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UK Councils' £122bn Debt Crisis Forces Public Asset Fire Sale

Exclusive investigation reveals Britain's local authorities are drowning in unprecedented debt, with councils forced to sell schools, care homes, and sports facilities to stay afloat. The staggering £122bn debt pile equates to £1,700 for every person in t

UK City's Overtourism Crisis: Locals Fight Back

A major UK destination is buckling under the strain of mass tourism, with residents reporting a severe impact on their daily lives, local culture, and community spirit. Discover the backlash against overtourism.

Vigilante paints St George's Crosses on potholes in protest

A frustrated resident has taken road repairs into their own hands, spray-painting massive St George's Cross flags around potholes to shame the council into action. The bold protest highlights the UK's growing pothole crisis.

Govt Uses Suffragettes to Justify Protest Crackdown

Ministers are invoking the legacy of the Suffragettes to justify draconian new laws that would criminalise the very tactics they used. This political stunt is a dangerous rewriting of history that threatens the right to protest itself.

Reeves Scraps Stamp Duty Overhaul for Overseas Buyers

In a dramatic U-turn, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has scrapped the previous government's controversial stamp duty relief for non-UK residents, marking a significant shift in housing policy and sparking debate across the property industry.

Arkansas residents may have unclaimed money waiting

Thousands of Arkansas residents may be sitting on unclaimed money without even knowing it. Learn how to check if you're owed cash from forgotten assets, dormant accounts, or uncashed cheques.

Villagers battle housing development plans

Residents of a quaint village are up in arms over proposed housing developments that threaten to disrupt their rural idyll. Discover why locals are fighting back.

Sydney residents fight 'monstrous' Meriton tower plan

Residents in Sydney's Carlingford are up in arms over a proposed 29-storey Meriton development, branding it a 'monstrosity' that will overshadow the suburb. Local councillors and planners clash over the controversial high-rise project.

Canary Wharf residents fear safety amid migrant hotel row

Local residents in Canary Wharf, London's prestigious banking district, express terror as a hotel housing asylum seekers becomes a flashpoint for tension. Many now fear leaving their homes amid growing concerns over safety and community impact.

Solar farm plan sparks heritage row in Lincolnshire

A proposed solar farm in Lincolnshire has ignited local fury as it threatens to overshadow a historic pilgrimage route and a WWII prisoner-of-war camp. Residents and historians are up in arms over the potential loss of heritage.

Airbnb Neighbours Fume Over 'Unspeakable Debauchery'

Residents in a quiet neighbourhood are up in arms after an Airbnb property became the scene of raucous parties, alleged drug use, and late-night disturbances, sparking calls for stricter regulations.

Lib Dem Council's Free Gym for Asylum Seekers Sparks Fury

A Liberal Democrat-run council has sparked controversy by offering free gym and swimming sessions to asylum seekers, while working residents are charged £52.50 monthly. Critics argue this policy is unfair and divisive.

Cotswolds Village Overrun by Tourists, Locals Suffer

The picturesque village of Bourton-on-the-Water, often called the 'Venice of the Cotswolds,' is facing chaos as an influx of day-trippers clogs its streets, turning residents' lives into a nightmare.

Schengen visas now available in UAE

Residents of the UAE can now apply for Schengen visas in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, streamlining travel to Europe's border-free zone.

Gaza protesters reroute Israeli cruise ship

A group of protesters in Gaza successfully pressured an Israeli cruise ship to change its course, diverting from the Greek island of Syros to Cyprus amid rising tensions.

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