Blow for Burnham as poll shows three in four voters say flagship VAT cut won’t help them pay the bills

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War and accumulating sand threaten Sudan’s Meroe pyramids, in photos
Sudan’s ongoing war is threatening the integrity of its ancient Meroe pyramids, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for i
Jeremy Clarkson shares update with fans as he holidays with partner in Italy
Jeremy Clarkson has shared an update with fans while holidaying with his partner Lisa Hogan in Puglia, Italy.
‘Menace’ disqualified driver with 59 points caught behind wheel despite ban
A driver police described as a "menace" joked about having 59 points on his licence as police caught him behind the whee
Inside the fall of the Hundred: Attendances down, prices up and locals snubbed as counties fear massive divide once IPL windfall wears off. 'We've seen this all before - it was called LIV Golf. Is the Hundred even going to be here in three years?'
One county executive told us: 'The rebranding is utterly ridiculous. They've alienated the local people, and now they've
Florida man accused of cutting off diver's air supply in fight over coveted lobster diving spot
A dispute over a lobster diving spot during Florida's lobster mini season allegedly turned deadly when a man shut off a