Former Royal Marine Commando and Labour councillor Chris Webb steps down from Plymouth City Council, citing overwhelming professional demands. The resignation triggers a by-election in the key marginal seat of Ham.
Exclusive: Celebrity chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's Plymouth restaurant fined for serving mouldy cheese. Health inspectors discovered serious food hygiene violations during surprise visit.
Bestselling author Sally Rooney was notably absent from the London ceremony where she was awarded the 'Freedom of the City of Dublin'. Discover the personal reasons behind her decision not to attend.
Glasgow City Council is installing 50 high-tech 'smart' bus shelters on Paisley Road West, featuring real-time information, free WiFi, and USB charging points to modernise the passenger experience.
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.
Exclusive report reveals the deepening crisis of derelict Victorian buildings in Glasgow, as city leaders demand immediate action and funding from Holyrood to avert a public safety catastrophe.
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.
New research uncovers the UK's top outdoor hotspots, with Reading and Plymouth residents leading the way. Discover how your area compares and the surprising benefits of getting outside.
The historic West Indian Sports and Social Club in Manchester, a beacon for the Windrush generation since 1957, is threatened with demolition to make way for a housing development, sparking outrage and a fierce campaign to save this vital cultural landmar
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.
Oxford City Council's new 'traffic filter' system could see non-resident drivers charged up to £70 a day to enter the city centre, sparking a major backlash from local businesses and motorists.
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.
A Plymouth man has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for a brutal hammer attack on a sleeping man in his own home. Joshua Hart, 29, was convicted at Bristol Crown Court for the premeditated assault.
Manchester boxing icon Ricky Hatton is to be honoured with a special tribute in his hometown, celebrating his legendary career and profound impact on the sport and community.
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.
Plymouth residents are in uproar as the council plans to fell a historic line of mature oak trees, some over a century old, to make way for a new wall protecting 1980s-built houses. Locals have launched a passionate campaign to save their beloved green ca
A controversial ban on flying LGBTQ+ pride flags on public property in Dearborn, Michigan, has been approved by the city council, igniting a fierce debate on inclusivity and drawing condemnation from Democratic leaders.
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
Celebrity chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's renowned River Cottage Canteen in Plymouth receives damning one-out-of-five food hygiene rating from inspectors, prompting immediate closure for deep clean.
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.
Furious residents of a Los Angeles neighbourhood demand action after a sprawling homeless encampment is found illegally tapping into their electricity, raising safety fears and highlighting the city's ongoing crisis.
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.
The devastated family of a young Ukrainian refugee has paid tribute after he was stabbed to death in a quiet Plymouth neighbourhood. The 19-year-old had fled the war in Ukraine for safety in the UK.
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.
Huntington Beach residents are in revolt against controversial city council proposals that locals claim will ruin the city's world-famous beaches and dismantle its community spirit. The so-called 'woke' agenda includes removing the iconic concrete lifegua
A comprehensive timeline of the Tom Phillips case, from the initial disappearance of his three children in New Zealand to the UK manhunt, arson attacks, and the ongoing search for answers.
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney reveals in a candid interview why he could never take the manager's job at Old Trafford, opening up on the immense pressure and his managerial philosophy at Plymouth Argyle.
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.