An exclusive investigation reveals how one of Britain's most liberal cities is buckling under unprecedented strain as asylum seeker numbers spiral out of control, testing public services and community cohesion to their limits.
Senior Labour figures Lucy Powell and Bridget Phillipson announce ambitious plans to devolve significant powers from Whitehall to local communities, marking a fundamental restructuring of British governance.
Exclusive investigation reveals how Britain's reactive approach to road maintenance is costing taxpayers billions while creating dangerous pothole-ridden streets across the UK.
The UK Government faces accusations of undermining Scottish devolution after directly awarding £15.6 million to local councils, bypassing the Scottish Government in a move branded 'constitutionally unacceptable'.
English councils face a staggering £1.5 billion deficit as special educational needs spending skyrockets, forcing difficult cuts to mainstream school funding and other vital services.
A Reform UK-led council in Nottinghamshire has reversed its decision to bar local journalists from meetings following widespread criticism and accusations of undermining democracy.
Outrage in regional Victoria as South Gippsland Council spends £20,000 on a single public toilet that remains locked and unusable, sparking fury among local residents and businesses.
Haringey Council's flagship housing regeneration scheme faces mounting opposition as local residents and political figures voice concerns over the £2bn development plan.
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.
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.
Reform UK councillors in Nottinghamshire launch a Trumpian media boycott against the Nottingham Post, accusing it of biased reporting on their first 100 days in power. The dramatic move escalates tensions between the new administration and local press.
A growing rebellion over the crisis in special educational needs funding is brewing, with parents, councils, and Tory MPs uniting against the government's failing system.
A former Westminster City Council property director has been sentenced to prison for orchestrating a brazen bribery scheme, funneling lucrative housing maintenance contracts worth millions to his brother's company.
American schools are bracing for severe cuts as a $190bn federal pandemic aid package expires, threatening teacher layoffs, programme cancellations, and larger class sizes across the nation.
Local authorities across England warn of catastrophic collapse in SEND provision as funding crisis reaches breaking point, leaving vulnerable children without essential support.
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.
A once-thriving English village faces economic ruin after its vital footbridge collapsed. Furious locals blame council inertia for cutting them off and forcing shops to close, demanding immediate action.
Labour accuses the Conservative government of slashing vital road maintenance funding by £400m, leaving councils unable to fix potholes as the UK faces a growing road repair crisis.
Residents of affluent Brockenhurst are up in arms as New Forest District Council pushes forward with controversial plans to demolish a cherished century-old footbridge, replacing it with a modern structure despite fierce local opposition and heritage conc
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.
Exclusive: Professional AFLW athletes at the Western Bulldogs were subjected to a disgusting training session on a public oval littered with dog excrement, sparking fury and health concerns.
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.
The Wirral Peninsula is set to abolish a series of archaic bylaws, including a 1930s prohibition on beating carpets and singing wantonly in public, in a modernising move by the local council.
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.
Huntington Beach residents are in revolt against controversial city council proposals that locals claim will ruin the city's world-famous beaches and dismantle its community spirit. The so-called 'woke' agenda includes removing the iconic concrete lifegua
A retired grandfather faces financial ruin and the devastating sale of his £600,000 home after a catastrophic administrative error led to a life-altering council tax debt.
Exclusive investigation reveals millions of British households face reduced bin collections as local councils grapple with funding cuts and rising costs. Find out how your area is affected.
Flutter UKI pledges £1 million to save struggling local football clubs across Britain. The Cash4Clubs fund offers grants up to £10,000 for facility upgrades, equipment, and community programmes.
New RAC analysis reveals Britain's pothole epidemic is worsening, with drivers 1.5 times more likely to break down due to road defects. Councils face a 16-year backlog as repair costs hit £16.3 billion.
Furious parents in the UK are being forced onto a 40-mile daily round trip after their children's school closed, while local councils sit on millions from sold-off school sites. Exclusive investigation.