Local election results
Local council and European elections have taken place across the region. Council results are coming in throughout Friday but the Euro results will not be out until Sunday because voting is still taking place on the continent.
Weymouth & Portland count is under way
The first results are being declared for the local elections held in Weymouth & Portland yesterday.
The turnout across the district has ranged from 55.46% in Preston Ward where Hazel Bruce won for the Conservatives to 27.32% in Melcombe Regis where Francis Drake has won for UKIP..
Weymouth & Portland results:
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Successful day for UKIP in Devon
A successful day for UKIP, but Labour maintain their stronghold in Devon.
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Local Council elections take place across the region
Along with European elections, Local Council elections take place across the region today.