A mother in Lancashire claims her family could be left homeless after West Lancashire Council ordered her to tear down a £180,000 house extension, despite it housing their kitchen and bedrooms.
A bus gate in Preston, Lancashire, issues over 47,000 fines annually, generating £1.5 million for the council, making it Britain's most profitable penalty spot.
Leeds City Council has provided counselling for employees distressed by Nigel Farage's upcoming visit, sparking criticism from the Reform UK leader who called the move 'pathetic'.
CBS News CEO Bari Weiss closes the historic 100-year-old News Radio service, eliminating up to 70 positions as the network undergoes significant restructuring amid industry changes.
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Official guidance from police and councils clarifies the steps to take when a vehicle parks across your driveway, including when to contact authorities versus handling it privately.
Ministers are drafting strict regulations that could see town halls lose record sums for road maintenance unless they improve performance data sharing and focus spending on pothole repairs.
Actor Noah Wyle testified that his Emmy-winning series 'The Pitt' demonstrates TV and film production can thrive in Hollywood with tax incentives, citing job creation and economic benefits.
A retired construction manager has successfully used a little-known section of the Highways Act 1980 to compel Hertfordshire County Council to repair three pothole-ridden roads within 20 working days.
Suffolk's lollipop people are now wearing body cameras due to increased abuse, as part of a council campaign urging drivers to show respect at school crossings.
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Exclusive data reveals over 70 UK councils issued zero littering fines last year, with critics warning of 'eco-anarchy' as enforcement collapses across the country.
Sharon Graham of Unite criticises Labour's handling of the Birmingham bin strike, predicting electoral losses and citing worker discontent over pay cuts and conditions.
A Dorset couple face tearing down their 6ft security fence after council planners ruled it 'out of character' for their affluent neighbourhood, sparking a £3,000 legal battle over privacy rights.
An 84-year-old British woman, stranded in Cyprus due to illness, has had her pension stopped by the DWP and is now being taken to court by her local council for unpaid council tax, despite medical evidence preventing her return.
The Atrium Health Club in Reading was devastated by a deliberate arson attack, causing hundreds of thousands in damages. Over 150 volunteers helped repair the gym, allowing it to reopen in just three weeks.
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Val Kilmer, who passed away in 2025, will appear in a new film via an AI-generated digital version, created with family support to honour his legacy and storytelling vision.
The BBC board is meeting this week to finalise the appointment of Matt Brittin, the former Google EMEA head, as the corporation's next director general, replacing Tim Davie.
Jenny Field, 77, evicted from her Dorset home over a £113k legal bill, now faces monthly council tax payments despite being homeless, calling it the 'final insult'.
South Korea's National Pension Fund faced major disruption as Kpop fans flooded phone lines and emails, mistakenly targeting the fund over Enhypen member Heeseung's departure.
Sarah Ferguson's Freedom of the City of York, awarded in 1987, is under threat as the City of York Council debates its revocation on March 26, following revelations from the Epstein files linking her to Jeffrey Epstein.
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City of York Council will debate stripping Sarah Ferguson's honorary freedom on March 26 following revelations about her connections to Jeffrey Epstein.
Sarah Ferguson faces losing her Freedom of the City of York honour as councillors schedule a debate to revoke it, following similar action against Prince Andrew in 2022.
Sky is in talks to potentially end its joint venture with the UAE's Sky News Arabia, accused of broadcasting propaganda and whitewashing genocide in Sudan. The channel faces criticism over its coverage of atrocities by UAE-backed forces.
Most council tax bills will rise by 4.99% from April 2026, with some areas seeing higher hikes. Use our guide to check your band and projected increase.
The High Court has fined Unite £265,000 for repeatedly breaching an injunction during the Birmingham bin workers' strike, which led to 22,000 tonnes of uncollected rubbish.
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Scotland's local authorities warn a new care Bill with potential costs of £270 million is 'not deliverable' and urge the government to pause it for greater scrutiny.
Sheffield City Council faces accusations of hypocrisy after unveiling a plaque honouring tree campaigners while pushing ahead with plans to build thousands of homes on 800 acres of greenbelt land, with actor Sean Bean among the critics.
Scotland's local authorities warn the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) Bill is 'not deliverable' due to potential £270 million costs, urging pause for greater scrutiny.
Collette Boler, a grandmother from South Yorkshire, has become an animal welfare icon after being banned from feeding feral cats she has cared for 20 years, prompting overwhelming public support.
A regional New South Wales council has scrapped a controversial proposal to ban Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags, following overwhelming public opposition and a divisive council vote.
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Hartlepool Borough Council has suspended new applications for memorial benches after an audit revealed overcrowding and maintenance issues in key areas like the Headland and Seaton Carew.
