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Oxford Union pays £25,000 for Trump Instagram post

The prestigious Oxford Union faces mounting criticism after paying £25,000 for an Instagram post featuring Donald Trump, sparking outrage among students and alumni over the controversial expenditure.

Cafe owner defies council over Union Jack mural

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.

Balmain's £100k neighbour war over brick wall

An exclusive look at the bitter neighbour dispute that's cost over £100,000 in legal fees and turned a prestigious Sydney suburb into a war zone over boundary lines and building permissions.

Eric Clapton in Surrey planning row with neighbours

Rock icon Eric Clapton embroiled in planning dispute with neighbours over extensive renovations to his £15million Surrey estate, including new fencing and security measures that locals claim are causing disruption.

Lindsey Oil Refinery strike threat over 120 job cuts

Britain's energy sector faces major disruption as Unite the Union announces strike ballot at Lindsey Oil Refinery following TotalEnergies' plans to slash 120 jobs, threatening widespread industrial action.

Union Jack protest house sparks immigration debate

A British homeowner in a quiet residential street has draped his property in Union Jack flags in a dramatic protest against illegal immigration, sparking local debate and council attention.

Sydney tenant wins landmark rental bond case against landlord

A Sydney tenant has scored a significant victory at the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal, forcing a landlord to return a $2,600 bond illegally withheld after an eviction without a stated cause. The case sets a crucial precedent for renters' rights in

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

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.

National Trust in flag fury after removing Union Jack

The National Trust has ignited a fierce debate after contractors were seen removing the large Union Flag from the Bantham Ham stone tower in Devon. The move, done without prior consultation, has been branded an 'act of cultural vandalism' by critics and l

TFL invites RMT to resume talks after London Tube strikes

Transport for London has formally invited the RMT union back to the negotiating table following a week of crippling Tube strikes that brought the capital to a standstill, as both sides seek a resolution to the ongoing dispute over working conditions.

Charlie Kirk Oxford Speech Sparks Free Speech Debate

US conservative commentator Charlie Kirk's controversial Oxford Union speech ignites a fierce transatlantic debate on free speech, cancel culture, and the limits of campus discourse as UK and US Republicans rally to his defence.

London Commuter Chaos: DLR & Tube Staff Strike

London's transport network faces major disruption as RMT union members on the Docklands Light Railway and London Underground stage a 48-hour strike over pay and conditions, crippling key commuter routes.

Union Boss's Stark Warning to Starmer: Don't Betray Workers

Unite leader Sharon Graham delivers a bombshell warning to Keir Starmer, vowing to withhold support and funding if Labour backtracks on key pledges to workers. The future of the party's relationship with unions hangs in the balance.

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.

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