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UK Churches Face Closure from Crushing Repair Bills

A devastating survey reveals nearly 400 British churches could shut their doors permanently within five years due to unaffordable repair costs, threatening the nation's architectural and community heritage.

UK Prisons Face £1 Billion Repair Crisis

Shocking new figures expose England and Wales' deteriorating prison estate, with repair costs soaring to nearly £1 billion as overcrowding and poor conditions escalate.

Prison officer jailed for smuggling phone to inmate

A prison officer at HMP Berwyn has been sentenced to 10 months imprisonment after being caught smuggling a mobile phone to an inmate in a serious security breach that exposed vulnerabilities in the prison system.

Pensioner's £1,850 plumbing bill shock

A 74-year-old woman from Hertfordshire faces financial shock after being charged £1,850 for a simple pipe repair. The plumbing company's staggering invoice has sparked outrage and warnings for homeowners.

Love Island winner's £4m crater repair nightmare

Exclusive: Love Island champion faces staggering £4 million repair costs after massive 50-foot crater opens up on luxury property grounds, sparking safety fears and construction chaos.

Prisoner allowed to walk out of jail to pick tomatoes

A Category D prisoner serving time for violent offences was allowed to leave HMP North Sea Camp unsupervised in what's being called an 'unbelievable' security failure that's sparked a major investigation.

The shocking truth about life in UK prisons

An exclusive look inside Britain's prison system reveals the harsh realities inmates face daily, from violence and drugs to mental health crises and overcrowding.

Critical Car Check Most Drivers Forget

Millions of UK drivers are overlooking a simple dashboard check that could prevent catastrophic engine damage and save them from expensive repair bills. Our motoring experts reveal the warning light you can't afford to ignore.

Ian Watkins attacked in prison alongside two paedophiles

Notorious child abuser Ian Watkins and two other convicted paedophiles were violently assaulted in HM Prison Wakefield, raising serious questions about prison safety and the treatment of high-profile sex offenders.

Child molester murdered in California prison

A convicted California child molester serving a 400-year sentence has been murdered in prison, highlighting the dangers sex offenders face behind bars. Lawrence Joseph Sharpe was attacked at Wasco State Prison.

Australian's £7,000 roof horror discovery

A Queensland homeowner's routine roof inspection uncovered a stomach-churning infestation that cost thousands to eradicate. Experts warn this silent menace is spreading rapidly across Australian homes.

Contaminated Petrol Scandal: Drivers Face Huge Repair Bills

Thousands of UK drivers face costly repairs after contaminated E10 fuel was mistakenly dispensed at supermarket forecourts. The petrol contamination scandal has left motorists with broken-down vehicles and repair bills running into thousands.

Britain's Pothole Crisis: The Shocking Truth

Exclusive investigation reveals how Britain's reactive approach to road maintenance is costing taxpayers billions while creating dangerous pothole-ridden streets across the UK.

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