3 h. ago The unlikely landmarks voted the 'most romantic' in the world

When planning a romantic trip many couples might consider visiting Paris, known as the 'city of love', or a getaway to a scenic Italian coastal spot. 

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4 h. ago 100 days to save NHS says Labour as parties set out Holyrood election stalls

Voters in Scotland will go to the polls on May 7 – 100 days from Tuesday.

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9 h. ago Guyanese businessman facing US extradition elected opposition leader

Azruddin Mohamed’s election comes six months after he formed political party that became country’s second largestA Guyanese businessman facing extradition to the US on gold-smuggling and money-laundering charges has been elected as the country’s opposition leader, six months after he formed a political party that quickly became the second largest in the South American country.Azruddin Mohamed, 38, was confirmed as Guyana’s opposition leader after 16 lawmakers from the We Invest in Nationhood party (Win) and another from a single-seat outfit voted in his favor. The tally made Win the second-largest party in parliament, securing Mohamed’s election even as a magistrate’s court hears state arguments for his extradition to the US. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago ‘Labour now is just the Tories in red’: Manchester voters’ fury over decision to block Burnham from by

Following a tumultuous weekend for Andy Burnham, The Independent asks voters in Manchester whether they believe their mayor should have been allowed to make a return to Westminster

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10 h. ago Mystery as Katie Price DELETES online tribute to new husband just 48 hours after surprise Dubai wedding

KATIE Price has mysteriously deleted an online tribute to her new husband Lee Andrews - just two days after their surprise nuptials. The former glamour model shocked fans after tying the knot with her businessman beau in a romantic Dubai ceremony over the weekend. Following the nuptials, the loved-up newlywed took to her social media...

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12 h. ago Voices: ‘Open goal’: Why readers think Brexit should define the next election

Readers say Sir Keir Starmer’s plan to make Brexit the central election issue gives Labour a huge opportunity – but only if he tackles its failures head-on rather than playing it safe

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13 h. ago The Cheshire spa named world's 'most romantic' launches Valentine’s deal

It features one of the largest spa gardens in the UK and even has its own vineyard

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13 h. ago Coronation Street Billy actor delights fans with rare romantic snap of actor boyfriend

Coronation Street star Daniel Brocklebank has shared a loved-up selfie with boyfriend after his character Billy Mayhew was killed off

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14 h. ago Most romantic hotel in Wales sits at the foot of a mountain with sweeping views according to the Michelin Guide

While Valentine's day is imminent, it doesn't have to be a designated date to celebrate romance with a loved one. Lucky for all you lovers out there the well-regarded Michelin Guide has give its verdict on the country's top romantic hotels and one of them is right here in Wales.

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14 h. ago Man Utd icon Gordon McQueen's death 'linked to heading ball', inquest rules

Gordon McQueen was diagnosed with vascular dementia, and died in 2023 aged 70. An inquest today ruled heading had contributed to his death in a landmark ruling

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16 h. ago Nigel Farage warns Trump 'won't put up with' Chagos giveaway as Starmer faces huge pressure to axe treaty after pulling Lords vote

Nigel Farage insisted Donald Trump had concluded the deal for the UK to hand the territory - including a key US military base - to Mauritius was the wrong decision.

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16 h. ago Man admits murdering woman, 21, ‘after expressing romantic interest in her’

Courtney Angus was found dead at Michael Doherty’s house in Norfolk Street in Batley, West Yorkshire, last July

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16 h. ago The world's most romantic cities named ahead of Valentine's Day

With less than three weeks until Valentine's Day, a team of experts at Mozio have revealed the world's most romantic cities.

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17 h. ago The man who saved London’s landmarks: An interview with Philip Davies

The man who saved London’s landmarks: An interview with Philip Davies  The Telegraph

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18 h. ago Sex offender changed his name to dupe unsuspecting women into romantic relationships

Brian Travers, who is on the sex offenders register indefinitely, changed his name to David Quinn and duped two unsuspecting partners.

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18 h. ago Burnham suggests Labour more likely to lose byelection after blocking him – UK politics live

Minister defends move, saying that a mayoral campaign in Greater Manchester would have ‘a substantial and disproportionate impact’ on party resourcesThere are claims this morning saying Labour MPs opposed to the decision to block Andy Burnham from being a candidate in the Gorton and Denton byelection will try to get the issued referred to a full meeting of Labour’s national executive committee, in the hope that the NEC will reverse it. The decision yesterday was taken by the NEC’s 1o-strong officers’ group, which is dominated by leadership loyalists.The NEC as a whole has about 40 members, and it contains people who would vote against Keir Starmer on this issue. But the leadership still has a clear majority on the NEC. In their story in the Times, Max Kendix, Steven Swinford and Oliver Wright say:In private, allies of Burnham in ­Westminster are looking at ways to overturn the decision, including the ­possibility of trying to convene an emergency meeting of the whole ­40-strong NEC,...

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21 h. ago ‘This is a fake election’: Polls close in Myanmar but voters have little doubt junta proxy will prevail

After arresting political opponents, banning the most popular party and using violence to crush dissent, the military’s proxy is on course to win by a landslideThe polls have closed in Myanmar, but no one is waiting in suspense. After arresting political opponents, banning the most popular political party and using violence to crush dissent, the military’s proxy is on course to win by a landslide.“This is a fake election,” says a man who voted on Sunday in Mandalay, the second most populous city, his finger freshly dipped in purple ink. Like many, he voted only out of fear, worried that junta officials could retaliate if he stayed home. Continue reading...

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23 h. ago The SNP will make the case for independence with 100 days to go to the Holyrood election

In his Daily Record column, First Minister John Swinney lays out why voters should back the SNP with just over three months to go until polling day.

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24 h. ago Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo 'creeped a lot of people out' says anonymous Oscar voter amid Wicked snubs

Grande, 32, played the supporting role of Glinda in the follow-up film to 2024's Wicked while Erivo, 39, starred as Elphaba.

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28 h. ago UK among 10 countries to build 100GW wind power grid in North Sea

Energy secretary Ed Miliband says clean energy project is part of efforts to leave ‘the fossil fuel rollercoaster’The UK and nine other European countries have agreed to build an offshore wind power grid in the North Sea in a landmark pact to turn the ageing oil basin into a “clean energy reservoir”.The countries will build windfarms at sea that directly connect to multiple nations through high-voltage subsea cables, under plans that are expected to provide 100GW of offshore wind power, or enough electricity capacity to power 143m homes. Continue reading...

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