Hartlepool strips Mandelson of civic honour
The former Labour minister and architect of New Labour has been dramatically stripped of his freedom of Hartlepool honour in a controversial vote by the town's Conservative-led council.
The former Labour minister and architect of New Labour has been dramatically stripped of his freedom of Hartlepool honour in a controversial vote by the town's Conservative-led council.
A Reform UK-led council in Nottinghamshire has reversed its decision to bar local journalists from meetings following widespread criticism and accusations of undermining democracy.
Outrage in regional Victoria as South Gippsland Council spends £20,000 on a single public toilet that remains locked and unusable, sparking fury among local residents and businesses.
Haringey Council's flagship housing regeneration scheme faces mounting opposition as local residents and political figures voice concerns over the £2bn development plan.
Outraged residents in Medway face penalties for parking on their own driveways as council enforces controversial new parking rules. Homeowners speak out against what they call 'unfair targeting'.
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams emerges victorious in New York City's fiercely contested Democratic mayoral primary, setting the stage for potentially historic leadership.
A furious homeowner reveals how his local council charged him £20,000 in a bitter boundary dispute over a 16ft hedge, exposing what critics call a 'cash cow' system that profits from neighbour wars.
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis explains how millions of UK households are missing out on substantial council tax refunds due to simple errors in their property banding.
A retired couple in Westminster are forbidden from decorating their flower pots after the council branded them a fire risk, sparking a debate about council overreach and common sense.
Nicholas Ralph, who plays James Herriot, teases a dramatic and unexpected conclusion to the hit Channel 5 series that will leave fans reeling.
Great British Bake Off star Paul Hollywood faces a major setback as his ambitious plans to expand his £1.2 million Kent estate are unanimously rejected by local planners over design and environmental concerns.
A Missouri widower's tribute to his late wife, a vibrant sunflower garden, is under threat of destruction by local council officials citing zoning violations, sparking a community outcry.
Promising young jockey Blake Prebble shows 'positive signs of movement' following a devastating spinal injury from a fall at Yarmouth racecourse, as the racing world rallies in support.
Discover how poet Karl Knights is challenging perceptions and amplifying the voices of council estate residents through a powerful nationwide poetry tour, funded by the Arts Council.
Residents of affluent Windlesham, Surrey, are in a standoff with an illegal Traveller site. Local authorities have begun legal action after caravans occupied a local field, prompting serious safety and environmental concerns.
Young jockey Tom Prebble faces a life-altering spinal injury with immense bravery after a horrific fall at Yarmouth Racecourse. Exclusive family update on his condition and recovery journey.
Shropshire Council faces financial collapse after investing millions in a relief road project that was never built, with leader revealing devastating impact on local services.
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis issues urgent warning to millions of UK households who may be overpaying on council tax and could be owed a refund. Check if you're due cash back now.
Get the inside track on today's racing action. Newsboy reveals his NAP of the day, next best selections, and a juicy each-way bet across Tuesday's UK fixtures at Pontefract, Yarmouth, and Chelmsford.
Households across Middle England are bracing for council tax increases of up to £250 as cash-strapped local authorities seek to plug funding gaps. Discover which regions are hardest hit and why.
A North Shore mother, Natasha Jansen, speaks out after receiving a shocking £60 fine for using a disabled parking space while her leg was immobilised in a full cast, exposing a critical flaw in council enforcement systems.
A 72-year-old man's life is turned upside down after a deep pothole in Westminster leaves him with a shattered ankle. Despite the severity of his injuries, the local council has shockingly rejected his compensation claim, sparking outrage over the state o
Furious parents in Bristol mount a legal challenge against the council, accusing it of 'catastrophic failure' in school admissions that leaves children without places and families in turmoil.
Outraged beach hut owners in Bournemouth declare war on the local council over plans to sell the land beneath their huts for £450,000, just months after imposing crippling rent increases. The bitter dispute highlights a growing conflict over coastal prope
Rochdale Council terminates its agreement with US actor Michael Massee's foundation, withdrawing support and land for the £40m restoration of his ancestral home, Hopwood Hall, citing a fundamental breakdown in their partnership.
Eurobodalla Shire Council on the NSW South Coast faces a fierce backlash from residents over its controversial new policy that would limit households to a maximum of two dogs or cats, with fears it could tear families apart.
Exclusive: Donald Trump receives a ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle during his UK visit, sparking debate and drawing crowds of supporters and protesters. The former President's trip comes as he faces mounting legal challenges back in the US.
A young family who relocated from Australia for a better life reveal their three-year ordeal living in a single Travelodge room, abandoned by a UK council and trapped in a broken housing system.
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West Oxfordshire District Council blocks Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat Farm expansion plans, banning new parking and threatening the shop's future. Full details on the planning row.