A furious homeowner reveals how his local council charged him £20,000 in a bitter boundary dispute over a 16ft hedge, exposing what critics call a 'cash cow' system that profits from neighbour wars.
Quebec's police watchdog is investigating after a 17-year-old boy was fatally shot by provincial police in Louiseville. The incident has sparked community outrage and calls for transparency.
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis explains how millions of UK households are missing out on substantial council tax refunds due to simple errors in their property banding.
A retired couple in Westminster are forbidden from decorating their flower pots after the council branded them a fire risk, sparking a debate about council overreach and common sense.
A Missouri widower's tribute to his late wife, a vibrant sunflower garden, is under threat of destruction by local council officials citing zoning violations, sparking a community outcry.
Discover how poet Karl Knights is challenging perceptions and amplifying the voices of council estate residents through a powerful nationwide poetry tour, funded by the Arts Council.
Shropshire Council faces financial collapse after investing millions in a relief road project that was never built, with leader revealing devastating impact on local services.
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis issues urgent warning to millions of UK households who may be overpaying on council tax and could be owed a refund. Check if you're due cash back now.
Households across Middle England are bracing for council tax increases of up to £250 as cash-strapped local authorities seek to plug funding gaps. Discover which regions are hardest hit and why.
A North Shore mother, Natasha Jansen, speaks out after receiving a shocking £60 fine for using a disabled parking space while her leg was immobilised in a full cast, exposing a critical flaw in council enforcement systems.
A 72-year-old man's life is turned upside down after a deep pothole in Westminster leaves him with a shattered ankle. Despite the severity of his injuries, the local council has shockingly rejected his compensation claim, sparking outrage over the state o
Furious parents in Bristol mount a legal challenge against the council, accusing it of 'catastrophic failure' in school admissions that leaves children without places and families in turmoil.
Outraged beach hut owners in Bournemouth declare war on the local council over plans to sell the land beneath their huts for £450,000, just months after imposing crippling rent increases. The bitter dispute highlights a growing conflict over coastal prope
Exclusive investigation into the mysterious disappearance of British woman Sarm Heslop from a catamaran in the US Virgin Islands. New revelations about missing CCTV footage and the boyfriend who won't talk.
Rochdale Council terminates its agreement with US actor Michael Massee's foundation, withdrawing support and land for the £40m restoration of his ancestral home, Hopwood Hall, citing a fundamental breakdown in their partnership.
Eurobodalla Shire Council on the NSW South Coast faces a fierce backlash from residents over its controversial new policy that would limit households to a maximum of two dogs or cats, with fears it could tear families apart.
A major police investigation is underway in Middlesbrough after a man's body was discovered in a residential flat. Emergency services rushed to the scene on Waverley Street, with the area cordoned off as forensic teams work to establish the circumstances.
A BBC Breakfast editor has been exonerated after an internal investigation into the editing of a PM Sunak interview, which sparked accusations of censorship from viewers.
A 20-foot CCTV mast toppled onto a busy Swansea street, narrowly avoiding pedestrians and prompting a full HSE probe into public safety failures.
Conservative MPs erupt after police drop probe into Labour's Deputy Leader Angela Rayner over her former council house sale. The political battle over her tax affairs intensifies.
West Oxfordshire District Council blocks Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat Farm expansion plans, banning new parking and threatening the shop's future. Full details on the planning row.
Struggling with the cost of living? Millions of UK households are eligible for a £150 council tax rebate. Our definitive guide explains who qualifies, how to claim, and what to do if you've been missed. Don't miss out on this crucial financial support.
Labour's Deputy Leader Angela Rayner is under investigation over the sale of her former council house and potential capital gains tax liability. The controversy centres on whether it was her 'principal residence'.
Dramatic footage captures a woman snapping a windscreen wiper and kicking a refuse truck during a furious confrontation with workers in Westminster. The incident, now under police investigation, has sparked outrage.
Labour's Deputy Leader Angela Rayner makes a bold pledge to resign if a police investigation finds she breached tax rules in the sale of her former council house, as the controversy threatens to overshadow the party's election campaign.
Labour's Angela Rayner is under police investigation regarding her tax affairs and former council house sale. The controversy questions her potential future as Deputy Prime Minister.
Deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner is under internal investigation by her own party over allegations surrounding her tax affairs and past council house sale. The probe, confirmed by leader Keir Starmer, follows scrutiny of her financial dealings.
Labour's Deputy Leader Angela Rayner faces a major scandal as police investigate allegations of false information regarding her council house sale and tax affairs. The controversy threatens her political future and Sir Keir Starmer's leadership.
A UK man's nightmare continues as his fire-ravaged home is torn down by the council without his consent, leaving him with nothing but a massive bill and a legal battle.
Labour's Deputy Leader Angela Rayner makes a high-stakes pledge to step down if an ongoing police investigation finds she breached rules over her former council house sale and tax affairs, as the political pressure intensifies.