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Here is a guide to when to expect the key results on election night.The election is being held using new constituency boundaries, which means the results cannot be compared directly with what happened at the last general election in 2019.To measure how well the parties do at the election, and to determine which seats they need to win to form a government, a set of notional results for the 2019 election has been calculated to show what would have happened if that contest had taken place using the new boundaries.All majorities and swings mentioned below are based on these notional...

General Election night: Hour-by-hour guide

  A former Tory cabinet minister has accused Rishi Sunak of helping to ensure a large Labour victory as the Tory blame game escalates before even a single vote has been cast.John Redwood hit out at what he called the ‘One Nation leadership’ of his party.   He said that together with Nigel Farage’s Reform, if they polls are correct, they will “visit on us” a Labour government “that may have a lower vote share than Labour led by Jeremy Corbyn... but have a large majority of MPs giving it a lot of potential power.”   However,...

John Redwood accuses Rishi Sunak of helping to deliver large Labour majority as Tory blame game escalates

BBC Scotland News takes a look at the leader of the Scottish Labour party.

Who is Anas Sarwar?

The Conservative UK government failed to "reach everyone" affected by the cost of living crisis, the Secretary of State for Wales has admitted. While defending his party's record, David TC Davies said they had to "be honest" because the past five years had been "very challenging" economically. Labour's Jo Stevens...

Not everyone hit by cost of living reached - minister

Sir Ed Davey has urged the public to “vote for historic change” by choosing the Liberal Democrats and getting rid of the Conservatives.This comes after the party leader took part in a bungee jump before asking voters to take a similar “leap of faith” on polling day.Sir Ed said: “On Thursday, millions of people have a chance to vote for historic change.“This will be a once-in-a-century election.“From former Conservative heartlands like Tunbridge Wells to communities across the West Country such as St Ives and Yeovil, people must vote Liberal Democrat if they want to kick this Conservative Government out of...

Sir Ed Davey urges public to choose Lib Dems and ‘vote for historic change’

The group says farming has not been given enough prominence during the general election campaign.

Farmers light bonfires to send election message

The message in the car windscreen says "please do 20 before another pet is killed".

Cat's death sparks speed message from pet owner

A man and a woman have been arrested after a man in his 20s died in an attack in the early hours.

Two arrested after man dies following attack

Birmingham Hospice is looking to cut staff and inpatient beds due to rising costs.

Hospice cuts will be 'agonising for families'

A serving Dorset Police officer found guilty of misconduct after he failed to stop "inappropriate sexualised conversation” on a train has now been named. Supt Peter Browning was issued with a final written warning that will remain in place for three years. The panel heard Supt Browning was “aware”...

Police officer found guilty of misconduct named

Newark, NJ

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NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Bedfordshire Police says the victim has serious but non-life threatening injuries.

Man seriously injured in suspected hammer attack

BBC Scotland News takes a look at the leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats.

Who is Alex Cole-Hamilton?

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CJ Coombs

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

A judge says Christopher McManus' control of his partner was "hurtful and belittling".

Domestic abuser 'tortured woman with nasty words'

Newtownards Magistrate's Court heard Marianne Smyth, who was extradited from the US, defrauded six people.

US woman faces fraud charges after extradition

The medals of a soldier killed during a secret World War Two mission are to be auctioned. Cpl Kenneth Bateman was parachuted into France hours before the D-Day Landings as part of Operation Bulbasket - but was later captured and shot on 7 July. His niece applied for the medals...

SAS soldier's medals from WW2 to be auctioned

A police dog that went missing near Loch Ness on Sunday morning has been found safe and well. Police Scotland said Fergie was being walked off-lead in a remote area west of Drumnadrochit when she ran off after a deer. Police said the German Shepherd was "kind and friendly", but...

Police dog found after going missing while chasing deer

The prosecution's closing speech argues that Gavin Plumb did not buy chloroform to clean his carpets.

Willoughby rape plot not just fantasy, trial hears

Figures show this is up from 4% of admissions in 2019.

Quarter of mental health cases linked to cannabis

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Labour would let prisoners out early too - Starmer

Labour cannot \"magic up\" new jails on Friday to deal with a prisons crisis if elected, the party leader...

Labour cannot "magic up" new jails on Friday to deal with a prisons crisis if elected, the party leader...

Labour would let prisoners out early too - Starmer

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