A motorist checking a £100 parking penalty was left reeling after uncovering a colossal £23,500 debt erroneously linked to his car. This astonishing administrative error by Westminster City Council highlights a dramatic system failure.
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Taipei City Council sparks outrage after purchasing Chinese-made patrol robots, raising serious national security and data privacy concerns for Taiwan.
Nottinghamshire County Council faces fierce backlash after banning a local news organisation from its press briefings, sparking accusations of censorship and an attack on local democracy from Reform UK leader Richard Tice.
A young first-time buyer's dream turns into a financial nightmare as her local council allegedly reneges on a government scheme promise, leaving her with crippling debt and an uninhabitable property.
Liverpool City Council faces intense backlash after spending £1.5 million on a controversial 'Sydney-style' roundabout redesign that locals brand a 'disgraceful waste' of public funds amidst severe service cuts.
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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
A Melbourne homeowner faces financial ruin after receiving an outrageous £300,000 council rates bill for a neighbouring plot he never purchased. The council's baffling administrative error has sparked outrage and raised serious questions about local gover
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Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards shares the untold story of his and Joleon Lescott's plan to become the club's resident DJs in a hilarious new podcast revelation.
Exclusive: Vanessa Jacobs-Fennell reveals her two-year ordeal with Bellevue Hill Council over a non-compliant pool fence, detailing the emotional toll and financial strain of the dispute that left her feeling 'criminalised'.
A couple has legally occupied their dream chalet in the Snowdonia National Park for 27 years without planning permission due to a critical council error. Discover how a bureaucratic oversight turned into a property rights victory.
A fraudulent mother who tearfully begged her council for emergency housing, claiming to be homeless, has been exposed as the owner of a spacious five-bedroom home. The shocking case reveals how she manipulated the system for over a year.
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Exclusive: The Chief Executive of bankrupt Birmingham City Council, Deborah Cadman, faces intense scrutiny over a staggering £760 million equal pay liability as residents face a 21% council tax hike and devastating service cuts.
Coventry City snatched a dramatic 4-3 victory against Queens Park Rangers in a Championship classic. Get the full roundup of Saturday's EFL action, including results from Sheffield Wednesday, Preston, and more.
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Officials in Evans, Colorado, are embroiled in controversy after a poorly-worded memo suggested Hispanic residents be invited to a council meeting for 'Hispanic Heritage Night'. Critics condemn the move as tone-deaf and discriminatory, sparking a wider de
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch condemns Spelthorne Borough Council for banning the St George's flag from its building, accusing it of 'patriotic phobia' and undermining British values.
Exclusive insight into how Pep Guardiola's refreshed Manchester City squad, blending elite experience with exciting new talent, is creating a powerful new dynamic in their quest to reclaim the Premier League title.
Manchester City and Gorton Wanderers face a fierce local backlash and council scrutiny over controversial plans to build a £2 million elite training complex on protected green belt land, threatening community access and local ecology.
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.
Manchester City secure the long-term future of their defensive stalwart, Ruben Dias, with a massive new contract extension until 2029, making him one of the club's highest earners.
Boston's progressive Mayor Michelle Wu faces a fierce backlash from residents and officials as her unwavering support for the city's sanctuary policy clashes with a growing migrant crisis, straining public services and sparking a heated political debate.
A senior aide to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Winnie Greco, is under fire after a reporter alleged she demanded a bag of chips and cash as a 'gift' for a meeting. The scandal raises serious questions about conduct within the Mayor's inner circle.
Mexico City, one of the world's most populous megacities, faces an unprecedented water crisis as critical reservoirs drop to historic lows. Authorities are implementing drastic restrictions as experts warn of an imminent 'Day Zero' where taps could run dr
Manchester City superstar Phil Foden commits his long-term future to the club by signing a lucrative new five-year contract, securing his place as a cornerstone of Pep Guardiola's project.
Exclusive: Chancellor Rachel Reeves is on the verge of announcing the most significant local government finance reform in a generation, aiming to axe the widely criticised council tax and replace it with a fairer property levy. This seismic shift promises