STV journalists walk out over job cuts and news changes
STV journalists in Glasgow and Aberdeen are on strike over plans to cut 28 jobs and merge news programmes. The NUJ says 94% voted for action. Read more and see how to respond.
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Call for Local BBC Radio in Scotland and Wales
A letter argues the BBC must emulate its English local radio model in Scotland and Wales to counter the decline of regional newspapers and give communities a voice.
ITV boss 'lost sleep' over 220 job cuts and show reductions
Dame Carolyn McCall reveals the ultimate fate of Loose Women and Lorraine as ITV enforces major cuts. Over 220 jobs are at risk in a bid to recoup savings. Read the full story.
5 Characters in Every UK Community Facebook Group
From the Lost Cat Crusader to the Planning Permission Protester, we explore the quintessential personalities that define Britain's local Facebook groups. Discover who's in your neighbourhood feed.
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.
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.
Victoria Plans 10% Public Service Staff Cost Cuts
The Victorian government announces a plan to cut public service staff costs by 10% to save A$1.6 billion. Learn the details and potential impacts of this major austerity measure.
Annie McCormick Suddenly Quits 6ABC News Role
Beloved 6ABC anchor Annie McCormick announces sudden departure after 13 years, stunning viewers. Read her farewell message and what's next for the Emmy-nominated journalist.
Bath's Christmas Market branded a 'hellscape' by locals
Bath's world-famous Christmas market faces backlash as overcrowding and queues spark fury. Locals describe a 'hellscape' that threatens the city's top destination status. Read the full story.
Tory Cuts Leave Councils as 'Social Care Factories'
Labour's municipal reforms face an uphill battle against a decade of Conservative cuts that gutted local services. Can councils move beyond crisis management?
$30M Donations Boost Local News Support Programme
The AP Fund for Journalism receives over $30 million in donations, enabling a major expansion of its programme providing vital resources to local and state newsrooms across the UK. Discover how this initiative is rebuilding community news.
WHO to lose nearly a quarter of its workforce by 2026
Massive WHO staff cuts of nearly 25% will severely impact global health security and disease outbreak response, experts warn. The world faces increased health risks.
Local TV News Crisis: Talent Exodus Hits Broadcasters
Local TV news faces crisis as journalists flee industry. Cost-cutting and social media pressure create perfect storm. Discover why veterans are abandoning broadcasting.
CSIRO cuts 350 jobs in major blow to Australian science
Australia's national science agency CSIRO announces up to 350 job cuts, described as 'worst cuts ever seen' and a 'sad day for publicly funded science'.
Kaohly Vang enters St. Paul Mayor race against Carter
In a stunning political development, Kaohly Vang announces her candidacy for St. Paul Mayor, challenging incumbent Melvin Carter and promising transformative leadership for Minnesota's capital city.
Lancashire Council Plans Care Home Closures to Save £4m
Reform-run Lancashire County Council faces fierce backlash over controversial proposals to shut down care homes, aiming to save £4m annually amid growing elderly care crisis.
Canada's recession budget imposes austerity measures
The Canadian government has unveiled a stark austerity budget featuring sweeping spending cuts and tax increases as the nation confronts its first recession in over a decade. Key public services face significant reductions while households brace for finan
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.
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.
Amazon axes hundreds more UK jobs in new cuts
Amazon continues its global workforce reduction with significant cuts to its UK operations, affecting hundreds of employees across multiple divisions including its streaming and Alexa teams.
CBS News Layoffs Following Paramount-Skydance Merger
Exclusive report reveals sweeping layoffs at CBS News following Paramount's merger with Skydance Media, signalling dramatic restructuring in media landscape.
Bradford Council sells historic halls to plug £150m debt
Cash-strapped Bradford Council launches emergency property sell-off, sacrificing treasured country halls and community landmarks to tackle catastrophic £150 million debt crisis.
Falcons cut return specialist Ray-Ray McCloud
The Atlanta Falcons have made the unexpected decision to release wide receiver and return specialist Ray-Ray McCloud just weeks into the NFL season, creating roster space amid ongoing team evaluations.
Kent Council Explodes in Jackie Weaver-Style Budget Clash
Dramatic footage reveals councillors trading furious insults during heated budget debate, echoing infamous Jackie Weaver Handforth Parish Council clash.
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.
BBC to cut evening news as licence fee payers plummet
The BBC faces dramatic cuts to its flagship evening news programmes as licence fee payments collapse, signalling the biggest broadcasting overhaul in decades.
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