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.
An analysis of the Liberal Democrats' strategic shift under Ed Davey, positioning themselves as the primary defenders of decency and the constitution against the populist surge of Nigel Farage's Reform UK.
Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey launches a aggressive new strategy, directly challenging Reform UK's influence and positioning his party as the true opposition to Conservative fragmentation.
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.
Donald Trump's escalating rhetoric frames political opposition as illegitimate, threatening the fundamental principles of democratic discourse and peaceful power transitions.
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.
Britain's political landscape fractures as Labour's recognition of Palestinian statehood sparks fierce debate between supporters and opposition, revealing deep ideological rifts.
Exclusive insight into the internal turmoil plaguing Australia's opposition, as Deputy Liberal Leader Sussan Ley fights for conservative media relevance amidst a fractured party and leadership challenges.
Furious residents of Coney Island are mobilising against a proposed £6 billion casino resort, branding it a 'catastrophic' threat to their community's character, local businesses, and family-friendly atmosphere.
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.
Exclusive: Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is in a coma after a suspected Novichok poisoning, with allies pointing the finger directly at the Kremlin and President Vladimir Putin.
Exclusive laboratory results obtained by Yulia Navalnaya reveal her husband, Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, was poisoned with a novichok-style nerve agent in prison months before his death.
Chilling photographs from Alexei Navalny's Arctic penal colony reveal the brutal conditions inside his 'punishment cell' just moments before his death, as his widow presents new evidence alleging he was poisoned.
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.
An exclusive analysis reveals the deep ideological rifts and internal power struggles fragmenting the UK's opposition parties, threatening their cohesion and electoral viability.
Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany's Christian Democratic Union, faces a fierce backlash after accusing the ruling Social Democrats of promoting 'woke ideology' and undermining the nation's values in a fiery Berlin speech.
Plans for a permanent 'eco-friendly' Gypsy and Traveller site in the protected Chilterns AONB have sparked local outrage and fears of Green Belt concreting, despite promises of sustainability.
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
Hasan Mutlu, the CHP mayor of Van, has been arrested on corruption charges in a move critics label a politically motivated assault on Turkey's opposition ahead of key elections.
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
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.
Emmanuel Macron confronts intense scrutiny as France's leading newspaper Le Monde and political opponents launch scathing critiques of his leadership style and policies amid growing national discontent.
Deep dive into the Coalition's electoral challenges. Analysis of leadership, voter sentiment, and the strategic hurdles facing the opposition in the wake of recent by-election results.
Exiled Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya calls for sustained US support against Alexander Lukashenko's regime, warning of regional instability during key Washington meetings.
A Turkish court has sentenced Istanbul's popular mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, to over two years in prison and imposed a political ban, a move widely seen as a political manoeuvre to sideline a key rival to President Erdogan ahead of crucial elections.