Wealthy residents in prosperous English towns are up in arms as the booming popularity of padel tennis brings unexpected noise pollution and disruptive behaviour to their previously tranquil communities.
Embarrassed homeowners on Prince Andrew Road are campaigning to rename their street after the Duke of York's association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and Virginia Giuffre scandal.
Exclusive court testimony reveals how disabled care home residents, including several in wheelchairs, met their tragic fate during a catastrophic boat excursion that turned deadly on the water.
Residents in rural England are up in arms after ministers overruled local opposition to approve a massive 2,000-acre solar farm, raising questions about Westminster's Net Zero priorities versus community concerns.
Hawkesbury residents face financial strain as local council votes through significant rate increases despite overwhelming community opposition and heated public protests.
Japan's Tokyo metropolitan area records its first population drop since 1996, signalling a dramatic demographic shift amid national population concerns.
UK councils issue urgent warning to Chancellor Rachel Reeves as financial pressures threaten essential services including social care, libraries and bin collections.
Frustrated Oakland locals are adopting desperate measures against an unprecedented crime wave, leaving car windows down to avoid costly repairs as thieves smash vehicles regardless of contents.
Cardiff Council votes to abolish its cabinet model, returning to a committee system that promises greater transparency and cross-party involvement in decision-making.
Westminster residents are fighting back against disruptive supercar noise as Lamborghinis and Ferraris turn London streets into racetracks, prompting council action.
New Zealand's coalition government has dramatically reduced guaranteed Māori representation on local councils, cutting dedicated seats by more than half in a move critics call a devastating blow to indigenous rights.
Local residents in Westminster have resorted to dramatic measures, using forklifts and concrete barriers to shut down their street after Ministry of Justice plans threatened their community with increased traffic and security risks.
Shadow Commons leader Lucy Powell cautions Labour against complacency in upcoming May local elections, warning that writing off contests could prove costly for Starmer's government.
Residents in a quiet neighbourhood are left utterly bewildered as mysterious giant Wotsit-shaped markings appear overnight on their roads, causing traffic havoc and sparking wild theories about their origin.
Kent County Council faces financial meltdown, proposing unprecedented council tax hikes and sweeping service cuts to avoid effective bankruptcy. Local residents brace for impact as authority warns of 'difficult decisions' ahead.
Senior Labour figures Lucy Powell and Bridget Phillipson announce ambitious plans to devolve significant powers from Whitehall to local communities, marking a fundamental restructuring of British governance.
Discover Portishead, the charming coastal town where residents stay for generations and community bonds run deeper than anywhere else in Britain.
Controversial plans to transform local Post Offices into 'click and collect' hubs could leave elderly residents in rural communities isolated and struggling to access essential services.
As details of Trump's Middle East peace plan emerge, Gaza residents express fragile optimism mixed with deep-seated scepticism about breaking the cycle of conflict.
The peaceful Surrey community of West Horsley faces unprecedented disruption as a sixth unauthorised traveller encampment arrives, prompting urgent council intervention and resident outrage over growing safety and environmental concerns.
Exclusive investigation reveals the disturbing reality of racism facing foreign residents in Tokyo, with personal accounts of workplace discrimination, housing rejection, and daily prejudice in one of the world's most advanced cities.
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.
Exclusive investigation reveals how HS2 earthworks are devastating the lives of Chilterns residents with 24/7 noise, property damage and environmental destruction.
Furious locals in Pershore confront council over 'out of control' campervan encampments destroying riverbanks and creating environmental hazards along Worcestershire's waterways.
Israeli military delivers urgent evacuation warning to remaining Gaza City residents, declaring this their final opportunity to leave as operations intensify in northern districts.
Residents in a picturesque Cornish village are up in arms as campervans descend on their coastal community, with reports of drug use, public urination, and late-night disturbances disrupting the peaceful area.
Residents of a Surrey village face disruption as an unauthorised traveller encampment sees newcomers outnumber locals on protected green belt land, sparking council action and community concern.
Authorities in Maui have begun allowing residents back into the fire-ravaged town of Lahaina under strict conditions, while recovery operations continue amid ongoing challenges.
Reform UK councillors in Nottinghamshire launch a Trumpian media boycott against the Nottingham Post, accusing it of biased reporting on their first 100 days in power. The dramatic move escalates tensions between the new administration and local press.
The ancient city of York faces a resident revolt as skyrocketing tourist numbers, overcrowded streets, and rising living costs push the community to a crisis point. Discover the impact on local life.