US With Cal And Marion : DeSantis Under Investigation Over Migrant Flights
20 Sep 2022
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A criminal investigation has been launched into a publicity stunt that involved the luring of migran...
Last Word On Music : First Chapter Of Bono's Book Released
20 Sep 2022
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A surprisingly well written chapter from Bono's new memoir has been released, setting expectations h...
80% Of Teenage Girls Feel They Won't Have The Same Opportunities As Boys
20 Sep 2022
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'The Shona Project' is a non-profit organisation which works to help today's Irish women to be stron...
Garda Car Rammed In Cherry Orchard
20 Sep 2022
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A shocking incident took place last night involving two reckless drivers ramming into a Garda car in...
Paschal Donohoe Criticises “Price Gouging By Hotels”
19 Sep 2022
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Paschal Donohoe has stated hotel's price gouging in recent months will be taken into account in the ...
The Great Standing Charge Scam : How Energy Companies Have Been Increasing Your Bills Regardless Of How Much Electricity You Use
19 Sep 2022
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With energy costs increasing, how can companies justify increasing a basic standing charge? Charlie...
TV And Streaming : TV Coverage Of The Funeral Of Queen Elizabeth
19 Sep 2022
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One of the biggest televised events of the decade took place today, the funeral of Queen Elizabeth I...
The Last Word On Travel : Winter Travel Breaks
19 Sep 2022
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Where can you get the best value for your money on a getaway this winter? Sarah Slattery joined the ...
The Week Trending - A Look At The Other Stories Making Headlines This Week
16 Sep 2022
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Did David Beckham que for 12 hours to greet the queens coffin? Aoife Barry and Kieran Cunningham jo...
Should The Legacy Of The British Empire Be Celebrated?
16 Sep 2022
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Should the legacy of the British Empire be celebrated? Maya Jassanoff, Coolidge Professor of Histor...
Home Insurance Set To Rise By 20 Per Cent/ESB Makes Massive Profits
16 Sep 2022
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Charlie Weston, personal finance editor Irish Independent, joins Matt to discuss the rise in home in...
How To Reduce Your Household Energy Use By 10%
15 Sep 2022
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With the latest energy bill increases kicking in at the start of October, how can we reduce our cons...
Last Word On The Environment : Patagonia Founder Gifts Company Towards Climate Action
15 Sep 2022
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The founder of clothing company Patagonia has decided to put future company profits towards fighting...
Movies : Moonage Daydream - New David Bowie Documentary
15 Sep 2022
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'Moonage Daydream' is a new music documentary following the life of David Bowie, directed by Brett M...
The Last Word On Health : Not All Headaches Are The Same
15 Sep 2022
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Headaches are extremely common and often are not cause for serious concern. However, not all headach...
Center Parcs Does A U-Turn On Decision To Evict Holiday Makers On The Day Of Queen Elizabeth's Funeral
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With many in the UK still mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth in the build up to her funeral, many...
Personal Finance : Export Group Recommends Removing Tax Relief On Health Insurance Premiums
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Commission on Taxation and Welfare report has made a number of tax proposals to government, whic...
Murder Victim Lay Dead For More Than A Week Before The Alarm Was Raised
14 Sep 2022
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In one of the more distressing stories of the year, Dublin man Tony Dempsey's body was left in a roo...
US With Cal And Marion : Biden Vows To End Cancer As We Know It
14 Sep 2022
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Joe Biden has pledged to half cancer deaths over the next 25 years. Does this promise mimic that of ...
Last Word On Music : Sam Fender Cancels Remaining Tour Dates
14 Sep 2022
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It is one of the biggest disappointments for music fans when an artist has to cancel concert dates, ...
Tech : Be Real Climbing Up App Charts
13 Sep 2022
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Photo sharing social media app 'Be Real' is shooting up the charts. But what exactly is it and how d...
King Charles Makes First Official Visit To Northern Ireland
13 Sep 2022
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King Charles made a his first official visit as King to Northern Ireland today. What did this involv...
Minister For Education On Winter Ahead For Classrooms As Energy Crisis Looms
12 Sep 2022
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Reports of considerable concern have arisen from schools on the affordability of energy resources th...
How Good Were The Garth Brooks Concerts?
12 Sep 2022
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All anyone seems to be talking about is how great Garth Brooks was over the weekend, or how much the...
TV And Streaming
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There is plenty of coverage on the aftermath of the queen's death and related programming being broa...
The Last Word On Travel : What Went Wrong At Aer Lingus At The Weekend?
12 Sep 2022
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After a weekend of massive ques and missed flights for Aer Lingus customers, our travel expert Sarah...
Civil War Between PGA & LIV Golfers Continues At The PGA Championship
09 Sep 2022
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It's an usual scene in Wentworth as the stand off between PGA and LIV golfers continues. Kieran Cun...
Long Awaited Garth Brooks Gigs Kick Off At Croke Park
09 Sep 2022
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With hundreds of thousands of tickets sold for Garth Brooks in Croke Park this weekend and next, man...
