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The political stakes for Reform are high in these councils – because this is the electorate’s chance to see what happens ...

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage addressed supporters and the media during a visit to The Big Club in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham. Credit: PA Nigel Farage has said council staff working on ...

In the leisure centre café, a group of Reform councillors, candidates and party members sat close together around a couple of tables, each with a turquoise badge on their chest. It was around an ...

Reform UK has taken control of Durham County Council after winning more than half of the seats. It secured 65 councillors, gaining heavily from Labour, the Conservatives and independents ...

Reform UK has taken control of Durham County Council after winning more than half of its seats. It has secured 61 seats so far, gaining heavily from Labour, the Conservatives and independents.

Liberal Democrats are celebrating election victories in five of the 11 East Devon seats on Devon County Council (DCC). Independent and Reform UK candidates triumphed in two divisions in the district, ...

County Durham, North Northamptonshire, Northumberland, Shropshire, West Northamptonshire and Wiltshire. There is also an election being held in the metropolitan district of Doncaster and council ...

Durham County Council is responsible for housing ... including a driving licence, passport, and blue badge. Take a look at the full list here. You can still use your photo ID if it's out of ...