Reform are wiping out the Conservatives as results come in across the country and Nigel Farage’s party takes control of one council after another. A jubilant Mr Farage declared: "This is...

What happened in local elections overnight and what's still to come?37 minutes agoBecky MortonPolitical reporterGetty ImagesKnife-edge Runcorn by-electionReform UK won its first Parliamentary...

When will we know the results?56 minutes agoJennifer ClarkeBBC NewsBBCPolls have closed in local council and mayoral elections across parts of England.These are the first local elections since the...

When are the 2025 local elections and who can vote?22 hours agoJennifer ClarkeBBC NewsBBCVoters in some parts of England will elect councillors and mayors on Thursday 1 May.These are the first local...

Local elections 2025: Polls to open across England35 minutes agoJoshua NevettPolitical reporterPA MediaVoters are set to head to the polls for local and mayoral elections being held in some parts of...

All traffic has been held on one section of the M1 after a lorry caught on fire. Emergency services quickly raced to the scene as motorists have been told to plan ahead. Traffic is currently being...

Greggs will soon be adding a trial food item to its menu this summer that had left many customers obsessed over the “velvety goodness.”The popular bakery chain has confirmed that it will be...

Shoppers are seizing the opportunity to update their spring wardrobes with chic pieces from Boden, as the high-end high street retailer has cut prices on a range of items. The limited-time sale...

The UK is set for a scorching end to April as weather maps turn red with 23C heat. Eleven counties in the North and Midlands of England will sizzle in the highest temperatures, while the rest of the...

On Thursday, May 1, local elections will be taking place up and down the country. Not only will there be council and mayoral votes, but a crucial Parliamentary by-election will be held on the same...

You see it before you even park the car. The boarded-up butcher, the old building society now a vape shop, the pub with the broken window boarded up and the same three regulars who’ve kept it alive...

'One-of-a-kind' girl born with heart outside chest has pioneering surgery57 minutes agoSarah HawleyBBC News, East MidlandsSuppliedVanellope Hope Wilkins made medical history when she was born with...

Government unveils more details on attacks inquiry8 minutes agoLaura HammondBBC News, NottinghamSuppliedMore details on the judge-led public inquiry into the Nottingham attacks - which saw three...

Selecting a name for your newborn is undoubtedly one of the most momentous choices a parent can make. Whether you lean towards traditional monikers or prefer something more distinctive, the task of...