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Tower Hamlets 'toxic' culture warning: Government intervenes in running of London council

Decisions made by the east London town hall will be monitored by a Government-appointed envoy following a series of complaints under the borough’s controversial mayor

Evening Standard

DC Councilmember Accused Of Bribery Expected In Court

Washington, D.C. Councilman Trayon White Sr. faces bribery charges post re-election win. Legal proceedings continue.

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Angela Rayner opens door to four-day working week in local councils

While it is not official government policy to support a four-day working week, the government is no longer objecting to the move

The Independent UK

New on Netflix: 7 movies and shows to watch this week (Nov. 4-10)

Dig into all the new Netflix TV shows and movies heading to Netflix this week.

Tom’s Guide

Newcastle Ocean Baths lifeguard first aid room broken into

Newcastle council staff were repairing minor damage.

Newcastle Herald

Beloved theatre to close amid dispute between west London council and operators

The announcement has sparked fury among campaigners

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Catford Mews: Only cinema in Lewisham closed down after council repossess building

Catford Mews, Lewisham borough’s only cinema, suddenly shut its doors after council-owned landlord repossessed building over rent arrears

Evening Standard

A history of the SNP's pledge to reform council tax

THE SNP first pledged to reform council tax before they even came into government in 2007. So, what happened since then?

The National (Scotland)

Taking action: Lake Macquarie Council celebrate cracking high 90s

Mayor describes it as "a big feather in our cap."

Newcastle Herald

'Sickening': Scottish council 'learns of job losses second hand' as firm quits area

A GLOBAL packaging manufacturer has been slammed for a "sickening" decision pull scores of jobs from a Scottish council area ...

The National (Scotland)

Several Scottish city council projects to be postponed due to rising costs

PLANS to refurbish the "Smartie Tube" tunnel over the Clydeside Expressway and redesign an M8 junction at Anderston are among City Deal…

The National (Scotland)

‘One-sided, incomplete’: PCI chief dismisses draft report with 4 recommendations to protect journalists

A draft report by a Press Council of India member suggesting several measures for journalists has been rejected by the council’s chairperson Ranjana Prakash Desai, saying that she is recording her “dissent” as she is “unable to concur with all observations and recommendations”.

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Homeless camp in Park Lane dismantled by TfL and Westminster Council

Transport for London said it removed the camp from a ‘busy section of road’ because it was unsafe for rough sleepers

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Thames Water fined £67k for 'unsafe' central London works

Utilities giant ordered to pay out after ‘unsafe’ works left members of public ‘at risk’

Newcastle Herald

A right royal encounter for Lake Macquarie MP Greg Piper

Greg Piper met King Charles III on the red carpet in Sydney.

Evening Standard

Hackney teachers warn borough will end up 'childless' as more schools face closure

Teachers have warned that secondary schools in Hackney could have to close in six to seven years as pupil numbers continue to drop

Evening Standard

Havering Council facing legal action over fires at toxic landfill site in Rainham

Local residents have complained of breathing problems and coughing fits due to constantly smouldering fires

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AAP

'Tar balls' shut Sydney beaches, but low safety threat

Experts believe the mysterious, dark-coloured balls washing up on Sydney beaches are tar balls, which often occur after an oil spill.

AAP

NZ zoning overhaul touted as solution to housing mess

Inspired by overseas examples, business groups have called for changes to zoning laws and co-operative funding models to help solve housing supply issues.

The Independent UK

Prosecutors will not file criminal charges against 2 people at center of Los Angeles racism scandal

The Los Angeles city attorney’s office says it does not plan to file criminal charges against two people who were investigated in the recording of a racist conversation that rocked City Hall in 2022 and prompted the city council president to resign after the audio was leaked

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Coogee Beach Closed To The Public As Council Investigates Hundreds Of Mysterious Black Balls

“Council is investigating the origin and composition of the material, which has the appearance of dark spheres.”

The Guardian - AU

Rio Tinto praised for ‘breaking ranks’ to back revamp of environment laws – as it happened

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The Independent UK

UN voices ‘strong concern’ for peacekeepers after Israeli attacks

The UN Security Council expressed ‘strong concern’ as Israel has fired on and wounded UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon during intensified fighting, reiterating its support for their role in supporting security in the region

The Independent UK

Launders Lane: Incurable lung cancer sufferer fears she will die before seeing toxic fire put out

‘Time is running out’ - Frustrated and sick residents demand council action over toxic fire left to burn for 20 years

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