Anti-monarchy group holds rally ahead of anniversary of king’s coronation
A 15ft dinosaur called “Chuck the Rex” was the centrepiece of a rally calling for the abolition of the monarchy ahead of... Read More
Tories hit by big council losses in last pre-general election test
The Conservatives have endured one of their worst local election results in a decade in the last big test of public opinion... Read More
Labour wins Blackpool South by-election and makes council gains
Summary Labour wins the Blackpool South by-election, taking the seat from the Conservatives The new MP, Chris Webb, beat the Conservatives’ David... Read More
Daniel Anjorin: Man charged with murdering boy in sword attack
A man has been charged with murdering 14-year-old schoolboy Daniel Anjorin in a sword attack in north-east London. Marcus Arduini Monzo, 36,... Read More
What this week’s local elections mean for national politics
Wherever you live in England and Wales, you have a vote on Thursday. Assuming, that is, you decide to use it and... Read More
Woman facing eviction told she would cope sleeping rough
A 56-year-old woman who is due to be evicted on 1 May has been told she should be able to “function reasonably... Read More
Smart gadgets: Tougher rules for sellers of internet-enabled devices in the UK
Manufacturers will have to follow stricter rules if they want to sell “smart” gadgets in the UK after a new law came... Read More
Military horses from London’s Household Cavalry to return to duty ‘in due course’
The Household Cavalry horses that did not sustain serious injuries after they bolted through London will return to duty “in due course”,... Read More
Chris Mason: Politics gears up ahead of election
It has felt like a week where politics has notched up a gear. Again. The local, mayoral and police and crime commissioner... Read More
