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Hospitality bosses slam plans to introduce compulsory tourist tax across England

Hospitality bosses have slammed plans to introduce a tourist tax across England. Andy Burnham, Greater Manchester Mayor, this week suggested that an existing optional fee in some Manchester city centre hotels should be replaced with a compulsory charge for visitors. AlamyKate Nicholls, chief executive of UKHospitality, fears the Manchester mayor’s call for a tourist tax […]

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Five of the best stargazing holidays from UK islands to Spanish tours

STARGAZING is shooting to the top of our bucket lists for 2025. According to Booking.com, 62 per cent of travellers are seeking “night-time-focused travel destinations”. SuppliedHong Kong’s Clearwater Bay Country Park is especially famous for its twinkling night skies[/caption] SuppliedSark, part of the Channel Islands, is the world’s first designated Dark Sky Island, ensuring sparkling […]

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Horse racing tips: ‘He stays well and is on a very fair mark’ – Templegate’s 16-1 NAP has a big chance at Newcastle

TEMPLEGATE tackles a cracking Saturday of racing looking for winners to boost the bank ahead of Cheltenham. Back a horse by clicking their odds below. THE SUN RACING MEMBERS ENCLOSURE The only place to get Templegate’s tips first – and at the best prices – is by joining Sun Racing’s brilliant Members Enclosure (UK only). […]

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Rise to fame was mad – it was too much, too fast but what I signed up for, reveals Sam Fender

“I WATCH people on the way back home,” sings Sam Fender on the soul-bearing title track of his new album. With its widescreen ambition, driving intensity and visceral lyrics, People Watching can’t fail to draw familiar comparisons to Fender’s “biggest hero”, Bruce Springsteen. Sarah Louise BennettSam Fender, here in North Shields studio in 2021, is […]

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