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High Court Battle Over Neighbour's Cat Poo in Garden
A father takes a cat fouling row to the High Court, citing health risks to his newborn. The case centres on whether it constitutes a statutory nuisance under environmental law. Read the full story.
Millions face potential local election delays until 2027
Up to 63 council areas in England may postpone May 2026 local elections to 2027 amid a government reorganisation of town halls. See the full list of affected areas.
Farage: UK a 'Banana Republic' Over Election Delays
Nigel Farage accuses Labour and Tory councils of 'colluding' to postpone local elections for millions until 2027. Read the full story on the democratic row.
Made in Chelsea star sues over £38m will, claims homelessness
Lonan O'Herlihy, a former Made in Chelsea star, is suing his late stepfather's widow for a £5m share of a £38m estate, revealing a secret life of homelessness and debt. Read the full High Court battle details.
Made In Chelsea's Lonan O'Herlihy sues widow for £5m
Made In Chelsea's Lonan O'Herlihy is suing his late father figure's widow for £5 million, claiming he was promised a share of a £38m estate. Read the latest from the High Court.
Reform UK's turbulent first seven months in local power
After taking control of 10 councils, Reform UK's 'anti-woke' agenda faces the reality of local government in Lancashire. Helen Pidd reports on care home closures and rising complaints.
Pensioner defies court order in £113k fence dispute
A 77-year-old woman in Poole refuses to leave her £420k home despite a court order to pay a neighbour £113,000 after a bitter five-year boundary dispute. Read the full story.
Bean Family Farm faces closure in land trust battle
A 14th-generation Massachusetts farm, run by an L.L. Bean descendant, fights to survive. A local land trust blocks expansion onto conserved land, sparking a legal battle and fears of a community food desert.
Driver's £36k legal fight over £80 parking fine
A driver won a four-year legal fight against a £80 parking fine, but the victory cost her over £36,000 in legal fees. Discover the full story behind this landmark UK parking law case.
Neighbour demands £35,000 in property boundary dispute
A Warwickshire couple's dream home turns into a financial nightmare after their neighbour demands £35,000 for a garden wall built on disputed land. The shocking property dispute reveals how boundary confusion can cost homeowners thousands.
Radio DJ battles sister over mother's £1.5m inheritance
Prominent radio presenter Mark Goodier is locked in a High Court legal fight with his sister over their mother's substantial estate, revealing family tensions over property and inheritance decisions.
NFL Monday Night Football faces YouTube TV blackout
Millions of American football fans face potential blackout of Monday Night Football as YouTube TV and Disney clash in high-stakes carriage dispute affecting ESPN and ABC channels.
Pensioner withholds council tax over damaging speed humps
A defiant 73-year-old is withholding his council tax in protest against dangerous speed humps that he claims are destroying vehicles and making his street a 'nightmare' for residents. Discover why this pensioner is taking a stand against local authorities
Birmingham Council Bankruptcy "Probably Avoidable" Says Expert
Exclusive analysis reveals Birmingham City Council's financial collapse might have been prevented as expert questions Labour leadership's decision-making in Britain's second city.
Connecticut Water War: Towns Clash Over Sewage Costs
A bitter financial dispute over sewage treatment costs has erupted between Watertown and Waterbury, Connecticut, threatening local services and revealing deep tensions between the neighbouring communities.
Birmingham Council Bankruptcy: Inside Britain's Worst Council Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how accounting failures and political paralysis pushed Birmingham City Council into the biggest local government financial crisis in UK history, forcing devastating cuts to essential services.
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.
BBC antiques expert's neighbour dispute nightmare
Distinguished BBC antiques dealer Adrian Higham reveals how a bitter neighbour dispute over parking and noise has transformed his peaceful £800,000 Surrey home into a daily battle, with police interventions and council complaints becoming routine.
Delicatessen owner slams neighbours over helicopter customers
A rural delicatessen owner faces local fury as wealthy patrons arrive by helicopter, sparking a bitter dispute over noise, privilege and countryside values in the Cotswolds.
Princess Beatrice's property distress over neighbour extension
Princess Beatrice faces emotional turmoil as neighbours proceed with controversial home extension at her £3m Berkshire estate, creating what she describes as 'overdevelopment' of the area.
Council Tax Crisis: Local Authorities Demand Funding Overhaul
UK councils issue urgent warning to Chancellor Rachel Reeves as financial pressures threaten essential services including social care, libraries and bin collections.
Cardiff Council abolishes cabinet system in governance overhaul
Cardiff Council votes to abolish its cabinet model, returning to a committee system that promises greater transparency and cross-party involvement in decision-making.
Balmain's £100k neighbour war over brick wall
An exclusive look at the bitter neighbour dispute that's cost over £100,000 in legal fees and turned a prestigious Sydney suburb into a war zone over boundary lines and building permissions.
NZ Government Dramatically Cuts Māori Council Representation
New Zealand's coalition government has dramatically reduced guaranteed Māori representation on local councils, cutting dedicated seats by more than half in a move critics call a devastating blow to indigenous rights.
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.
Kent Council declares financial emergency amid budget crisis
Kent County Council faces financial meltdown, proposing unprecedented council tax hikes and sweeping service cuts to avoid effective bankruptcy. Local residents brace for impact as authority warns of 'difficult decisions' ahead.
Eric Clapton in Surrey planning row with neighbours
Rock icon Eric Clapton embroiled in planning dispute with neighbours over extensive renovations to his £15million Surrey estate, including new fencing and security measures that locals claim are causing disruption.
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