FED-UP residents of a cut-off housing estate fear the closure of their local community centre could prove its death knell, leaving kids to roam the streets “terrorising the place”. The 3,000 people of Gamesley already have very limited resources, with the local pubs and cafes long shuttered, and council cost-cutting further stripping away services like … Read more
Excerpts were released over the weekend and include a scathing view of Britain’s financial establishment. She describes the Treasury, the Bank of England and the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) as a “three-headed hydra” that “wanted to stick as closely to EU law as possible.” But the now-backbench MP went further in the interview, saying … Read more
AN urgent travel warning has been issued for Brits after a popular hotspot introduced a “tourist tax” that could add £50 to your holiday. Visitors to the sun-soaked destination will have to fork up €2 (£1.70) per night for up to a week between March and September. 2 The Algarve resort of Portimão is bringing … Read more
As part of a Multi-Year Price Determination (MYPD) deal, a 12.74% April 2024 power increase comes into effect today (Monday 1 April 2024). Cash-strapped South Africans are battling to make ends meet as it is, with fuel prices increasing this month and the cost of living climbing on all fronts, too. APRIL 2024 POWER INCREASE … Read more
In his victory speech delivered late Sunday, Imamoğlu said the local election results would have big implications for the country’s political future. “Turkey will blossom into a new era in democracy as of tomorrow. March 31, 2024 is the day when democratic erosion ends and democracy begins to recover,” he told a big crowd in … Read more
SPANISH government has allowed restaurants to charge customers more for sitting in the shade in one of the hottest provinces. Holidaymakers need to watch out for a sneaky new rule to avoid being slapped with extra fees on their bills. 1 Restaurants could charge extra for tables outsideCredit: Alamy Venues in the Junta de Andalucia … Read more
A MAP has revealed the countries with the cheapest beer. An outstanding new study has found that thirsty Brits could jet off to a destination where a pint will only cost them a measly 25p. 2 The top 10 cheapest locations for a pint have been revealedCredit: Alamy 2 And if that country doesn’t appeal … Read more
THE MYSTERY shrouding the temple that caused a series of unexplained deaths has finally been solved. For years, it was thought that any living being that went near the gruesome grotto was killed by the deadly “breath of Hades” – the Greek god of the underworld. 7 Archaeologists spent years excavating the ancient site in … Read more
WE’RE well and truly hopping our way through March and it’s very nearly Easter already – which means it’s time to get hunting for those eggs. There are fun activities taking place up and down the country. 4 Leeds Castle is one of the venues hosting egg huntsCredit: Leeds Castle Here Sun Travel’s Sophie Swietochowski … Read more
A FATCAT energy boss whose firm said customers should hug a pet to stay warm is building a spa at his £3.5million home. Ovo Energy founder Stephen Fitzpatrick, 46, already has a pool-house and a tennis court. 2 Stephen Fitzpatrick is building a spa at his £3.5million homeCredit: Getty – Contributor 2 His firm Ovo … Read more
