The family of 14-year-old Layton Carr, who died in a fire at an industrial estate in Gateshead on Friday, have described him as a "kind, caring and loving boy", adding: "He was loved by all that met...
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The UK’s controversial Energy Secretary appears to be safe for now, sadly. In fact, if there were a leadership election today, Labour members would probably back him over the embattled Prime...
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Moving abroad is often seen as a dream come true with a perfect mix of sunshine, new culture, and a slower pace of life. But for one expat who relocated to Spain, the reality has come with a few...
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The Prime Minister is reeling after Thursday’s elections as Nigel Farage’s Reform UK knocked him for six.We could even be witnessing the end of two-party politics after the hash Labour and the...