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Christine, 73, loving life with her 39-year-old Tunisian husband: Christine says he does all the cooking and cleaning, and is hoping to meet her family in person ...
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Japanese town to put barrier over shop to stop tourists taking photos of Mount Fuji
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Quick Glance: Japanese Town Blocks View of Mt. Fuji Due to Overtourism
- Fujikawaguchiko, a Japanese resort town, is overwhelmed by tourists seeking views of Mount Fuji.
- Reports of tourists disregarding rules, leaving litter, and climbing roofs for better photos have led to the decision to install a barrier.
- A 8-foot high, 22-yard long mesh net will obstruct the mountain view to address the situation caused by disrespectful visitors.
- Japan is addressing overtourism issues by implementing measures to control unruly tourists and manage record-breaking visitor numbers.
Hairy Bikers: Expressions to hold its own Dave Day for Dave Myers: Expressions gift shop in Barrow is going to hold it's very own Dave day in tribute to Dave ...
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Spooked horses undergo 'life-saving surgery' after bolting through London: They were both left in a “serious condition” after falling rubble saw them flee a ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/uk-news/spooked-horses-undergo-life-saving-29062799
Baby foxes in London getting tangled in garden netting with one found dead: Cats and birds are also finding themselves trapped
mylondon.news/news/west-london-news/baby-foxes-london-getting-tangled-29066950
Burnt and beheaded bully dog discovered near children's park: The animal was found mutilated
mylondon.news/news/north-london-news/burnt-beheaded-bully-dog-discovered-29061963
Manor Lords surpassed 100,000 concurrent players within hours of release, and now it's the global top seller on Steam
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Quick Glance: Special Offer: Manor Lords Discounted & Free Game
- Manor Lords is now available on PC at a special discounted price.
- Fanatical is offering an additional free Steam game with the purchase of Manor Lords.
'Irreplaceable' siblings who saved pub face eviction from family home: A brother and sister who have been described as pillars of a ‘forgotten’ community could ...
mylondon.news/news/south-london-news/irreplaceable-sutton-siblings-who-saved-29061392
British patients test world's first personalised vaccine for melanoma: The cancer jab has been described as a 'gamechanger'
mylondon.news/news/health/british-patients-test-worlds-first-29063091
Quick Glance: Innovative Cancer Treatment Tested on Melanoma Patient
- A music teacher with melanoma is among the first to receive a new anti-cancer treatment that shows potential for curing the disease.
- The personalized mRNA cancer jab instructs the body's immune system to target and eliminate cancer cells, with promising results in reducing cancer recurrence.
- Conducted by University College London Hospitals, the trial aims to cure melanoma patients and explore its effectiveness in other cancer types.
- The therapy, tailored to each patient's tumor, marks a significant advancement in cancer treatment, with a global trial expanding to recruit 1,100 participants.
Mercury is no longer in retrograde: what to expect in May: Phew! It has been a maniacal spin of the stars for Maddy Mussen, but here’s what’s in store for May
standard.co.uk/lifestyle/astrological-chaos-mercury-in-retrograde-may-2024-b1154067.html
Two men arrested on suspicion of murder after torso found at nature reserve: Human remains found by a passer-by at Kersal Dale Wetlands in Salford
standard.co.uk/news/uk/two-men-arrested-manchester-kersal-dale-wetlands-torso-b1153934.html
Mill Hill School: PE teacher at top private school grabbed colleagues' bottoms and put woman 'in a headlock'
standard.co.uk/news/uk/mill-hill-school-private-teacher-sexual-misconduct-panel-b1154158.html
The Standard View: Tomorrow’s protests on London's streets must show restraint: Saturday will see what is billed as the largest-ever march supporting ...
