Noosa Council Fraud Scandal: Major Investigation Launched
Noosa Council faces serious financial investigation after suspected fraudulent activities involving substantial sums of public money, with Queensland authorities now involved.
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Conker Championships hit by cheating scandal
The famously traditional World Conker Championships faces unprecedented security measures after cheating allegations rock the annual Northamptonshire competition, with officials implementing rigorous equipment checks.
Slash council tax by £800 with Martin Lewis tip
Discover how one household dramatically reduced their council tax payments after following Martin Lewis' expert advice on challenging your band.
BBC sends 11 staff to cover World Conker Championships
The BBC has deployed an 11-person crew to broadcast the World Conker Championships live from Northamptonshire, sparking debate about licence fee spending on niche sporting events.
Dad accused of fatally stabbing girlfriend with kitchen knife
A 40-year-old father stands accused of fatally stabbing his girlfriend with a kitchen knife during a violent altercation at their family residence in Northamptonshire.
Council boards up wrong house, leaves family homeless
A Kent couple returned from holiday to find their home illegally boarded up by the council in a case of mistaken identity, leaving them temporarily homeless and fighting for compensation.
Inside Britain's village where new residents face vetting
An exclusive investigation into the Northamptonshire community where prospective homeowners undergo rigorous interviews and character assessments before being allowed to move in.
Cadaver dogs search for missing women in Northamptonshire
Specialist search teams with cadaver dogs are scouring Northamptonshire countryside for Phoebe Bishop, 22, and Dezi Freeman, 19, missing for over a week in concerning disappearance.
Haringey Council's £2bn housing scheme faces backlash
Haringey Council's flagship housing regeneration scheme faces mounting opposition as local residents and political figures voice concerns over the £2bn development plan.
Council threatens fines for parking on your own driveway
Outraged residents in Medway face penalties for parking on their own driveways as council enforces controversial new parking rules. Homeowners speak out against what they call 'unfair targeting'.
Council charges homeowner £20k in neighbour hedge dispute
A furious homeowner reveals how his local council charged him £20,000 in a bitter boundary dispute over a 16ft hedge, exposing what critics call a 'cash cow' system that profits from neighbour wars.
Martin Lewis: Check your council tax band now
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis explains how millions of UK households are missing out on substantial council tax refunds due to simple errors in their property banding.
Council bans couple's flower pots over 'fire hazard' fears
A retired couple in Westminster are forbidden from decorating their flower pots after the council branded them a fire risk, sparking a debate about council overreach and common sense.
Heatwave cancels World Conker Championships first time in history
The World Conker Championships in Northamptonshire have been cancelled for the first time in its 59-year history due to dangerously hard conkers caused by the UK heatwave, organisers announce.
Climate Crisis Cancels World Conker Championship
Northamptonshire's beloved World Conker Championship, a 59-year tradition, has been axed due to climate change impacts causing poor horse chestnut harvests and unsafe playing conditions.
Man falls to death from hot air balloon in tragic accident
A man tragically fell to his death from a hot air balloon in Northamptonshire, just moments after purchasing a flight for a police officer. The incident, now under investigation by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch, has sent shockwaves through the lo
North Korea withdraws from hosting 2026 Asian Games events
North Korea dramatically pulls out of hosting key events for the 2026 Asian Games, leaving Japan scrambling as Aichi and Nagoya take over amidst political tensions.
British businessman killed in light aircraft crash
British aviation enthusiast and businessman Brett James, 51, has tragically died following a light aircraft crash near Northampton. The incident, involving a Vans RV-6 kit plane, is under investigation by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch.
Moated Castle with Cinema & Tennis Court For Sale
An extraordinary piece of British history, the magnificent Grade II listed Dodford Manor, is for sale. This stunning moated castle in Northamptonshire boasts a private cinema, tennis court, and over 10,000 sq ft of luxurious living space.
Council orders destruction of memorial sunflower garden for late wife
A Missouri widower's tribute to his late wife, a vibrant sunflower garden, is under threat of destruction by local council officials citing zoning violations, sparking a community outcry.
Poet Tours UK Council Estates to Challenge Stereotypes
Discover how poet Karl Knights is challenging perceptions and amplifying the voices of council estate residents through a powerful nationwide poetry tour, funded by the Arts Council.
Council bankrupt over £50m relief road that never existed
Shropshire Council faces financial collapse after investing millions in a relief road project that was never built, with leader revealing devastating impact on local services.
Martin Lewis: 1.7m could claim £5,000 council tax refund
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis issues urgent warning to millions of UK households who may be overpaying on council tax and could be owed a refund. Check if you're due cash back now.
Maths teacher banned after relationship with student exposed
A maths teacher from a Northamptonshire secondary school has been dismissed after engaging in an improper relationship with a teenage student, leading to a professional conduct hearing and teaching ban.
Middle England Faces £250 Council Tax Bombshell
Households across Middle England are bracing for council tax increases of up to £250 as cash-strapped local authorities seek to plug funding gaps. Discover which regions are hardest hit and why.
Mum fined for disabled parking despite leg in cast
A North Shore mother, Natasha Jansen, speaks out after receiving a shocking £60 fine for using a disabled parking space while her leg was immobilised in a full cast, exposing a critical flaw in council enforcement systems.
Pensioner's pothole agony: Council denies shattered ankle claim
A 72-year-old man's life is turned upside down after a deep pothole in Westminster leaves him with a shattered ankle. Despite the severity of his injuries, the local council has shockingly rejected his compensation claim, sparking outrage over the state o
Bristol Parents Sue Council Over School Places Chaos
Furious parents in Bristol mount a legal challenge against the council, accusing it of 'catastrophic failure' in school admissions that leaves children without places and families in turmoil.
Beach Hut Owners Declare War on 'Greedy' Council
Outraged beach hut owners in Bournemouth declare war on the local council over plans to sell the land beneath their huts for £450,000, just months after imposing crippling rent increases. The bitter dispute highlights a growing conflict over coastal prope
Council axes Hollywood actor's ancestral home restoration deal
Rochdale Council terminates its agreement with US actor Michael Massee's foundation, withdrawing support and land for the £40m restoration of his ancestral home, Hopwood Hall, citing a fundamental breakdown in their partnership.
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