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The Leader of the Council has set out her pledge to “Making it Happen” for Islington, following yesterday’s (Thursday, 7 May) local election results.

In the election, the Islington Labour Party – led by Cllr Una O’Halloran – won an overall majority of 32 seats, with the Islington Green Party forming the opposition with 19 seats.

Today, Cllr O’Halloran, who remains Leader of the Council, has outlined her commitment to building a safer, fairer, more inclusive borough.

Voters across Islington have elected all 51 councillors, following the local elections on Thursday, 7 May.  

Eddie Fraser, Constituency Returning Officer for the Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley constituency, announced the results of the Regional vote.

Eddie Fraser, Constituency Returning Officer for the Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley constituency, announced the results of the Regional vote.

Passengers are advised to plan ahead as Network Rail carry out major upgrade in the Severn Tunnel and Bristol area, with replacement buses and diversionary routes in place to keep people moving from late May to early June.

The Green Party candidate is elected with 46.9% of the vote.

Network Rail is continuing to carry out a range of safety, monitoring and education work during the emergency closure of Sportsfield level crossing at Featherstone, following a sustained period of serious safety concerns.

Katie Hagmann of the Scottish National Party has been announced as MSP for the Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley constituency on Friday 8 May 2026.

Alan Brown of the Scottish National Party has been announced as MSP for the Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley constituency on Friday 8 May 2026.

A major milestone towards improving the accessibility of Hither Green station for Southeastern passengers has been achieved.

A new Mid Cornwall Metro service will see the near doubling of trains on the Par-Newquay branch line.

 The second phase of work on the Menai Suspension Bridge is progressing following the installation of the scaffold under the bridge known as the Aerotruss.

North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) welcomed NHS England Chief Executive Sir Jim Mackey to the region this week following a month of outstanding performance that saw patients receive faster, more timely care than ever before.

Stagecoach Merseyside has strengthened its position as one of the region’s leading fair employment organisations after being officially awarded Accredited Member status of the Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter.

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A rogue roofer who scammed an 82 year old Preston householder out of thousands of pounds has been given a five-month jail sentence, suspended for 18 months.

The project to fit equipment for digital in-cab signalling to the iconic High Speed Trains (HSTs), which form a major part of Britain’s railway story, is setting new standards for delivering vehicle retrofitment.

Final preparations are under way for this year’s Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon and the inspirational scenes of colour, commitment and camaraderie it brings to the city’s streets.

Northern passengers are being reminded that some train times will change next week and new Sunday services will be introduced between Whitby and Newcastle.