Kozhikode recorded the highest voting percentage at 81.89%

CPI(M) Polit Bureau member Prakash Karat said they do not generally go by the exit polls as they are "unreliable"

Ahead of counting of votes to decide political fate of five states, candidates were seen resorting to different means to calm their nerves Thursday morning

The two-month long campaign saw the ruling Congress-led UDF and CPI(M) headed LDF engaging in a fierce battle

According to Election officials, candidates from the Left Democratic Front (LDF) had forged ahead in 53 constituencies

Exits polls have predicted an edge for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Assam, while an outright win for incumbent Mamata Banerjee in West Bengal

Chief Minister Oommen Chandy has also established a clear lead

The Chandy government had faced the elections under a cloud of charges from bar bribery case to solar scam

The Left Democratic Front led by the CPI (M) is set to win 91 of the 140 seats in the state assembly

He wrested Nemom from sitting MLA and vibrant CPI(M)-LDF leader V Sivankutty defeating him by 8,671 votes

Chandy handed over his resignation to Kerala Governor P Sathasivam

30 injured people have been hospitalised

Discussions have also begun on finalising ministers in the party, said Vijayan

Pinarayi Vijayan meets VS in a bid for peace, swearing-in ceremony would be held at the Central stadium on May 25 at 5 pm

Hideaways are hardly new to British homes. Sutton Place, the grand Surrey home of oil magnate John Paul Getty, featured secret passageways disguised as wooden panelling.

Buy into a housing development with shared gardens and you never again have to face the horror of a jungle to be cleared when you return from holiday, says Fred Redwood.

A leading buy-to-let expert has given his views on how to improve the rental market.

It's been described as 'among the finest and most prestigious country estates in the Channel Islands' and this £17.5million house ticks plenty of status symbol boxes.

Commuting to work is a costly drag, but millions of us have to do it every day. The solution? Join the increasingly popular weekday tenant club.

The Lancashire house, lake, eight holiday lodges and 34 acre site is up for sale for £3.5million, and the business generated a turnover of more than £500,000 last year.

The new homeowners will be able to enjoy one of the best views of the London fireworks held annually on New Year's Eve.

Most of us will, at some point, have found a new purpose for a household item, revamped a piece of furniture to extend its life, or at least appreciated the idea from afar.

The new film of Downton Abbey opened this week and will likely fuel interest in a niche sector of the property market - apartments in grand country houses.

How much do our favourite winter warmers cost to install, will they be effective, and do they damage the environment? We look at four ways of raising the temperature this winter.

Views across rolling hills, swanky kitchens, converted garden sheds, now a new status symbol seems to be elbowing its way into our affections: a private stretch of woodland.

Renting out a property as a short-term let or holiday home can be profitable, and a combination of changes to buy-to-let tax and the rise of Airbnb and rivals has made it increasingly popular.

There are many properties affected where remedial work has been undertaken, insurance continues to be granted, and that get bought and sold each year, but you must check it out properly.

We spent a day with one of the world's top 100 interior designers, Alexander James Interior Design, to learn about its tricks and how they can be incorporated into your own home.

First-time buyers can escape stamp duty, but whether they can squeeze under the £300,000 tax-free threshold depends on where they want to live, Zoopla research highlights.

Forget kerb appeal and marble work surfaces in the kitchen. New research shows that the single most important factor for home buyers in 2019 is having fast broadband speeds.

The two-bedroom house looks like an 'ordinary' terrace from the outside, but has a colourful interior, combining pink and gold ceilings with purple walls and carpets, and multi-coloured bedspreads.

The four-bed property sits in the grounds of Hadlow Castle in Tonbridge, Kent, and has two adjoining square towers.

Dick and Angel exclusively reveal their approach to buying a property that needs renovating, and turning it into a successful home and business.

Swansea, South Wales, is the most popular place among house hunters, with Brighton, East Sussex, Margate in Kent, and Torquay, Devon, also featuring in the list.

A new study has taken the value of the average detached house in pricey London and calculated how much can be saved per mile by moving to a cheaper commuter town.

There are steps you take to help sell your home, such as replacing old fixtures and fittings and jazzing up your garden.

Financial pressures often mean that these people cannot afford to get up and leave when they first separate, according to Direct Line.

British designers are creating Seascape - a floating retirement village - where there will be 206 apartments sold on 50-year leases when it launches in 2021

House prices will rise 15.3% on average across Britain in the next five years, according to estate agent Savills - including by 24% in the North West.

What makes a winning location for buyers? An easy commute, good schools, green spaces, value for money - and, now it seems, food markets.

When The Crown returns for its third season on Sunday, along with the plot line and regal costumes, it's the glimpses of the interiors that'll keep us hooked.

Homes near a first-rate farmers' markets offering local produce are in big demand, and can often command a premium.

The luxury Landmark Pinnacle is in London's Canary Wharf and has an indoor garden on the 27th floor, the size of three tennis courts.

Crammed into stuffy offices or overcrowded trains at rush hour, the idea of escaping the rat race and starting afresh on an isolated island is a dream for many.

The medieval property was constructed in the early 1200s and is believed to have once been owned by Henry VIII.

According to Pinterest, there has been a 135 per cent increase in searches for DIY Christmas decorations in the past year.

The UK's Ocean City will over the next 12 months celebrate the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Pilgrim Fathers on the Mayflower.

The 'Mary Berry of Christmas trees' who dresses them for the rich and famous reveals how to decorate yours no matter how big or small the budget.

Despite the burden of business rates and the rise of online retailing, some high streets still bustle with Christmas customers.

Drink trolleys are back in fashion with younger homebuyers: we pick three versions for different budgets, ranging in price from £30 to £1,320.