Tories Win Back Westminster Council in 2026 Election
Conservatives regain control of Westminster Council with 32 seats, Labour holds 22. Turnout rises to 36%. Reform loses both seats. No other parties elected.
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Labour Loses Control of Wandsworth Council
Labour lost control of Wandsworth Council after one term, with the Conservatives winning 29 seats, Labour 28, and one Independent, resulting in no overall control.
Reform Gains Havering; Labour Loses Westminster and Wandsworth
Reform UK hails historic change as Labour loses key London councils in local elections. Labour holds some boroughs but faces potential leadership challenge.
Intertek Rejects EQT's £10bn Bid as Undervaluing Firm
FTSE 100 firm Intertek has rejected EQT's latest £10bn bid at 5,800p per share, calling it a significant undervaluation. The testing company is pursuing a strategic review.
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Two men guilty of spying for China; third suspect dead
Chi Leung Wai, a UK Border Force officer, and Chung Biu Yuen were convicted of spying for Hong Kong/China. Co-defendant Matthew Trickett was found dead in a park.
Labour faces worst local elections result this century
Labour is on track for its worst local election performance this century, losing control of key councils as Reform UK gains over 300 seats in early results.
Ealing Election 2026: Labour Retains Control, Loses 13 Seats
Labour retained control of Ealing Council but lost 13 seats in the 2026 local elections, with Liberal Democrats and Greens making gains. Cabinet member and chief whip were among those defeated.
Emmerdale: Dr Todd Blackmails Jacob After Funeral
In Emmerdale, Dr Caitlin Todd's feud with Jacob Gallagher escalates as she attends her father's funeral, then blackmails him with a secret that could destroy his life.
EastEnders: Nicola's Secret Deal with Eddie Threatens George
Nicola confesses to George but hides Eddie's cash offer in EastEnders. Will the secret destroy their relationship as Eddie moves in?
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Attenborough's 40-Year Partnership Revealed by Filmmaker
Alastair Fothergill shares behind-the-scenes stories of working with Sir David Attenborough for 40 years, revealing his work ethic, humility, and environmental legacy.
Teen Spared Jail Over £100k Shoplifting Spree
A 17-year-old boy who stole over £100,000 from Boots and Holland and Barrett was spared jail and given a rehabilitation order.
Sir David Attenborough at 100: Family and Surprising Fact
Sir David Attenborough celebrates his 100th birthday. Learn about his late wife Jane, brother Richard, and why he never learned to drive.
West London grandma 'trapped' at home after cowboy builders
Patricia Salt, 76, paid rogue builders £13,000 to remove spray foam insulation, but they left her with a leaking roof, no certification, and a £20,000 repair bill, preventing her from selling her home.
Local Elections: Are Voters Fed Up With Empty Promises?
Readers debate voter apathy, Trump's future, digital money risks, and petrol pricing. Local election promises deemed meaningless as candidates lack transparency.
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2026 Local Elections: Reform Surges, Labour Faces Losses
The 2026 local elections are underway, with Reform UK gaining ground across England, while Labour may lose control of Wales for the first time since devolution.
Farage: Reform UK on Course for General Election Win
Nigel Farage says Reform UK is on track for a general election victory after gaining over 210 council seats from Labour in early local election results, calling it a historic change in British politics.
Labour Holds Hammersmith and Fulham Despite Tory Gains
Labour retained control of Hammersmith and Fulham Council with 38 of 50 seats, despite Conservatives gaining two seats. Greens, Lib Dems, and Reform failed to win any seats.
Three Jailed for 79 Years for Park Murder of Teen
Three men were sentenced to life for the murder of 19-year-old Tyler Donnelly in Hanworth Park. The victim was ambushed and stabbed in the neck in a drug-related attack.
Hostile Greenery: London's Anti-Homeless Planters
London's 'hostile greenery' trend uses planters to displace rough sleepers, sparking debate over deceptive anti-homeless architecture and community relations.
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London local elections live: Starmer braces for heavy losses
PM Keir Starmer faces brutal local election results as Labour could lose up to 1,800 seats. Green and Reform UK challenge in London boroughs. Markets brace for political storm.
City of London urges tech firms to build digital ID for fraud fight
The City of London Corporation seeks tech firms to create a digital identity network to combat fraud, which accounts for 40% of crime in England, potentially unlocking £5bn in economic benefits.
US Confirms Self-Defence Strikes on Iranian Sites
The US military confirmed it struck Iranian sites in self-defence after explosions near the Strait of Hormuz. Officials insist it does not mean fighting has resumed.
London Election Results 2026: Live Updates and Predictions
Live coverage of London local elections 2026 with overnight counts in key boroughs. First results expected early Friday amid predictions of Labour losses and Green/Reform gains.
MAGA Influencer Banned from UK for Tommy Robinson Rally
Joey Mannarino, a right-wing influencer, has been blocked from entering the UK by the Home Office before a Tommy Robinson rally, citing public good concerns.
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Camden Council Elections 2026 Live: Polling Day Updates
Follow live updates from the 2026 Camden Council elections, including candidate sightings, voter turnout, and key ward battles as polls close at 10pm.
Vote and Visit a Rugby Legend's Grave at Creepiest Polling Station
Whitley Bay cemetery office transforms into a polling station, where voters can also visit the restored grave of rugby legend Little Billie.
Tottenham man jailed 10 years for stabbing stranger in robbery
Amar Bostan, 27, from Tottenham, was sentenced to 10 years for a violent and unprovoked robbery in Ashford, where he stabbed a stranger multiple times.
New Details in Ian Watkins Prison Murder Trial
A prisoner allegedly boasted after stabbing Ian Watkins to death in his cell. New court details reveal a coordinated attack at HMP Wakefield.
Met Officers Probed Over Fayed Abuse Complaints
The IOPC is investigating one serving and four former Met officers for potential misconduct over handling of sexual abuse allegations against Mohamed Al Fayed.
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Thieves Steal $150K Beehives in NSW, Beekeeper Suspects Inside Job
Police investigate theft of 80 beehives worth $150,000 from a rural NSW property. Local beekeeper says hive thefts are common due to varroa mite desperation.
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