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Saturday 04 April 2026 10:40 am  |  Updated:  Saturday 04 April 2026 10:41 am “I am going to fight on”, said Badenoch Five years ago, the Conservatives were polling at around 40 per cent, buoyed by the vaccine rollout and post-Brexit momentum, and went on to gain 235 seats in the 2021 local elections.But ahead of May’s vote, that position seems to have shifted.Political scientist Stephen Fisher has suggested the party could lose as many as 1,000 councillors, a potential reversal on a historic scale following its 2024 general election defeat.But Labour is also braced for losses, particularly in areas where…

Trains on a busy line to Glasgow Central are being cancelled due to a signalling fault. More updates to follow. Source link

“It’s frustrating, and at times, disheartening, when we are so proud and determined to bring a little colour and vibrancy to what can sometimes feel like a very grey city.”Dilly and Dolly’s Ann StreetThe owners of a Belfast coffee shop say they have been left frustrated and disheartened after their business was targeted for the fourth time in weeks.Dilly and Dolly’s on Ann Street in the city centre was broken into on Friday night with cash taken and damage caused to the premises.The business took to social media to share news of the incident, which they say is one of…

Jump to Recipe Kick off your holiday celebrations with the best Christmas brunch ideas! We’ve carefully chosen 46 sweet and savory options so you can easily plan your festive menu. There’s an option for everyone to enjoy. Includes recipes suitable for gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian diets. Weight Watchers points are included in some recipes. These Christmas brunch ideas are all about bringing joy and cheer to your table with a hearty and tasty spread. Think cinnamon rolls, waffle varieties, vibrant fruit platters, and refreshing cold and hot drinks. Some options are served with crispy bacon, and we have various casseroles,…

France has always had ambitions that stretch beyond the horizon. Lately, these ambitions have been pointed a little further up. Past the horizon, past the clouds and, well, straight into orbit. There has been a wave of ambitious aerospace startups emerging from around the country, from Paris to Toulouse to Reims, ready to showcase their technology and backed by some serious funding.   France Has Well And Truly Lifted Off   To date, the country spends an estimated €3 billion per year on its civil and military space programmes. It’s one of the largest budgets in Europe and the second…

Following the recent meningitis outbreak in Kent, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) with NHS England and the government are coordinating a targeted vaccination programme against MenB.   Here is what you need to know about who is eligible, how the vaccine works, and what other protections are available.  Who is currently eligible for the MenB vaccine?  Anyone in the following groups who has been offered preventative antibiotics (also known as prophylaxis) is being offered the MenB vaccine. At the present time, this includes: anyone who public health teams identify as a close contact of those who are a confirmed or probable case of meningococcal disease. This means that in some situations…

MiCA Decoded is a 12-article weekly series for Bitcoin.com News, co-authored by LegalBison’s Co-Founding and Managing Directors: Aaron Glauberman, Viktor Juskin and Sabir Alijev. LegalBison advises crypto and FinTech companies on MiCA licensing, CASP and VASP applications, and regulatory structuring across Europe and beyond. That belief contains a flaw. And the flaw, depending on the jurisdiction, may already be irreversible. Myth 1: The Deadline Most Service Providers Got Wrong July 1, 2026, is the date by which a crypto-asset service provider must hold a granted authorization, or cease operations entirely. Everything that follows in this article depends on that distinction.…

A section of Western Road in Brighton was closed yesterday morning, April 3, due to the incident. Emergency services attended the scene and the pedestrian was taken to hospital with serious injuries. The road was reopened at 10am. A spokeswoman for Sussex Police said: “Anyone with any information or footage of the incident is asked to report it online or call 101, quoting serial 230 of 03/04.” A spokesman for Stagecoach, the operator of the bus involved, said: “Stagecoach can confirm that our Service 700, was involved in a road traffic incident on Western Road, Brighton, 3 April 2026. “Emergency…

Location : The M27 westbound between junctions J9 and J8 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 12:00 and 12:15 on 4 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:00 and 12:15 on 4 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. Source link

How many times have you applied to the same funder, or tried to build a relationship with a partner, before deciding enough is enough? Two years? Three? Five, if you’re particularly determined? I recently enjoyed a fascinating conversation with Sarah Tavener, Head of Global Philanthropy at MAG — the Mines Advisory Group, which removes landmines and unexploded ordnance from conflict-affected communities around the world. Sarah is a graduate of Major Gifts Mastery and in our conversation for the Fundraising Bright Spots podcast, Sarah shared that she applied for the same philanthropy prize nineteen times! In the summer of 2025, MAG…