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.
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 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.
Jim Cartwright's 'A Christmas Fair' delights at Oldham Coliseum. Read our review of this poignant, community-focused festive production running until 4 January.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
PC Anthony Spence faced down a suspect threatening 'Do you want to die?' in Oldham. Watch the full video of this brave police confrontation.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Dramatic footage reveals councillors trading furious insults during heated budget debate, echoing infamous Jackie Weaver Handforth Parish Council clash.
Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis explains how millions of Brits could be paying hundreds less in council tax - and how to challenge your band.
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.
A Westminster cafe owner faces council pressure to remove a Union Flag mural despite local support, sparking debate about national pride and local authority overreach in central London.
Aaron Oldham's elaborate deception unravels as he faces criminal charges for impersonating an attorney to gain illegal access to Oklahoma County Detention Center, exposing serious security vulnerabilities in the prison system.
In a dramatic political shift, Cardiff Council sees its first Reform UK councillor elected while Labour loses overall control, signalling potential changes in Wales' capital city governance.
Wales's capital city council descends into chaos as four senior Labour councillors quit their cabinet roles, plunging the administration into uncertainty ahead of crucial budget decisions.