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‘Recipe for disaster’: Venice entry fee sparks confusion and protest on day one: Some residents say €5 fee aimed at curbing tourist numbers goes against ...
theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/25/confusion-protests-first-day-venice-tourist-charge
King Charles approves crackdown on rogue pedicabs in London with new licensing system
standard.co.uk/news/politics/london-pedicabs-licence-crackdown-rogue-bill-king-b1153789.html
Vamos Isabel! Doctor’s daughter completes London Marathon following his stroke: One of the many local heroes who took on the London Marathon was Isabel Rudgley.
newburytoday.co.uk/news/vamos-isabel-doctor-s-daughter-completes-london-marathon-fo-9363069/
What it’s really like to live in Macao: While the rest of the world may associate Macao with gambling, its citizens don’t necessarily feel the same way.
cnn.com/travel/what-its-really-like-to-live-in-macao-intl-hnk/
Paolo Liuzzo: Princess Beatrice's ex-boyfriend found dead in hotel of suspected drug overdose
standard.co.uk/news/uk/paolo-liuzzo-dead-princess-beatrice-hotel-suspected-drug-overdose-b1153712.html
Lorry overturns on busy road 'travelling at just 5 miles an hour': The lorry was loaded incorrectly
mylondon.news/news/east-london-news/lorry-overturns-busy-east-london-29063683
Young Londoners 'six times' more likely unaware of photo ID need for mayoral election than those 65 and over
standard.co.uk/news/politics/london-mayoral-election-poll-photo-id-young-vote-b1153968.html
Bengaluru: Free beer and taxi rides to woo voters in Indian city: Many companies in Bengaluru city have found innovative ways to encourage people to vote.
bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-68832877
Ezra Collective interview: ‘Politicians aren't gonna be the saviour of our communities’
standard.co.uk/culture/ezra-collective-interview-wembley-tour-album-amy-winehouse-b1153746.html
South Western trains via London Waterloo disrupted as engineering works overrun: Services are likely to be delayed, cancelled or revised
standard.co.uk/news/uk/swr-south-western-railway-trains-london-waterloo-travel-tfl-network-rail-b1154100.html
Cleaners dangle from Tower Bridge as glass cleaned for first time in decade: Cleaners had to dangle from the road in the middle of the night
mylondon.news/news/zone-1-news/cleaners-abseil-tower-bridge-underside-29060343
Soldiers thrown from saddles as horses 'spooked' by construction work : The commanding officer for the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment has issued a statement ...
mylondon.news/news/zone-1-news/soldiers-thrown-saddles-household-cavalry-29055033
London travel news LIVE: District line partially suspended by casualty on track amid new Tube strike
standard.co.uk/news/london/travel-updates-live-tube-strike-district-line-tfl-overground-trains-m25-b1153964.html
'We don't have the money': Council £25m over its temporary homes budget: The 'alarming' rate at which the council is haemorrhaging money on hotels and ...
mylondon.news/news/east-london-news/newham-council-warns-impossible-problem-29060431
London violent crime wave exposed as knife and gun offences leap 20%: Numbers will prompt significant concern with the rise in knife offending driven by a 34 per ...
standard.co.uk/news/crime/london-crime-figures-knives-guns-violence-met-police-sadiq-khan-b1153762.html
London's Furniture Outlet announces Colchester store opening: Furniture Outlet, London's largest furniture clearance hub, will open a new flagship store in ...
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Suspended London Labour MP Kate Osamor to get whip back 'imminently': Kate Osamor issued an apology for ‘any offence caused’ by a message she wrote on the eve of ...
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India general elections 2024: In India’s Silicon Valley, voters only want one thing - water
independent.co.uk/asia/india/bengaluru-karnataka-voting-india-general-elections-2024-b2535118.html
London train disruption after train crashes into 'large piece of wood': Services may be delayed by as much as 45 minutes on Southern, Avanti West Coast and ...
mylondon.news/news/transport/live-london-euston-national-rail-29056637
Strictly's Giovanni issues 'alert' to fans after 'surreal' career achievement: The BBC pro dancer, who won Strictly Come Dancing with Rose Ayling Ellis back in ...
