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.
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M54 closed after major police incident in Shropshire
The M54 motorway in Shropshire is closed in both directions after a major police incident. Expect severe delays and follow diversion routes. Get live updates here.
Higgins and Sharaz Bankrupt After Reynolds Defamation Win
Former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins and her partner David Sharaz have been declared bankrupt after losing a defamation case to ex-minister Linda Reynolds. Discover the court's ruling and its implications.
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.
Search for missing Brit in Romania resumes
The desperate search for British teenager George Smyth, missing for over a week in Romania's Bucegi Mountains, resumes after bad weather halted efforts. His mother pleads for hope.
M54 closed overnight for lorry recovery after crash
The M54 in Shropshire is closed eastbound for overnight recovery of a crashed HGV. National Highways warn of delays and have a diversion in place. Follow for live updates.
K&W Cafeterias Shutters All Locations After 88 Years
The K&W Cafeteria chain has permanently closed all its restaurants across the US, ending an 88-year legacy. Read more about the closure and its impact.
UK Teen Missing in Romanian Mountains After Distress Call
Urgent search for George Smyth, 18, from Shropshire, missing in Bucegi Mountains near Bran Castle. Rescue teams battle heavy snow as family pleads for help.
Pub Landlady Dies in Vacuum Battery Explosion Fire
Tragic death of popular landlady Ann Michelle Male after cordless vacuum battery explosion at Fighting Cocks Inn. Coroner warns of lithium-ion battery dangers.
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.
Severn's deadly transformation after Storm Claudia
The River Severn reveals its raw power as Storm Claudia's deluge creates dangerous conditions. Discover how flooding reshapes the landscape and what it means for communities.
Drunk Mayor Banned After Knocking Over Cyclist
Ryan Davies, the mayor of Clun, has been banned from driving for 20 months after a drink-driving incident where he struck a cyclist. Read the full story of the court case and its consequences.
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.
59 Councils Face Bankruptcy Over £18bn SEND Crisis
Shocking report reveals dozens of councils could collapse overnight under spiralling SEND costs. Government urged to act as system heads toward 'total collapse'.
SEND system faces collapse as demand surges
Special educational needs services in England face total collapse with councils predicting £18bn deficits by 2030. Urgent reform needed to prevent widespread bankruptcy.
Residents save gardens from developers in Shropshire
Furious residents on Percy Thrower Avenue in Shropshire have won their fight against developers attempting to bulldoze their gardens for new homes. Discover how the community fought back.
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 stabbed as migrant tents overwhelm bankrupt UK council
Exclusive investigation reveals how a British town declared bankruptcy now faces violent unrest as asylum seeker tensions erupt on streets, with shocking details of a father's tragic stabbing death.
Kerry Katona's skeletons laid bare in shocking revelations
Former Atomic Kitten star Kerry Katona opens up about her turbulent life journey through financial ruin, mental health battles, and personal demons in raw new revelations.
Birmingham Council Bankruptcy "Probably Avoidable" Says Expert
Exclusive analysis reveals Birmingham City Council's financial collapse might have been prevented as expert questions Labour leadership's decision-making in Britain's second city.
Woking Council Bankruptcy: Property Investments Create Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how Woking Borough Council's disastrous property investments created Britain's worst financial crisis in local government history, with taxpayers facing astronomical debt.
Birmingham Council Bankruptcy: Inside Britain's Worst Council Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how accounting failures and political paralysis pushed Birmingham City Council into the biggest local government financial crisis in UK history, forcing devastating cuts to essential services.
Woking gets £500m bailout in council shake-up
The bankrupt Woking Borough Council secures a massive government rescue package as Surrey County Council takes control of key services in a dramatic local government overhaul.
Woking Council declares bankruptcy with £1.9bn debt
Woking Borough Council faces financial collapse with a staggering £1.9bn deficit, joining a growing list of UK local authorities in crisis. Discover how risky investments and government funding cuts created this perfect storm.
Fireplace renovation reveals hidden Tudor chamber
A routine home renovation in Shropshire uncovered a secret Tudor-era chamber hidden behind an old fireplace, containing perfectly preserved historical artefacts that stunned archaeologists.
Man guilty of Rhiannon Whyte murder in Shropshire
Deng Chol Majek convicted of murdering 26-year-old Rhiannon Whyte in Shropshire after body parts discovered in suitcase. Chilling details emerge during Stafford Crown Court trial.
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.
Katie Price Still In Shock Over Bankruptcy
Reality star Katie Price opens up about her ongoing financial struggles and bankruptcy journey in candid new podcast interview, revealing the emotional toll of her money woes.
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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