28 h. ago Tourists banned from wearing certain shoes in Italy or face £2,000 fine

A popular region has been forced to impose a ban on certain types of footwear as well as a one-way system on its popular hiking trails for tourists

Economics

28 h. ago Pets at Home announces major ban for Easter affecting 460 UK stores

The ban will remain in force from April 18 to 21

Politics

3 d. ago 'Impossible choice': West London council tells homeless family to move 275 miles to Hartlepool or lose housing support

Soheila Serkani was told she and her daughter must move to Hartlepool after being evicted from their private rented home last month

Society

3 d. ago Travellers arriving in Great Britain face import ban on EU meat and dairy

Government introduces measure to prevent spread of foot-and-mouth disease after rise in cases across EuropeTourists from Great Britain who travel to the continent to satisfy their epicurean desires for cured meats and fragrant cheeses will be frustrated in their attempts to bring home some of their favourite foods after a ban on meat and dairy imports from EU countries came into force this weekend.From Saturday, holidaymakers will no longer be able to bring meat from cattle, sheep, goats or pigs, or dairy products, from EU countries into Great Britain for personal use, in a move aimed at preventing the spread of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) after a rise in cases across Europe. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago London council forced to ban park BBQs as revellers 'poo in the bushes' and fight

People have been banned from having barbecues at Waterlow Park in Highgate, north London, after reports of fighting, littering and obscene behaviour in the bushes

Politics

5 d. ago Manchester to get 'tallest tower outside London' with Nobu hotel as council approves 153 storeys in meeting

It's going to be 77m taller than Beetham Tower

Politics

6 d. ago Oakland City Council District 2 seat covering Jack London Square on April 15 ballot with 6 candidates

Oakland City Council District 2 seat covering Jack London Square on April 15 ballot with 6 candidates  KTVU

Politics

6 d. ago Croydon Council takes controversial vape shop owner to court for blocking pavement with cargo

The shop has become a focal point for concerns over anti-social behaviour in the area

Events

6 d. ago Mum and three kids forced to poo in bin bags after south London council failed to fix broken toilet

Zena Ekada was left in despair at the state of the temporary accommodation she was placed in by Lambeth Council

Events

7 d. ago VE Day parade to go ahead after councillor suggested it would be ‘elitist’

Dacorum Borough Council cabinet member Caroline Smith-Wright had told a meeting on April 2 that there were no plans for a parade.

Politics

7 d. ago Mapped: Worst areas for council house waiting lists as delays hit 100 years

The number of families waiting for a house with three or more bedrooms has increased by 36.6 per cent in the past decade

Events

7 d. ago Mapped: Worst areas for council house waiting lists as some families face delays over a century

The number of families waiting for a house with three or more bedrooms has increased by 36.6 per cent in the past decade

Society

8 d. ago Prayers could be scrapped at London council, in 'worrying' time

Prayers could be scrapped at London council, in 'worrying' time-saving move  Premier Christian News

Politics

8 d. ago Garbage piles up on Birmingham's streets as a sanitation strike in the UK city enters its 5th week

Stinky garbage is piling up on the streets of the U.K.'s second-largest city and causing chaos a month into a strike by trash collectors

Events

1 week ago Sadiq Khan urged to intervene over Borough Triangle tower blocks plan

Local resident and actress Juliet Rylance warns the community is ‘gravely concerned’ by the development receiving approval

Politics

1 week ago British Fashion Council cancels London Fashion Week June edition

British Fashion Council cancels London Fashion Week June edition  Vogue Business

Politics

2 w. ago London family placed in housing 140 miles away by council for over five years amid homes shortage

The family is one of 256 homeless households in Lambeth forced out of capital for temporary housing as demand soars

Society

2 w. ago Town hall rich list: Nearly 100 council employees earn more than prime minister in London

Westminster City Council tops a ‘Town Hall Rich List’ revealed on the same day as council tax goes up across the country

Politics

2 w. ago April Cruel Day: Millions of Londoners hit with big bills rises as tax changes 'to cost families £3,500'

Across London, average increases in council tax, water and energy will cost households around £400 a year

Economics

2 w. ago April Cruel Day: Millions of Londoners hit with £400 rise in annual utility and council tax bills

Across London, average increases in council tax, water and energy will cost households around £400 a year

Economics