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Heavy rain and thawing snow are combining to bring flooding across the UK as Storm Bert continues to batter the country on Sunday. More than 200 flood alerts are in place for England, Wales and Scotland overnight on Saturday and yellow warnings for rain and wind covering large swathes of the country are in force … Read more

Flooding will smash major UK cities today (Image: Getty) As many as 11 cities in the UK could experience disruption due to heavy rain and flooding including travel problems and power outages as Storm Bert brings fresh chaos on Sunday. Right now, the is urging people to prepare for potential flooding and the knock-on effects … Read more

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is hiring 5,000 new tax investigators to clamp down on evasion (Image: Getty) Tax crime prosecutions have hit a three-year high as HMRC adopts a more aggressive approach to compliance. It opened 93,000 investigations in the three months to September 30, up from the recent quarterly average of 78,000. They’re likely to … Read more

The Katy Freeway cost over £2bn to expand. (Image: Getty) Americans are known to love their cars, so it may not be surprising to learn that the widest in the world is located across the Atlantic. However, the title is a contentious one as some people say the winner has bent the rules in order … Read more

Meghan Markle was previously an actress on Suits (Image: GETTY) It has been long been speculated that could be set to make a return to the acting world, with one PR expert stating that it is something “she’s good at”. The Duchess of Sussex, who is best known for previously portraying Rachel Zane in the … Read more

Castle Cary has cute, traditional architecture (Image: Getty) The towns and villages dotted around Glastonbury in are well-known tourist spots for those seeking an alternative take on a . However, one town is often overlooked – Castle Cary. Despite being a little less cool than neighbouring Glastonbury or Bruton, the market town boasts a castle … Read more

Kolmanskop now lies abandoned (Image: Getty) Nestled deep within Namibia’s lies Kolmanskop, a hauntingly beautiful relic of a bygone era. Once a booming diamond mining town, Kolmanskop now stands as an eerie testament to the fleeting nature of prosperity. Abandoned to the desert sands, the has gained a reputation as a mecca for , drawing visitors … Read more

Baia de Alem, Flores island, Azores, Portugal (Image: Getty) If you’re picturing your next getaway in a far-off tropical paradise with turquoise lagoons, lush volcanic landscapes, and tranquil eco-resorts, the Maldives or Bora Bora may come to mind. But for UK travellers seeking a similar, dreamy escape closer to home, Portugal’s Azores — known as … Read more

Hastings business owners have seen up to a 50% decrease in sales this year (Image: Adam Gerrard) A once popular seaside town in East Sussex is at risk of becoming a ghost town with business owners begging for more tourists. Hastings is a historic seaside town nestled on the south east coast. Despite offering many … Read more

The bridge is the tallest in the world – by comparison, it is taller than the Eiffel Tower. (Image: Getty Images) A European bridge is the dwarfing the Effiel Tower. It is located just across the channel, and the bridge has retained this major title. At its highest point, the Millau Viaduct in  rises 343 metres … Read more