44 h. ago Construction boss and his wife in £250,000 court battle with village neighbours over claims they 'invaded' their garden to chop down 33

Robert McCarthy (pictured) and his wife Amanda have accused the house behind their home, near Nazeing in Essex, of perpetrating a 'systematic destruction' of their garden.

Events

4 d. ago Welsh villagers rejoice after unlikely planning win over huge international business

'This would have been awful had it happened. It would have decimated this village. We’re just so thankful that this battle has been won – and it has been a battle, make no mistake'

Politics

5 d. ago Callander man jailed after buying illegal stun gun for TikTok content

His defence solicitor told Stirling Sheriff Court that he had planned to use the 500,000 volt stun gun to "stun himself, make videos, try and make people laugh, and try and make some cash out if it.”

Events

6 d. ago Man, 82, and woman, 60 'kidnapped and tortured a woman for five years'

The alleged victim banged on a neighbour's window while 'mostly naked' and claimed to have been held captive by her roommate and her partner - the couple has been charged

Events

8 d. ago Reform UK candidate who challenged bizarre defeat using fake AI court cases hit with £19,000 bill

Liz Williams was beaten to the post in dramatic scenes by Green candidate Hannah Robson in a rural Worcestershire election

Economics

8 d. ago Top surgeon cleared by High Court in £200,000 damages claim over weight loss operation

Surgeon Simon Monkhouse was cleared of wrongdoing after the High Court hearings

Economics

8 d. ago Delhi AQI soars above 1,000 after court permits Diwali fireworks

Air quality data shows 36 of Indian capital’s 38 monitoring stations now in ‘red zone’

Events

1 week ago Stop rats invading your garden this autumn without giving up bird feeding

As autumn comes in, people are putting out food for bird feeding, but a tricky problem holds them back - rats, an expert shares simple tips to keep them away and continue feeding garden birds

Events

1 week ago Chinese broadcaster failed to pay Ofcom £300,000 for rule breaches, court told

Star China Media Ltd previously ran an English-language news channel named China Global Television Network but was stripped of its licence in 2021.

Economics

1 week ago Speeding drunk driver who ploughed into pub beloved by Ed Sheeran and caused £50,000 worth of damage walks free from court

Howard Sargent left a trail of destruction when his Toyota Yaris smashed through the front of the Pilot Inn in Dungeness after drinking all day.

Events

1 week ago Millionaires' row at war in 'bitter' battle over country lane: Pensioner, 84, claims she was 'attacked by her crippled neighbour' and 'threatened with a shotgun' in nine

Wealthy pensioners living on a leafy 'millionaires' row' in Hampshire are locked in a nine-year feud featuring allegations of assault, harassment and even gunfire across a quiet country lane.

Events

2 w. ago Sia’s estranged husband seeks $250,000 a month in spousal support

US court documents reveal Dan Bernad seeks to maintain ‘luxurious and upper-class lifestyle’ he had with Australian singer, who filed for divorce in MaySia’s estranged husband is seeking more than US$250,000 (A$386,000, £187,000) a month in spousal support, according to US court documents.The Australian pop singer, full name Sia Furler, split from Daniel Bernad – the father of their 18-month-old son, Somersault, in May and filed for divorce after three years of marriage. Now the former radiation oncologist has requested the sum, as well as $US300,000 for legal fees and another $US200,000 to cover the cost of forensic accounting. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Parents of Britain's biggest family hauled into court over £52,000 Disney holiday

The family were seen in Florida celebrating a big birthday earlier this year.

Society

2 w. ago Parents of Britain's biggest family taken to court over £52,000 Disney World trip

The family jetted off to Florida to enjoy the fun

Society

2 w. ago 'Neighbour claims I ruined kid's birthday after refusing demand for free labour'

A woman has taken to social media to share the 'entitled' demand her neighbour made of her, which left her fuming - and people are baffled by the audacity of the request

Politics

2 w. ago Steven Gerrard ‘holding further talks with Rangers after constructive discussions but other names still considered’

RANGERS and Steven Gerrard are reportedly set to hold more discussions as the Light Blues continue their search for Russell Martin's replacement. Clubs chief met the former Liverpool and England legend in London on Thursday and held what are being described as "constructive talks." Sky Sports are reporting that ex-Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Rohl is...

Politics

2 w. ago Gregg Wallace alleges BBC caused him ‘distress and harassment’ in legal claim

Mr Wallace is seeking up to £10,000 in damages from the BBC and one of its subsidiaries, court documents show.

Events

2 w. ago 'Entitled neighbour made wild move after claiming my trees were blocking light'

A man has been urged to seek legal advice after his entitled neighbour sent a gardener round to his house to cut down an 'annoying' tree without his permission

Politics

3 w. ago Wife of top Royal Household adviser weeps in court as she narrowly avoids losing licence for using her phone at the wheel of £60,000 Land Rover

Kim Todd, 59, was spotted picking up her mobile while sitting in traffic in a £60,000 Land Rover on Lower Richmond Road, south London , on February 25.

Economics

3 w. ago Eric Clapton is locked in bitter planning row with millionaire neighbours after claiming their plans for £2.3m Surrey Hills home will threaten his 'sanctuary'

Music legend Clapton, 80, has written to his local council insisting his neighbour's plans would constitute a 'significant and unacceptable invasion' of his privacy.

Economics