Which councils in England are up for grabs in the local elections? Interactive map reveals where counting is getting underway

More than 2,600 council seats were up for grabs in this year's local elections, while 11 mayoral contests were also held on the same day.

Donald Trump trial LIVE: Ex-president delivers pizzas to the FDNY after claiming he can't testify because of the gag order

The former president drove to the firehouse in Midtown Manhattan to greet the cheering firefighters and hand them slices of pie.

UK local elections 2024 LIVE: Vote counting begins after polls close with Tories braced for harsh results as parties await crucial outcome

Live updates as the polls close after millions of Britons cast their votes in the 2024 local elections with predictions the Conservatives could suffer huge council losses.

NHS nurse's £30,000 sick pay scam laid bare: Pregnant mother-of-four, 44, claimed thousands of pounds while working at two hospitals at the same time, then splashed the cash on TWO holidays to Cuba - as she's spared jail

Sarah Oakes, 44, obtained just over £30,000 in two different scams while working as a NHS nurse in Merseyside and Warrington, Cheshire.

Donald Trump trial LIVE: Ex-president claims he CAN'T testify in his own defense because of the gag order

Prosecutors asked for a $1,000 fine each for four comments from the ex-president that attacked witnesses, jurors and others closely connected to the case.

NHS nurse's £30,000 sick pay scam laid bare: Pregnant mother-of-four, 44, claimed thousands of pounds from hospital while working for a different trust, then splashed the cash on TWO holidays to Cuba - as she's spared jail

Sarah Oakes, 44, obtained just over £30,000 in two different scams while working as a NHS nurse in Merseyside and Warrington, Cheshire.

Polls CLOSE in crunch local elections: Rishi Sunak holds his breath after millions of Britons cast their vote - with Tory rebels circling the PM amid predictions the party could suffer a council and mayoral bloodbath

The Prime Minister - and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer - will be nervously awaiting the results of council elections across 107 local authorities in England.

Hero father 'shielded his wife and four-year-old daughter from sword-wielding killer when he burst into their bedroom as they slept before murdering boy, 14 on rampage', his sister tells court

Henry De Los Rios Polania, 35, remains in hospital having suffered injuries when a knifeman broke into his family home and was 'traumatised' by his horrific ordeal, Jessica De Los Rios, 31, said.

UK local elections 2024 LIVE: Latest as polls shut after millions of Britons cast their votes - with predictions the Tories will suffer huge council losses

Live updates as the polls close after millions of Britons cast their votes in the 2024 local elections with predictions the Conservatives could suffer huge council losses.

Pregnant mother-of-four, 44, who claimed sick pay from one hospital and enjoyed a holiday in Cuba while still employed by another NHS trust avoids jail

Sarah Oakes, 44, obtained just over £30,000 in two different scams while working as a NHS nurse in Merseyside and Warrington, Cheshire.

Britain could help Ireland join the Rwanda migrant scheme 'if they think it's already having an effect' - after asylum-seekers fearful of being deported crossed the border from Northern Ireland

After Irish ministers claimed migrants fearful of being deported to the African state are seeking sanctuary in Ireland instead, Westminster offered them to join forces.

Boy, 17, is charged after child and two staff members were injured in 'incident involving sharp object' at Sheffield secondary school

The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was arrested by officers on Wednesday morning following reports of an incident involving a sharp object at the school in Sheffield.

Moment brave members of the public fight off bike thieves trying to pinch bicycle at train station on another day in lawless London

This is the surprising moment thieves attempt to brazenly steal a bike from Bedford train station in broad daylight, but are instead thwarted by a group of brave bystanders.

Who is Christopher Gregor? The New Jersey father who allegedly tortured son with gym sessions and is now on trial for his murder

Christopher Gregor, 31, a former crisis hotline worker and realtor, is accused of abusing his son Corey Micciolo, 6, to death, including forcing him through brutal gym training sessions.

Double-decker driver, 35, who killed two women, 55 and 60, after ploughing into a bus stop when he hit the accelerator instead of the brakes avoids jail

Joyce Bacon, 60, and Adele Boylin, 55, were standing waiting to board the bus when they were hit by a double decker Stagecoach being driven Baruania Baros (pictured).

Foreign Office sacked worker who exposed 'life and death' errors made following the Taliban's coup in Afghanistan while Dominic Raab relaxed on a beach in Crete, papers reveal

Foreign office worker Josie Stewart was dismissed after revealing her experience of the Afghanistan evacuation of 2021 was different to that espoused by then Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab.

UK local elections 2024 LIVE: Latest as millions of Britons cast their votes - with predictions the Tories will suffer huge council losses

Live updates as millions of Britons cast their votes in the 2024 local elections with predictions the Conservatives could suffer huge council losses.

Knife horror as man, 19, is rushed to hospital with 'life-threatening' stab wounds

Barking & Dagenham police were called to Whalebone Lane South (pictured) at 5.18pm today following reports that a man has been stabbed.

Prince William goes through ALL the emotions - including roaring with delight - as he watches Aston Villa's clash with Olympiacos on daughter Charlotte's birthday

Prince William looked delighted as he took his place in one of the executive boxes at Villa Park on Thursday evening for Aston Villa's Europa Conference League semi-final clash.

Revealed: Cricketer Josh Baker, 20, was found dead in his flat by a friend after he didn't turn up for the start of play on third day of match against Somerset - as tributes are paid to Worcester star

Josh Baker, a talented Worcestershire spinner, had been playing in his county's second XI just yesterday, and was due back on the field in Bromsgrove today.

Incredible moment paddleboarder has very close encounter with pod of curious orcas off Alaska coast

An expert Alaskan paddleboarder captured video of the amazing moment he had a breathtakingly close encounter with a pod of bold orcas.