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Cycling UK's 'woke' ban on Three Cocks village name backfires

Cycling UK faces ridicule and accusations of 'woke censorship' after ordering a local club to censor the name of the historic village of Three Cocks from a racing event, sparking a fierce debate about tradition and modern sensibilities.

Reform UK Accuses Nottingham Post of Censorship

Reform UK accuses the Nottingham Post of censorship after the newspaper refuses to publish a candidate's article on free speech, igniting a fierce debate on media bias and political discourse.

Bukele calls Spanish press 'enemies of democracy'

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele sparks international outcry after labelling Spanish journalists 'enemies of democracy' in a fiery tirade, drawing parallels to Trump's media attacks and raising press freedom alarms.

Alberta's 'Parental Rights' Policy Sparks Massive Book Ban

A controversial new policy in Alberta, Canada, is forcing schools to pull hundreds of books from shelves, igniting a fierce national debate over censorship, LGBTQ+ representation, and the true meaning of 'parental rights' in education.

Liverpool's £1.5m Sydney-Style Roundabout Sparks Fury

Liverpool City Council faces intense backlash after spending £1.5 million on a controversial 'Sydney-style' roundabout redesign that locals brand a 'disgraceful waste' of public funds amidst severe service cuts.

UK Councils' £122bn Debt Crisis Forces Public Asset Fire Sale

Exclusive investigation reveals Britain's local authorities are drowning in unprecedented debt, with councils forced to sell schools, care homes, and sports facilities to stay afloat. The staggering £122bn debt pile equates to £1,700 for every person in t

Rising Damp sitcom given 'discriminatory language' warning

The beloved 1970s sitcom 'Rising Damp' faces a modern reckoning as UKTV adds a trigger warning for its 'discriminatory language', igniting a fierce debate about historical context, comedy, and censorship in British television.

Homeowner billed £300k for land he doesn't own

A Melbourne homeowner faces financial ruin after receiving an outrageous £300,000 council rates bill for a neighbouring plot he never purchased. The council's baffling administrative error has sparked outrage and raised serious questions about local gover

Lorne Michaels Denies Censoring SNL Over Trump

Saturday Night Live's legendary producer Lorne Michaels has publicly refuted claims that the show censored its content to avoid criticising Donald Trump. Speaking on 'Real Time with Bill Maher', Michaels dismissed the allegations as unfounded, asserting t

Kneecap's US Tour Axed After Visa Denial Over Lyrics

The politically charged Irish rap group Kneecap has had their entire US tour cancelled after being denied entry visas. US authorities cited their lyrics and support for 'unlawful activity' as the reason, sparking accusations of censorship and political in

Myanmar Artist Faces Chinese Censorship in Thai Exile

Exclusive: Burmese political cartoonist Sai, who escaped Myanmar's junta, is now being targeted by Chinese censorship demands to remove his work from a Thai university exhibition, raising serious concerns about transnational repression and artistic freedo

Sydney mum's desperate plea in council pool fence nightmare

Exclusive: Vanessa Jacobs-Fennell reveals her two-year ordeal with Bellevue Hill Council over a non-compliant pool fence, detailing the emotional toll and financial strain of the dispute that left her feeling 'criminalised'.

Couple wins 27-year planning battle after council error

A couple has legally occupied their dream chalet in the Snowdonia National Park for 27 years without planning permission due to a critical council error. Discover how a bureaucratic oversight turned into a property rights victory.

Mum exposed begging for council house while owning 5-bed home

A fraudulent mother who tearfully begged her council for emergency housing, claiming to be homeless, has been exposed as the owner of a spacious five-bedroom home. The shocking case reveals how she manipulated the system for over a year.

Kemi Badenoch slams council's St George's flag ban

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch condemns Spelthorne Borough Council for banning the St George's flag from its building, accusing it of 'patriotic phobia' and undermining British values.

Vigilante paints St George's Crosses on potholes in protest

A frustrated resident has taken road repairs into their own hands, spray-painting massive St George's Cross flags around potholes to shame the council into action. The bold protest highlights the UK's growing pothole crisis.

Kneecap's Hungarian Gig Ban Overturned in Free Speech Win

Irish rap group Kneecap's controversial ban from performing in Hungary has been dramatically lifted following a high-profile backlash, reigniting their European tour and sparking a major debate on artistic freedom and political censorship.

Arts Funding Fury: Ex-Minister Slams 'Free Speech Gag'

Exclusive: Former Culture Minister Lord Parkinson accuses Arts Council England of stifling free speech by tying funding to 'controversial' diversity pledges. Major institutions face defunding in row over artistic freedom.

Kneecap: Israeli intel 'had London gigs cancelled'

Irish-language rap trio Kneecap alleges a covert campaign, linked to Israeli intelligence, pressured London venues to cancel their shows, raising serious questions about free speech and foreign interference in the UK.

Kneecap cancel London gigs after pro-Israeli pressure

Irish rap group Kneecap pulls out of London concerts, citing pressure from pro-Israeli groups. The Belfast band claims their pro-Palestinian stance led to venue cancellations, sparking free speech debates.

ABC sacks journalist Antoinette Lattouf in Gaza post row

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation has dismissed presenter Antoinette Lattouf after she shared a Human Rights Watch report on Gaza, sparking a fierce debate over censorship, impartiality, and the silencing of Palestinian voices within the media.

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