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Sardinia is known as the Maldvies of Europe (Image: Getty) If you don’t fancy ringing in the in the freezing dark of the UK’s winter, then you’re in luck – you could fly to a gorgeous island with stunning beaches for less than £200. Sardinia in  is known as the ‘ of Europe’, known for … Read more

You don’t have to go to the circus to see madcap antics, just tune into UK politics (Image: PA) BALDRICK OF THE YEARThe Tories spent the first half of the year tanking in the polls but had a cunning plan.He sprang a July election on the country and legions of are still trying to figure … Read more

Boys at an independent school (Image: Getty) Chancellor Rachel Reeves has defended this week’s introduction of VAT on school fees by insisting it will lead to “more teachers” and “higher standards” in the state sector. The 20 percent charge on education services including independent schools comes into force on January 1 and the Government has … Read more

Ukrainian 93rd Brigade in Pokrovsk (Image: Getty) Christmas is a time of goodwill, for being with loved ones and celebrating what matters most in an often troubling world. This year tens of thousands of Ukrainians in the UK, many separated from friends and family back home, will have marked the occasion with their host families, … Read more

Before entering the Commons, Jopp was a businessman and former colonel in the British Army (Image: Jonathan Buckmaster) Lincoln Jopp knows what it means to be at the centre of the action. His courage under fire in Sierra Leone won him the Military Cross and his leadership skills were again tested commanding troops in Afghanistan’s … Read more

A dead Ukrainian citizen is found with hands tied behind his back (Image: AP) ​SURVIVORS of Russian war crimes in Ukraine were one step closer in their quest for justice today with the announcement of a new financial boost from Britain. The £4.5million pledge will help prosecutors hunt down the soldiers and commanders responsible for … Read more

The Allendale Tar Bar’l takes place every New Year’s Eve (Image: Getty) The town of Allendale in Northumberland has a rather unique way of celebrating New Year’s Eve, with the townsfolk opting against the firework displays you may see elsewhere. Instead, their celebrations mark a return of the old traditions of fire festivals, with the … Read more

Prince William was joined by a lot of relatives for Christma (Image: /) ‘s little-known step-sister is set to join the bustling festivities this at , offering a picture of unity despite their not-so-warm past. With an impressive roster of 45 guests, announced by the Prince himself at a recent jolly engagement in Wiltshire with … Read more

LOADINGERROR LOADING DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A high-speed passenger train collided with a fire truck at a crossing Saturday morning in Florida, injuring three firefighters and at least a dozen train passengers, authorities said. The crash happened at 10:45 a.m. in crowded downtown Delray Beach, multiple news outlets reported. The Brightline train was stopped … Read more

World Chess champion Magnus Carlsen will no longer compete in the World Rapid or Blitz Chess Championships after violating the International Chess Federation’s dress code policy. Carlsen, who was set to compete in both tournaments in New York City from Dec. 26-28, breached the organization’s rules by wearing jeans to the competition. FIDE released a … Read more