Plymouth Christmas market traders 'priced out' by fees
Small businesses in Plymouth say they 'can't afford to trade' at the city's Christmas market due to high pitch costs. Read how organisers defend their pricing.
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Reform's Kent Council Budget Gap Hits £60m
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.
Plymouth University evacuated after chemical leak
Emergency services respond to a chemical leak at the University of Plymouth's Davy Building. The site is evacuated and roads are closed. Follow for live updates.
Swindon Council pays £138k after own vans clamped
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.
Plymouth housing crisis threatens local affordability
Plymouth, Massachusetts faces an affordable housing shortage as prices soar to $749,500 average. Discover how state programmes struggle to help locals in this coastal enclave.
Council Tax to Rise 5%: How to Cut Costs
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.
Hunter Valley council plans 40% rate hike
Cessnock City Council proposes a staggering 39.9% rates increase, costing households over $1,000 annually. Residents fight back with petition as council cites financial crisis.
John Healey Underpaid Council Tax After Council Error
Defence Secretary John Healey settles £1,500 council tax bill after Westminster City Council admits administrative error. Get the full story on this political oversight.
Plymouth pair jailed for brutal machete stabbing
Tommy McTighe and Gemma Vanstone have been sentenced for a premeditated stabbing in Plymouth. Read the shocking details of the attack and the court's verdict.
Best and worst UK cities for dog happiness revealed
New research from Dogs Trust reveals where Britain's dogs are happiest. Plymouth leads the pack, while Cambridge trails. Discover what makes a canine 'Happy Place'.
Kansas City Proposes Seizing and Destroying Illegal ATVs
A Kansas City lawmaker proposes seizing and destroying ATVs used in dangerous street stunts to improve public safety. The plan could become state law in January.
1 in 7 UK parents can't afford winter coats for kids
A Plymouth teen's story of shivering in a thin cardigan highlights a national crisis. Barnardo's research reveals 300,000 UK children may lack a warm coat this winter. Discover how you can help.
UK Arctic freeze: -9C and snow heads to Plymouth
Britain faces its first -10C freeze of autumn with snow showers forecast as far south as Plymouth. Discover the full forecast and how to prepare for the icy blast.
Plymouth Argyle stadium fire treated as arson
A fire at Plymouth Argyle's Home Park stadium is being treated as arson. Police are investigating after the club provided CCTV footage. Read the latest updates.
Reform UK Council Paints School Lines at Closed Site
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.
Plymouth's £40m council revamp sparks fury
Plymouth residents outraged as city centre regeneration costs triple to £36.8m. Concrete benches, rusty metal and dry stream leave locals questioning council spending priorities.
Millions Could Claim Council Tax Refunds - Check Now
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.
Birmingham Council Bankruptcy "Probably Avoidable" Says Expert
Exclusive analysis reveals Birmingham City Council's financial collapse might have been prevented as expert questions Labour leadership's decision-making in Britain's second city.
Birmingham Council Bankruptcy: Inside Britain's Worst Council Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how accounting failures and political paralysis pushed Birmingham City Council into the biggest local government financial crisis in UK history, forcing devastating cuts to essential services.
Plymouth Argyle sack CEO after just six months
Championship club Plymouth Argyle has parted ways with CEO Andrew Parkinson after a brief six-month tenure, with former Manchester United star Tom Cleverley taking interim charge in a dramatic management overhaul.
Afghan migrant kills dog walker in psychotic episode stabbing
Exclusive: A 70-year-old dog walker was brutally stabbed to death in Plymouth by an Afghan migrant experiencing a psychotic episode, court documents reveal.
Boston removes Catholic saints from city pledge
In a controversial move that's dividing the community, Boston's City Council has eliminated references to Catholic saints from its traditional pledge, sparking debate about religious heritage and modern inclusivity.
Council quashes £150 fine for coffee down drain
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.
Parents demand justice reform after daughter's murder
The heartbroken family of Bobbi-Anne McLeod, a 24-year-old woman brutally murdered in her Plymouth home, are campaigning for legal reforms to protect future victims after their daughter's killer received a life sentence.
Plymouth teeth whitening rapist jailed for 22 years
A serial rapist who used his Plymouth teeth whitening business as a front to prey on vulnerable women has been jailed for 22 years in a landmark case.
MPs face death threats as security crisis deepens
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle reveals shocking security threats against MPs, including Wes Streeting and Luke Pollard, amid growing concerns about politician safety in the UK.
Reform UK banned from Kent council over filming incident
Reform UK politicians have been barred from a Kent council building after a controversial video showed party members filming inside, raising questions about political access and conduct.
Kent Council Explodes in Jackie Weaver-Style Budget Clash
Dramatic footage reveals councillors trading furious insults during heated budget debate, echoing infamous Jackie Weaver Handforth Parish Council clash.
Martin Lewis council tax advice could save you hundreds
Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis explains how millions of Brits could be paying hundreds less in council tax - and how to challenge your band.
Martin Lewis: 6 Council Tax Traps Exposed
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis exposes six little-known council tax pitfalls that could be draining your wallet, plus how to challenge your band and claim refunds.
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