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‘Name one thing invented by the Irish that improved the world? Zero’ – Local elections heat up in London
Suburban ward of North Harrow shows old battles between Labour and Tories haven’t gone away, you know
Hollywood star Alan Cumming urges Holyrood voters to ‘reject Nigel Farage’
The actor made a plea to voters in Scotland ahead of Thursday’s election.
Sarwar says ‘focus’ is on beating John Swinney – not on Labour at Westminster
Anas Sarwar refused to comment on speculation Sir Keir Starmer could face a leadership challenge if the party does badly in Thursday’s elections.
Price of pints in London soars to over £10 for the first time
Some high end bars are selling a pint of Moretti for £11 across the capital
Princess Eugenie pregnant with third child
Princess Eugenie pregnant third child
The ‘inspiring’ sixth former campaigning for safer streets for girls and young women
Samia, a Year 12 student at The Compton School in Finchley, has been elected to the Barnet Youth Parliament after campaigning for better safety on…
Three injured in explosion at house in Bristol no longer in hospital, police say
A major incident was declared by Avon and Somerset Police.
Elwiss steers The Blaze to win over Surrey
Georgia Elwiss hits an unbeaten 76 as The Blaze beat Surrey by five wickets to boost their lead at the top of the One-Day Cup table.
Local elections to be held across the UK but not in North Yorkshire
VOTERS across the UK will go to the polls for local elections in England next week, but not in Ryedale.
Surrey beat Sussex for first win of the season
Surrey complete their first County Championship win of the season with a comprehensive eight-wicket victory over Sussex at the Kia Oval.
Motorcyclist in his 40s dies after crash
Police have launched a witness appeal
The British Public ‘Don’t Understand The Threats’ We Face
“People are always surprised when I explain the threats. They get plenty of exposing in the public media, but it doesn’t sink in.”As the UK moves to fund a j…
The moment a plane hit a truck while coming in to land at Newark Airport
The United Airlines flight landed safely at Newark Airport despite clipping the vehicle on the New Jersey turnpike
American in London spots major change about British people on bank holidays
It’s the first of two bank holidays this month, with many people enjoying an extra day of freedom. An American man in London has spotted a major change among British people over the bank holiday weekend
What is Hantavirus and what has happened?
A British tourist is being treated in hospital in South Africa after the suspected outbreak, according to the country’s Department of Health
How to buy Olivia Rodrigo presale tickets for London O2 UK shows
The American pop star is set to perform four nights at London’s O2 Arena as part of The Unraveled Tour
Princess Eugenie pregnant with third child, Buckingham Palace announces
“His Majesty The King has been informed and is delighted with the news,” Buckingham Palace said.
UK on verge of joining EU’s £78bn loan scheme for Ukraine
PM Sir Keir Starmer has joined European leaders at a gathering in Armenia where he is expected to say that Britain wants to work with the EU to support Ukra…
Bank holiday Monday opening times for Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Aldi and Lidl
Customers are urged to double check the details of their local branch to avoid disappointment
All supermarket opening times for the May Bank Holiday Monday
The Standard has compiled a list of the confirmed opening times for all the major UK supermarkets, from Aldi to Waitrose
Israeli gunfire disables teenagers in West Bank
Al Jazeera visits refugee camp in the occupied West Bank where Israeli soldiers have killed or maimed many young people.
SHOCKING – Trump Orders IMMEDIATE Nationwide Lockdown! America on LOCKDOWN TONIGHT?
