Author: David Pike

David Pike is an experienced news journalist with over 20 years experience as a UK News editor for WTX News and other news publications.

Labour claims English local election gains put it ‘on course for government’ The Guardian says Labour has said it is on track to win the next election, after taking control of key councils in the English local elections, including Medway, Plymouth and Stoke-on-Trent. Based on results counted early on Friday morning, the party said it was heading for a result that if repeated across the country at a general election would give them an eight-point…

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Johanita Dogbey: Man charged with Brixton murder A man has been charged with the murder of Johanita Kossiwa Dogbey, who was stabbed to death in south London on Monday. Mohamed Nur, 33, has been charged with murder and possession of an offensive weapon. He has also been charged with three counts of causing grievous bodily harm over attacks on three other people. The Metropolitan Police said two women and a man suffered slash injuries in…

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Local elections 2023: Conservatives suffer early local election losses Labour and the Liberal Democrats have made gains in local elections in England, with the Conservatives losing some council seats. Plymouth, Medway, and Stoke-on-Trent councils were won by Labour, while the Lib Dems took Windsor and Maidenhead. The Tories lost their majorities in Tamworth, Brentwood, Hertsmere, and North West Leicestershire. However, only a minority of councils counted overnight and most results will not be confirmed until…

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Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Friday’s front pages report on several news stories including the Prince and Princess of Wales visiting a SOHO pub during a break from Coronation rehearsals. Rehearsals for coronation The Metro reports that the prince served a pint, while the Daily Mirror calls his wife the “Princess of Ales.” The Daily Express quotes the Dean of Westminster, who says that the King appears “relaxed” despite the “huge burden” of the…

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