30 Councils Ask to Postpone May Local Elections
Dozens of English councils have requested to delay May's local elections amid a government reorganisation, potentially disenfranchising millions. Discover the full list and the political fallout.
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Underworld figure in Victoria tobacco wars arrested in Iraq
Kazem 'Kaz' Hamad, a key figure linked to Victoria's violent tobacco wars, has been arrested in Iraq for alleged global drug trafficking. Read the full story on the international police operation.
New DfT map reveals England's pothole problem areas
A new government traffic light tool rates local road conditions. See which areas are failing and how a £590 average repair bill hits drivers. Get the full story.
Labour postpones 4 mayoral elections to 2028
Keir Starmer's government postpones four mayoral elections by two years, triggering accusations of a 'scandalous attempt to subvert democracy' from opposition parties. Read the full story.
Swiss tourist dies in Australia shark attack
A Swiss woman has died in a shark attack in Australia. Her partner is in critical condition after fighting to save her. Authorities are reviewing harrowing footage.
Off-grid British family's children removed in Italy
A British father living off-grid in Italy expresses shock after authorities remove his three children following a poisonous mushroom incident. Read the full story of this controversial case.
81 Arrested in North Carolina Immigration Raids
Federal authorities arrest 81 individuals in North Carolina immigration operations, sparking protests. Full coverage of the controversial enforcement actions.
Nonita's Story: A Turning Point for UK Care System
The tragic death of 18-year-old Nonita Grabovskyte exposes systemic failures in Britain's care system. Her story reveals urgent need for reform to protect vulnerable care leavers.
Second escaped monkey shot in Mississippi
Authorities in Mississippi confirm second monkey from research facility truck escape has been killed, raising questions about animal transport safety protocols.
Equality Commission guidance 'unworkable' say councils
New Equality and Human Rights Commission guidance on single-sex spaces has been branded 'fundamentally unworkable' by local authorities and public bodies, creating confusion and legal uncertainty across Britain.
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