President Donald Trump, in a historic address from the White House, has declared an immediate nationwide lockdown across the entire United States, citing a g…
Want a green card? Better make sure you haven’t criticized Israel on social media
Updated guidelines issued by the Trump administration mean immigrants could potentially be denied a green card for their political opinions
Hay fever sufferers urged to stop making major mistake when taking medication
Lots of people suffer with hay fever at this time of year, but they’ve been urged to stop making a common mistake when taking their medication. It’s vital they take the advice on board
Knife victim ‘stumbles into Blues Kitchen’ moments after BBQ shootout in Brixton
Brixton shooting: Knife victim ‘stumbles into Blues Kitchen’ moments before BBQ shootout in Brixton
What is Hantavirus? The disease suspected of killing three on a cruise
A British national is now fighting for his life as the death toll reaches three
Princess Eugenie and her husband announce they are expecting their 3rd child
Britain’s Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, announced Monday that they are expecting their third child
Herts marathon runner fighting for his life after cardiac arrest near finish
A father is fighting for his life after attempting the London Marathon this year in loving memory of his grandmother, who lived her entire life in…
Man ‘to earn extra £43k a year’ from job that takes just four hours a week
Shabaz Khan said he was interested in finding a challenge and earning extra money – and he found that with vending machines
Reform pledges to put Scottish immigration detention centres in Green seats
Home affairs spokesman Zia Yusuf said Green voters will ‘get what they vote for’.
‘Suspicious’ explosion leaves TWO DEAD and dozens of homes EVACUATED after ‘domestic incident’
Two adults have died after an explosion at a house in the Frenchay area of Bristol Sunday morning – police are treating it as ‘suspicious’ and a major incide…
Major disruption on trains between London and south Wales
Passengers will face two weeks of disruption to trains between south Wales, Bristol, and London later this month due to upgrades work
British Airways refuelling mishap at Heathrow causes cancellation
British Airways could face a compensation bill of around £250,000 if all affected passengers claim compensation
Some people with diagnosis for mental illness do not need benefits – Findlay
The Scottish Conservative leader said that Scotland’s benefit system is currently ‘wide open to abuse’.
Protester still atop Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge in DC, expected to come down soon
Protestor Guido Reichstadter has been on top of the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge since Friday afternoon. Find updates here: https://www.wusa9.com/artic…
Lib Dem housing policy a ‘win-win’, says party leader
The Scottish Lib Dems have pledged to build 10,000 homes for key workers.
Reform UK’s racist election gambit: Farage unveils ‘Vote Green, Get illegals’ policy
Reform UK has unveiled a plan to lock them up tens of thousands of migrants in detention centres—in areas the Green Party wins. The “Vote Green, Get Illegals” campaign, launched on Monday, is a piece of political theatre to appeal to right wing and racist voters. Nigel Farage said, “In order to deport all illegal…
Full list of local elections taking place in Greater Manchester in 2026
Use our interactive widget to see if there are local elections in your area
Voter ID rules for local elections 2026 and what to do if you don’t have any
Voters should check whether they have accepted voter ID before heading to the polls on Thursday, May 7
Inside London’s ‘second narrowest’ home currently on the market for £1.2million
The unique property measures just seven feet across
Brits name London’s ‘best train station’
Tripadvisor users weighed in and rated the 188-year-old station London’s best
Heathrow Airport warns war in Iran may cut passenger numbers
Heathrow Airport said it had ‘temporarily absorbed demand from elsewhere’ amid the ongoing conflict in Iran
Is there a lack of solidarity for Jewish people in the UK?
Some have suggested that the language used at protests is fuelling a rise in antisemitism in BritaIn – but organisers reject this, insisting that they are ma…
Tributes for teen, 15, killed by falling tree in Staffordshire park
Brodan Dubickas has been photographed and named locally as the teen who was tragically killed by a falling tree in a park on Saturday (May 2)
Binman explains why your bins end up ‘miles away’ even when you number them
A refuse collector has handed out a simple piece of advice to all residents on how you can avoid your having your bin left ‘miles away’ after it has been emptied
Moment real dog gets confused by AI robot pooch in Holland Park
The footage shows the black and white dog clearly confused by its robotic counterpart
Three dead as virus breaks out on Atlantic cruise ship, UK tourist in hospital
Three people have died and a British man is in intensive care after a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic. An investigation is und…
Mill which featured in Outlander grinds grain again
Preston Mill was in series one of Outlander.
Trump Rewards UK With Tariff Break While EU Suffers
“I think that this is something that the King appears to have asked the president to do.”Trump’s “hobnobbing” with the Royals has earnt the UK a promise of r…








