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Forecasts suggest tomorrow's local elections could see the Conservatives lose up to half of the council seats they are defending The Prime Minister’s position is not under threat, a Cabinet minister has said as the local election campaign enters its final day. Forecasts suggest Thursday’s local elections could see the Conservatives lose up to half of the council seats they are defending in a contest seen as the final test […]

The teenager died following a sword attack as he walked to school A 14-year-old boy killed in a sword attack as he walked to school was a “much-loved” pupil and a keen footballer. Tributes have been paid to Daniel Anjorin, who died when the horrific attack happened in Hainault, east London, on Tuesday morning. The Metropolitan Police said a 36-year-old man remains in custody on suspicion of Daniel’s murder. Daniel was […]

A sword-wielding man has been arrested following reported stabbings and attacks on police officers. Five people were taken to hospital following the incident in Hainault, east London, at around 7am on Tuesday, London Ambulance Service said. One man spoke of how the suspect was involved in a stand-off with police in an alleyway in the Thurlow Gardens area, before hearing a “huge commotion” and a woman screaming. The man, who asked […]

Medics will be keen for the King to avoid infection as he resumes public duties. Charles has returned to public life as the weather is improving, meaning many events can be held outside, minimising the risk he will pick up illnesses from other people in confined spaces. According to Macmillan Cancer Support, patients can cut their risk of infection by avoiding contact with people suffering from illnesses such as sore […]

First Minister Humza Yousaf announced on Monday he would stand down. Nominations are open in the SNP leadership contest as senior figures have backed former deputy first minister John Swinney for the top job. First Minister Humza Yousaf announced on Monday he would stand down as he faced two confidence votes in Holyrood but said he would stay on to allow a successor to be chosen. The SNP’s national secretary announced nominations opened on […]

Humza Yousaf has announced his resignation as Scotland’s First Minister ahead of forthcoming confidence votes. Mr Yousaf had been battling for his political survival after terminating the powersharing deal between the SNP and Scottish Greens on Thursday. He was facing a vote of no confidence, tabled by the Scottish Conservatives, while Scottish Labour had tabled one of no confidence in the Scottish Government as a whole, with both expected to […]

Janet Jackson has announced a number of UK dates on her Together Again tour. The 57-year-old American singer will perform in Birmingham, London, Glasgow and Manchester later this year as part of her celebration of 50 years in entertainment. The R&B superstar’s last UK show was at Glastonbury in 2019, with her performance on the Pyramid Stage featuring more than 20 songs in one set. Her latest tour kicked off […]

Dozens of rail vehicles have been assembled at a museum in County Durham for what curators claim will be the biggest display of its kind in Europe. Locomotion announced it has completed the movement of 46 vehicles into a new £8 million New Hall building at its site in Shildon. These include steam locomotives, hand-powered track inspection machines, freight wagons, snow ploughs and an armoured vehicle on tracks. Filling New […]