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Huntingdon 'Devil' knife attack suspect in court

A 57-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder following a brutal knife attack in Huntingdon town centre. The suspect, who reportedly referred to himself as 'the Devil', appeared before magistrates as the community reels from the shocking daylig

Surrey Labour splits over £1.2bn council debt crisis

Exclusive: Labour faces internal division in Surrey as two councils consider breaking away amid government pressure to address catastrophic local authority debt. The political earthquake threatens Starmer's authority in traditional Tory heartlands.

Woking gets £500m bailout in council shake-up

The bankrupt Woking Borough Council secures a massive government rescue package as Surrey County Council takes control of key services in a dramatic local government overhaul.

Woking Council declares bankruptcy with £1.9bn debt

Woking Borough Council faces financial collapse with a staggering £1.9bn deficit, joining a growing list of UK local authorities in crisis. Discover how risky investments and government funding cuts created this perfect storm.

Alcaraz beats Sinner in Wimbledon epic

Spanish sensation Carlos Alcaraz defeats Italian rival Jannik Sinner in five-set Wimbledon thriller, securing his place in the quarter-finals and cementing his status as tennis's next global superstar.

Labour warned against local election complacency

Shadow Commons leader Lucy Powell cautions Labour against complacency in upcoming May local elections, warning that writing off contests could prove costly for Starmer's government.

Melbourne Convention Centre evacuated after fire alarm

Thousands were forced to evacuate the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre after a fire alarm triggered emergency protocols, disrupting a significant business gathering and prompting a swift emergency response.

Pro-Palestine activists shut down London's Tower Bridge

Central London faced major disruption as pro-Palestine demonstrators occupied Tower Bridge, chanting slogans and blocking traffic ahead of planned Downing Street march, defying government calls to cancel October 7 anniversary protests.

Kent Council declares financial emergency amid budget crisis

Kent County Council faces financial meltdown, proposing unprecedented council tax hikes and sweeping service cuts to avoid effective bankruptcy. Local residents brace for impact as authority warns of 'difficult decisions' ahead.

Djokovic illness scare during Wimbledon match

Novak Djokovic battles through visible illness during tense Wimbledon clash against Alexei Popyrin, requiring medical intervention mid-match while fighting to stay in the tournament.

Labour unveils radical devolution plans for local power

Senior Labour figures Lucy Powell and Bridget Phillipson announce ambitious plans to devolve significant powers from Whitehall to local communities, marking a fundamental restructuring of British governance.

Police Called to PM's Home in Security Alert

Metropolitan Police officers were summoned to Downing Street following a security incident at the Prime Minister's residence, sparking immediate response from security teams and political figures.

Nottinghamshire Council Reverses Journalist Ban

A Reform UK-led council in Nottinghamshire has reversed its decision to bar local journalists from meetings following widespread criticism and accusations of undermining democracy.

Belfast court evacuated in major security alert

A major security operation unfolded in Belfast city centre as the Royal Courts of Justice was evacuated following a suspicious object discovery, causing widespread disruption.

Town centre destroyed in drug-fuelled driving rampage

Shocking court case reveals how drink and drug-addled drivers transformed a peaceful town centre into a scene of destruction, leaving businesses shattered and residents terrified during a night of chaos.

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