Martin Lewis: Win a £6,000 Council Tax Refund
Martin Lewis reveals how thousands may be overpaying council tax. Follow his two-step check to challenge your band and potentially claim a backdated refund, just like one viewer who got £6,000 back.
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How to check your council tax band and claim a refund
Martin Lewis explains a two-step check to see if you're in the wrong council tax band. One viewer secured a £6,000 refund. Learn how to challenge your band safely.
Luxury Dorset beach huts hit with 50% council tax rise
Owners of exclusive Dorset beach huts face a 50% council tax increase after the local authority reclassifies them as second homes. The move aims to raise £211k for local services.
Luxury Dorset Beach Huts Hit With 50% Council Tax Rise
Owners of exclusive Dorset beach huts face a 50% council tax increase as the local authority reclassifies them as second homes. The move aims to raise £211,000 amid a financial crisis.
Man charged with murder after pub punch kills grandfather
A 36-year-old man has been charged with murder after grandfather David Darke, 66, died from a head injury sustained outside a Leicestershire pub. Read the full story.
Man charged with murder after grandfather dies in pub assault
A 36-year-old man is charged with murder after David Darke, 66, died from injuries sustained in an alleged attack outside a Leicestershire pub. Read the full story.
Family tribute to David Darke after fatal pub assault
The family of David Darke pay tribute after he died from injuries sustained outside a Leicestershire pub. A 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Murder probe after grandfather dies following pub assault
Tributes paid to David Darke, 66, who died after being punched outside a Leicestershire pub. A 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. Police appeal for witnesses.
Full list of who can get free or discounted Council Tax
Thousands of UK households could be eligible for a 100% discount on their council tax bill. Find out if you qualify for a full exemption or a reduction based on your circumstances.
Grandad dies after pub assault in Appleby Magna
A 66-year-old grandfather has died six days after being punched outside The Crown Inn in Appleby Magna. A 36-year-old man is in custody on suspicion of murder. Police appeal for witnesses.
Family tribute to 'devoted' grandfather killed outside pub
David Darke, 66, died in hospital six days after an assault outside The Crown in Appleby Magna. A 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Man dies after pub assault in Leicestershire village
A 66-year-old man has died after an incident outside a Leicestershire pub. A 26-year-old man has been re-arrested on suspicion of murder. Read the latest updates.
Man charged with murder after ex-soldier found dead
A man has been charged with murder following the death of 'much-loved' former soldier Simon Geary, 49, in a Leicestershire flat. Police were called to the scene on December 23.
Councils called 'Christmas Grinches' over decoration cuts
Councils in Australia face backlash for slashing Christmas decoration budgets, with critics labelling them 'Grinches' for prioritising red tape over festive spirit. Discover the full story.
Murder probe after ex-soldier found dead in flat
A murder investigation is underway after Simon Geary, 49, was found dead in Syston. His heartbroken family describe him as a 'kind soul' who served his country.
Ex-Army man found dead in Syston flat, murder arrest
Simon Geary, 49, was discovered deceased in a Leicestershire flat. A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder as police launch a major investigation.
Murder probe after man found dead in Syston flat
A murder investigation is underway in Leicestershire after a man in his 40s was found dead in a Syston flat. A 49-year-old man has been arrested. Get the latest updates.
50-person pub brawl in Leicestershire leaves man hospitalised
A man was taken to hospital after a large-scale fight involving around 50 people broke out outside a village pub in Leicestershire. Police are investigating the incident.
Magnetic Police Hijabs Rolled Out to Attract Muslim Recruits
UK police forces adopt magnetic quick-release hijabs for safety and modesty, aiming to attract more female Muslim officers. Leicestershire Police leads the initiative.
Custom wheelchair stolen from disabled girl in Leicestershire
A six-year-old girl with spina bifida was left stranded after thieves stole her family car containing her vital £4,000 custom wheelchair. The community appeal led to its miraculous return.
Disabled girl's £4,000 wheelchair stolen before Christmas
A six-year-old girl with spina bifida is left immobile after thieves steal her £4,000 specialist wheelchair from a car in Leicestershire. Police appeal for its return.
Goose smashes door in Leicestershire, rescued by wildlife team
A Canada goose crashed through a front door in Countesthorpe, Leicestershire, startling a resident. The bird was rescued with minor injuries and will be released. Read the full story.
Reform's Kent Council reveals £60m budget deficit
Kent County Council, run by Reform UK, projects a £60 million deficit for 2026-27, with warnings it could worsen. Discover the impact on council tax and public services.
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.
Two mums killed in fatal A46 crash near Leicester
Two much-loved mothers from Leicester, Neeru Patel and Bhamini Karsan, were killed in a collision on the A46. Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Body found in search for missing student Aryan Sharma
Police have discovered a body while searching for missing student Aryan Sharma, 20, who vanished after being seen on eerie CCTV footage. Follow the latest updates.
Body found in search for missing student Aryan Sharma
Leicestershire Police have discovered a body in the River Soar during the search for missing robotics student Aryan Sharma, 20. Formal identification is pending.
Human remains found of woman missing for nearly 20 years
The remains of Malgorzata Wnuczek, missing since 2006, have been identified in Leicester. Police continue their investigation. Read the latest on this cold case.
Remains of mother missing since 2006 identified
Leicestershire Police confirm remains found in scrubland are those of Malgorzata Wnuczek, missing since 2006. Investigation remains open as family receives news.
Body found in search for missing Mark Parry
A body has been discovered at Thornton Reservoir during the search for missing 45-year-old Mark Parry from Earl Shilton. Police do not treat the death as suspicious.
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