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Houchen could ‘absolutely’ work with Starmer and ‘forgot’ blue Tory rosette
The winning Tory candidate in the Tees Valley contest praised the Opposition’s position on devolution, saying it would give him ‘more autonomy’.
Worcestershire invite fans to pay respects to Josh Baker
Baker’s death was announced on Thursday.
What do the election results mean for the main parties and a general election?
With more results still to come, Labour has hailed a big by-election win while the Tories welcomed a mayoral win in Teesside.
Carla Ward leaving Aston Villa at end of season
The Villa hierarchy attempted to convince the 40-year-old to stay.
Mauricio Pochettino wants an end to ‘stupid rumours’ over his Chelsea future
Victory at Stamford Bridge moved the Argentinian’s side to within three points of the top six and spot in the Europa League next season.
Ukrainian officials urge Western partners to speed up military aid deliveries
Vital support pledged by Western allies to help Ukraine fend off the Kremlin’s forces has been delayed by political disagreements.
Lorry driver who admitted role in deaths of 39 migrants moved to NI prison
Maurice Robinson, 29, from Craigavon, Co Armagh, was jailed in 2021 for 13 years and four months after admitting multiple counts of manslaughter.
Sunak acknowledges ‘disappointing’ local election results amid swing to Labour
The Conservatives have lost more than 100 council seats so far, but retained the Tees Valley mayoralty.
Train passengers face eight days of disruption
Planned bank holiday engineering work will run into the next round of industrial action by train drivers.
Swinney urged to drop independence push and avoid new deal with Greens
Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross has written to the veteran MSP who is poised to become Scotland’s next first minister.
Harris hails impact of Stormont return on first official visit to Northern Ireland
Simon Harris met with Stormont leaders for talks focused around areas of shared economic collaboration.
Idea Ireland could join Rwanda scheme ‘more satire than news’, says Taoiseach
Simon Harris dismissed the suggestion and made clear Ireland would pursue its own policy on migration.
Bird egg collecting ‘addict’, 71, is spared jail over his illegal collection
Daniel Lingham, 71, had served two prison sentences for his illegal egg collecting before he was caught on a wildlife trap camera last year.
Moving Health Minister Robin Swann wasn’t being contemplated, inquiry told
Civil servant Karen Pearson said she believed the suggestion was a ‘snapshot of how difficult things were at that time’.
King hugged by niece Zara Tindall at Royal Windsor Horse Show
The popular equestrian attraction was a firm favourite with Queen Elizabeth II.
Boost for Tories as Ben Houchen re-elected as Tees Valley mayor
Lord Houchen’s majority over Labour was much reduced, but he managed to secure re-election on a difficult night for his party.
Harris says politician homes should be out of bounds after protest at his house
The Taoiseach said it was bedtime for his two young children when the incident happened on Thursday evening.
Ange Postecoglou: Tottenham a long way off winning league but we can grow
Spurs’ top-four bid has been halted by a run of three straight defeats.
‘Eunuch maker’ ringleader wanted to be ‘architect of his own body’, court told
Norwegian national Marius Gustavson required hospital treatment after having his penis and leg removed.
Labour source concedes Tees Valley mayoral vote to Tory incumbent Ben Houchen
The source said Lord Houchen had won with a significantly reduced majority compared with 2021.