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Critical Incident: 40ft Oxfordshire Waste Mountain

A 40ft-high mountain of illegally dumped waste in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, has prompted a critical incident. Authorities are racing to prevent River Cherwell pollution. Read the latest on Operation Nation.

Former Soho toilet to become café or shop

Westminster Council plans to convert Broadwick Street's former public toilet, once labelled the UK's top cottaging spot, into retail or café space despite local opposition over toilet provision.

Can Democrats flip a red Tennessee district?

In Tennessee, Democrat Aftyn Behn is building a 'coalition of the pissed off' to challenge a Republican stronghold. With the cost of living crisis central to her campaign, could she turn this seat blue for the first time since 1983?

40ft Waste Mountain Branded 'Appalling' by PM

A 40ft mountain of waste appeared in Oxfordshire within months. Prime Minister Keir Starmer calls it 'utterly appalling' as the Environment Agency launches a criminal probe.

Fly-Tipping Scandal: Oxfordshire River Polluted

A massive illegal waste dump in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, is leaching into the River Cherwell. Evidence points to potential large-scale corruption in local authority waste management. Urgent action is demanded.

Bridget Jones Statue Unveiled in Leicester Square

A new bronze statue of Bridget Jones has been unveiled in London's Leicester Square, with Helen Fielding and Renée Zellweger in attendance. Discover the story behind this tribute to a British icon.

4th Hounslow Labour councillor defects to Tories

West London councillor Vickram Grewal leaves Labour for Conservatives, citing financial mismanagement. The fourth defection in a week signals turmoil ahead of 2026 local elections.

60m waste mountain in Kidlington threatens river

A 60m-long mountain of illegally dumped waste in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, poses a severe ecological threat to the River Cherwell. The clean-up cost exceeds the council's entire annual budget. Read more.

Fly-tippers dump mountain of waste in Oxfordshire

A massive illegal waste dump in Oxfordshire threatens the River Cherwell with toxic runoff. Local MP says cleanup costs exceed council's annual budget. Environmental catastrophe unfolding.

Enfield Council's £1.2bn Debt Crisis

An auditor has issued statutory recommendations to Enfield Council to de-risk its £1.286bn debt, warning that its financial reserves have fallen below a safe threshold. Discover the full story.

10 UK Commuter Towns That Need a Tube Station

As London's property prices soar, demand grows for Tube extensions to towns like St Albans and Potters Bar. Discover the commuter hubs that could be next for a London Underground link.

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