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Payday lending has doubled to £2billion within three years as
Payday lending has doubled to £2billion within three years as desperate families have struggled to weather the recession. The explosion in high-inte...

Glaciers that tore trees in half and then froze the stumps are
Glaciers that tore trees in half and then froze the stumps are receding again in Alaska to reveal those old remnants of a warmer era. I like these lit...

"It seemed to be the duffest weather forecast since 1987 when poor
"It seemed to be the duffest weather forecast since 1987 when poor old Michael Fish told TV viewers: ‘Hurricane? What hurricane?’ – or words to ...

Two former Conservative councillors will defect to UKIP at
Two former Conservative councillors will defect to UKIP at Huntingdonshire District Council. Cllr Bob Farrer and Cllr Ken Churchill have decided to jo...

"Network Rail faces a £75million fine for failing to meet
"Network Rail faces a £75million fine for failing to meet punctuality targets that will put it in breach of its licence, official rail watchdogs will...

"Knocking at a cream-painted terrace house in a suburb near
"Knocking at a cream-painted terrace house in a suburb near Heathrow Airport, Matthew Robinson was a man on a mission. ‘Council here!’ he shouted ...

"One of the [Eastern] region’s MEPs faces an uncertain future
"One of the [Eastern] region’s MEPs faces an uncertain future after failing to win the backing of party bosses. David Campbell Bannerman, who defect...

"Ministers have decided to introduce the ban from early next year
"Ministers have decided to introduce the ban from early next year following a public consultation. Candidates can currently request pre-recorded voice...