Fake speed camera removed by council in Catford
Furious residents in Catford erected a fake speed camera to combat dangerous drivers. The DIY deterrent worked for 48 hours before the council removed it, sparking local fury.
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Watford dad's miracle escape after tree crushes van
A father-of-five recounts his terrifying ordeal after a 30ft tree fell on his moving van in Watford. Read his incredible story of survival and the urgent safety warnings from locals.
Council forces resident to remove artificial turf after complaint
A Mermaid Beach resident faces £834 fine after council demands removal of artificial turf from nature strip. Anonymous complaint sparks local government crackdown on fake grass.
Millionaires replace nursery with luxury spa in castle
Fury in Lanarkshire as multi-millionaire hotel owners plan a luxury spa where a nursery for 100+ children once stood. Parents are left devastated and scrambling for childcare.
Minister intervenes in Tower Hamlets council concerns
Communities Secretary Steve Reed calls emergency meeting over Tower Hamlets governance as councillors seek election in Bangladesh. Read the latest developments.
Reform councillor defends controversial social media posts
Reform Councillor Peter Mason faces calls to resign over offensive social media posts, including calling children in care 'evil'. Read the full story.
Reform Councillor Defends 'British Hating Scum' Remark
A Reform council leader defends a colleague who called police 'British hating scum' and made offensive remarks about a statue of a black woman. Read the full story on the political fallout.
Screeching Dinosaurs Silenced After Neighbour Complaints
A Herefordshire garden centre has been ordered to quiet its animatronic dinosaurs after neighbours complained of 'constant screeching'. Discover how the popular attraction is adapting.
Welsh cafe row over shipping container near beach
A shipping container café near a stunning Welsh beach sparks planning battle between owners and locals. Gwynedd Council issues enforcement notice amid traffic and beauty concerns.
Driver's £36k legal fight over £80 parking fine
A driver won a four-year legal fight against a £80 parking fine, but the victory cost her over £36,000 in legal fees. Discover the full story behind this landmark UK parking law case.
Mother fined £1,000 for envelope by full bin
A mental health nurse in West London faces a £1,000 fine for fly-tipping after leaving a cardboard envelope next to an overflowing communal bin. The council is reviewing the case.
Judge condemns 'astronomical' private care costs
A judge has criticised 'astronomical' costs charged by private care providers after a council agreed to pay almost £300,000 for a teenage boy's placement. Discover the urgent call for government intervention.
Reform UK's Kent Council 'Chaos' Risks Public Safety
Fire Brigades Union warns Reform UK's 'flagship' Kent council is in disarray after councillor suspensions, creating a threat to public safety. Read the full investigation.
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