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The Best Hotels in Puglia to Book for an Idyllic Italian Escape: From medieval castles to beachfront suites, these are the most stunning places to stay on the ...
vogue.com/article/best-hotels-in-puglia
London commuter belt to benefit from TfL-style 'best-price guarantee' fares under Labour rail plan
standard.co.uk/news/politics/london-commuters-tfl-rail-fares-labour-nationalisation-plan-b1153772.html
How the BJP weaponised dominant-caste interests in its Coimbatore campaign: In Tamil Nadu, where Hindutva has little purchase, Annamalai's BJP is consolidating ...
caravanmagazine.in/politics/bjp-tamil-nadu-coimbatore-election-2024-caste-associations-annamalai
Lok Sabha polls 2024: Taranjit Singh Sandhu, BJP's Amritsar candidate, proposes US consulate in Indian city
wionews.com/india-news/lok-sabha-polls-2024-taranjit-singh-sandhu-bjps-amritsar-candidate-proposes-us-consulate-in-indian-city-715570
York street Toft Green named most popular for home buyers: Toft Green in York, North Yorkshire has been revealed as the city's most popular street according to ...
yorkpress.co.uk/news/24278060.york-street-toft-green-named-popular-home-buyers/
Convenience store to open in listed city centre building: A SECTION of a listed city centre building is being converted into a convenience store.
thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/24280683.convenience-store-open-listed-city-centre-building/
Can Hong Kong cultivate its agriculture, fisheries sectors? Experts say more policy support needed to tend to neglected farming scene
scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3260588/can-hong-kong-cultivate-its-agriculture-fisheries-sectors-experts-say-more-policy-support-needed
Sought-after Melbourne suburbs where house prices are on discount: A string of popular spots are cheaper than a year ago – but in other neighbourhoods ...
theage.com.au/property/news/sought-after-melbourne-suburbs-where-house-prices-are-on-discount-20240423-p5flyl.html
The Best Hotels in Barcelona: From Gothic Quarter gems to beachside boutiques, find Vogue’s pick of the best hotels in the eternally beloved tourist city of ...
vogue.com/article/best-hotels-in-barcelona
I tried to make a medieval paradise in Manor Lords but now it's just full of eggs and corpses
pcgamer.com/games/city-builder/i-tried-to-make-a-medieval-paradise-in-manor-lords-but-now-its-just-full-of-eggs-and-corpses/
Tragedy Strikes Porto Alegre: Fatal Hostel Blaze: In the early hours of Friday, a devastating fire erupted at the Garoa Hostel on Farrapos Avenue in downtown ...
riotimesonline.com/tragedy-strikes-porto-alegre-fatal-hostel-blaze/
I wouldn’t pay €5 to visit Venice (and locals agree with me): The city is one step closer to being ossified under layers of tourist ash
inews.co.uk/opinion/wouldnt-pay-5-visit-venice-locals-agree-3024685
Quick Glance: Venice: Admission Fee and Overcrowding Mitigation
- Venice introduces entry fee: five euros for day visitors.
- Overtourism damages the city and drives residents away.
- Controversy surrounds new regulation, funding infrastructure.
- Likely future price increases and tiered rates for Venice.
How Dundee invented 'heckling' and once sent 'Tree of Liberty' to prison – Susan Morrison
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‘Not an inch’: Punters crammed into pubs: Incredible aerial vision shows Aussies crammed into Sydney’s most popular pubs, with some lining up for over an hour as ...
news.com.au/national/nsw-act/news/massive-lines-wrap-around-sydney-blocks-ahead-of-anzac-day-festivities/news-story/253980fbdadf7fe95489c7876d2d3a35
Jet2 announces Newcastle Airport flights to Bergen, Norway: An airline provider has announced new flights and city breaks to Bergen from Newcastle Airport for ...
thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/24279247.jet2-announces-newcastle-airport-flights-bergen-norway/
10 Unique Character Shops in Tokyo: Find your next cute or quirky obsession with this list of Tokyo’s best under-the-radar-themed character shops.
savvytokyo.com/10-unique-character-shops-in-tokyo/
Manor Lords won't let me get away with my usual survival city builder cheese strats, so I guess I'm actually gonna have to become a competent mayor
pcgamer.com/games/city-builder/manor-lords-wont-let-me-get-away-with-my-usual-survival-city-builder-cheese-strats-so-i-guess-im-actually-gonna-have-to-become-a-competent-mayor/
How the BJP weaponised dominant-caste interests in its Coimbatore campaign: In Tamil Nadu, where Hindutva has little purchase, Annamalai's BJP is consolidating ...