The Week Trending
09 Sep 2022
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With the world paying their respects after the passing of Queen Elizabeth, is it ok at the same time...
Interview : Robert Harris
08 Sep 2022
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Renowned best selling British author, Robert Harris joined the Last Word to discuss his latest novel...
Movies : See How They Run, Saoirse Ronan's New Movie
08 Sep 2022
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Roe McDermott joined the Last Word for an update on the 'Don't Worry Darling' drama, and a breakdown...
Garth Brooks' Large Carbon Footprint
08 Sep 2022
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Many of us are looking forward to seeing Garth Brooks in Croke Park at some point over the next week...
Last Word On Health : Identifying Asthma In Children
08 Sep 2022
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It can be difficult to determine if a child has asthma at a young age. So what are the signs to look...
Is There A Second Hand Market For Electric Cars?
07 Sep 2022
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Electric cars are becoming more and more popular, but is there value in selling or purchasing a seco...
Should Christmas Lights Be Turned Off This Christmas To Save Energy?
07 Sep 2022
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Today the Government announced a new 'reduce your use' energy campaign, which goes as far as to sugg...
Personal Finance : Interest Rates Could Add Another €900 To Tracker Mortgage Costs
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Interest rates on mortgages are set to rise by as high 0.75%, following on from the first increase i...
Last Word On Music
06 Sep 2022
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Garth Brooks' huge 5 night run at Croke Park is nearly upon us! What do John Caddell and Dee Reddy h...
US With Cal And Marion : Biden's An ‘Enemy Of The State’, Trump Says
06 Sep 2022
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Donald Trump has called Joe Biden's most recent speech 'the most vicious, hateful and divisive speec...
Turn Down The Thermostat, Cabinet Energy Plan To Advise
06 Sep 2022
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A memo is due to go to cabinet which will suggest new energy saving measures for the public sector, ...
Tech Tuesday : Instagram Fined €40 Million For Violating Kids’ Privacy
06 Sep 2022
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Instagram's parent company, 'Meta', are no strangers to controversy over breaches of privacy. What i...
Premier League Weekend Marred By Controversy Over VAR Decisions
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A number of controversial decisions in recent games have put the reliability of referees and VAR int...
TV and Streaming
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
'The Lord of the Rings' spin off, 'The Rings Of Power', is available to stream now. But why do all o...
Last Word On Travel : Autumn Adult Breaks In Ireland
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With the rising cost of living, adults looking for a getaway in Ireland this autumn may be reluctant...
Electric Picnic Review
05 Sep 2022
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The weekend of Electric Picnic has come to and end, topped off by the Arctic Monkeys' performance on...
David Beckham Receives Criticism For Video Promoting Qatar
02 Sep 2022
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We are closing in on the start date of one of the most controversial World Cups of all time, taking ...
Are We Prepared For A ‘Yes’ Result In A United Ireland Poll
02 Sep 2022
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It's a change that is becoming more and more possible, but are we actually prepared for a united Ire...
Leaving Cert Exam Does Not Have To Be The Only Career Path
02 Sep 2022
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With Leaving Cert results finally out it is important for students to be aware of all other options ...
Last Word On The Environment
01 Sep 2022
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Germany's nine euro train tickets have saved almost 2 tonnes of emissions. Should we look at doing s...
Last Word On Movies
01 Sep 2022
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One of the most anticipated cinematic releases of the year is here, Michael Flatley's directorial de...
Referee Assaulted At GAA Match In Roscommon
01 Sep 2022
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A shocking video has surfaced of a referee being knocked to the ground at a GAA match in Roscommon. ...
Last Word On Health : Avoiding Back To School Illnesses
01 Sep 2022
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Children returning to school can very easily cause a spike in viral infections. What can we do to mi...
Personal Finance: Top Tips To Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
31 Aug 2022
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Charlie Weston joins Matt to discuss how you can make your home more energy efficient this winter. ...
Should Parents Have More Flexibility To Work From Home As Kids Return To School?
31 Aug 2022
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Aislinn Mahon, Head of Growth and Operations at Huckletree and Jen Hogan, Irish Times parenting colu...
Agent Drops Extract From Bono's Memoir Surrender
31 Aug 2022
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Dee Reddy joins Matt to discuss the latest Bono memoir. For the full chat click the play button be...
Last Word On Music: Arcade Fire's Front Man Win Butler Accused Of Sexual Misconduct
30 Aug 2022
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Dee Reddy and John Caddell join Matt to discuss the latest in music! For the full chat click the p...
US With Cal And Marion: Joe Biden Warns Against “SEMI-FASCIST” Republicans
30 Aug 2022
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Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated columnist and Marion McKeone, US Corr, Business Post join Matt to ...
Is The Shannon LNG Development Necessary As Energy Crisis Looms?
30 Aug 2022
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Brid Smith - People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central and Billy Kelleher - Fianna Fáil MEP ...
