5 h. ago Is THIS Britain's most depressing high street? Locals claim rat

EXCLUSIVE: Residents living close to one of Britain's most deprived high streets have revealed over 50 shops, including the £1 store, have been shuttered.

Politics

9 h. ago Beautiful UK seaside town with charming high street named among the best

This little-known town in Suffolk is nestled between the picturesque River Alde and a stunning stretch of coastline, featuring a classic high street that is filled with thriving local businesses

Politics

50 h. ago Domino's wants to be able to sell food until 5am in Merthyr Tydfil and some people aren't impressed

Local councillors have raised some concerns about the licensing application for the store in Court Street, fearing locals will be disturbed by noise

Politics

3 d. ago 'Shock' moment rat filmed climbing in upstairs window of Scots home

A rat was captured trying to enter a home's upstairs window in Larkhall, South Lanarkshire, as locals tell of vermin infested street.

Society

4 d. ago Fireworks thrown at house in Scots street as police condemn 'unacceptable disorder' by gathering crowd

Police say fireworks were thrown at a property after a crowd of people gathered outside a property in Helensburgh on Monday night.

Events

7 d. ago Several people killed as car ploughs into Vancouver festival crowd

Canadian police say driver is in custody after deaths at Filipino festival for Lapu Lapu DaySeveral people were killed when a driver ploughed a car into a crowd at a street festival on Saturday in the Canadian city of Vancouver, local police said.“A number of people have been killed and multiple others are injured,” Vancouver police posted online. “The driver is in custody.” Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Parking and footfall concerns raised as 'active travel' plans open for feedback

The potential issues concerning Keir Street and Henderson Street in Bridge of Allan have been raised by a local councillor after Stirling Council revealed details of the two-stage plans.

Politics

1 week ago Easter 'miracle' linked to Pope's death as 'giant cross' hovers above festival crowd

Hundreds of locals in Tejupilco, Mexico, stood in the street awestruck at the alleged apparition in the sky, which occurred eerily close to the passing of Pope Francis

Events

1 week ago Fury as posh Londoners wake up to find their council has replaced their parking spaces with e

Wimbledon residents are up in arms after the local council's decision to replace precious street parking with 350 dedicated e-bike bays as part of a wider scheme promoted by the London mayor.

Politics

2 w. ago The rich and Rat City: Locals in Birmingham's bin hell claim they are forced to live in a dump... while wealthy neighbours had their rubbish picked up LAST WEEK

It is like walking through a post-apocalyptic wasteland.

Politics

2 w. ago Armed cops lock down Edinburgh street as locals 'scared to leave homes'

Police were called to Firrhill Drive in the Oxgangs area at around 2pm on Saturday.

Events

2 w. ago £200k of brand new electric vehicles abandoned on street for months leaving locals baffled

The dumped cars, which are all Fisker Ocean models, would normally retail for between £30,000 and £43,000, but have been parked up since the car manufacturer went bust in October, 2024

Economics

2 w. ago Inside Benidorm's 'British Street' as local warns tourists of 'dark side'

Calle Gerona in Benidorm, Spain is often referred to as 'British Street' and is home to almost all of the resort town's most iconic nightlife spots - but one locals warns there is a 'dark side'

Events

3 w. ago Britain is a nation of nosey neighbours with curtain twitchers snooping on WhatsApp

A new study reveals 85% of people follow the latest local dramas on their street in group WhatsApp chats - and the two biggest topics are events in the local area and bin collections

Politics

3 w. ago UK's biggest toy shop chain to shut high street store for good in just a few weeks

The UK's biggest toy store franchise is set to close the doors of one of its beloved high street shops forever – the cherished high street store has been described as an 'asset' to the local community

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3 w. ago 'I moved to Benidorm after one visit at 24 – I'll never come back to boring old Britain'

Harry Poulton was just a teen when he first visited the sunny Spanish hotspot - now at 24-years-old, he's decided he's fed up of living in "depressing" Britain and has moved full time to the rowdy holiday destination

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