1 hour ago Five big questions about Cardiff's new parking plan with Land Rover tax

Cardiff Council has approved a new parking plan for the city aimed at reducing commuter parking and encouraging more sustainable travel

Politics

2 h. ago Driver forces another vehicle to stop in motorway road rage incident – video

The 38-year-old driver of the truck was caught on camera pulling in front of another vehicle in the third lane before slowing to a complete stop.

Transport

4 h. ago Bin strike council sparks outrage after putting up giant 65ft Christmas tree in October

The massive fir was erected in Birmingham city centre's Victoria Square over the weekend in preparation for its annual German Market.

Events

4 h. ago Liverpool hit by travel chaos as aircraft issue delays Eintracht Frankfurt trip

Liverpool's all-important trip to Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League has been hit by a travel delay, which has impacted their plans for Wednesday night's match

Events

5 h. ago ‘I don’t know anyone who is voting Labour’: How Reform is turning a red heartland light blue

This south Wales constituency has been deemed a safe Labour seat for over a century, but voters on streets of Caerphilly tell Holly Evans they are fed up – and think Nigel Farage’s Reform might be the answer

Politics

5 h. ago The Hunger Games stage adaptation branded ‘chaotic’ as theatregoers complain of delays and accessibility issues

The world’s first theatre show based on the best-selling book series has opened in London

Society

5 h. ago I was fined by a private firm AND the council for parking, can I be hit twice for the same offence? DEAN DUNHAM replies

This seems to be a common problem at UK airports, where both private parking firms and local authorities are enforcing different parts of the same patch of Tarmac.

Economics

5 h. ago Robert Jenrick accused of fomenting division by backing burka ban

The Tory shadow justice secretary said there was ‘a strong argument’ for a ban on the face coverings.

Politics

5 h. ago Fresh Reform UK surge puts Nigel Farage's party on course to win Welsh Senedd elections ahead of Labour and Plaid Cymru

The Beaufort Research survey found Nigel Farage's party were backed by 30 per cent of Welsh voters - up five percentage points from a previous poll in June.

Politics

5 h. ago Council failed to protect London woman whose home was taken over by drug dealers

Council failed to protect London woman whose home was taken over by drug dealers  London Evening Standard

Events

5 h. ago Areas of Greater Manchester with most missed bin collections revealed

You can find out how your local council fared

Politics

6 h. ago Welsh council may cut pension ties with firms linked to Israel

'This council believes: Public sector pension fund investments in Ceredigion and across Wales should not support war crimes, human rights violations, or breaches of international law, regardless of financial returns', says a councillor's motion

Politics

6 h. ago Council failed to protect vulnerable north London woman after her home was taken over by drug dealers, report finds

An Ombudsman found a ‘number of failures’ on the part of Brent Council to provide help and support to the woman

Events

6 h. ago Throsk playpark safety issues labelled "concerning" as council chiefs promise probe

The issue of the playpark in Throsk was raised at a recent full Stirling Council meeting by a local councillor - with issues including protruding nails from rotten wooden boards.

Politics

6 h. ago Best Scottish Inventions: The 13 greatest inventions created by Scots according to Scotsman readers

The world would be a very different place if it wasn’t for a whole host of bright ideas dreamed up by Scots.

Politics

6 h. ago Magical mushrooms and a peeking peacock – readers’ best photographs

Click here to submit a picture for publication in these online galleries and/or on the Guardian letters page Continue reading...

Culture

7 h. ago Labour's grooming gangs inquiry is plunged into chaos: Potential chairwoman pulls out as third abuse survivor quits panel

The departure of senior social worker Annie Hudson comes after two victims of child sexual abuse resigned from a liaison committee attached to the inquiry, citing a 'toxic, fearful environment'.

Events

7 h. ago A Greater Manchester borough's biggest employer announces 'recruitment freeze' as 'urgent' warning issued over finances

The council is grappling with a predicted £23m black hole in its finances

Events

8 h. ago Martin Lewis MSE fan has 'not used heating since' snuggling up in one item

A Money Saving Expert (MSE) reader shared their 'investment' in a comfortable clothing item that has helped them stay warm without needing to use their heating

Politics

8 h. ago Government issues update on stamp duty reform after plans to 'scrap' tax

It was previously revealed that the Treasury is 'looking at’ new property taxes to replace stamp duty

Politics