Keir Starmer Has Transformed Labour With His New Approach To Defence, MPs Say

Kemi Badenoch, Conservative Party leader, expressed pessimism at the launch of the local election campaign, acknowledging the challenges ahead due to declining popularity since the 2021 council seats. Despite promising lower taxes and better services, she anticipates a tough battle at the ballot box on May 1. Facing pressure in her first major electoral test, Badenoch recognizes the difficulty of maintaining the high-water mark achieved in the previous elections, with early polling suggesting potential losses...

Two motorcyclists are in hospital with serious injuries after a collision with a lorry on Ormskirk Road in Wigan, leading to road closures and a police investigation. The riders, both males in their 30s, were left in critical condition as the lorry turned into their path, with no arrests made yet. Greater Manchester Police are appealing for witnesses and footage to aid in their investigation, urging anyone with information to contact them. Full Article

Summary: Silver luggage goes missing on baggage claim carousel, causing stress for travelers. Baggage officers recommend attaching a sturdy personal identification tag to prevent loss, as airline tags can detach during transit. Adding a name and phone number, or airline reservation code inside the bag, increases the chances of a quick reunion with lost luggage. Full Article

In response to landslips at coal tips in Wales, over £34m is being invested to improve safety, with 130 sites in 10 local authority areas targeted for safety work, including the most at-risk sites in Rhondda Cynon Taf. Residents in affected areas like Cwmtillery express frustration over the delayed funding, citing past damages and ongoing threats, as efforts are made to address safety concerns and potential risks posed by disused coal tips across Wales. The...

In a phone call last year, Donald Trump offered America's ownership of Ukraine's power plants to protect them from potential Russian attacks, following a ceasefire agreement with Vladimir Putin. Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed the Zaporizhzhia power plant, with the White House suggesting American ownership could provide the best protection and support for Ukraine's energy infrastructure. Despite previous agreements and discussions on US access to Ukraine's resources, the deal has not been signed, as Russia...

Today could be the hottest day of the year in the UK, with temperatures reaching up to 20°C in southern areas, surpassing Mediterranean destinations like Barcelona and Athens. London is expected to hit 20°C, while Cardiff will reach 17°C. However, the warm weather will be short-lived, as rain is forecasted for Friday and a more unsettled weekend ahead with showers and occasional rain expected. Full Article