School shuts after boy, 6, collapses and dies in St Helens
A six-year-old boy collapsed in St Helens town centre and died in hospital. Broad Oak Community Primary School closed today as a mark of respect.
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Richmond Lib Dems Promise to Hear All Voices After Landslide
Richmond Council's Lib Dem leader vows to represent Reform, Tory, Green, and Labour voters after winning all 54 seats in a historic local election landslide.
Sagal Abdi-Wali Named Camden's Next Leader
Cllr Sagal Abdi-Wali will become Camden's first Black woman council leader after Labour's Richard Olszewski lost his seat to the Greens in local elections.
Brent Council No Overall Control: Next Steps After Election
Labour lost overall control of Brent Council for the first time since 2006. With no party holding a majority, compromise and coalition talks are underway. Here's what residents can expect.
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Florida Students Boo Speaker Over AI Comments
University of Central Florida graduates booed a real estate executive who called AI the 'next Industrial Revolution,' reflecting student anxiety over job displacement.
Ealing Council Cabinet: New Faces After Election Losses
Ealing Council announces a new cabinet after local elections saw senior councillors lose seats. Labour retains control but loses 10 seats. Liberal Democrats unveil a shadow cabinet.
Brent Council Leader Urged to Resign After 14 Years
Liberal Democrats and Greens call for Muhammed Butt to step aside after Labour lost overall control of Brent Council in local elections, with no party holding a majority.
US Plans New Military Bases in Greenland Amid Arctic Push
The US is negotiating to open three new military bases in Greenland, designated as US sovereign territory, to counter Russia and China in the Arctic.
Green Councillor Quits After Election Win Over Rule Breach
James Tilden won Hackney Central for the Greens but resigned after it emerged he was disqualified as a council employee. A by-election will follow.
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Croydon Council Lacks System to Track Empty Properties
Croydon Council has no central system for tracking long-term vacant buildings and stalled development sites, raising concerns about regeneration efforts and community impact.
Sagal Abdi-Wali to Lead Camden Council
Camden Labour councillors have selected Sagal Abdi-Wali as the next leader of Camden Council after a close vote, making her the first black woman to hold the position.
Hackney Green Mayor Appoints Cabinet After Landslide
Newly-elected Mayor Zoë Garbett names eight cabinet members, including 20-year-old deputy, following Greens' historic win in local elections.
Hillingdon Council: Steve Tuckwell Set as New Leader
Steve Tuckwell, former MP and cabinet member, is set to become Hillingdon Council's new leader after Ian Edwards resigned. The council will vote on Thursday.
Brent Lib Dems Elect New Leader After Election Gains
Cllr Anton Georgiou returns as leader of Brent Liberal Democrats after the party increased its council seats to 11 in the May 2026 local elections, contributing to Labour losing overall control.
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Paper Candidate Wins Hackney Wick Council Seat
Tyrone Scott, a Green party paper candidate, unexpectedly won a council seat in Hackney Wick. He aims to rebuild community cohesion after the party's historic victory.
London Elections: Record Shifts in Party Fortunes
London local elections 2026 set records: Labour defends 67% of seats locally vs 30% elsewhere; Reform wins only 5% in capital. Greens gain first council control, and no overall control hits historic high.
Green Party Wins Historic Majority in Lewisham
The Green Party secured an outright majority in Lewisham, winning 28 of 54 seats, ending 55 years of Labour control. Key wins include Deptford and Rushey Green.
Ex-Gogglebox Star Josh Tapper Wins Labour Council Seat
Josh Tapper, 28, former Gogglebox star, has been elected Labour Councillor for Underhill ward in Barnet, nine years after leaving the show.
Reform Candidate Wins Seat After Racist Remarks
Glenn Gibbins, a Reform candidate who said Nigerians should be melted to fill potholes, won a council seat in Sunderland. Another Reform candidate who called Holocaust a hoax also won.
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Redbridge 2026: Labour Holds Council Despite Losing 11 Seats
Labour retained control of Redbridge Council with 43 of 63 seats, despite losing 11 seats. Independents and Greens made gains, while Reform won its first seat.
Greens Seize Hackney Council as Labour Collapses
The Green Party wins control of Hackney Council with 42 seats, as Labour's majority collapses to nine, following Zoe Garbett's mayoral victory.
Harrow 2026: Conservatives Hold Council with Increased Majority
Conservatives win 42 seats in Harrow Council, Labour drops to 12, and new party Arise secures its first councillor in the 2026 local elections.
Conservatives Retain Bromley Council Control in 2026 Election
The Conservatives retained control of Bromley Council in the 2026 local elections, gaining two seats despite predictions of a Reform takeover. Reform won only six seats.
Croydon Mayor Jason Perry Re-elected in Tight Race
Conservative Jason Perry wins second term as Croydon Mayor, beating Labour's Rowenna Davis by 1,113 votes. Top priorities: stabilising finances and regenerating town centre.
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Kingston Election 2026: Lib Dems Hold 44 Seats
The Liberal Democrats retained 44 seats on Kingston Council, securing a third term. KIRG lost opposition status, while Conservatives held two seats.
Kensington and Chelsea 2026 Election: Tories Retain Control
Labour gains six seats in Kensington and Chelsea Council election, becoming the dominant opposition party. Tories hold 34 seats, Lib Dems win three.
Lib Dems Sweep Sutton Elections, Conservatives Lose All Seats
Liberal Democrats win 51 of 55 seats in Sutton local elections, wiping out Conservatives. Reform UK becomes main opposition with two seats. Voter turnout rises to 46.78%.
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.
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.
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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.
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