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Ballot boxes and signs are dispatched to polling stations around Edinburgh ahead of the Scottish Elections

Election day: Everything you need to know as UK goes to the polls

When polls close in England, Scotland and Wales at 10pm on Thursday May 7, most ballot boxes will be stored until the following morning, when counting will begin for the majority of contests

Local elections: Estimated declaration times for all May 7 elections

Reform UK's Matt Goodwin made allegations of 'family voting' in the Gorton and Denton by-election

“No evidence” of family voting found in Gorton and Denton by-election

The Gorton and Denton by-election has been hit with claims of "cheating" after official observers alleged that record numbers of illegal family voting took place at polling stations.

What is family voting? By-election hit by 'cheating' claims

A dog waits outside a polling station as voters go to the polls in the general election on July 04, 2024 in Great Ayton, United Kingdom. Picture: Ian Forsyth/Getty Images

Explainer Exit polls explained as Labour landslide predicted in general election

As members of the public cast their votes in the UK general election today, much attention on social media will no doubt focus on the popular hashtag and internet meme #DogsAtPollingStations. Picture: @hellosocialLdn/PA

Dogs at Polling Stations: Tips on taking your pooch to vote

General Election 2024’s 7 best campaign moments and gaffes.

General Election 2024 7 best campaign moments and gaffes

Rishi Sunak is facing a big test at the local elections. Credit: Mark Hall/Getty/Adobe

Local elections: Labour takes dramatic victory in West Midlands

Man takes a dog to a polling station

Watch: Can you take your dog to polling stations?

Voting is underway in local elections with photo ID required for the first time. Credit: Kim Mogg/Getty

Voting under way in local elections as ID required for first time

Here's where to find out where your polling station is for the local elections 2023. (Credit: Getty Images)

Explainer Local elections 2023: how to find your polling station

Local elections take place on Thursday, May 4

How to vote without ID in local elections using emergency proxy vote

Local elections 2023: What are the rules at polling stations, can you take a selfie and are dogs allowed?

Local elections 2023: Polling station rules to know before voting

Post Office urges voters to plan photo ID ahead of May elections.

‘Plan your voter photo ID now’ Post Office urges as new rules come in

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has issued a warning ahead of the May elections

Breaking Martin Lewis issues urgent warning ahead of local elections in May

CHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 01: A member of the public leaves the Festival Church polling station after voting in the Chester by-election on December 01, 2022 in Chester, England. The Commons seat was vacated when Labour MP Chris Matheson resigned following allegations he had breached the sexual misconduct policy of the House of Commons. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Chester by-election: who are the candidates and why did MP resign?

People across the UK are getting ready to head to their polling station to vote in the local elections 2022 (Image: NationalWorld)

What time do polling stations open and close for Local Elections 2022?
Citizens will head to the polls on 5 May to vote in the local elections
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Do you need your polling card or ID to vote in the UK? Here’s everything you need to know. (Credit: National World)

Local elections: can I vote without a polling card or ID in the UK?

Polling stations are now open in the local elections (Photo: Getty Images)

Millions of voters head to polls across UK to elect new local leaders

London Mayor Sadiq Khan waves to voters as he poses with his dog Luna on his arrival at a polling station in London (Justin Tallis / AFP) (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

This is what the Met Office is predicting for local election forecast

Polls are open in elections across England, Scotland and Wales (Getty Images)

Can I vote without a polling card?

Polling stations opened at 7am across Great Britain and will close at 10pm (Photo: Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

What time do polling stations open, and when do they close?

The polling stations have now opened for voters across Great Britain. (Lindsey Parnaby /AFP/Getty)

Polling stations open across Great Britain for 'Super Thursday'

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