Martin Lewis urges millions in England and Scotland to check their council tax band, as flawed 1991 valuations mean many are overpaying. Discover how to challenge your band and potentially claim back thousands.
Martin Lewis warns hundreds of thousands of homes in England and Scotland are in the wrong council tax band, leading to massive overpayments. Learn how to check and challenge your band.
Owners of luxury beach huts on Mudeford Spit face bills of over £1,500 as BCP Council ends a 50% discount. The move aims to raise £211k for local services, but owners call it unfair. Read the full story.
Owners of luxury beach huts on Dorset's Mudeford Spit will lose their 50% council tax discount from April, facing bills of over £1,500 as the local council seeks to raise funds. Read the full story.
Martin Lewis reveals how thousands may be overpaying council tax. Follow his two-step check to challenge your band and potentially claim a backdated refund, just like one viewer who got £6,000 back.
Martin Lewis explains a two-step check to see if you're in the wrong council tax band. One viewer secured a £6,000 refund. Learn how to challenge your band safely.
Owners of exclusive Dorset beach huts face a 50% council tax increase after the local authority reclassifies them as second homes. The move aims to raise £211k for local services.
Owners of exclusive Dorset beach huts face a 50% council tax increase as the local authority reclassifies them as second homes. The move aims to raise £211,000 amid a financial crisis.
Terrifying footage shows a cliff face crashing down on Dorset's Jurassic Coast, forcing people to flee. Authorities warn of further rockfall risks. Read the full story.
Melbury Abbas villagers face a 'fresh hell' of 12 months of roadworks to repair damage they blame on council-diverted lorries. The £8m project will see 1,000 trees felled.
Thousands of UK households could be eligible for a 100% discount on their council tax bill. Find out if you qualify for a full exemption or a reduction based on your circumstances.
A respected surgeon in Dorset must provide evidence he saved a woman from cardiac arrest or pay a £50 parking fine. Read the full story of council bureaucracy versus a life-saving act.
Councils in Australia face backlash for slashing Christmas decoration budgets, with critics labelling them 'Grinches' for prioritising red tape over festive spirit. Discover the full story.
Two boys, 7 and 9, seriously injured in A30 collision near Sherborne. A man in his 40s arrested. Police appeal for dashcam footage.
Kent County Council, run by Reform UK, faces a £60 million budget shortfall next year even with a maximum council tax rise. Leaked documents reveal spending pressures and fears of severe service cuts.
Swindon Borough Council has paid £138,000 in fines after its own highway maintenance vans were clamped outside its offices. Deputy leader calls it 'not our finest hour'. Read the full story.
Millions face a 5% council tax hike next year, adding £114 to typical bills. Discover actionable ways to reduce your payments and challenge your band.
Kent County Council admits error after painting 'School Keep Clear' markings outside school closed for nine years. Local councillor calls situation 'a farce' as party claims wider savings.
Doc Martin star's woodland development plans thwarted as neighbours win fight to establish permanent travellers site in Dorset countryside.
Shocking investigation reveals millions of British households may have overpaid council tax and could be entitled to refunds worth thousands. Find out if you're affected and how to claim.
Discover the stunning market town of Wimborne Minster in Dorset, where autumn transforms this historic destination into a picture-perfect retreat with golden leaves, cosy pubs and medieval charm.
Explore the charming village of Corfe Castle, where time stands still with vintage shops, traditional pubs, and historic steam trains transporting visitors to a bygone era.
A breathtaking contemporary mansion on Sandbanks, Britain's answer to Palm Beach, has been listed for £14 million boasting panoramic sea views and luxury amenities.
Police are hunting a real-life Goldilocks who broke into a luxury £450,000 beach hut in Dorset and lived there for a week, sleeping in the owner's bed and helping herself to food and facilities.
Archaeology student Mikkeline Toksvig leads team discovering complete Iron Age village, rewriting history of Dorset's ancient Durotriges tribe
Exclusive investigation reveals growing discontent in the King's visionary Dorset town as locals complain of restrictive covenants, poor design quality, and feeling like 'exhibits in a museum' rather than a living community.
Discover this breathtaking two-bedroom apartment on Millionaires' Row in Sandbanks, offering panoramic sea views, private balcony and luxury coastal living at its finest.
Wealthy residents on Britain's answer to Palm Beach have triggered local outrage by installing fences and gates that block traditional coastal pathways, sparking a bitter battle over public access to Dorset's golden sands.
A female prison officer stands accused of conducting an improper relationship with a male inmate at HMP Guys Marsh in Dorset, facing serious misconduct charges in a shocking breach of security protocols.
A London council has been forced to overturn a controversial £150 penalty issued to a woman for disposing of coffee grounds down a drain, in a case that sparked widespread criticism of jobsworth enforcement.