Residents in Leominster, Herefordshire, are outraged after travellers abandoned an illegal site littered with rubbish, dirty nappies, and burnt-out vehicles, demanding a crackdown on such encampments.
Old Buckenham parish council refuses to remove speed awareness signs paid for by Raymond Bayfield, who killed his partner in a crash, despite family's plea.
eBay has settled a civil lawsuit with a Massachusetts couple who accused the company of orchestrating a bizarre harassment campaign involving live insects, funeral wreaths, and threats, seeking nearly $500 million in damages.
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Kidlington Parish Council's unanimous vote to become a town has split its 14,000 residents, with fears over council tax hikes and bureaucracy versus green belt protections and policing benefits.
A Kent mother was issued a £1,000 fly-tipping penalty for leaving a donation bag beside full charity bins, sparking outrage before the council rescinded the fine following her appeal.
A councillor demands an urgent review of Adelaide's automated parking enforcement vehicle, which generated over $4 million in fines last year, amid claims it lacks a human element and unfairly penalises drivers.
Pima County officials implement expanded no-parking restrictions around Nancy Guthrie's neighborhood to address congestion and safety issues caused by journalists and streamers.
Glasgow has been declared Scotland's most generous city by GoFundMe, ranking second in the UK overall, largely due to massive donations to Sir Chris Hoy's Tour de 4 charity cycling challenge.
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A brazen fly-tipping incident on Stephenson Street in Ealing, famous for appearances in Pulp's Common People and The Ipcress File, highlights a 9% national rise in illegal dumping cases.
The BBC's Executive Complaints Unit has initiated a fast-tracked investigation after a racial slur was broadcast during BAFTA coverage. Director-general Tim Davie ordered the probe following severe criticism.
Controversial plans to demolish a former Debenhams store for student flats passed by 4-3 after two Green councillors opposing the scheme left a planning meeting early, sparking Labour accusations of 'Green chaos'.
A Toronto citizen delivered a pointed 'Taxpayer Land Acknowledgment' at a city budget meeting, challenging councilors' priorities after a traditional indigenous land acknowledgment.
Researchers are training artificial intelligence to understand regional slang like 'chuck' and 'nowt' so automated council phone lines can comprehend local callers effectively.
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Gloucestershire and Hertfordshire County Councils propose 4.99% council tax rises, the maximum allowed without a referendum, to fund millions for new 20mph speed limit zones.
A disgraced council chief in Wales was forced to resign after trying to divert £3,000 in filming fees from HBO's House of the Dragon into his personal bank account, admitting fraud and receiving a three-year ban from public office.
New analysis reveals 125 top-tier councils in England are proposing or confirming council tax rises of at least 4.99% for 2026/27, with Reform UK-led councils showing varied approaches.
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Litchfield Council faces criticism after spraying glyphosate on grass claimed to be a breeding ground for partridge pigeons, a vulnerable species, sparking a dispute over weed identification.
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Politico has officially launched its Australian edition in Canberra, marking a significant expansion into the Asia-Pacific region. The move aims to cover local politics and policy with a global perspective.
Former Google executive Matt Brittin is now the prime candidate to become the BBC's next director general, following the withdrawal of other leading contenders from the race.
A new report reveals that proposed council shake-up plans are flawed and unlikely to achieve the promised financial savings, raising concerns about local government efficiency.
Engineers have installed high-speed internet cables outside Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's Norfolk home, enabling streaming services. This follows a month-long outage and comes as security teams patrol the area after his recent arrest.
Homeowners frustrated by vehicles blocking their driveways now have specific advice from police and councils on legal steps and peaceful resolution methods.
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Independent Cumberland councillor Ahmed Ouf proposes renaming council wards with Indigenous names, sparking controversy over costs and cultural recognition ahead of a crucial council vote.
New figures reveal ten councils spent £435 million transporting children with special educational needs last year, with one authority's costs surging by nearly 700%.
A new report reveals that 159 of 317 English councils are failing to comply with the Supreme Court's 'crystal clear' ruling on biological sex, with many maintaining unlawful trans-inclusive policies.
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An Oxford research nurse was compelled to trim her cherished wisteria on a Grade II listed home after Wiltshire Council insisted it aided rats, despite contradictory evidence from pest experts.
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BBC Newsround presenters have finally addressed the long-standing mystery of why they hold Nintendo Switch controllers during broadcasts, revealing their vital role in controlling the autocue script.
