptcy with £1.9bn debt
Woking Borough Council faces financial collapse with a staggering £1.9bn deficit, joining a growing list of UK local authorities in crisis. Discover how risky investments and government funding cuts created this perfect storm.
Council Tax Crisis: Local Authorities Demand Funding Overhaul
UK councils issue urgent warning to Chancellor Rachel Reeves as financial pressures threaten essential services including social care, libraries and bin collections.
Cardiff Council abolishes cabinet system in governance overhaul
Cardiff Council votes to abolish its cabinet model, returning to a committee system that promises greater transparency and cross-party involvement in decision-making.
NZ Government Dramatically Cuts Māori Council Representation
New Zealand's coalition government has dramatically reduced guaranteed Māori representation on local councils, cutting dedicated seats by more than half in a move critics call a devastating blow to indigenous rights.
Labour warned against local election complacency
Shadow Commons leader Lucy Powell cautions Labour against complacency in upcoming May local elections, warning that writing off contests could prove costly for Starmer's government.
Mississippi Governor's City Hall Move Sparks Controversy
Tate Reeves, Mississippi's Governor, faces local opposition as he seeks to relocate City Hall operations to a state-owned building, raising questions about political overreach in small-town governance.
Kent Council declares financial emergency amid budget crisis
Kent County Council faces financial meltdown, proposing unprecedented council tax hikes and sweeping service cuts to avoid effective bankruptcy. Local residents brace for impact as authority warns of 'difficult decisions' ahead.
Labour unveils radical devolution plans for local power
Senior Labour figures Lucy Powell and Bridget Phillipson announce ambitious plans to devolve significant powers from Whitehall to local communities, marking a fundamental restructuring of British governance.
Nottinghamshire Council Reverses Journalist Ban
A Reform UK-led council in Nottinghamshire has reversed its decision to bar local journalists from meetings following widespread criticism and accusations of undermining democracy.
AI Can't Replace Human Journalists Says Veteran Broadcaster
Legendary broadcaster Russell Briggs delivers a powerful defence of human journalism, arguing AI lacks the sensory understanding and local knowledge that makes reporting truly authentic.
Library boiler noise fury grips Westminster residents
Furious Westminster residents demand action as deafening boiler noise from library basement disrupts sleep and daily life. Local council faces mounting pressure to resolve the ongoing acoustic nightmare.
Jimmy Kimmel Slams Sinclair Broadcast Group on ABC
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel uses his ABC platform to launch a blistering critique of Sinclair Broadcast Group, accusing the media giant of deceptive local news practices and political bias, sparking fresh debate about media consolidation.
Kimmel's Crusade: Seattle & Portland Stations Dump Sinclair
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel's viral segment has sparked a major broadcasting revolt, with stations in key US cities severing ties with media giant Sinclair over controversial 'must-run' commentaries.
Reform UK Launches Trump-Style Boycott of Nottingham Post
Reform UK councillors in Nottinghamshire launch a Trumpian media boycott against the Nottingham Post, accusing it of biased reporting on their first 100 days in power. The dramatic move escalates tensions between the new administration and local press.
Travellers seize meadow; village petting zoo goats vanish
Fury erupts in a picturesque Buckinghamshire village after an unauthorised Traveller encampment occupies a protected wildflower meadow. The invasion coincides with the mysterious disappearance of two beloved goats from the local petting zoo, leaving resid
Outrage as historic castle moat is filled with soil
Residents of Faringdon are up in arms as the iconic moat surrounding a 12th-century castle is filled with soil, erasing a centuries-old piece of British history and landscape.
Tennessee's Lebanon sign vandalised in misguided protest
The city of Lebanon, Tennessee, finds itself an unlikely target in global tensions after its welcome sign was defaced with pro-Palestinian graffiti, leaving locals baffled.
Council orders destruction of memorial sunflower garden for late wife
A Missouri widower's tribute to his late wife, a vibrant sunflower garden, is under threat of destruction by local council officials citing zoning violations, sparking a community outcry.
Evicted 'tribe' sets up new camp just 30 yards away
A self-proclaimed 'tribe' evicted from their woodland camp in a major police operation has defiantly set up a new settlement mere metres away, sparking fresh local tension and concerns over a prolonged standoff with authorities.
Anonymous hero saves Derbyshire village shop from closure
In a heartwarming display of community spirit, an anonymous benefactor in a Derbyshire village has single-handedly rescued a cherished local business from financial ruin, preventing its closure and safeguarding local jobs.
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