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.
Oldham grooming failures spark national inquiry
A new national inquiry will probe how authorities in Oldham failed child grooming victims, examining the role of ethnicity and culture in the flawed response. Read the full investigation.
GMP Failures Let Child Rape Suspect Attempt Murder
Exclusive: A grooming gang suspect, ignored by Greater Manchester Police, later tried to kill his wife. Forensic evidence was destroyed, halting justice for a 12-year-old victim.
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.
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.
A Christmas Fair Review: Oldham Coliseum's Festive Hit
Jim Cartwright's 'A Christmas Fair' delights at Oldham Coliseum. Read our review of this poignant, community-focused festive production running until 4 January.
Woman, 78, killed in Oldham Asda car park named
Police name 78-year-old woman killed in a car park collision at Asda in Shaw, Oldham, and launch an urgent witness appeal. Read the latest details.
Woman, 78, dies after being hit by van in Oldham Asda car park
A 78-year-old woman has died after being struck by a Peugeot Expert van in an Asda car park in Shaw, Oldham. Emergency services rushed to the scene on Thursday evening. Follow for the latest updates.
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.
Major Disorder in Oldham as 100+ Youths Brawl
Police deploy extra officers after major disorder involving over 100 youths fighting and throwing fireworks in Oldham town centre. A dispersal order is now in force.
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.
Body found after Oldham house fire
A man has tragically died after a fire ripped through a home in Royton, Oldham. Emergency services rushed to the scene early on December 3rd. Read the latest updates.
Ex-Rochdale academy player Ellis Robinson dies aged 26
Tributes pour in for Ellis Robinson, 26, who passed away from complications linked to a devastating 2016 spinal injury suffered playing football. Read his story and the community's response.
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.
UK Grandfather Killed in Gambia Phone Mugging
Jeff Cantwell, 79, from Oldham, was killed in The Gambia after a brutal mugging. His family is raising funds to repatriate his body. Read his tragic story.
Officer's bravery halts knife threat in Oldham
PC Anthony Spence faced down a suspect threatening 'Do you want to die?' in Oldham. Watch the full video of this brave police confrontation.
False knife rumour sparks school panic near Oldham
Unfounded social media rumours of a pupil with a knife caused panic among parents at Saddleworth School. Police confirmed there was no threat. Read how misinformation spread.
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.
Mum-of-three's double life as drug addict killer
Jemma Marshall appeared to be a normal working mum in Shaw, but her secret drug addiction led to a manslaughter conviction. Read the full shocking story.
Storm Claudia chaos: Tree smashes bungalow in Oldham
Storm Claudia batters the UK with 70mph winds, causing trees to collapse onto homes in Oldham and Cheshire, widespread transport disruption, and Amber flood warnings. Read the latest updates.
UK Boy Gets Scurvy After 38 School Neglect Warnings
A 10-year-old boy in Oldham developed scurvy, an Elizabethan disease, after severe neglect. A report reveals 38 missed warnings from his school. Read the shocking details.
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.
Father drowns in lake tragedy saving daughter's ball
Chris McLoughney, 47, lost his life in a heartbreaking incident at Rhyddings Park Lake after entering the water to retrieve his daughter's ball. Emergency services recovered his body hours later.
Paul Scholes sells £3.85m Oldham mansion after 20 years
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes and wife Claire have sold their stunning £3.85m Oldham estate, marking a significant property transition for the football icon after nearly two decades.
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.
Reform UK banned from Kent council over filming incident
Reform UK politicians have been barred from a Kent council building after a controversial video showed party members filming inside, raising questions about political access and conduct.
Kent Council Explodes in Jackie Weaver-Style Budget Clash
Dramatic footage reveals councillors trading furious insults during heated budget debate, echoing infamous Jackie Weaver Handforth Parish Council clash.
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