British councillor set on fire in targeted attack
A British councillor was doused in flammable liquid and set on fire in a terrifying daylight attack outside his family business in Sussex, leaving him with serious burns.
A British councillor was doused in flammable liquid and set on fire in a terrifying daylight attack outside his family business in Sussex, leaving him with serious burns.
Labour councillor Saqib Khan faces investigation after his convicted brother, on the run from authorities, made a brazen appearance at a family wedding, raising serious security concerns.
A powerful new play at Glasgow's TRON Theatre uses sci-fi allegory to deliver a searing critique of NHS pressures, bureaucracy, and the human cost of a system stretched to breaking point.
A major emergency response unfolded in Glasgow after a suspicious white substance was discovered at the JD Sports store on Argyle Street, leading to a full evacuation and specialist HAZMAT team deployment.
Conservative councillor for Scottish Borders, Gavin Logan, has been suspended by the party after making inflammatory comments about African-Scots on Facebook, prompting widespread condemnation.
Former Royal Marine Commando and Labour councillor Chris Webb steps down from Plymouth City Council, citing overwhelming professional demands. The resignation triggers a by-election in the key marginal seat of Ham.
Glasgow City Council is installing 50 high-tech 'smart' bus shelters on Paisley Road West, featuring real-time information, free WiFi, and USB charging points to modernise the passenger experience.
Scottish singer Lewis Capaldi moved his Glasgow audience to tears with a surprise tribute to a late fan, pausing his sold-out Hydro show for a deeply emotional moment.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer confronts a growing rebellion as councillors quit over the party's stance on Gaza and internal democracy, forming a new independent group in protest.
Exclusive report reveals the deepening crisis of derelict Victorian buildings in Glasgow, as city leaders demand immediate action and funding from Holyrood to avert a public safety catastrophe.
A 28-year-old Labour councillor from Wolverhampton has been charged with blackmail and sending unsolicited messages to MPs and parliamentary staff in a major Westminster scandal.
Budget rail operator Lumo is scrapping its direct London King's Cross to Glasgow Central service from April 2025, citing commercial unviability and shifting travel patterns post-pandemic.
Budget rail operator Lumo announces a new direct service connecting Glasgow Central to London King's Cross, promising fares up to 90% cheaper than standard train tickets and challenging aviation on the busy corridor.
Lancashire Police launch investigation following the death of Burnley councillor Charlie Kirk after a controversial social media post. Colleagues pay tribute to a dedicated public servant.
Conservative councillor John Lamb faces immediate dismissal after suggesting controversial commentator Charlie Kirk 'brought assassination upon himself' in a since-deleted social media post, igniting a firestorm of criticism and a swift party investigatio
A local councillor blasts TikTok-fuelled tourists for overwhelming the picturesque village of Castleton with chaos, parking nightmares, and disrespectful behaviour as visitor numbers explode.
A former breakdancer known as 'Thilly' is causing a stir in Cranford's local elections with a radical manifesto pledging to tax developers and slash councillor allowances. Discover his unconventional campaign.
A Reform UK councillor in Thurrock is under investigation after distributing leaflets with a slogan linked to a far-right group, sparking outrage and a police assessment.
A Reform UK councillor in Hartlepool is under investigation by police after allegedly offering free ice creams to residents in exchange for their postal vote applications, in a shocking case of electoral malpractice.
A Reform UK councillor working in the Home Office's asylum claims processing has been suspended after The Guardian revealed his political affiliation, raising serious questions about conflicts of interest and political neutrality within the immigration sy
Former Conservative councillor Gary Wall remains on the sex offenders register after the Court of Appeal upholds his conviction for sexually assaulting a woman at a party in Essex.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde launches urgent investigation following the death of 23-year-old Molly Cuddihy from a hospital-acquired infection. The health board faces serious questions over patient safety protocols.
Exclusive: Long-serving Labour councillor resigns after exposing 'vile' WhatsApp messages containing racist, sexist, and homophobic jokes within local party. Claims leadership failed to act properly on his whistleblowing.
A Conservative councillor has sparked outrage and ridicule by releasing a Grand Theft Auto-style video advert that shows him blowing up solar farms with a rocket launcher, in a bizarre protest against green energy projects in the UK countryside.
George Field, a newly elected Reform UK councillor for Swale Borough Council, has been charged with making threats to kill his wife and criminal damage following a domestic incident in Bobbing, Kent.
Lucy Connolly, wife of Conservative councillor Michael Connolly, has been released from prison after serving a sentence for a racially aggravated public order offence. The Daily Mail obtains exclusive photos of her leaving HMP Peterborough.
Lucy Connolly, wife of a Conservative councillor, has been freed after being imprisoned for a malicious tweet about the Southport stabbing victims. The case ignites a fierce national debate on free speech, online abuse, and the limits of the justice syste
Labour Party suspends councillor Graham Campbell after he allegedly praised the Hamas attack on Israel and made inflammatory comments, sparking a new anti-Semitism scandal for Keir Starmer.
A unique archaeological dig is set to begin at Glasgow's legendary but long-buried Roman Quay skatepark. Experts are teaming up with the original 1980s skaters to excavate and preserve a pivotal piece of British youth culture and extreme sports heritage.