19 h. ago Travellers build illegal site of 13 static homes next to Britain's biggest nuclear weapons factory as fearful residents call on council to step in

'Anxious' locals have been left 'fearing for their safety' and are calling for the council to step in to stop construction on land opposite the site in Berkshire.

Events

25 h. ago World renowned musician calls council music instrument cuts 'cultural vandalism'

The world renowned musician Joshua Ellicot said proposed cuts to music tuition in Dumfries and Galloway would be ‘cultural vandalism’

Culture

35 h. ago Police chiefs accused of 'normalising' exploitation of women by issuing guidance telling officers to refer to prostitutes as 'sexual entrepreneurs'

The all-party parliamentary group (APPG) on Commercial Sexual Exploitation has called the National Police Chiefs' Council's (NPCC) guidance 'harmful and inappropriate'.

Events

44 h. ago Fines that target drivers at school gates make council £680,000

The scheme was launched in March last year and has been called a 'money-maker' for the council

Economics

58 h. ago Government responds to calls for UK firework ban after thousands demand action

More than 181,000 had backed a call for fireworks to be limited to local council approved events

Politics

6 d. ago King Charles heads to South Wales for royal engagements on his birthday

As the monarch celebrates his 77th birthday, he has travelled to Wales to meet homegrown stars from the worlds of art, heritage and culture - and of course, cut a slice of birthday cake

Politics

7 d. ago Special meeting planned over Bridge of Allan land mystery following tree trouble

The patch of land between Henderson Street and Well Road is currently registered as 'unclaimed' - with residents calling for Stirling Council to take responsibility over fallen trees which have caused disruption.

Events

7 d. ago Reform council leader defends party colleague who called police ‘British hating scum’

Staffordshire County Councillor Peter Mason apologised for the posts on X, written before he was elected in May

Politics

9 d. ago Reform council approves tax rise on second homes despite Farage calling it ‘extortion’

North Northamptonshire, one of nine councils led by rightwing populist party, will introduce policy in 2027

Politics

9 d. ago Reform council plans tax rise on second homes despite Farage calling it ‘extortion’

North Northamptonshire set to vote on policy earmarked for introduction in 2027

Politics

1 week ago Families living in the shadow of 'Rochdale's Chernobyl' say they are plagued by urban explorers and fly

Locals have been battling with council chiefs for more than 25 years calling for action over the health hazard hotspot, which has been ransacked and become a fly-tipping grotspot.

Politics

2 w. ago Harrow Council set to take legal action against Sadiq Khan over closure of last police front desk in borough

Harrow Council Leader Paul Osborn has called the decision to shut police station front desks ‘wholly irresponsible’

Events

2 w. ago New calls to scrap Council Tax payments for people over State Pension age

A new online petition is calling for people on the State Pension to be exempt from paying Council Tax.

Economics

2 w. ago 'Abhorrent': Scottish council slammed after moving adult English classes from school campus

Renfrewshire council has been called ‘abhorrent’ after moving adult English classes following an anti-refugee backlash

Politics

3 w. ago Attack on maternity hospital must be ‘turning point’ in Sudan conflict – Dodds

The UK has called an emergency UN Security Council session on Sudan for later on Thursday.

Events

3 w. ago South Lanarkshire Council back plans for energy storage system in Blackwood

Plans have been backed by the council despite calls to refuse due to a range of concerns.

Politics

3 w. ago Cruise control: could a £5 ‘entry’ fee help balance Orkney’s needs with tourist demand?

With tourists outnumbering locals by 20:1, islanders say levy is needed to help protect neolithic sites and maintain public servicesArtisan jewellery, gift and whisky shops crowd the main street of Kirkwall on Orkney. The town even has a new sushi shop, offering bento boxes and matcha cheesecake.Once home to the Viking earls who ruled the islands, Kirkwall has hit it rich: it tops the UK’s charts for cruise ship visits, as American, German and Italian tourists descend on remarkable neolithic sites such as Skara Brae and its medieval cathedral. Continue reading...

Economics

3 w. ago Swansea Council 'bitterly disappointed' with WRU decision and Tandy call made star's heart drop

The latest rugby news from Wales and beyond on Saturday, October 25

Politics

4 w. ago SNP 'brutal and sustained cuts' to councils blamed as culture and leisure prices hiked

Almost £10m of cuts to leisure and cultural services are being brought forward by Scottish councils this year.

Politics