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The couple thanked well-wishers for their support, and for remembering Madeleine and all missing children.

The rail tickets seller also doubled profits amid an easing in the impact of rail strikes in the UK and strong growth in Europe.

It came as the company, which also runs Crowne Plaza hotels, continued to expand by opening more than 6,200 rooms across 46 hotels.

Co-op Live has axed events due to ongoing issues.

The Conservatives suffered a heavy defeat in the Blackpool South by-election and council losses are mounting after early declarations.

Labour has now clocked up six by-election swings greater than 20 percentage points in the last 12 months.

Wendy Craig is among a group of 30 to have accused South Devon builder Steven Grant.

Chris Webb won Blackpool South with 10,825 votes as the Tories were adrift in second with 3,218 votes.

It is three years since the Tories last gained a seat at a by-election.

The Conservatives finished second, narrowly holding off Reform UK.

Rishi Sunak faces the loss of a parliamentary seat and a bruising set of local election results.

Cleveland Police said they were called to reports of a gunshot at a property in Stockton.

Councils that have already declared include Hartlepool and Sunderland.

A wide range of stories feature on the front pages of Britain’s newspapers.

Rishi Sunak is braced for a difficult set of results just months ahead of a general election.

A decision by students to blockade a key tourist attraction on the campus was cited as a reason for the fine.

The post featured a compromising image of Narinder Kaur.

Foreign Secretary Lord David Cameron said Ukraine ‘absolutely has the right’ to strike targets inside Vladimir Putin’s Russia.

Acceptable forms of ID include a passport, driving licence, Proof of Age Standards Scheme cards and Blue Badges.

The Prince of Wales attended the match on the evening of his daughter Princess Charlotte’s ninth birthday.