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Andy Burnham faces his first electoral fight this week as Britons head to the polls in five council by-elections up and down the country. From Essex, through Kent, and down to Devon, thousands of voters will cast their ballot tomorrow as the new Prime Minister seeks to win back public opinion of the Labour Party.Meanwhile, the right are fighting to defend their seats against the Labour tide, with the Conservatives defending seats in East Devon, Medway and South Gloucestershire, while Reform are fending off two seats on Thurrock Council in South Essex.With representation in Westminster in some of these areas,…

The new Energy Secretary once called for a “green economic revolution” and said Net Zero should be hit 15 years earlier than the 2050 target. Miatti Fahnbulleh also joked that Zack Polanski’s Green Party had used her economic ideas ahead of the 2026 local elections. Ms Fahnbulleh, who was elected as an MP in 2024, took over her cabinet role from Ed Miliband. During his tenure, Mr Miliband was accused of “Net Zero fanaticism” by Tory leader, Kemi Badenoch. Industry leaders have repeatedly called for a more pragmatic approach to energy. But the Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce, which…

Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan said personalities were “irrelevant” regarding the appointment of the new secretary of state and that policy needed to change.”The name plates may change around the British cabinet table,” he said. “What’s important for us is that policy changes and particularly in regard to the full implementation of the Good Friday Agreement, specifically in terms of preparing for a referendum on Irish unity,” he said.Social Democratic and Labour Party leader (SDLP) Claire Hanna MP, who had a meeting with Sir Chris on Tuesday, said there were two “immediate priorities” for the new secretary of state. “The…

Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola wants midfielder Alexis Mac Allister and goalkeeper Alisson to remain at the club.Argentina international Mac Allister has two years left on the five-year contract he signed at Liverpool when he joined the Reds in 2023. The 27-year-old has yet to begin talks over a new deal, which has prompted speculation he could leave Anfield this summer.However, Iraola told a news conference in Chicago at the beginning of Liverpool’s pre-season tour of the United States that he wants to hang on to the player. “I think Alexis has been one of the best players at the club…

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The live-fire exercise took place in international waters and lasted for 30 minutes.The Russian warship requested that the Royal Navy’s HMS Tyne reposition to a safer distance, which it did.The Russian frigate was also being monitored by a French military aircraft which made radio contact with the warship asking it to clarify its intentions, the has been told. Verify has analysed flight and ship-tracking data which shows the position of HMS Tyne and several British military aircraft operating in and around the Channel near Plymouth on Monday.Flight data on ADS-B Exchange indicates at least four Royal Air Force and Royal…

World number one Luke Littler threw a thrilling nine-darter as he booked his place in the quarter-finals of the World Matchplay with a 11-8 win over Nathan Aspinall. Littler began the contest at Winter Gardens in Blackpool in sensational fashion with a perfect leg, finishing on double 15.The Warrington teenager cupped his ears to lap up the adulation of a delirious crowd while fellow Englishman Aspinall laughed in disbelief before he gave Littler a high five.Excitement levels were raised further in the fourth leg when Littler had double 15 remaining for a second nine-darter, only for his arrow to land…

A large woodland and grass fire has broken out in Macclesfield Forest.Ten fire engines and specialist units are tackling the blaze after crews were called to Hacked Way Lane, near Macclesfield, Cheshire, just after 16:00 BST.Footage shared with the shows a helicopter dropping water on the fire, with United Utilities providing the aerial support.Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service urged people to stay away, saying visitors have continued to arrive while emergency crews work nearby. It added conditions could change rapidly and warned of heavy smoke, with people advised to keep their windows and doors closed while drivers have been asked…