A Kent pub landlord's not-for-profit taxi service, which raised hundreds for motor neurone disease, has been halted by Ashford Borough Council due to licensing requirements, sparking criticism.
Salisbury City Council leader Samuel Charleston faces public fury after being filmed lifting his dog by the scruff of its neck at a children's park, but he refuses to step down, calling the reaction 'disproportionate'.
A Scarborough businessman who used his company's cherry picker to hang Union Jack flags on lampposts has been ordered to pay nearly £3,000 by the council for unauthorised displays.
Scotland's councils are preparing to cancel nearly £100 million in council tax arrears while planning further bill increases, sparking criticism of unfairness toward compliant taxpayers.
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As Apple prepares to launch its first major products of 2026, the company faces a critical juncture. With executive departures, AI challenges, and political entanglements, this year could determine Apple's trajectory for the next decade.
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis warns that over two million households are failing to claim council tax discounts, potentially losing thousands of pounds annually due to lack of applications.
Birmingham City Council has obtained a High Court injunction prohibiting protests at waste depots as the bin strike approaches its first anniversary, with potential imprisonment for violators.
Scotland's council umbrella body Cosla has issued a stark warning about escalating toxic online behaviour and abuse directed at councillors as they finalise annual budgets and council tax decisions.
Residents across England, Scotland, and Wales could qualify for a Council Tax Reduction of up to 100%. Discover the five key eligibility factors, including income, household composition, and property bands.
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A binman's TikTok warning reveals that cat litter in food waste bins leads to refused collections due to contamination risks and health hazards.
Ashford Borough Council insists a traffic warden was correct to issue a penalty notice to an Arriva bus that broke down at a bus stop in Tenterden, Kent, saying the driver left it unattended.
India has formally joined the US-led Pax Silica initiative, strengthening technology cooperation among allies and marking a reset in bilateral ties after trade tensions.
A Wiltshire journalist was shocked to find his face on a punchbag at the town hall, prompting an investigation and raising concerns about journalist safety.
A shocking discovery of a punchbag bearing a reporter's face at Wiltshire Council's town hall has led to a public confrontation and calls for accountability.
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Microsoft founder Bill Gates has withdrawn from India's AI Impact Summit hours before his keynote, following the release of emails linking him to Jeffrey Epstein.
Two pensioners in Kent were threatened with fines up to £1,000 for leaving charity donation bags outside their homes, sparking outrage and a council apology.
Bill Gates has pulled out of delivering a keynote at India's flagship AI summit following criticism over his past association with Jeffrey Epstein. The Gates Foundation will send a representative instead.
Mansfield Shire Council in Victoria has acknowledged a major administrative error affecting parking fines since 2009, with over $34,000 in overcharges identified. The council is now working to refund affected drivers.
Two elderly women in Tonbridge, Kent, face £300 fines after leaving charity donation bags outside their homes, with council letters threatening legal action for littering offences.
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Reform UK-led Lancashire council has withdrawn all 63 libraries from the free Libraries of Sanctuary programme, citing value for money concerns despite the scheme being cost-free.
Barry Johnson, the influential media executive who transformed ITV and championed public service broadcasting, has passed away at 78, leaving a lasting legacy in British television.
A large group of travellers has occupied a council car park at Billesley Common in Birmingham, prompting urgent council intervention and local political concern.
Richard Shaw, 46, abused his position at Bolton Council to steal nearly £900,000 from vulnerable benefit claimants over eight years, funding a luxury lifestyle including BMWs and a holiday lodge.
The Victoria and Albert Museum has acquired 'Me at the zoo', the first video uploaded to YouTube in 2005, along with a reconstructed 2006 webpage, marking a key moment in internet history.
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Galgotias University was removed from a major AI summit in New Delhi after staff presented a Chinese-made robotic dog as their own innovation, embarrassing Indian officials.
Perth Council installed a high-pitched noise device under Lord Street Bridge to deter homeless encampments, sparking widespread condemnation as hostile architecture.
Kay Mason Billig claims Steve Reed forced Norfolk council to postpone elections for devolution funds, calling him a 'two-faced bully' and halting local government reorganisation plans.
Labour's U-turn on postponing local elections sparks democratic concerns, while bankrupt Woking council receives a £500m bailout as part of Surrey's unitary authority reforms.
Cheshire council leaders are advancing plans for a new town in Adlington, ignoring strong local opposition and raising concerns about democratic processes and housing pressures.
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Local authorities face a frantic race against time to organise reinstated May elections after a government policy reversal, with election administrators warning of lost planning months and questioning devolution plans.
