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Kilchoan's last shop closes in online retail blow

The remote Scottish Highlands community of Kilchoan faces a devastating blow as its only local shop announces permanent closure, highlighting the existential threat online retail poses to rural Britain.

Surrey Labour splits over £1.2bn council debt crisis

Exclusive: Labour faces internal division in Surrey as two councils consider breaking away amid government pressure to address catastrophic local authority debt. The political earthquake threatens Starmer's authority in traditional Tory heartlands.

Woking gets £500m bailout in council shake-up

The bankrupt Woking Borough Council secures a massive government rescue package as Surrey County Council takes control of key services in a dramatic local government overhaul.

Woking Council declares bankruptcy with £1.9bn debt

Woking Borough Council faces financial collapse with a staggering £1.9bn deficit, joining a growing list of UK local authorities in crisis. Discover how risky investments and government funding cuts created this perfect storm.

Orkney wind farm profits to fund local services

Orkney Islands Council announces groundbreaking plan to reinvest all profits from new wind farm directly into local services, creating a sustainable funding model for the community.

Bristol's Grand Iftar Unites Thousands in Park

Thousands gathered in Bristol's Eastville Park for one of Britain's largest community Iftars, breaking Ramadan fast together in a powerful display of unity and diversity.

Byron Bay backlash over alcohol restrictions

Exclusive: The idyllic coastal town of Byron Bay is divided as residents fight back against controversial new liquor laws they claim are killing the town's vibrant nightlife and threatening local businesses.

Residents use forklifts and bollards in street protest

Local residents in Westminster have resorted to dramatic measures, using forklifts and concrete barriers to shut down their street after Ministry of Justice plans threatened their community with increased traffic and security risks.

Labour warned against local election complacency

Shadow Commons leader Lucy Powell cautions Labour against complacency in upcoming May local elections, warning that writing off contests could prove costly for Starmer's government.

UK Faith Leaders Unite Against Gaza Conflict Hate

Senior UK religious figures issue powerful joint statement calling for empathy and dialogue to counter polarisation surrounding Israel-Gaza conflict, warning of dangerous community divisions.

Albanese Praises Trump in Diplomatic Surprise

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese makes unexpected diplomatic overture to Donald Trump following US election victory, signalling potential foreign policy shift

Jenrick's Toxic Vision: Birmingham Visit Exposes Strategy

Robert Jenrick's controversial visit to Handsworth reveals a calculated political strategy exploiting immigration fears and community tensions for electoral gain, raising serious questions about the future of British politics.

Handsworth residents condemn Jenrick's race claims

Community leaders and locals in Birmingham's Handsworth district have strongly condemned former immigration minister Robert Jenrick for what they describe as careless and divisive remarks about race relations in the area.

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