Independent businesses in Clevedon's Hill Road warn new parking fees proposed by North Somerset Council could drive customers away, threatening the town's vibrant retail scene. Read why they're fighting back.
Greenwich Council announces revised schedules for bin collections, leisure centres, libraries and key services over the Christmas and New Year holidays. Essential dates and contacts for residents.
Residents in Brent and Harrow are advised of revised bin collection dates over the festive holidays, including free Christmas tree recycling services. Check your dates now.
Enfield Council reveals plans for a new safe cycling and walking link between Palmers Green and New Southgate, featuring segregated lanes and traffic-calming measures. Read the full details.
Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, and Hammersmith & Fulham councils hit by November cyber attack. Staff warned after hackers target individuals via Microsoft Teams. Supplier payments delayed.
Greenwich Council announces revised bin collection dates and holiday hours for services including leisure centres, libraries, and housing support from December 22.
Kensington and Chelsea, Westminster, Wandsworth, City of London and Hammersmith and Fulham can raise rates above 5% in 2026/27. Find out why and what it means for residents.
Croydon Council is set for a £120m funding boost over three years after a historic government review. The new Fair Funding 2.0 model aims to better reflect local need, but the borough's massive debt remains a challenge. Read the full story.
Mild winter weather triggers early birdsong from skylarks and thrushes in the UK. Is this a charming anomaly or a stark warning of the climate crisis? Discover the facts.
A new 'Fair Funding' formula reshapes council finances, boosting deprived areas. But with most councils still hiking tax, is the crisis over? Explore the winners, losers, and impact on your bill.
Manchester, Bradford and outer London boroughs gain spending power in a new three-year settlement, while affluent southern councils face cuts. Will it restore local services?
Avon and Somerset Police have released approved images of Aria Thorpe as a 15-year-old boy appears in court charged with her murder in Weston-super-Mare. Read the latest.
Westminster City Council confirms hackers likely copied sensitive resident data in a November cyber attack. The council is investigating the breach's full impact. Find out which services are affected and how to get help.
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe in Weston-super-Mare. Police confirm a single stab wound caused her death. The community is in shock.
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe in Weston-super-Mare. The girl was found with a fatal stab wound on Monday evening.
A teenager has been charged with the murder of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe in Weston-super-Mare. Avon and Somerset Police confirmed the tragic development.
A visit to the derelict ironworks in Frome, Somerset, reveals nature reclaiming industry. Discover the poignant history of the workers and the 'greening by stealth' transforming this site.
A struck-off dentist and her two children have received suspended sentences for a £350,000 dental insurance fraud at their Finchley clinic. Discover the details of the complex scam.
A teenage boy is in custody following the death of a nine-year-old girl in Weston-super-Mare. Police describe the news as 'utterly dreadful'. Read the latest updates.
A teenage boy is in custody after the death of a nine-year-old girl in Weston-super-Mare. Police are investigating and a cordon remains in place. Read the latest updates.
Westminster City Council announces steep increases in burial and cremation fees at two cemeteries, with some costs jumping by 165%. Discover the full breakdown of council charge hikes.
Enfield Council unveils plans for a safer walking and cycling link between Palmers Green and New Southgate stations, featuring nine parallel crossings and traffic-calming measures. Public consultation closes 7th Dec.
Greenwich Council is selling three underused car parks to raise funds for essential services, sparking backlash from local businesses and shoppers. Public auction set for December 11.
After a 30-year absence, lapwings have returned to nest on the Somerset Levels, a heartening sign for UK wetland conservation. Discover the story of their comeback.
A London musician was issued two parking fines after council workers painted a disabled bay around his legally parked Audi in Croydon. He calls it 'madness' and 'bullying'.
An 18-year-old died on the M5 after being Tasered by police. The IOPC is investigating the incident and has offered condolences to Logan Smith's family.
Logan Smith, 18, died after leaving an ambulance on the M5 near Weston-super-Mare. The IOPC is investigating police Taser use prior to the fatal incident. Read the full report.
The police watchdog is investigating after Logan Smith, 18, was tasered by an officer and then fatally struck by a car on the M5 in Somerset. Read the latest.
Westminster City Council reveals which services are impacted after a major cyber attack and advises residents on how to get help. Critical services for vulnerable people are the priority.
A West London council has apologised and paid £250 to a domestic abuse victim after a watchdog found poor communication caused her 'frustration and uncertainty' over her housing situation.