In Barnsley, south Yorkshire, 50 years of Labour rule ended on Friday with Reform UK taking control.
Scotland Yard detectives have interviewed Nigel Farage's aide George Cottrell and his mother Fiona Cottrell under caution as part of an investigation into donations to Reform UK before the July 2024 general election. The inquiry, initiated by the Electoral Commission, examines alleged offenses under the PPERA concerning permissible donors.
Tim Merlier secured victory in the seventh stage of the Tour de France in Bordeaux. The peloton is shell-shocked by Tadej Pogacar's dominance in the mountain stage, with many believing his victory is already assured.
Tim Merlier won the seventh stage of the Tour de France in Bordeaux. The peloton is shell-shocked after Tadej Pogacar's dominant mountain stage performance, which has given him a seemingly unassailable lead over Jonas Vingegaard. The focus has shifted to the battle for second and third place.
A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe, whose body was found with serious injuries at her home in Dartmoor on Thursday. Police are conducting extensive inquiries and have urged the public to avoid speculation.
Hayley Matthews scored 159 and took 3 wickets as West Indies women beat Ireland by nine wickets in the first ODI. Ireland posted 269, with Amy Hunter scoring 96, but Matthews' century led WI to victory.
South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix has raised $26.5bn in its New York share offering, the largest ever by a foreign firm in the US. The shares surged on their Nasdaq debut, driven by demand for AI chips.
