As voters across the country head to the polls today, the Blue Cross has been warning dog owners against leaving their pets tied up outside as they cast their vote.
More than 4,000 councillors in 146 councils are standing for elections in major English cities, including Manchester and Leeds, while all of London’s 32 boroughs are up for grabs.
All of Scotland’s 32 councils and all 22 in Wales are also holding elections, with polls due to close at 10pm.
