Council

Ashfield residents have raised concerns about whether the council's new newspaper is a “waste of money” – as the council asserts that they are in a “strong financial position” after promising to freeze their portion of council tax bills for taxpayers.

Watch as reporter Lauren Tiller details the rise to school absence fines - as 57% of parents said they have or would consider their child missing school for a day or more for a holiday.

Video shows the ‘dilapidated’ motorhome which a ‘fuming’ dad is fighting to keep on his driveway, after council bosses said it was "damaging the area".