6 h. ago When reality bites: the rapid rise and chaotic fall of Reform UK in Cornwall

Resignations, suspensions and infighting lead to party losing crown of highest number of seats in the county“I know whenever I come back here next,” Nigel Farage told a jubilant crowd of hundreds in a leisure centre in Redruth, “Reform UK will become a dominant force, not just in Cornwall politics, but in British politics.”That was in February and when the local elections arrived three months later it appeared Farage’s prophecy was in part coming true – Reform took 28 seats on Cornwall council, the highest number of any party. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago The rapid rise of renters in their 60s: ‘I hate the idea of house

It is often assumed that people of retirement age will no longer have housing costs to cover. But for a significant and growing group, this is far from the caseNow that she is retired, Deborah Herring’s days are hers to fill – usually with leisurely walks, museums and trips to the theatre. But she still manages to spare a thought for her ex-colleagues at the private boarding school where she taught religious studies for 14 years. “In their nice, expensive Oxfordshire village, I think they’d be frankly horrified about my situation,” she says with a laugh.Horrified that a few weeks ago she came home to find two strangers asleep on her sofa; horrified that she has to put up with an overflowing litter tray belonging to a cat that isn’t hers; above all, horrified that at the age of 65, she is about to leave a two-bedroom flatshare to move into a four-bedroom one where she will “probably be living with people whose combined age is less than my own”. Continue reading...

Society

4 d. ago Luxury hotel rates are at record highs — but wealthy travelers don’t care

Since the pandemic, the rapid rise in stock-market and real-estate values has given higher-income earners even more money to play with — and they’re diverting some of this into luxury hotel stays

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5 d. ago Robbie Keane tipped for next step amid Celtic manager talk as Hoops learn what they'll get from Efrain Juarez

Keane has enjoyed a rapid rise in management having won league titles in both Hungary and Israel

Events

2 w. ago Bride and grooms slimming down with fat jabs causing havoc for wedding dress makers

Experts have revealed they are seeing a huge rise in last minute alterations with 98% of brides experiencing rapid body changes before the big day

Politics

2 w. ago Gian van Veen overcomes dartitis and bloodied hand to beat Luke Humphries in first TV title

Dutchman Gian van Veen has elevated himself to rank among the best players in the world and underlined his rapid rise with a dramatic victory in Dortmund

Events

last month Keira Knightley's hidden battle forced her to 'quit Hollywood and go interrailing'

A rapid rise to fame led to suffocating public interest in Keira Knightley and, tiring of paparazzi intrusion, the award-winning actress walked away from Hollywood in her early twenties

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