Council Of Dads actor J August Richards, 46, reveals he is gay like his TV character

Council Of Dads actor J August Richards, 46, reveals he is gay like his TV character then adds the support he has received is like an ‘avalanche of LOVE’ Actor J August Richards came out as gay on Instagram Live this week  The star, 46, was talking to his Council Of Dads co-star Sarah Wayne Callies … Read more

Army of council staff and civil servant ‘will help contact tracing of coronavirus patients’

Army of THOUSANDS of coronavirus tracers ‘will be recruited to track down infected people’s contacts’ as part of plans to stem the virus Council staff and civil servants will be among thousands drafted in to help  Contact tracing was abandoned a month ago as ministers focused on testing  Claims three-tier tracing system could be in … Read more

Council is blasted for banning ALL mourners at funeral services due to coronavirus

A council has been slammed for banning all mourners at funeral services despite government guidelines stating they should be allowed to attend. City of York council has told grieving families they must wait outside the crematorium, while the ‘unattended cremation’ takes place with only a faith officiant allowed inside, before collecting their loved one’s ashes. … Read more

Wayne Rooney finally granted permission from council to park tractor at his new £20million mansion

Wayne Rooney finally granted permission from council to park TRACTOR at his new £20m mansion after 21-month planning battle Derby star Wayne Rooney was granted permission to park a tractor at his home  The former Manchester United idol was embroiled in a lengthy planning battle  But Cheshire East council have finally approved plans for the … Read more

Woman accidentally gives council ‘the finger’ instead of a thumbs up emoji

Woman accidentally gives council ‘the finger’ instead of a thumbs up emoji in a hilarious Twitter exchange over bin collections A resident of North Tyneside was asking the council about bin collections She accidentally sent the Twitter account the emoji of the raised middle finger Tweet has since gone viral, bringing smiles to many on … Read more

China is appointed position on UN Human Rights Council despite long-record of human rights

China has been been given a place on the UN Human Rights Council despite a long-record of human rights abuses. The coronavirus outbreak originated in China late last year, reportedly in the ‘wet’ livestock markets in the city of Wuhan.  The country has recorded 3,326 deaths from coronavirus and 81,639 cases but many speculate that … Read more

Household bills to rise: Council tax, broadband and stamps will rise on 1 April 2020

April 1 is traditionally known as April Fool’s Day – but millions of households won’t be laughing when they realise it is a day that many bills will rise steeply. It will see council tax, water bills, TV licences and mobile bills, as well as a number of other household bills, rise significantly. Motorists will … Read more

Council bailiffs are still chasing people for council tax payments

Council bailiffs are still chasing people for council tax payments even after Government brought in coronavirus social distancing rules Enforcement officers had still been hounding homes until at least last Tuesday Self-employed ‘repo men’ may have been working after this with no restrictions Civil Enforcement Association warned officers to wear rubber gloves for visits It … Read more

Can the council make me homeless if money for mum’s care home runs out?

I live in the family home and until last September I was caring for my mum, who has Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia, at home. She became too ill and had to go into a local care home. The cost is astronomical and I’m currently using my power of attorney to pay for mum’s care … Read more

Council staff are being ‘spat on and sworn at’ for enforcing coronavirus lockdown

Council staff are being ‘spat on and sworn at’ for enforcing coronavirus lockdown as police probe whether cyclist deliberately ploughed into PCSO leaving him with broken leg The Local Government Association said council staff face ‘sickening abuse’  Council workers have been physically and verbally attacked over the past week Police in Southend-on-Sea are hunting a … Read more