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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.

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.

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.

Epstein Texted Democrat During Trump Hearing

Newly released documents show Jeffrey Epstein messaged Democrat Stacey Plaskett during Michael Cohen's 2019 testimony, offering question suggestions. Read the full investigation.

AirPods Pro 3 to Feature Advanced Hearing Aid Technology

Apple's upcoming AirPods Pro 3 are poised to transform from premium earbuds into sophisticated hearing aids, featuring cutting-edge health monitoring technology that could disrupt the traditional hearing assistance market.

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.

Baby P's Mother Faces Parole Hearing After 17 Years

Tracey Connelly, the mother of Baby Peter, appears before parole judges seeking freedom 17 years after her son's horrific death that shocked the nation and exposed catastrophic child protection failures.

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.

Reclaim Council Tax Overpayments - 3 Methods

Thousands of UK households could be owed significant council tax refunds. Discover three proven methods to check if you've overpaid and claim your money back today.

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