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Jeff Lynne announces death of ELO keyboardist Richard Tandy at 76

Jeff Lynne announces death of ELO keyboardist Richard Tandy at 76

The pair were collaborators for more than 50 years.

Man to run to every Premier League stadium to build football pitches in Africa

Man to run to every Premier League stadium to build football pitches in Africa

Max Keens, 31, founded a charity building sustainable football pitches for communities across Africa.

UK warned to pay more attention to risks of conflict in the Balkans

UK warned to pay more attention to risks of conflict in the Balkans

Foreign Affairs Committee chairwoman Alicia Kearns has warned of the Balkans becoming the site of a ‘third global, major conflict’.

Man to appear in court charged with murder of 14-year-old boy in sword attack

Man to appear in court charged with murder of 14-year-old boy in sword attack

The 36-year-old man has been named as dual Spanish-Brazilian national Marcus Aurelio Arduini Monzo.

What the papers say – May 2

What the papers say – May 2

A range of stories lead the front pages of the Britain’s newspapers on Thursday.

Polls open across the country for local elections

Polls open across the country for local elections

Most of the seats up for re-election were last contested in 2021.

BBC to contact tribunal over claims journalist was spied on by police

BBC to contact tribunal over claims journalist was spied on by police

The corporation’s lawyers are to write to the Investigatory Powers Tribunal about the alleged surveillance of former reporter Vincent Kearney.

Princess Charlotte celebrates ninth birthday

Princess Charlotte celebrates ninth birthday

Charlotte’s big day comes as the Waleses navigate Kate’s cancer treatment.

Irish government ‘confirms’ no police being sent to NI border

Irish government ‘confirms’ no police being sent to NI border

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris had a ‘constructive phone call’ with Irish deputy premier Micheal Martin.

John Swinney to make statement on SNP leadership election

John Swinney to make statement on SNP leadership election

The Perthshire MSP served as Nicola Sturgeon’s deputy first minister for almost nine years.

Unions warn Labour not to water down package on workers’ rights

Unions warn Labour not to water down package on workers’ rights

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said ‘a red line will be crossed’ if the party U-turns on its previous pledge.

Students occupy UK university campuses in protest against Gaza war

Students occupy UK university campuses in protest against Gaza war

The protests follow violent clashes at campuses across the US, most prominently at Columbia University in New York.

Warning for thunderstorms before sunshine could bring warmest day of 2024

Warning for thunderstorms before sunshine could bring warmest day of 2024

Two yellow weather warnings have been issued for the UK, with heavy rain falling over parts of the country on Wednesday night.

Some asylum seekers still without beds after city centre camp dismantled

Some asylum seekers still without beds after city centre camp dismantled

Hundreds of asylum seekers were removed from a makeshift camp on Wednesday morning.

Manchester Co-op Live postpones Olivia Rodrigo world tour performances

Manchester Co-op Live postpones Olivia Rodrigo world tour performances

Venue bosses confirmed the US star would not be performing on May 3 and 4.

Tories expect ‘significant losses’ at local elections, Chancellor says

Tories expect ‘significant losses’ at local elections, Chancellor says

Jeremy Hunt sought to manage expectations as voters head to the polls on Thursday.

Man charged with murder of 14-year-old boy after east London sword attack

Man charged with murder of 14-year-old boy after east London sword attack

The 36-year-old man has been named by police as dual Spanish-Brazilian national Marcus Aurelio Arduini Monzo.

Manchester Co-op Arena cancels opening performance for third time

Manchester Co-op Arena cancels opening performance for third time

The concert with US rapper A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie was called off at the last minute due to a ‘technical issue’.

Welsh FM narrowly wins vote to reject investigation into controversial donation

Welsh FM narrowly wins vote to reject investigation into controversial donation

A Senedd vote for a probe into a donation received by Vaughan Gething during the Welsh leadership race was rejected by two votes.

Irish premier says ‘of course’ police will not be sent to NI border

Irish premier says ‘of course’ police will not be sent to NI border

Diplomatic tensions between London and Dublin have increased in recent days.

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