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Reform's Upset Win in Runcorn By-Election Signals Shift in British Politics

In a stunning upset, Reform's Sarah Pochin won the Runcorn and Helsby by-election by six votes (0.02% majority), marking a 17.4 percentage point swing from Labour and highlighting growing voter dissatisfaction with the two major parties.

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Sachsen-Anhalt Expands Climate Management Despite Funding, Staffing Challenges

Over 30 climate managers are now working in Sachsen-Anhalt municipalities, but their impact varies due to funding and staffing limitations, highlighting the urgent need for climate action in the face of extreme weather events like recent storms in Harz.

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Climate Action
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Estepona Mayor Faces Trial for Alleged Misuse of Public Funds

The mayor of Estepona, José María García Urbano, is facing trial for allegedly misappropriating public funds by hiring his close friend for a \$60,000 annual job with minimal work; the trial is scheduled for June 4th unless his defense successfully appeals.

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Liverpool Corruption Trial Set for 2026

Former Liverpool mayor Joe Anderson and 11 others face trial in 2026 on charges including bribery and misconduct related to council contracts awarded between 2010 and 2020, following a corruption investigation.

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Molfetta Mayor Faces House Arrest Amidst Corruption Allegations

Molfetta Mayor Tommaso Minervini faces house arrest after a Guardia di Finanza investigation uncovered alleged corruption involving awarding contracts in exchange for electoral support, impacting projects like a new market area and commercial port, resulting in 21 charges including corruption, bid r...

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Model German Refugee Shelter to Close Amid Housing Shortages

A successful German refugee shelter in Mühltal, operating for ten years in a former hotel, will close in September due to decreasing refugee numbers and lease expiration, displacing over 80 residents and prompting a search for alternative housing solutions and integration strategies.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Financial Strain on French Local Governments and Proposed Counterbalance Role for Mayors

French local governments face financial difficulties from unfunded responsibilities and revenue decreases, yet they remain major public investors (60%) and are proposing a counterbalance role for mayors in national policymaking to improve legislation effectiveness.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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England Holds Local Elections Amidst Multi-Party Competition

Local elections are underway in England today, with over 1,600 council seats up for grabs across various regions, marking Labour's first electoral test post-general election amid a multi-party political landscape and the rise of Reform UK.

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Madrid Garbage Strike Ends With New Six-Year Agreement

Madrid's garbage collectors ended their five-day strike after 819 out of 1076 workers voted to accept a new six-year collective agreement including pay raises and improved working conditions, despite some workers expressing dissatisfaction with the deal and the city government's threat to intervene.

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Britain's Failing Youth Services: Prevention Neglected, Punishment Prioritized

Due to austerity cuts, two-thirds of youth clubs in England and Wales have closed, highlighting a critical flaw in Britain's crime-fighting strategy that prioritizes punishment over prevention, while a Camden charity's success in diverting 600 young people away from crime showcases the urgent need f...

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Birmingham Bin Strike: £200 Million Cost, Public Health Crisis

A strike by over 350 Birmingham bin workers, ongoing since March 11th, has resulted in a massive rubbish backlog, costing potentially over £200 million and causing significant public health concerns, forcing the council to declare a major incident on March 31st.

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Lincolnshire Elections: Reform UK Poses Major Threat to Conservatives

In Lincolnshire's upcoming elections, the Conservative party faces a strong challenge from Reform UK, fueled by local opposition to green energy projects and broader concerns about global instability, with the mayoral race serving as a key bellwether.

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