caravanmagazine.in/politics/bjp-tamil-nadu-coimbatore-election-2024-caste-associations-annamalai
Venice introduces first payment charge for tourists: The Italian city became the first in the world on April 25 to introduce a payment system for tourists in an ...
theglobeandmail.com/world/video-venice-introduces-first-payment-charge-for-tourists/
These maps show the risk of flooding at Rosehill mini-city: Flood risk evaluations of the Rosehill ‘mini-city’ site show what needs to be considered before 25 ...
smh.com.au/politics/nsw/these-maps-showed-the-risk-of-flooding-at-rosehill-mini-city-20240424-p5fm6o.html
Cheapest petrol prices in Derby and Derbyshire on Thursday, April 25: Motorists across the city and wider county will be looking to fill up ahead of the weekend
derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/motoring/cheapest-petrol-diesel-prices-derby-9245903
Will under-13 curfews really make France safer?: In Béziers, the Mayor this week said that in three districts of the city, no kid under 13 may be on the street ...
spectator.co.uk/article/will-under-13-curfews-really-make-france-safer/
'Runaway Horse Pub Crawl' created after horses ran through London: Some of the horses travelled several miles from central London to to the east of the city
mylondon.news/whats-on/escaped-runaway-horse-pub-crawl-29056469
Petition to make St George's Day a bank holiday signed by more then 75,000 Britons
standard.co.uk/news/uk/st-georges-day-bank-holiday-petition-uk-england-b1153278.html
DWP says 34,500 claimants must pay back benefits or face £20k fines : Carers who accidentally exceeded the £151 weekly earnings limit even by 1p have to pay back ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/dwp-advisor-resigns-34500-claimants-29049901
Soldiers thrown from saddles as horses 'spooked' by construction work : The commanding officer for the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment has issued a statement ...
mylondon.news/news/zone-1-news/soldiers-thrown-saddles-household-cavalry-29055033
Quick Glance: London Chaos: Military Horses Run Wild
- Five military horses bolted during an exercise near Buckingham Palace, causing chaos in central London streets.
- The horses were spooked by noise from a construction site, threw off their riders, and collided with vehicles.
- Three injured soldiers were hospitalized, but none of the injuries were life-threatening.
- The horses were captured shortly after and taken back to the barracks for medical tests.
London headteacher to introduce 12-hour school day in battle against smart phoned
standard.co.uk/news/london/london-headteacher-12-hour-school-day-smartphones-all-saints-catholic-college-b1152848.html
Athens Blanketed by Orange Haze Due to Sahara Dust Storm: Historic landmarks in Athens were blanketed in orange courtesy of a Sahara desert storm.
time.com/6970306/greece-athens-orange-sky-haze-sahara-dust-storm/
Tube hit by fresh strikes as customer service managers walk out : Tube stations are likely to close at the last minute, the TSSA union warns
standard.co.uk/news/london/tube-strike-april-may-london-underground-tssa-customer-service-manager-b1153533.html
Sadiq Khan admits mayoral elections will be judgement day on Ulez and other transport policies
standard.co.uk/news/london/sadiq-khan-mayoral-elections-may-2-susan-hall-bbc-hustings-ulez-b1153709.html
The Standard View: How are we to fund defence spending?: In a dangerous world, it is all to the good that the Prime Minister has committed an extra £500 million ...
standard.co.uk/comment/defence-spending-nato-gdp-horses-central-london-b1153563.html
Quick Glance: Increase in UK defence spending by 2030
- Prime Minister Rishi Sunak commits to raising spending to 2.5% of GDP, putting the defence industry on a 'war footing'.
- Sunak emphasized the need for deeper stockpiles of munitions and quicker replenishment due to the events in the Ukraine conflict.
- The planned increase in defence spending would require significant financial reshuffling, partly through announced measures to reduce the size of the civil service.
- Shortly after announcing the pledge to send weapons worth 500 million pounds to Ukraine, this commitment followed.
