A fly-tipper in a purple T-Rex costume was caught on camera dumping bin bags in Southend, avoiding a £400 fine. The bizarre incident highlights local fury over a controversial new wheelie bin system.
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.
Bin collections in Birmingham are suspended as agency workers join the strike. Rubbish piles up amid allegations of bullying and threats from council management. Read the latest.
All bin collections in Birmingham suspended after agency staff join the ongoing strike. Unite union claims bullying and blacklisting threats, while the council denies allegations. Find out the latest.
Birmingham's bin collection service is suspended due to mass pickets by agency and council workers. The council aims to resume collections tomorrow. Read the latest on the dispute.
Agency refuse workers in Birmingham join ongoing bin strikes over alleged bullying and harassment. Unite union warns dispute could continue beyond May elections.
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.
New research reveals women in Scotland are disproportionately driven into poverty by public debt collection. A wake-up call for policymakers to reform harsh recovery methods.
Medford residents revolt as city officials plan bi-weekly trash pickups to meet zero-waste goals. The controversial scheme aims to save $1 million annually but faces backlash over rodent fears and overflowing bins.
Donald Trump defended Mohammed bin Salman against US intelligence findings on Jamal Khashoggi's murder. Discover the details and political fallout. Read more.
Donald Trump defended Mohammed bin Salman over Jamal Khashoggi's killing, dismissing the murder with 'things happen'. Read the shocking details.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's US visit sees landmark F-35 fighter jet deal announced, shifting Middle East military balance. Read the full analysis.
Donald Trump welcomed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in a high-profile White House visit, the first since the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Discover the diplomatic implications.
Donald Trump welcomes Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House, unveiling billion-dollar deals including F-35 stealth fighter jets. Read the full analysis of this significant diplomatic move.
Agency workers hired to cover Birmingham's long-running bin strikes are now joining the industrial action over claims of bullying and unsustainable workloads, potentially extending the dispute until 2026.
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.
Birmingham's bin strikes are set to intensify as agency workers vote to join picket lines from 1 December. The dispute over pay and jobs could now extend beyond May's local elections.
Birmingham's bin strike intensifies as agency workers vote to join the picket lines from December 1, with Unite warning the dispute could last beyond May's local elections.
Agency workers in Birmingham vote to join official bin strike picket lines from December 1, escalating the dispute over pay and jobs. Read the latest developments.
James Corden faces legal action from Camden Council over 'unsightly' bin storage paving at his North London mansion. The Gavin & Stacey star must remove hard landscaping by January 6. Discover the full story.
Shocking report exposes brutal new execution methods in Saudi Arabia's Tabuk prison, with 346 killed this year. Families denied bodies and final goodbyes.
Exclusive coverage of the Melbourne Cup 2025 disruptions as two revellers, dubbed 'Wheelie Bin Girl' and 'Fairy Floss Woman', caused mayhem by climbing historic statues, prompting swift police action at Australia's most prestigious racing event.
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.
Saudi Arabia's revolutionary 170-mile linear city 'The Line' is being dramatically scaled back as financial pressures mount on the ambitious NEOM project, with completion dates pushed to 2030.
Saudi Arabia's revolutionary 100-mile linear city 'The Line' faces significant downsizing as falling oil prices force Riyadh to reconsider its ambitious £1.5 trillion NEOM project, with construction reportedly paused and plans dramatically scaled back.
Westminster neighbours hit with massive fines after council wrongly accuses them of fly-tipping. The shocking case that exposes recycling system failures.
England's rugby league team clinched a sensational Ashes victory against Australia in a fiery Liverpool encounter that saw star fullback Reece Walsh sin-binned during crucial moments of the physical showdown.
UK households face hefty penalties for common wheelie bin errors including overfilling, wrong placement and contamination. Learn how to avoid costly fines.
Local authorities across England could be stripped of their power to issue controversial fines for minor offences like putting bins out early or parking offences, as the government launches a major review into 'over-zealous' enforcement.
Outrage erupts in NRL as Canberra Raiders star Jordan Rapana slams match officials after Newcastle Knights forward Tyson Frizell avoids sin-binning for dangerous high shot that forced Rapana from the field.