Interactive map reveals England's worst pothole councils
New government maps rank every local council on road conditions and pothole repairs. See how your area fares and which 11 authorities received the worst 'red' rating.
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England's worst pothole councils revealed in new map
New interactive maps rank every English council on road conditions and pothole repairs. See how your local area fares and which 11 authorities received the worst 'red' rating.
Check Your Council Tax Band to Save Thousands
Martin Lewis urges millions in England and Scotland to check their council tax band, as flawed 1991 valuations mean many are overpaying. Discover how to challenge your band and potentially claim back thousands.
Check Your Council Tax Band to Save Thousands
Martin Lewis warns hundreds of thousands of homes in England and Scotland are in the wrong council tax band, leading to massive overpayments. Learn how to check and challenge your band.
Storm Goretti: Cornwall Council Warns of Dangerous Conditions
Cornwall Council urges residents to avoid travel as Storm Goretti brings 90mph winds and 30cm of snow. Check school status and work from home if possible. Stay safe.
Motorway reopens after multiple collisions in icy conditions
The A74(M) motorway has fully reopened following multiple crashes due to ice. A new Met Office yellow warning for snow and ice covers much of Scotland from Thursday evening.
Martin Lewis: Win a £6,000 Council Tax Refund
Martin Lewis reveals how thousands may be overpaying council tax. Follow his two-step check to challenge your band and potentially claim a backdated refund, just like one viewer who got £6,000 back.
How to check your council tax band and claim a refund
Martin Lewis explains a two-step check to see if you're in the wrong council tax band. One viewer secured a £6,000 refund. Learn how to challenge your band safely.
Luxury Dorset beach huts hit with 50% council tax rise
Owners of exclusive Dorset beach huts face a 50% council tax increase after the local authority reclassifies them as second homes. The move aims to raise £211k for local services.
Luxury Dorset Beach Huts Hit With 50% Council Tax Rise
Owners of exclusive Dorset beach huts face a 50% council tax increase as the local authority reclassifies them as second homes. The move aims to raise £211,000 amid a financial crisis.
Teenagers die in Sittingbourne car crash
A 17-year-old boy and 16-year-old girl died after a car left the road in Sittingbourne, Kent. A third teen was hospitalised. Police are investigating.
Teenagers die in Sittingbourne car crash
A 17-year-old boy and 16-year-old girl died after a car left the road in Sittingbourne, Kent. A third teen was hospitalised. Police are investigating.
Australia's 2025 Road Deaths Rise to 1,340
Australia's road toll increased in 2025, with 1,340 fatalities nationwide. Experts warn of a dangerous trend and call for urgent safety reforms. Read the full analysis.
Australia's 2025 road deaths rise to over 1,300
Australia's road toll increased in 2025, with over 1,300 fatalities. Experts warn of a dangerous trend and call for urgent action on road safety reforms.
Full list of who can get free or discounted Council Tax
Thousands of UK households could be eligible for a 100% discount on their council tax bill. Find out if you qualify for a full exemption or a reduction based on your circumstances.
Councils called 'Christmas Grinches' over decoration cuts
Councils in Australia face backlash for slashing Christmas decoration budgets, with critics labelling them 'Grinches' for prioritising red tape over festive spirit. Discover the full story.
Mould in council home made son ill, mother fears return
A Bristol mother fears mould that caused her son's serious chest infection will return this winter. 28% of UK homes report damp, mould, or cold issues, new research reveals.
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.
Major Rochdale Crash: Woman Cut From Car, Roads Closed
A woman was rescued using cutting equipment and hospitalised after a serious two-car crash at a Rochdale junction. Four others were treated at the scene. Avoid the area.
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.
Truck driver rescued from cab dangling off icy bridge
A dramatic rescue in West Virginia saved a truck driver left hanging from a bridge for hours after a crash in a winter storm. Read the full story of the harrowing incident.
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.
Moray Council orders removal of 2ft hedge on safety grounds
A homeowner in Moray is defying council orders to remove his 2ft tall beech hedge, planted for protection, which officials claim poses a safety risk to road users. Discover the full story behind this local dispute.
Mum and autistic son's 6-year council house battle
Judith Mackay and her autistic son have waited over six years for a council house while living in a damp, mice-infested rental. Read their heartbreaking story and the council's response.
DWP pays £749 for common health conditions
Nearly 1.2 million UK adults receive DWP support for musculoskeletal issues. Check if you're eligible for payments of up to £749.80 every four weeks.
Council paints school lines at closed site in spending farce
A Reform-led Kent council repainted 'School Keep Clear' markings outside a primary school closed since 2016. The £350 error has been branded a 'farce' and waste of public money. 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.
Council paints school lines at closed site for 9 years
Kent County Council apologises after repainting road markings outside school closed since 2016. Residents call it 'a farce' as council admits £350 error.
Five killed in County Louth road collision
Five young people killed in tragic two-vehicle crash near Dundalk. Gardaí appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage. A nation mourns as tributes pour in.
Council's Kirkby road sign spelling blunder mocked
Knowsley Council faces embarrassment after installing road signs with 'Kirkby' misspelled multiple times, prompting local ridicule and demands for correction.
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