Reform UK Wins Majority in Walsall Council Elections
Reform UK has secured a majority on Walsall Council in the 2026 local elections. See the full list of elected councillors by ward.
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Reform UK Wins Sandwell Council Majority in Landslide
Reform UK has secured a majority on Sandwell Council for the first time, winning 37 seats. Labour lost its long-held control. Full list of elected councillors inside.
Reform UK Wins All 13 Seats in Cannock Chase Elections
Reform UK wins all 13 contested seats in Cannock Chase Council local elections, ousting Labour and Conservatives. The party now holds 13 seats but no overall majority.
Reform UK wins 12 seats in Wolverhampton, Labour suffers blow
Reform UK won 12 of 21 seats in Wolverhampton local elections, becoming the main opposition. Labour lost 10 seats, with total Reform votes reaching 21,652 across the city.
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Birmingham Council Website Down Amid Election Results Rush
Birmingham City Council's website crashed due to high traffic as residents sought local election results. The authority said pages were intermittently down and is working to fix the issue.
Birmingham Labour Leader John Cotton Ousted in Local Election
Birmingham Labour leader John Cotton lost his council seat in Glebe Farm and Tile Cross, marking a devastating day for the party. Veteran councillor Rob Pocock also fell.
Reform UK Gets 7,748 Votes in Birmingham Elections So Far
As of 4:36pm, Reform UK has secured 7,748 votes across seven Birmingham wards, with many more results still to be declared in the 2026 local elections.
Reform UK Wins 12 Seats in Wolverhampton Election
Reform UK won 12 of 21 council seats in Wolverhampton, becoming the main opposition. Labour lost 10 seats, while Conservatives dropped to 10. Key casualties include Labour cabinet member Chris Burden.
Birmingham Man Jailed for Six Years for ISIS Support
Musa Abdrabba, 23, from Balsall Heath, Birmingham, sentenced to six years for ISIS membership and publishing terrorist content, including violent videos and bomb-making instructions.
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Reform UK Surges in Dudley Local Elections
Reform UK gained over 20 seats on Dudley Council, securing 41,775 votes across 25 wards. Labour and Conservatives suffered losses, leaving no overall control.
Left Must Face Truth as Reform Rises in West Midlands
Kirsty Bosley argues that left-wing voters need to reflect on their role in Reform UK's rise, as divisive online discourse pushes people toward the right.
Birmingham man jailed for ISIS bomb instructions on phone
Musa Abdrabba, 23, from Balsall Heath, jailed for six years after pleading guilty to belonging to ISIS. His phones contained bomb-making instructions and violent terrorist content.
Birmingham councillors elected so far: full list
The vote count continues across Birmingham with 101 seats up for grabs. Here are all the councillors elected so far by party.
Rossendale Planning Applications: Lee Brook, Alder Ave & More
Rossendale Council lists planning apps: rear extension at Lee Brook Close, side/rear extension at Alder Avenue, and more in Rawtenstall, Haslingden, Bacup.
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Birmingham Local Election Results Map: See How Your Area Voted
Birmingham City Council election results are coming in fast. See the latest ward declarations and party gains in our updated map and live blog.
Green Party Wins Handsworth, Pledges Hope
The Green Party has won the Handsworth ward from Labour in the Birmingham local elections, with councillor Ed Freshwater promising to bring hope back to the community.
New HMRC Tax Rules for DWP State Pension Confirmed
Labour minister Torsten Bell confirms new HMRC tax rules for DWP state pension from 2028, addressing triple lock and tax-free allowance concerns for pensioners.
Murder Charge in Burntwood Death: Man in Court
A 27-year-old man has been charged with murder after Sashon Richards-Brown, 32, died from significant injuries in Burntwood. A woman is also charged with assisting an offender.
New Dudley Councillors After 2026 Local Elections Full List
Discover all newly elected councillors in Dudley after the 2026 local elections, with Reform becoming the second-largest party. Full list inside.
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New Dudley Councillors After 2026 Local Elections
Reform UK becomes second-largest party in Dudley Council after winning 22 seats. See the full list of newly elected councillors.
Inside Birmingham's Election Count as Reform Says Voters 'Have Nothing to Worry About'
Behind the scenes at Birmingham's election count as parties react to results. Reform UK gains seats, while Labour braces for losses amid voter frustration over bins and council finances.
Walsall leader calls election 'worst ever' as votes counted
Councillor Mike Bird, leader of Walsall Council, describes the current election as the worst he has ever fought, citing character assassination and police reports.
Nationwide's Big Announcement: Energy Efficient Rents Benefit Thousands
Nationwide announces that energy efficient buy-to-let properties in the North of England command higher prices and rents, with most landlords recouping costs within five years.
Labour Near-Wipeout in Birmingham as Reform Surges
Early results from Birmingham's local elections show Reform Party on course to become the largest party, with Labour losing multiple seats to Reform, Greens, and Independents.
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Only 3 Dudley wards rejected Reform UK in local vote
Reform UK won 22 of 25 seats in Dudley's 2026 local elections, with only three wards not voting for the party. Conservatives and Labour held the remaining seats.
Big Brother star Alex Sibley wins Reform council seat in London
Alex Sibley, known from Big Brother 2002, has won a Reform UK seat in Emerson Park, Havering, east London, as the party makes gains in local elections.
Reform UK Gains 22 Seats in Dudley Council Election
Reform UK secured 22 seats in Dudley Council, shifting control from Conservatives. Leader credits 'straight talking' for local gains.
Starmer Denies Resignation Rumours After Local Election Losses
Sir Keir Starmer addresses resignation rumours after Labour loses 205 council seats, vowing to remain as PM and see through his five-year mandate.
What Finland's happiness success can teach the UK
Finland tops the World Happiness Report again, while the UK ranks 29th. The gap highlights deeper issues of trust, security, and social support. Lessons for Wales and the UK.
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Reform UK Wins All Tamworth Seats in 2026 Elections
Reform UK won every contested seat in Tamworth's 2026 local elections, taking over 50% of the vote in most wards and ending Labour's control of the council.
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