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Reform's Kent Council Budget Gap Hits £60m

Kent County Council, run by Reform UK, faces a £60 million budget shortfall next year even with a maximum council tax rise. Leaked documents reveal spending pressures and fears of severe service cuts.

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.

Joey Essex's beloved uncle 'Big Greg' dies

TOWIE star Joey Essex shares emotional tribute after his uncle 'Big Greg' passes away. The actor and restaurateur was described as 'one of a kind'. Read the full story and see the touching messages of support.

Essex Police Officer Dies in A12 Crash

An Essex Police officer has died after a crash on the A12 while responding to an emergency. Our thoughts are with the officer's family, friends and colleagues.

Newark shooting: 10-year-old boy and woman killed

A 10-year-old boy and a 21-year-old woman were killed in a mass shooting in Newark, New Jersey. Three others were injured. A $10,000 reward is offered for information on the gunman.

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.

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.

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