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Pensioner deliberately rams car into elderly neighbour

Disturbing footage captures the moment a 73-year-old man intentionally reverses his car into his 71-year-old neighbour during a petty dispute over parking in a quiet residential street. The victim was hospitalised with serious injuries.

Neighbour's 'Ghost' Stunt Backfires on CCTV

A UK woman's home security camera captured her neighbour's elaborate and terrifying attempt to scare her by dressing as a ghost and rattling her windows in the dead of night. The shocking footage reveals the full extent of the bizarre Halloween harassment

Man City worker fired for wearing Man United shirt

A construction worker at Manchester City's £300m Etihad Stadium expansion was sent home after being photographed wearing a rival Manchester United shirt on site, causing a major stir among fans.

Terminally ill woman loses inheritance court battle

A terminally ill mother from Surrey was disinherited by her own mother, who left the entire £325,000 estate to her other daughter, sparking a bitter legal battle over promises and family duty.

Perth Property Giant Collapses Owing Millions

Perth-based construction firm Tingey Development Group has entered administration, collapsing with massive debts. The shock failure leaves a trail of creditors and unfinished projects across the city.

Reeves Declares War on Housebuilding Blockers

New Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils a sweeping pro-growth agenda, vowing to force through major housing projects and reinstate mandatory local building targets to boost the UK economy.

Barcelona's Camp Nou Return Delayed by Permit Issue

Barcelona's long-awaited return to the Camp Nou has been postponed due to permit issues, forcing the club to host Valencia at the Olympic Stadium. The setback deals a blow to the club's financial and emotional plans.

UK Housebuilding Plummets to Post-War Low, Councils Warn

New data reveals a catastrophic decline in UK housebuilding, with construction starts falling to levels not seen since the 1940s. Councils warn of a deepening housing crisis as government targets are missed by a staggering margin.

Obama Centre's Soaring Costs and Design Fury

The construction of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago's Jackson Park faces massive budget overruns, now estimated at £700 million, and is slammed by critics as a potential 'eyesore' that disrespects its historic surroundings.

Businessman handed restraining order in neighbour war

A wealthy businessman's campaign of harassment against his neighbours, which included spraying them with water and destroying a birdhouse, has ended with a restraining order. Read the full story of this suburban dispute turned legal battle.

Neighbour's Accidental Mail Opens £100k Legal Nightmare

A UK man faces a staggering £100,000 legal bill after his neighbour mistakenly received a single piece of his mail, leading to a devastating property dispute. Discover how a simple postal error unravelled into a financial catastrophe.

Pennsylvania Town Sues Realty Firm Over Pothole Crisis

The tiny borough of Seven Fields, Pennsylvania, has launched a landmark legal battle against real estate behemoth Howard Hanna, alleging its construction vehicles have turned community roads into an 'obstacle course' of destructive potholes. Residents dem

Residents' Fury Over 'Monstrous' 15-Hour Construction Noise

Furious residents in a UK neighbourhood are plagued by deafening, near-constant construction noise from a new housing development, with work permitted from 8am to 11pm daily. Locals describe the unbearable disruption as a 'living nightmare'.

North Korea Loses 2,000 Troops in Flood Catastrophe

Exclusive report reveals a catastrophic incident in North Korea where thousands of young troops perished during a rushed infrastructure project ordered by Kim Jong-un, highlighting the regime's brutal disregard for human life.

Crane Operator Job Ad Offering £3,000/Week Goes Viral

A job advertisement for a crane operator in Australia offering a staggering $6,000 AUD (£3,100) per week has gone viral, sparking a fierce debate about skilled labour shortages, wage inflation, and the cost of living crisis.

Neighbour's parking favour leads to £100k legal bill

A simple parking agreement between neighbours in Kent turned into a bitter, decade-long legal battle over a single driveway, culminating in a staggering court ruling and a cautionary tale for homeowners everywhere.

SFO Drops Fraud Probe Into Construction Giant Hanson

The Serious Fraud Office has abruptly closed its criminal investigation into Hanson, one of the UK's largest construction material suppliers, without bringing any charges. The probe, which examined suspected bribery and corruption, has been shut down afte

Reeves' Landfill Tax Threatens New-Build House Prices

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering a major expansion of the landfill tax to include construction waste, a move that could add thousands to the cost of a new home and threaten the government's own housebuilding targets.

Hamptons Beach House Rendered Useless in Neighbour Dispute

A multi-million dollar property saga unfolds in The Hamptons as a homeowner's dream beach house is left inaccessible due to a neighbour's refusal to sell a crucial strip of land. Discover the legal and social drama behind this exclusive real estate impass

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