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On May 1, 2022, local elections will be held across 23 councils in England, with results expected to impact daily life amid national issues like scandals and the cost of living crisis. Polling closes at 10pm, with immediate counting for some mayoral elections, while most results will be announced the following morning, starting with North Tyneside and West of England at 2am and the anticipated Runcorn and Helsby by-election at 3am. The full results from...

Thousands will celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day in London on May 8, 2025, with events including a military procession, a Red Arrows flypast, and a recital of Winston Churchill's speech at Parliament Square. The week of commemorations begins on May 5 with street parties, the return of the ceramic poppies display at the Tower of London, and a concert at Westminster Hall. VE Day itself will feature a service at Westminster Abbey, community...

A London commuter shared his experience of traveling barefoot on the Tube after his flip-flops broke, describing it as both 'gross' and 'freeing.' Despite the grimy floors, which left his feet blackened, he found the sensation enjoyable and noted that fellow passengers were indifferent, likely due to the Tube's often non-sociable atmosphere. He warned others against the experience after seeing the dirt on his feet and decided to stop wearing flip-flops following the incident. Full...

In court, footage of the Sycamore Gap tree's destruction was presented, showing the tree being cut down in under three minutes by Daniel Graham, 39, and Adam Carruthers, 32, who face charges of criminal damage. The video, recorded on Graham's iPhone, features the sounds of a chainsaw and depicts the tree falling after being enhanced by police experts. Prosecutors allege the two men caused £622,191 in damage to the historic tree and Hadrian’s Wall, with...

SummaryOn Thursday, 1 May, the United Kingdom is expected to experience its hottest start to May on record, with temperatures reaching a peak of 29C in south-east England, surpassing the previous record of 27.4C set on 1 May 1990. The temperatures will be significantly higher, ranging from 7C to 11C above the seasonal average. Following this peak, temperatures are projected to gradually decline over the bank holiday weekend, returning to average levels by Monday. Full...

Jeremy Vine has announced he will cease posting videos of his cycling encounters with motorists in London due to receiving online death threats and experiencing severe trolling. The 59-year-old presenter, who started sharing these videos to promote road safety over a decade ago, expressed his frustration with the intense online anger, stating it has become more overwhelming than the hostility faced on the roads. Additionally, he mentioned that his bike was stolen, further motivating his...