Seattle's new socialist mayor, Katie Wilson, pledges solidarity with Somali childcare providers and responds to Trump's criticism in her inaugural address. Discover her radical vision for the city.
Kyle Hedquist, who killed a teen in 1994, was reappointed to Salem's police oversight panel. The controversial 5-4 vote has sparked fierce backlash from prosecutors and police unions.
Scottish local authorities have spent £63 million on six-figure exit payments for staff since 2022, despite severe budget pressures and council tax hikes. Read the full investigation.
A retired teacher was wrongly fined £100 for dropping a cigarette in Nottingham. He was 250 miles away in France at the time, exposing a council error.
A retired teacher was fined £100 for dropping a cigarette in Nottingham while he was actually in France. Nottingham City Council apologised after a mix-up, but the case highlights concerns over automated enforcement.
A 76-year-old retired teacher was wrongly fined for throwing a cigarette from his car in Nottingham while he was actually eating breakfast in Normandy, France. Read the full story of the administrative error and cloned plates.
Carmarthenshire Council has generated over £1 million from fines at Trostre Roundabout's bus lane. Discover how thousands of drivers were caught and the council's defence.
Official figures reveal a sharp rise in caravans on unauthorised land, prompting demands for tougher action. Discover the data and the political battle over planning enforcement.
Kyle Hedquist, convicted of a 1994 execution-style killing, has been reappointed to Salem's police review board, sparking fierce backlash from police unions and the victim's family.
Salem City Council reappoints Kyle Hedquist, convicted of a 1994 execution-style murder, to the police review board, sparking fierce backlash from police union and community.
Households in England could face £80 fixed penalties for bin placement issues causing a nuisance. Learn the rules to avoid fines.
Melbury Abbas villagers face a 'fresh hell' of 12 months of roadworks to repair damage they blame on council-diverted lorries. The £8m project will see 1,000 trees felled.
Rat complaints to Scottish councils surged to nearly 20,000 last year, with Glasgow worst hit. Critics blame funding squeezes for rising sightings and public dissatisfaction.
Labour reveals a 35% surge in rat sightings across Scotland, linked to deep cuts in street cleaning. Glasgow is worst-hit. Read the shocking data and political fallout.
Birmingham's bin strike crisis continues as Christmas waste rots on streets. Residents describe 'hellish' conditions with no end in sight for the year-long industrial action.
A respected surgeon in Dorset must provide evidence he saved a woman from cardiac arrest or pay a £50 parking fine. Read the full story of council bureaucracy versus a life-saving act.
Ted Maxwell, nephew of Ghislaine Maxwell, campaigns to retain Low Traffic Neighbourhoods in Tower Hamlets as the council moves to scrap them. Discover the local political battle.
Shocking footage reveals empty bins ignored as thousands of revellers left 20 tonnes of waste at Sydney's Coogee Beach, sparking a furious backlash and a council clean-up operation.
Exclusive data reveals a shocking lack of enforcement against fly-tipping across England, with thousands of incidents going unpunished. Discover which councils are failing to act.
Furious locals blast 'filthy' Christmas Day crowds after iconic Sydney beach is left covered in rubbish. Council launches major clean-up operation.
Waverley Council urges thousands to avoid Bronte Beach on Christmas Day due to major construction and safety risks from last year's chaotic 'Orphan's Christmas' event.
Councils in Australia face backlash for slashing Christmas decoration budgets, with critics labelling them 'Grinches' for prioritising red tape over festive spirit. Discover the full story.
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.
Derbyshire County Council, led by Reform UK, announces closure of eight care homes after sale fails. Over 200 jobs at risk, sparking backlash from unions and MPs. Read the full story.
Steve Reed has written to all councils in England, stating that adopting a four-day week could be seen as a sign of failure. Explore the government's stance and the ongoing debate.
Ministers warn councils offering a four-day week for full pay could be deemed 'failing'. As residents face higher charges, the policy sparks a Whitehall showdown.
A listener to Martin Lewis's podcast reveals how he secured a £5,989.30 council tax refund for his father with dementia using the 'severely under-publicised' SMI discount. Learn how this could impact hundreds of thousands.
After winning 677 council seats, Reform UK's local government experiment faces infighting, scandal, and policy U-turns. What does this mean for their national ambitions?
A Sydney council has ordered the immediate closure of an unauthorised prayer hall linked to alleged Bondi attacker Navdeed Akram. Read the full story on the council's decisive action.
Labour-run Islington Council scraps 15-year festive lights tradition to save money, sparking local fury. Key streets left in darkness as officials prioritise 'essential services'.