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The Sun – Cheers! Wills & Kate toast King in pub Summary of the front page Cheers! That’s the Sun’s take on the Prince and Princess of Wales’ trip to a pub in Soho on Thursday two days before the coronation. The visit came the same day it was revealed that 400,000 frontline workers – including from the emergency services, Armed Forces and royal staff – would receive a “thank you” medal from the King to mark the Coronation. The front page also brings the news that Strictly’s Kim is to divorce again. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave…

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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 lead over the Conservatives. Labour insisted this would be enough to win an election, taking into account a projected collapse of the Scottish National party.…

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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 separate attacks in Town Hall Parade, Brixton Road and Acre Lane in Brixton during a one-hour period on Saturday. Mr Nur is due to appear…

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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 later on Friday. The vote is the first big test of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s electoral popularity since he took office. Conservatives acknowledged disappointment at…

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