Reform's Kent Council Budget Gap Hits £60m
Kent County Council, run by Reform UK, faces a £60 million budget shortfall next year even with a maximum council tax rise. Leaked documents reveal spending pressures and fears of severe service cuts.
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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.
Crackdown on Profit-Driven Litter Enforcement
Ministers ban private firms from keeping 50-100% of litter fines in England. New statutory guidance aims to end 'for-profit' enforcement injustice. Read the latest.
Couple's £3k battle over garden summer house
Royal Mail driver Andrew Causley faces demolition order for his garden summer house after 18-month planning dispute with Exeter City Council. Read the full story.
Reform UK Council Paints School Lines at Closed Site
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.
Landlord Prosecution Crisis in England Revealed
Shocking data reveals two-thirds of English councils haven't prosecuted a single landlord in three years despite 300,000 tenant complaints. New rights risk being 'symbolic' without proper funding.
Mother fined £1,000 for envelope by full bin
A mental health nurse in West London faces a £1,000 fine for fly-tipping after leaving a cardboard envelope next to an overflowing communal bin. The council is reviewing the case.
ICE agents crash car, drag detainee in dramatic arrest
Shocking footage captures the moment US immigration agents crashed into an American car before forcibly removing a detainee after a dramatic pursuit through residential streets.
Millions Could Claim Council Tax Refunds - Check Now
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.
Parking inspector's car ticketed while on duty
In an ironic twist that's gone viral, a City of Melbourne parking inspector returned to their private car to discover it had been issued a parking fine while they were on duty ticketing other vehicles.
Home Office clears Epping Forest migrant camp in Essex operation
Exclusive: Home Office enforcement teams dismantle temporary woodland settlement in Essex as authorities intensify crackdown on irregular migration routes into the UK.
Woman fined £300 for charity donation in council crackdown
A compassionate woman faces a hefty penalty from Westminster Council for attempting to donate her late mother's possessions to charity, sparking outrage over council enforcement practices.
Halloween ICE Raid: Homeowners Dragged From Beds
Exclusive details emerge of a terrifying Halloween night raid where ICE agents stormed a residential property, dragging homeowners from their beds in a dramatic immigration enforcement operation that has left the community in shock.
Melbourne council wipes parking fines for homeless
A Melbourne council has made headlines by forgiving parking fines for people experiencing homelessness in a radical policy shift that's dividing public opinion across the city.
ICE Agents Shot in Southern California Attack
Two US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were shot in a brazen daylight attack in Southern California. Authorities are investigating the motive behind the targeted shooting that left both officers hospitalised.
Vancouver Council Member's Secret ICE Agent Past Exposed
Explosive revelations emerge about Vancouver council member Pat Jollota's hidden history as an undercover ICE agent, sending shockwaves through local politics and raising questions about transparency.
Dog owner fined £150 for pavement fouling in Westminster
A Westminster resident faces a hefty penalty after council enforcement officers witnessed their dog fouling incident and discovered the owner wasn't carrying proper disposal bags.
Disabled man screamed at by warden in legal parking spot
A disabled man was left shaken after being screamed at by a council traffic warden while legally parked in a Westminster disabled bay. The shocking incident has raised serious questions about disability discrimination and council enforcement practices.
Dallas ICE Shooting: Widow's Plea for Justice
Exclusive interview reveals the human tragedy behind the fatal shooting of a man by ICE agents in Dallas, as his widow demands answers and accountability.
Don Ciccio owner's viral response saves restaurant
The defiant owner of London's acclaimed Don Ciccio restaurant delivers a scathing response to council enforcement threats, winning overwhelming public support in a dramatic clash over hospitality survival.
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.
Richmond Council's £150 coffee fine sparks outrage
A London council faces backlash after issuing a £150 penalty to a commuter who briefly left his car to buy coffee, raising questions about parking enforcement fairness.
Council fines woman £150 for pouring coffee down drain
A London woman faces a hefty £150 penalty from council officials who spotted her disposing of coffee grounds down a drain in what critics call an extreme example of jobsworth enforcement.
Chicago Police Use Tear Gas on Migrants in Council Hearing
Explosive body camera footage shows Chicago police deploying tear gas on asylum seekers during a heated council hearing, sparking outrage and calls for accountability.
Reform UK banned from Kent council over filming incident
Reform UK politicians have been barred from a Kent council building after a controversial video showed party members filming inside, raising questions about political access and conduct.
Kent Council Explodes in Jackie Weaver-Style Budget Clash
Dramatic footage reveals councillors trading furious insults during heated budget debate, echoing infamous Jackie Weaver Handforth Parish Council clash.
Martin Lewis council tax advice could save you hundreds
Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis explains how millions of Brits could be paying hundreds less in council tax - and how to challenge your band.
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.
Chicago Police Body Cam Footage Reveals ICE Raid Tactics
Exclusive body camera footage exposes controversial ICE operations in Chicago, revealing aggressive tactics and raising serious civil liberties concerns in latest immigration enforcement controversy.
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