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1. BBC radio star dies aged 57 as daughter pays heartbreaking tribute

   Dave Llewellyn, a BBC radio presenter known for his traffic and travel updates and distinctive on-air voice, has died at the age of 57 following a short illness, with his daughter leading tributes describing him as “incredibly modest and generous”.

2. Big Brother's Alex Sibley wins London council seat for Reform UK in local elections

   Alex Sibley, who appeared on Big Brother in 2002, has been elected as a Reform UK councillor for Emerson Park in Havering

3. Five used cars 'defy depreciation' in 2026 Ford, Audi and Peugeot 'sell £1,274 above value'

   New analysis from Carwow has found that certain used car models are bucking the depreciation trend, selling for significantly more than their estimated worth – with the Ford Fiesta ST leading the pack at 32% above valuation

4. ITV star Barrie Drewitt-Barlow and husband charged with rape and trafficking offences

   Barrie Drewitt-Barlow, known as one of 'Britain's first gay dads', and his husband Scott have been charged with alleged rape, sexual assault and human trafficking for sexual exploitation

5. Lidl introduces new shopping feature to two Scottish stores - full list

   It follows a successful trial of the self-service tool across three stores last year.

6. New batch of over 700 composter bins are up for grabs in South Lanarkshire

   The bins are always snapped up fast so the council says to please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

7. Stop adding mayonnaise to egg sandwiches when alternative ingredient makes them even tastier

   Egg mayonnaise is a classic sandwich filling, but one swap can make it even tastier

8. Popular Perthshire climbing venue as challenge made against further development

   The national climbing organisation has objected and launched an online petition against the application arguing it is “widely recognised as a nationally important climbing venue” valued by GB athletes and Olympic hopefuls.

9. Farage says 'best is yet to come' for Reform UK as Labour suffers local election losses

   Reform UK's Nigel Farage declared 'you are witnessing an historic shift in British politics'

10. Scottish election results LIVE as counting well underway across the country

    Follow every result from across Scotland as the counting gets underway following the vote on Thursday, May 7.