Former deputy to become new leader of Oldham council after shock election result

The Scottish Airshow could be set for a return to the skies above Ayr as soon as next year, according to the council's new leader.

An unusual Britain's Got Talent Act who judge David Walliams commended as 'utterly brilliant' has become a new favourite among viewers.

Tameside council’s ruling group has undergone a reshuffle ahead of its new leader being confirmed next week. Following the last minute resignation of Brenda Warrington from the role of the leader of the Labour group, there has now been a shake-up of cabinet positions which has seen several of her key allies ditched.

is getting a fresh set of roommates -- more than a decade after the original crew hit the boardwalk. MTV announced that an all-new cast will be revealed for the upcoming season of.

The Conservatives will continue to lead Bolton Council after their leader Martyn Cox topped the poll in a ‘run off’ vote by councillors. At the annual general meeting of the council today members of the 60-strong council were unable to come to a majority decision on the leadership with a motion to appoint Coun Cox voted down.

Gemma Collins has reportedly landed one of her most high-profile and lucrative deals to date after appearing in a Walkers crisps campaign. The sought-after role was once synonymous with Match Of The Day host Gary Lineker who was the face of the snack firm from 1995 onwards, making more than 150 commercials. Former England striker Gary, 61, is said to have taken on more of a supporting role with Walkers now opening the door for 40 year old Gemma to become the next famous face to front the crisp company's ads.

Raphael Varane must become a leader on the pitch if Manchester United are to rebuild next season. The Frenchman’s medal haul speaks for itself, with eight major trophies for Real Madrid and the French national team.

Malcolm Cunning has been deposed as the leader of the Labour group on Glasgow City Council after the party lost another local election to the SNP.

Oldham council’s leader-elect has vowed to prove she is on residents’ side after Labour lost five seats -including her former boss - at the local elections. Councillor Amanda Chadderton - deputy to the deposed Arooj Shah over the last 12 months - was voted in as her group’s new leader on Monday night. Her position as new council leader will be ratified at the authority’s annual meeting later this month.

A dad stabbed his former partner to death then took his own life because he was 'devastated' after they broke up, an inquest has heard.

Labour have taken control of West Dunbartonshire Council, winning an outright majority for the first time since 2012.

Perth and Kinross Council's SNP group has secured the support needed to form a minority administration.

Sinn Fein has become the biggest party at Stormont for the first time after it gained 27 seats in the Northern Ireland Assembly election, pushing the DUP into second place.

If Oldham’s final game of the League Two season on Saturday wasn’t set to be emotionally-charged enough, the club’s decision to impose ‘strong measures’ against supporters planning to attend the game will certainly increase the tension between the club and its fans.

Falkirk Football Club manager Ray McKinnon is recovering in hospital after suffering a heart attack. The 51-year-old fell ill at the end of last week and was rushed in for emergency treatment.