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Government to announce plans to roll out tourist tax across UK

The tax is expected to have no upper limit, giving mayors the choice in percentage

When will the hot weather return as UK set for 'warmer days'

The Met Office has shared its long range forecast for September

Emmerdale's Jeff Hordley sends message to fans from stunning garden with co-star wife

Emmerdale's Jeff Hordley sending a message to fans from his stunning garden as he reflected on winning a National Television Award

Knifeman 'covered in blood' sparks panic at Warrington shopping centre as mums with prams flee

The man, covered in blood, wandered 'aimlessly' through the shopping centre with a knife as terrified mums fled

Development plans for corner plot in West Sussex village

A proposed residential development in a West Sussex village would see one detached house demolished and replaced with six homes.

Emotion and honour: Poignant photos and tributes from PC Blades' funeral in Hartlepool as hundreds line streets

Moving and memorable scenes from the funeral of respected police officer PC Matthew Blades who brought 'light and laughter to every room'

Thousands expected in Wigan for funeral of rugby league legend Sir Billy Boston - full route

A cortege will pass through Wigan ahead of the service

Strictly's Anton Du Beke hails 'exciting opportunity' in move away from BBC show

The Strictly Come Dancing judge is taking on a major new role away from the BBC show that will bring him to Manchester

Commuters warned of major travel change - and risk of £100 fine

Anyone who doesn't follow the new rules could face a penalty fine

Emergency school closure at Eastbourne school

The Lindfield School in Eastbourne has been forced to closed today due to ‘damage to the building’.

Warning over £80 bin mistake fine as recycling rules change again

Anyone planning for the latest change has been warned to take notice

Philippines ferry fire leaves 5 dead and 87 unaccounted for near popular tourist destination

The coastguard has confirmed the fatalities as search and rescue operations continue, with adverse weather hampering efforts

Primark to offer new service for first time as it gives major update

The fashion chain's owner has explained its plans

DWP PIP change on table for claimants with fluctuating mental health conditions

The Timms Review's recommendations have started to emerge ahead of a series of workshops aimed at improving the benefit.

Primark to offer home delivery for first time as it gives major update

The fashion chain's owner has explained its plans

Kelly Osbourne says 'I don't do beige' as she parties in Manchester at new sky-high hotspot

The daughter of Ozzy Osbourne caused a stir as she headed to the glitzy new sky bar in Manchester

Woman, 22, died months after receiving 'emergency letter' through the door

Roxanne Archer's sister Natalie described her as 'outgoing and kind'

Nigel Farage isn’t contemptuous of the Establishment as he claims, he’s beholden to it - David Behrens

The dictionary says a hypocrite is someone who claims to hold certain beliefs but behaves in a way that directly contradicts them. You don’t need to be Susie Dent to see that a man who hates ‘the Establishment’ but quaf…

“Silly argument” over crack pipe left addict with a “life-threatening” hole in stomach, Sheffield judge hears

The gash in the injured man’s belly lining leaked “bile” into his abdominal cavity

Mum spotted sign on baby monitor before daughter lost an eye

Grace Gravil first noticed it when Athena was six months old

Nationwide confirms change to accounts from Thursday ahead of Bank of England announcement

Nationwide's rate increases apply across its First Time Buyer, Home Mover, Existing Customers Moving Home and Remortgage products.

More Scots flights cancelled but disruption eases after air traffic control outage

More than 2,000 flights across the UK have been cancelled following the air traffic control issues on Tuesday, September 8.

DWP confirms 'welcome' improvements to PIP for claimants

The DWP has issued its September update for PIP as the Timms Review continues

Delays as train line closed between Portadown and Newry after ‘tragic incident’