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1. Local elections 2026 LIVE: Keir Starmer casts vote in central London as millions go to polls

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

2. London travel news LIVE: Minor delays on Bakerloo line as Londoners take to the polls for local elections

   All the latest updates on the Tube, trains and roads

3. Polling stations open as Scots elect new Holyrood Parliament

   Voters have until 10pm on Thursday to cast their ballot.

4. Hantavirus: British cruise passengers ‘will self-isolate in UK for 45 days’

   Some 19 British nationals were listed as passengers on the cruise, which was sailing from Argentina to Cape Verde, with four British crew members.

5. Arsenal: Arsene Wenger reveals what makes PSG 'unstoppable' before Champions League final

   Gunners must overcome holders to claim first-ever Champions League crown

6. Polling stations open at start of crucial day for Keir Starmer’s premiership

   Labour MPs are reportedly moving to oust the Prime Minister in the wake of the results.

7. Two passengers of hantavirus cruise ship self-isolating in UK

   The UK Health Security Agency said it is helping to trace people who may have been on the same flight as a confirmed case.

8. Thierry Henry sends PSG warning to Arsenal ahead of Champions League final

   Gunners beat Atletico Madrid to reach first Champions League final in 20 years

9. When are the next Tube strikes? All the RMT walkout dates in May

   More Tube and bus strikes are on the horizon

10. JD Sports cautions that Iran war could weigh on profits and push up prices

    The retail chain said uncertainty about the geopolitical situation could weigh on its profits in the year ahead.