The Latest Breaking News from LDRS

Toxic Launders Lane fires making residents ‘prisoners in their own homes’

Locals are anxiously awaiting air quality tests

Evening Standard · Mar 5, 2023

'The heart ripped out of communities' – Labour shadow health secretary on Gateshead leisure centre closures

Wes Streeting claimed that cash-strapped Labour councils slashing services "get the blame for decisions taken in Westminster by the Conservatives"

Chronicle Live · Feb 27, 2023

Glimmer of hope in bid to save Altrincham Town Hall

Decision on future of historic building deferred following 11th-hour emails

Manchester Evening News · Feb 22, 2023

Cardiff hostel plagued by drug users and anti-social behaviour goes up for sale

NosDa in Cardiff central used to be a popular venue but had been plagued by vandalism and litter since its closure

Wales Online · Jan 9, 2023

Wait goes on for independent investigation into Liverpool Council

Bristol-based firm TLT LLP is yet to report back meaning audits can't be signed off

Liverpool Echo · Jan 5, 2023

Second victory for Bristol Live as misconduct hearing for police officer who sent inappropriate texts is held in public

It is the second time in three weeks reporters have successfully overturned a police decision to allow disgraced cops to be dealt with privately

Bristol Post · Dec 5, 2022

Mum 'scared' as she uncovers mould in every upstairs room of house

The mother of four fears for her children's health. She claims she was told 'all homes have this kind of thing'

Wales Online · Dec 2, 2022

Greater Manchester council invested up to £10m with Qatar National Bank

The authority deposited between £5m and £10m with the state lender during various periods

Manchester Evening News · Dec 2, 2022

Man baffled after getting fly-tipping fine despite not even living in the country

Ben Cormack moved to France to live with his girlfriend earlier this year

Wales Online · Nov 29, 2022

Council won't claw back cash from controversial developer – and admits to rising costs for unfinished homes

Newcastle City Council has confirmed it will not seek to reclaim any of the £2m it has paid to developer Orca, which is behind an incomplete housing development in Gosforth

Chronicle Live · Nov 23, 2022