Mayors to be given power to impose tourist tax
Mayors will decide the percentage and how to invest the revenue raised.
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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
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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.
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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'
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'Last of its kind' holiday park named as the worst in the UK
A Which? survey has named the best and worst holiday parks across the UK, and coming in dead last is a brand that was once a go-to resort for families but now only has one resort left in its portfolio
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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
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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
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Commuters warned of major travel change - and risk of £100 fine
Anyone who doesn't follow the new rules could face a penalty fine
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Emergency school closure at Eastbourne school
The Lindfield School in Eastbourne has been forced to closed today due to ‘damage to the building’.
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O'Neill 'not sure what to make of' Celtic, so what are the issues?
What did manager Martin O'Neill learn about his Celtic squad after a much-changed side earned a narrow 1-0 victory away to St Johnstone?
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Warning over £80 bin mistake fine as recycling rules change again
Anyone planning for the latest change has been warned to take notice
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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
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Primark to offer new service for first time as it gives major update
The fashion chain's owner has explained its plans
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Schmidt has an amazing eye for detail - Dermody
Ulster forwards coach Clarke Dermody praises Joe Schmidt's "amazing eye for detail" as he settles into his role at the Affidea Stadium.
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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.
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Little known holiday park named best in UK - not Center Parcs or Bluestone
Potters Resort has been crowned the UK's best holiday park by Which? readers – and the all-inclusive family favourite has a location just over an hour from Cambridge
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Primark to offer home delivery for first time as it gives major update
The fashion chain's owner has explained its plans
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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
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Woman, 22, died months after receiving 'emergency letter' through the door
Roxanne Archer's sister Natalie described her as 'outgoing and kind'
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Barca's Rodri apologises over Valencia 'weak' comments
Barcelona midfielder Rodri says he has apologised to the entire Valencia squad after television cameras appeared to catch him describing the La Liga strugglers as "very weak".
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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…
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UK flights chaos: Your refund rights and why compensation is ‘unlikely’
Tens of thousands of passengers might not be eligible for compensation
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“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
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Seahawks overcome Sam Darnold injury blow to beat Patriots in Super Bowl rematch
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold left Wednesday’s game early with a hip injury
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