Prince William's Villa Joy and King Charles' US Visit
Prince William's celebration at Aston Villa's Europa win and King Charles' US visit show the monarchy connecting with the public, blending tradition with humanity.
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Labour Faces Defeat in Birmingham as Reform Surges
At Birmingham's Utilita Arena, Labour councillors are glum as Reform UK appears set for major gains. Sir Albert Bore attends his last count after 46 years. Results show deep national influence on local elections.
DWP Confirms £965 Payment for State Pensioners in May
DWP announces state pensioners will receive an unexpected £965 payment in May due to bank holiday changes. Payment dates adjusted for May 25 holiday.
Birmingham Council No Control After Dramatic Election
Birmingham City Council ends with no party in control after local elections. Reform UK, Greens, Conservatives, Labour, Lib Dems, and Independents all win seats, but none have majority. Coalition talks ahead.
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Reform UK Wins 40 Seats in Walsall Council, Ends Tory Control
Reform UK has won 40 of 60 seats on Walsall Council, ending Conservative control. Labour lost all but one seat, marking a historic shift.
Sutton Coldfield Town Council 2026 Election Full Results
Conservatives retain control of Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Council despite losing one seat, while Reform and Greens gain first-ever representation in the 2026 local elections.
Birmingham Council No Majority After Chaotic Elections
Birmingham City Council ends with no overall control after elections see Reform UK, Greens, Conservatives, Labour, Lib Dems and Independents win seats. Labour loses 35 seats.
Reform UK Wins Sandwell Council After 47 Years of Labour Rule
Reform UK has won 41 seats on Sandwell Council, ending Labour's 47-year control. Leader Ray Nock pledges to address financial challenges after historic victory.
Solihull Council 2026: No Party Wins Overall Control
In the 2026 Solihull Council elections, the Conservatives lost overall control, winning 24 seats. Reform UK gained 17, Liberal Democrats 6, and Greens 4. Turnout was 44.84%.
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13 Labour MPs Call on Starmer to Go After Local Elections
Thirteen Labour MPs have called on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign following devastating local election results, with Reform UK gaining control of traditional Labour strongholds.
Conservatives Lose Solihull Council Majority After 15 Years
The Conservative Party lost its majority on Solihull Council after the Reform UK surge, leading to no overall control for the first time since 2021.
Reform UK Wins Majority in Walsall Council Elections
Reform UK has secured a majority on Walsall Council in the 2026 local elections. See the full list of elected councillors by ward.
Reform UK Wins Sandwell Council Majority in Landslide
Reform UK has secured a majority on Sandwell Council for the first time, winning 37 seats. Labour lost its long-held control. Full list of elected councillors inside.
Reform UK Wins All 13 Seats in Cannock Chase Elections
Reform UK wins all 13 contested seats in Cannock Chase Council local elections, ousting Labour and Conservatives. The party now holds 13 seats but no overall majority.
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Reform UK wins 12 seats in Wolverhampton, Labour suffers blow
Reform UK won 12 of 21 seats in Wolverhampton local elections, becoming the main opposition. Labour lost 10 seats, with total Reform votes reaching 21,652 across the city.
Birmingham Council Website Down Amid Election Results Rush
Birmingham City Council's website crashed due to high traffic as residents sought local election results. The authority said pages were intermittently down and is working to fix the issue.
Birmingham Labour Leader John Cotton Ousted in Local Election
Birmingham Labour leader John Cotton lost his council seat in Glebe Farm and Tile Cross, marking a devastating day for the party. Veteran councillor Rob Pocock also fell.
Reform UK Gets 7,748 Votes in Birmingham Elections So Far
As of 4:36pm, Reform UK has secured 7,748 votes across seven Birmingham wards, with many more results still to be declared in the 2026 local elections.
Reform UK Wins 12 Seats in Wolverhampton Election
Reform UK won 12 of 21 council seats in Wolverhampton, becoming the main opposition. Labour lost 10 seats, while Conservatives dropped to 10. Key casualties include Labour cabinet member Chris Burden.
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Birmingham Man Jailed for Six Years for ISIS Support
Musa Abdrabba, 23, from Balsall Heath, Birmingham, sentenced to six years for ISIS membership and publishing terrorist content, including violent videos and bomb-making instructions.
Reform UK Surges in Dudley Local Elections
Reform UK gained over 20 seats on Dudley Council, securing 41,775 votes across 25 wards. Labour and Conservatives suffered losses, leaving no overall control.
Left Must Face Truth as Reform Rises in West Midlands
Kirsty Bosley argues that left-wing voters need to reflect on their role in Reform UK's rise, as divisive online discourse pushes people toward the right.
Birmingham man jailed for ISIS bomb instructions on phone
Musa Abdrabba, 23, from Balsall Heath, jailed for six years after pleading guilty to belonging to ISIS. His phones contained bomb-making instructions and violent terrorist content.
Birmingham councillors elected so far: full list
The vote count continues across Birmingham with 101 seats up for grabs. Here are all the councillors elected so far by party.
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Rossendale Planning Applications: Lee Brook, Alder Ave & More
Rossendale Council lists planning apps: rear extension at Lee Brook Close, side/rear extension at Alder Avenue, and more in Rawtenstall, Haslingden, Bacup.
Birmingham Local Election Results Map: See How Your Area Voted
Birmingham City Council election results are coming in fast. See the latest ward declarations and party gains in our updated map and live blog.
Green Party Wins Handsworth, Pledges Hope
The Green Party has won the Handsworth ward from Labour in the Birmingham local elections, with councillor Ed Freshwater promising to bring hope back to the community.
New HMRC Tax Rules for DWP State Pension Confirmed
Labour minister Torsten Bell confirms new HMRC tax rules for DWP state pension from 2028, addressing triple lock and tax-free allowance concerns for pensioners.
Murder Charge in Burntwood Death: Man in Court
A 27-year-old man has been charged with murder after Sashon Richards-Brown, 32, died from significant injuries in Burntwood. A woman is also charged with assisting an offender.
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New Dudley Councillors After 2026 Local Elections Full List
Discover all newly elected councillors in Dudley after the 2026 local elections, with Reform becoming the second-largest party. Full list inside.
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