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Bristol garden makeover sparks neighbour row

A bitter dispute erupts in Bristol's Redland over 'ludicrous' garden plans. Neighbours fear a 'concrete pit' while the homeowner insists it's for family. Discover the full story.

Beckhams in planning row over Cotswolds home

David and Victoria Beckham face neighbour fury over 30+ planning applications for their £6m Cotswolds property. Locals accuse them of 'abusing' the system. Read the full story.

Default Yes for Homes Near Train Stations

New planning rules will give a 'default yes' to housing developments within a 15-minute walk of train stations, including green belt land, as the government pushes to build 1.5 million homes.

Mother's fury as son's killer walks free on bail

Exclusive: The grieving mother of murdered teenager Mikey Roynon speaks out after her son's violent killer is granted bail despite previous convictions, raising serious questions about Britain's justice system.

Prison Crisis: Wrongful Releases Expose Broken System

Exclusive investigation reveals Britain's prison service is buckling under systemic pressures, with mistaken releases reaching critical levels. Discover how institutional failures, not individual errors, are putting public safety at risk.

Mega-Shed Planning Row Divides Kent Village

A massive 18ft 'mega-shed' has become the centre of a bitter planning dispute in a Kent village, with furious neighbours branding it a 'monstrous eyesore' that's destroying their rural views and privacy.

Prison Service Crisis: Two Inmates Wrongly Freed

Exclusive: The Ministry of Justice faces crisis after two prisoners were incorrectly released in separate incidents, raising serious questions about prison security protocols and public safety.

EU digital border checks paused at Dover amid delay fears

French border officials have suspended the controversial new EU digital border checks at Dover, preventing what experts warned could become four-hour queues for British travellers. The last-minute pause comes as relief for summer holidaymakers facing pote

EU Border System Delays Threaten UK Travel Chaos

Critical delays to the EU's new border control system threaten massive disruptions at Dover and Eurotunnel, with potential 14-hour queues and £3 billion economic impact looming.

Prison System Crisis: Inmate Accidentally Released

An extraordinary administrative error that freed a prisoner reveals deep systemic failures within Britain's overcrowded and under-resourced prison system, raising urgent questions about public safety and rehabilitation.

Australian Superannuation Balances Hit Record High

Australian workers' retirement savings have hit unprecedented levels, with average super balances reaching new heights. Discover how this financial milestone impacts your golden years and what challenges lie ahead.

Most Americans Ignoring Social Security Advice

A startling new survey reveals that the majority of Americans are disregarding crucial Social Security guidance, potentially costing them thousands in retirement income. Discover why people are tuning out and what experts say you should really do.

EU Border Chaos: Brits Face 2-Hour Airport Queues

British holidaymakers are experiencing massive delays at European airports as the EU's new Entry/Exit System creates chaos at border controls, with waits exceeding two hours during peak times.

Labour's planning bill threatens England's nature

The Labour government's controversial planning reforms threaten to concrete over England's countryside while failing to deliver genuinely affordable housing. Exclusive analysis reveals the environmental cost of rushed development.

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