London Marathon runner ‘honoured’ after wine challenge goes viral: Tom Gilbey sipped a glass of wine after completing each mile of the London Marathon.
standard.co.uk/news/london/london-marathon-tiktok-tom-gilbey-wine-tasting-b1153417.html
Quick Glance: London Marathon participant honored after wine challenge goes viral
- Tom Gilbey enjoyed a glass of wine upon completing each mile of the London Marathon.
- During the race, he stopped 25 times to taste a glass of wine and guess its vintage, grape type, and country of origin.
- "It’s my first experience of this going absolutely mad and I feel very honored," he told the PA news agency.
- He was highly motivated during the marathon by the prospect of a sip of wine after every mile.
Ben Shephard calls halt to This Morning as 'distressing' news breaks: This Morning host Ben Shephard called a halt to the ITV show as breaking news came into the ...
chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/ben-shephard-itv-this-morning-29050232
Best cities for first time buyers named nearly 5 times cheaper than London: The cheapest cities are all in the north of the UK
mylondon.news/news/property/best-cities-first-time-buyers-29055779
Susan Hall campaigns at Sadiq Khan's childhood home without realising: The Tory London mayoral candidate said that she is the ‘underdog’ in the race ...
standard.co.uk/news/london/susan-hall-sadiq-khan-london-mayoral-election-campaigning-renters-crime-no-fault-evictions-b1153350.html
The brutal reason why those who’ve bought into Sirius are so lucky: It was built to last. And that’s unlike the housing we’ve seen go up in the last 20 years ...
smh.com.au/national/nsw/the-brutal-reason-the-folks-who-ve-bought-into-sirius-are-so-lucky-20240422-p5flsu.html
London travel news LIVE: Disruption to and from Euston after train hits obstruction near Watford Junction
standard.co.uk/news/london/travel-updates-live-trains-rail-watford-junction-tfl-overground-b1153718.html
Tommy Robinson cleared of refusing to leave march after police paperwork error: The senior Metropolitan Police officer who signed the dispersal order admitted it ...
standard.co.uk/news/crime/tommy-robinson-royal-courts-of-justice-metropolitan-police-london-b1153321.html
Otto's French Restaurant: Is this London's most eccentric restaurant?: It’s the critics’ cult favourite — but what is Otto’s really like? First-timer Joanna ...
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Oklahoma! hits London with Ted Lasso star in main role: Tickets have been released for the 80th anniversary of the Rodgers & Hammerstein production (contains ...
mylondon.news/whats-on/arts-culture-news/oklahoma-tickets-phil-dunster-29019008
Deadline day arrives to apply for emergency photo ID for May 2 elections: Voters without the correct ID will be turned away from polling stations
standard.co.uk/news/politics/deadline-photo-id-elections-london-mayor-elections-may-2-b1153458.html
London marketing company fined £100,000 for making 80,000 'aggressive and unwanted' calls
standard.co.uk/news/crime/london-cold-calls-telephone-marketing-report-scam-list-register-fined-b1153518.html
Man, 22, charged with murder of 46-year-old stabbed in Tottenham: Okechukwu Iweha was found unresponsive with multiple injuries
mylondon.news/news/north-london-news/tottenham-man-22-charged-murder-29049062
‘Coercive and controlling’ man and friend jailed over murder: Harrison Tomkins was stabbed him 10 times in the chest, legs and back with a hunting knife as he ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/coercive-man-friend-jailed-life-29046735
Innocent Masaku lands BGT in new 'fix' row as starring role uncovered: Britain's Got Talent star Innocent Masuku appeared on Sunday's episode with fans ...
chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/innocent-masuku-britains-got-talent-29049969
How to get Foo Fighters resale tickets for London Stadium tour: It's the band's first UK tour since 2018, and they're playing two huge shows in ...
mylondon.news/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/foo-fighters-resale-tickets-london-29050984
I tried Marks and Spencer's new Dine In range - it's off the scale: I got an exclusive preview of Marks and Spencer's new Cook Menu Dine In range - now ...
walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/ms-cook-menu-dine-review-29050024
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