Ex-Stoke Star Graham Shaw Wins Council Seat for Reform
Graham Shaw, ex-Stoke City forward, elected as Reform UK councillor in Newcastle-under-Lyme. He scored over 300 Football League appearances and later became a criminal lawyer.
Graham Shaw, ex-Stoke City forward, elected as Reform UK councillor in Newcastle-under-Lyme. He scored over 300 Football League appearances and later became a criminal lawyer.
A seven-year-old with a rare genetic eye disorder was refused specialist support because he attends a private school, sparking discrimination accusations.
Josh Tapper, former Gogglebox star, has been elected as a Labour councillor for Underhill ward in Barnet, securing 1,128 votes in the 2026 local elections.
Labour has lost control of Birmingham City Council after 14 years, with no party securing a majority. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood calls it a 'devastating night' for Labour.
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RecommendedResidents of Fowey, Cornwall, are divided after the 58,000-ton Spirit of Adventure cruise ship docked, bringing nearly 1,500 passengers and crew to the town of 2,240 people.
James Worthington, who objected to David and Victoria Beckham's Cotswolds estate plans, lives in Australia, not locally.
England's new recycling rules under the Environment Act 2021 mean certain garden items like plant pots, animal bedding, and garden tools may no longer be collected. Check local guidelines to avoid missed collections.
Residents of Willows Green, Essex, warn of a planned second traveller encampment after an unauthorised site was built over a Bank Holiday, destroying a wildlife haven.
Labour faces major losses in London as Reform UK and the Green Party make significant gains, with the Greens winning Hackney, Lewisham, and Waltham Forest mayoralties.
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RecommendedA new survey reveals that millions of Britons are preparing for major disruptive events by stockpiling cash, tinned goods, and emergency supplies amid rising global tensions.
Police are intensifying the search for Samuel Whitsed, 27, missing since February on the Bibbulmun Track near Perth. A tent believed to be his was found.
The 2026 local elections are underway across the UK, with live results showing significant gains for Labour and losses for the Conservatives in key council areas.
This week, urgent recalls include Dunelm doorstops, Crayola craft kits with asbestos risk, and 8 million Thermos travel mugs that can cause injury.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says Labour losing control of Birmingham City Council is 'devastating', as counting halts with no overall control amid a five-party split.
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RecommendedA Nationwide survey finds 66% of first-time buyers opt for doer-uppers to save money, with 93% completing renovations and 75% doing more work than planned.
Cohutta, Georgia town council calls special meeting to reinstate police department and consider mayor's resignation after he fired chief and all officers over social media posts.
Reform UK has seized control of Barnsley Council from Labour after more than five decades, winning 41 seats and an overall majority.
In Wagga Wagga, a baby died after birth in a tent amid rising homelessness. Services are overwhelmed, and those without homes face years-long waits for housing.
The Liberal Democrats have made significant gains in the local elections, with leader Ed Davey heralding a new era for the party as they capture key councils across England.
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RecommendedLabour's 14-year control of Birmingham city council ends as Reform UK, Greens, and pro-Gaza independents make significant gains, with no party winning a majority.
A missing terrier named Krakka was rescued after two days trapped in a rabbit warren. A drone team and rescuers dug her out just in time, reuniting her with owner Glynis Elgey.
Sky-blue banners thanking President Trump for building projects appear across Washington D.C. construction sites, with six-foot signs featuring his photo in a hard hat.
The Green Party has won control of Norwich City Council from Labour, marking its first council victory in the 2026 local elections. The party also secured its first Senedd seat and a mayoral win in Hackney.
Labour faces a 'bin fire' in Birmingham local elections after 14 years of crises, including bankruptcy and a bin strike, with potential seat losses from 65 to 20.
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RecommendedZoe Garbett's victory in Hackney marks the Green Party's first directly-elected mayoral win, unseating Labour after 24 years.
Former Big Brother contestant Alex Sibley has been elected as a Reform UK councillor in Havering, east London, securing the Emerson Park seat with 1,255 votes.
Bristol City Council evicts van dwellers from Clifton Down, leaving dozens of abandoned vehicles. Residents had complained of mess and anti-social behavior. Some dwellers await relocation to 'meanwhile sites.'
PM Keir Starmer takes responsibility for Labour's disastrous local election results but insists he will carry on, as Reform UK makes significant gains.
Former Big Brother contestant Alex Sibley has been elected as a councillor for Reform UK in Havering, marking the party's first council control in London.
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RecommendedReform UK wins control of Havering Council with at least 28 seats, displacing resident groups. Nigel Farage calls it a historic shift, while Starmer vows to continue as PM despite Labour losses.