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Why are the 2026 local elections so significant in the West Midlands?

All you need to know about local elections in Birmingham and the Black Country

All you need to know about local elections in Coventry and Warwickshire

All you need to know as Redditch prepares for elections

All you need to know as Staffordshire elections loom

Local election in Wolverhampton: What you need to know

16 April 2026
England local elections 2026
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News imageA firefighter walking through a nature reserve which has been burned in a fire.

Nature reserve fire continues to burn underground

Firefighters are spending an 11th day tackling a blaze at a nature reserve near Peterborough.

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News imageTwo pictures of dry grass showing lines going through it.

How the heatwave has revealed lost gardens

The dry weather has revealed a secret history at Longleat.

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News imageA woodland is burning and there is smoke coming from the peatland. Sections have been dug out of the woodland to create pockets for the fire. Several trees have fallen over.

Footage captures extent of blaze at nature reserve

Crews are expected to remain at the site, south of Peterborough, into next week.

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News imageAn aerial view of a large road construction project. Work is under way building up an embankment for the road heading up the middle of the picture, including the beginnings of a bridge over an existing road. Traffic is using a roundabout on the left.

Drone footage shows progress on new 10-mile road

Footage shows work on a new £1bn, 10-mile dual carriageway between Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.

England
News imageA split screen, the top half shows an elderly woman with a 100 birthday badge on and below is her in a war time uniform.

Somerset WW2 veteran code breaker celebrates 100th birthday

Joy Trew, from Wells, has celebrated her 100th birthday with her family and friends.

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News imageWoman in high-vis orange jacket smiling, looking at camera. Small white boat in background.

Watch: Piloting giant ships into port is 'fun job'

A pilot explains how she helps to guide ships more than 50m (164ft) in length, often in rough seas.

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News imageFans in England kit being interviewed outside the stadium

'A 10-goal thriller': England fans react to 6-4 win over France

England's victory means the team finished third and secured their best World Cup result since 1966.

England
News imageKing Charles enjoys a pint next to Queen Camilla in a pub as they both smile

'Good day to drown a few sorrows,' says King as he pours pint

King Charles III hinted at England's World Cup semi-final loss as he poured a pint in a pub.

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News imageThomas Tuchel looking serious sat at a press conference with visible stand up microphone

'We expect an emotional match': Tuchel on England v Argentina rivalry

England football manager, Thomas Tuchel, talks about his understanding of the historic England v Argentina rivalry.

England
News imageNorway and England fans in a split screen.

Watch fans react to every goal of England v Norway

The quarter-final of the World Cup saw the two teams face off in Miami, cheered on by fans back home.

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News imageLots of cars parked closely together with a fence and trees in the background

Investigators tackle rogue Gatwick parking firms

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News imageEngland fans celebrate in a crowd.

Watch fans react to every goal of England v Mexico game

Watch as fans across the UK and in Mexico City cheer each goal of the England v Mexico World Cup match.

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News imageA male DRC fan is seen cheering in a composite image with a cheering female England fan

Watch: England and DR Congo fans react to tense World Cup game

England Captain Harry Kane rescued England from a major upset, with two late goals, after DR Congo took an early lead.

England
News imageA man smiling with blonde hair dressed in a blue football jersey, with a crowd cheering to the right.

England fans react to 2-0 Panama victory at the World Cup

Fans in New York and back at home cheered on as England won against Panama to finish top of Group L.

England
News imageThe back of a purple Ford Kuga car at night with its lights on.

Watch: Teen driver does 125mph during police pursuit

Police eventually capture the driver as he hides in a bush.

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News imageA woman with long dark hair looks at the camera, wearing red lipstick and with the George cross painted on her cheek.

'They were very passive' - England fans lament Ghana draw

England remain top of Group L, but will now have to wait until their game against Panama to ensure qualification for the World Cup knockout phase.

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News imageTwo lifeguards on a sandy beach holding boards

Red warning as South East faces record temperatures

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News imageBirnbeck Pier restoration

Birnbeck Pier connected to mainland for the first time

The historic pier is undergoing a major £20m restoration, and is set to reopen next summer.

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News imageHeads in a crowd look towards the stones at Stonehenge. Some are holding up phone to take pictures as the sun peeks between the stones.

Solstice sunrise celebrated across the UK

Crowds revel in the sunrise at Stonehenge – and glum weather in Hornsea fails to dampen spirits.

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News imageSplit screen of Emma Britton and the horse drawn carriage at her funeral procession.

Celebration held for 'best of local radio' presenter

Hundreds of people attend a ceremony in Bridgwater to celebrate Emma Britton's life.

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