Labour wins overall control on the borough council, with the Conservatives losing 11 seats.
Residents of a slum say the destruction of their homes caught them by surprise and they have nowhere to stay.
Left high and dry after the troubled Co-op Live arena postponed shows, some fans found an alternative.
James Leppard is being investigated amid allegations he posted Islamophobic comments online.
Conservatives lose control of Thurrock and Basildon councils, and narrowly hold on to Harlow.
More than one thousand of the animals visited a city pier - the region's biggest spike in 15 years.
Labour loses Oldham but holds on to Wigan, Tameside and Rochdale councils.
The new role will cover Derby, Nottingham, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.
Labour's David Skaith becomes the first mayor of York and North Yorkshire.
Conservatives remain gloomy about the general election but mayoral win provides a psychological boost.
Labour would have won 34% and Tories 25% if local results were replicated across the country, says Sir John.
UK Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron says it is up to Ukraine to decide how to use British arms.