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Former council leader guilty of sex offences due to be sentenced
Jordan Linden led the SNP administration in North Lanarkshire before his resignation. -
Bill Bailey and Richard Osman among those to receive honours from Princess Royal
Comedian Bill Bailey, broadcaster Richard Osman and celebrity chef Marcus Wareing are due to receive honours at Windsor Castle on Tuesday. -
Iran strikes on UAE condemned by Starmer amid US bid to open Strait of Hormuz
A move by Donald Trump to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and free stranded vessels has shaken the fragile ceasefire in the region. -
British crew member needs ‘urgent’ care after suspected hantavirus outbreak
Three people have died and two cases of the virus have been confirmed, tour operator Oceanwide Expeditions said. -
London local elections 2026: Labour 'under siege' from Zack Polanski Greens but stays biggest party, new poll
Keir Starmer’s party has seen its support in the capital slump 15 points since the 2024 general election to 28%, according to the More in Common survey
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Around two pubs in Britain closing each day after tax hikes, figures suggest
The British Beer and Pub Association warned that the closures equate to the loss of around 2,400 jobs. -
Growth Kitchen eyes £100m in sales as unique concept taps into delivery boom
Co-founder Tom Gatz said the model is like the ‘Airbnb of professional kitchens’. -
Sara Cox ‘can’t wait’ to see Look Mum No Computer perform at Eurovision
The BBC Radio 2 DJ will provide live commentary on the radio station during Tuesday and Thursday’s semi-finals. -
Economic growth forecast for island of Ireland despite fuel supply turbulence
EY has said events in the Middle East had ‘adversely affected’ Ireland’s inflationary outlook. -
Thursday’s elections could be ‘Starmageddon’ for PM, Stephen Flynn warns
The SNP leader said results of elections in Scotland, England and Wales could go badly for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.