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1. Local elections 2026: What are the results in my area?

   Use our live interactive map to find out the result of the election in your area

2. Trump brands Iran’s leaders ‘lunatics’ after attacks on US warships in strait

   The president warns Tehran the US will ‘knock them out a lot harder’ if they do not sign a deal to end the war ‘fast’

3. Local elections 2026 LIVE: Vote counting begins across London

   Local elections are taking place in London and across England, with crucial votes also happening in Scotland and Wales

4. Election results in maps and charts

   Real-time updates on the contests for the Scottish Parliament, Senedd in Wales and local councils in England.

5. ‘National treasure’ and beloved naturalist Sir David Attenborough turns 100

   Sir David’s centenary will be marked with a live event at the Royal Albert Hall on Friday.

6. Vote counting due to begin in Scottish Parliament election

   Ballot boxes will be opened at 9am at counting centres across Scotland.

7. Labour appears to haemorrhage seats as first local election results roll in

   Initial results painted a bleak picture for the Prime Minister, with Labour losing councillors in its traditional northern heartlands.

8. Prince of Wales cheers as Aston Villa head to Europa League final

   Villa fan William was photographed celebrating at Villa Park before joining the players in the dressing room after the game.

9. Man to appear in court after allegedly threatening Andrew on Sandringham Estate

   Alex Jenkinson has been charged with two counts of using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour to harass someone.

10. Votes being counted in crucial elections for Sir Keir Starmer’s premiership

    Polling guru Lord Robert Hayward has suggested Labour could lose some 1,850 councillors in England.