21 h. ago Perth and Kinross councillor calls for designated dogwalking zones to prevent parks and pitches being blighted by dog poo

Over the past year Perth and Kinross Council received 291 complaints about dog fouling but only issued two fines

Politics

21 h. ago Tonight's rugby news as WRU spark council backlash and statement issued on vulgar England star

The latest rugby news from Wales and beyond.

Politics

23 h. ago Council issues statement after woman killed by falling branch in Didsbury

Police are continuing to investigate the tragic incident on Sunday

Events

5 d. ago Council's urgent safety warning after St George's flag sprayed on roundabouts

The council's warning comes after the England flag has appeared in several locations around Greater Manchester, including on a roundabout in Fitton Hill in Oldham

Events

5 d. ago Welsh council issues major update on plan for 'highly disruptive' bin strikes

An initial 13 days of industrial action were pledged with the possibility of more over the Christmas holidays

Events

5 d. ago Council issues warning about St George's flag on roundabouts

"It costs public money to repair the damage, which could be better spent on vital services"

Events

6 d. ago England flag painted onto roundabout in Welsh town as police investigate

A council spokesperson said repair work will cause disruption for drivers

Events

1 week ago Keely Hodgkinson smashes Lausanne Diamond League record in 800m victory

Briton wins second race in four days on injury comebackTraining partner Georgia Hunter Bell finishes thirdKeely Hodgkinson sent another ominous warning to her rivals ahead of next month’s World Athletics Championships as she smashed the meeting record to win the 800m at the Lausanne Diamond League.In weather more akin to Manchester in October than a summer’s night in Switzerland, Hodgkinson ran 1min 55.69sec to beat a quality field by 10 metres and win her second race in four days. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Asylum seekers to be removed from Essex hotel as council granted injunction

Epping Forest District Council had asked a judge to issue an interim injunction stopping migrants from being accommodated at the Bell Hotel in Epping.

Events

1 week ago Asylum seekers set to be removed from Essex hotel as council granted injunction

Epping Forest District Council had asked a judge to issue an interim injunction stopping migrants from being accommodated at the Bell Hotel in Epping.

Events

2 w. ago Roundabouts graffitied with St George’s Cross amid row over flags on lamp posts

At least six mini-roundabouts in the Birmingham area have been painted with red crosses

Politics

2 w. ago Drivers in Soho and Mayfair may soon be fined for loudly revving their engines

A new proposal would enable the council and the Met Police to issue fixed penalty notices for a string of actions

Politics

2 w. ago London council refunding nearly £500K to thousands of drivers wrongly fined for driving in bus lanes

Southwark Council illegally issued more than 10,000 penalty charge notices in just four months

Economics

2 w. ago Council issues statement after mum, 32, killed saving daughter in park

Madia Kauser was killed when a large tree branch fell on her as she walked her two young children in a Lancashire country park

Events

2 w. ago FEMA abruptly disbands youth advisory council, but students say their climate advocacy won't stop

Ashton Dolce joined the Youth Preparedness Council at the nation's disaster relief agency to advocate for issues such as protection from extreme heat

Society

2 w. ago Pressure mounts on council over Wythenshawe Park Kneecap show as bosses issue new statement

A Jewish group has contacted Manchester City Council to express its 'deep reservations' and call for the band's appearance to be cut

Events

2 w. ago Council issues statement after dozens slam 'heartbreaking' area

Petition calls for action by the council

Politics

3 w. ago Emory University active shooter LIVE updates as hero cop among two shot and FBI on scene

Emory College in Atlanta, Georgia, has warned its students of an active shooter on campus - with one police officer among the casualties shot so far

Events

3 w. ago Council issues urgent Winter Fuel Payment scam warning affecting hundreds of pensioners

Many have received a text urging them to click a link to complete their application for the benefit

Events

3 w. ago Council takes 'immediate' action after Ofsted finds multiple issues in children's services

"This is about how it impacts the life chances of our children"

Politics