2 h. ago Family left fuming after seeing tourists 'eating from saucepans' in picturesque village

A man was left upset and outraged after making a visit to a popular UK tourist area, and decided to write to the local parish council soon to share his concerns

Society

56 h. ago Parklife 2025 road closures and bus diversions in place for Heaton Park festival

There will be a number of road closures in Prestwich, Middleton and north Manchester due to the music festival this weekend

Transport

59 h. ago David Beckham wins planning victory at £6million Cotswold home with neighbours furious

The local council gives a 'prior determination notification' so that he can construct a barn for hay and equipment despite earlier protest from neighbours

Economics

3 d. ago Police forces face financial struggle as cost of borrowing set to spiral

Gavin Stephens, chairman of the National Police Chiefs’ Council, said local forces have had no capital investment for 10 years.

Economics

3 d. ago Hate graffiti daubed on building due to be converted into mosque

The incident occurred just weeks after a council granted a 30-year lease to the local Muslim Community Association

Politics

3 d. ago Councillor from West Lothian who climbed Ben Nevis with broken back had incurable blood cancer

Myeloma occurs in the bone marrow but is frequently missed as symptoms are vague

Events

3 d. ago Blue Badge update for people making a new claim for parking permit this summer

Local councils across Great Britain issue Blue Badges to people for up to three years.

Politics

3 d. ago Opposition councillors back SNP bid to remove Tory Dumfries and Galloway Council leadership

Labour and Democratic Alliance members have put their names to an SNP motion of no confidence against the leader and depute leader.

Politics

4 d. ago Another council tax freeze could sound a death knell for local authorities

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says the SNP Government has a terrible record on local government.

Events

5 d. ago Families urged to apply for cost of living cash worth up to £600

The Household Support Fund is a cost of living scheme that is run by local councils - it is a pot of cash awarded to local authorities, which they then distribute to residents

Economics

6 d. ago Local councils and police can fine you £70 for parking on these road markings

There are a number of road markings that drivers need to be aware of as they indicate strict rules for that portion of the road

Economics

6 d. ago The local council trying to recruit a teacher for more than six years

Highland Council has had to readvertise 62 teaching posts

Politics

6 d. ago Andrew Tate has driving licence seized by police 'after being caught speeding at 120 miles per hour in a 30mph zone'

Andrew Tate has had his driving licence seized by Romanian police for 120 days and been hit with a £304 fine after being caught driving 120mph in a 30mph zone, officials have said. 

Events

7 d. ago Former Reform UK chair returns in new role 48 hours after resigning

Ex-banker Zia Yusuf will lead efficiency-seeking initiative for local councils

Politics

7 d. ago The dog poo bags making riverside shrubbery resemble Christmas trees

A local council has said he doesn't understand the mentality of some dog walkers

Politics

8 d. ago Ayrshire local authority recoups £31,000 in council tax fraud

Fraud investigations brought £50,000 back to the council.

Economics

8 d. ago Emergency services close road after van crashes into tree near Sale Water Park

Rifle Road was closed when the police and firefighters went to the scene

Events

8 d. ago Work to begin on Stirling Council's first new primary school in 30 years

Corbiewood PS will serve the 800-home South Stirling Gateway housing estate, with completion for the project expected in time for the 2026/27 academic term.

Politics

8 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway Council set to pay nearly £9.5 million for private residential children's care

A lack of capacity means some young people are currently being placed hundreds of miles away in the north of Scotland.

Economics

9 d. ago Armed cops swarm Manchester street as school locks down amid 'man with knife' reports

Police rushed to the scene of the Manchester suburb of New Moston with officers reportedly 'all over' nearby Nuthurst Road, Moston Lane East and Parkhurst Avenue

Events