Tech Tuesday: Payments Technology Failing
30 Aug 2022
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Have you heard about the recent payment technologies failing? Andy O’Donoghue, tech journalist, ...
Publicans Refuse Entry To People Wearing Tracksuits
29 Aug 2022
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Have you seen this? People are now being refused entry for wearing a tracksuit. Una Mullally, Irish...
Tv And Streaming, What's Coming Out?
29 Aug 2022
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Have you heard Vogue Williams has a new show coming out? You can find out about that and so much mo...
Fast-Spreading False Widow Spider 230 Times More Poisonous Than Domestic Variant
29 Aug 2022
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Collie Ennis - Research Associate in Zoology at Trinity College joins Matt to tell us about the new ...
The Last Word On Travel: Autumn City Breaks
29 Aug 2022
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Fancy a cheeky trip away? We've got you covered! Sarah Slattery, thetravelexpert.ie joins Matt to d...
CRU Introduces New Protections For Customers Ahead Of Winter
26 Aug 2022
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Aoife McEvilly, chairperson, commission for regulation of utilities joins Matt to discuss new protec...
The Week Trending - A Look At The Other Stories Making Headlines This Week
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aoife Moore and Mick Clifford sit down with Matt to give you the weekly lowdown on what's trending t...
How To Talk To Your Children About The Return To School
26 Aug 2022
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Helen Vaughan, psychotherapist at Maynooth counselling joins Matt to dicuss how you can talk to your...
The Last Word On Health: Cystitis
25 Aug 2022
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Dr Illona Duffy joins Matt to discuss cystitis and what you can do to treat it. For the full chat ...
Junior Infants Over-Prepared Academically But The Can't Put Their Coats On, New Report Says
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Hogan, Parenting Columnist with the Irish Times and Dr Seaneen Sloan, Assistant Professor at the...
Movies: Official Competition, Starring Penelope Cruz
25 Aug 2022
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Roe McDermott, movie editor with Hot Press joins Matt to fill him in on the latest movies lowdown. ...
Huge Rise In Immigration Sparks Biggest Population Rise In 14 Years
25 Aug 2022
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Alan Barrett, CEO, ESRI and Celine Clarke, head of advocacy and communications, Age Action join Matt...
70% of People Could Be In Energy Poverty This Winter
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Horgan Jones, Political reporter with the Irish Times and Don Moore, Chair of the Irish Academy...
Personal Finance: Mortgage Misery
24 Aug 2022
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Charlie Weston joins Matt to chat all thing mortgages For the full chat click the play button below...
Dermot And Dave Celebrate 20 Years On Air Today
24 Aug 2022
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Dermot Whelan and Dave Moore from 'Dermot & Dave' join Matt to discuss how they met, some funny stor...
Tech Tuesday: Back To School Road Safety Tech
23 Aug 2022
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Andy O'Donoghue joins Matt to discuss back to school road safety tech For the full chat click the p...
US With Cal And Marion: Trump Sues To Stop Further Investigation Of Mar A Lago Files
23 Aug 2022
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Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated columnist and Marion McKeone, US Corr, Business Post Join Matt for...
Schools Experiencing ‘Severe’ Teacher Recruitment And Retention Crisis
23 Aug 2022
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Michael Gillespie, general secretary, Teachers Union of Ireland and Niamh Murray, principal, Rutland...
Last Word On Music: Muse Album To Be Sold As An NFT
23 Aug 2022
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Dee Reddy and John Caddell join Matt for their weekly music round up. Things get pretty heated wit...
English Footballs Greatest Rivarly?
22 Aug 2022
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Jim White and Phil McNulty, co-authors of Red On Red join Matt to discuss their latest book release....
The Last Word On Travel: Sani Resort In Greece
22 Aug 2022
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Fancy a cheeky trip away? Sarah Slattery, from thetravelexpert.ie joins Matt to talk all things tr...
Why Michael Collins Continues To Have Such A Hold On The Irish Psyche
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Playwriter Jimmy Murphy and musician and historian Paddy Cullivan join Matt to discuss Michael Colli...
TV And Streaming: The Rose Of Tralee Is Back Amidst Controversy Over Its Alleged Lack Of Diversity
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joe O'Shea and Grace McKeever, entertainment.ie join Matt to fill you in on all the latest tv happen...
Regulator May Target Peak Times For Electricity Charges
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Could reducing electricity demand during peak hours be a solution to avoiding blackouts this winter?...
How African Immigration Is Helping Irish Sport
19 Aug 2022
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With Ireland becoming more diverse everyday, it is clear immigration is contributing to Irish sport ...
The Week Trending
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Calls for transport police and a night out with Finland's Prime Minister, Lorcan Nyhan and Roe McDer...
Is Manchester United For Sale?
19 Aug 2022
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What is the possibility of the Glazer family selling their majority shares in Manchester United Foot...
Movies : Fisherman's Friends - One And All, Imelda May's Acting Debut
19 Aug 2022
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It's not unusual for musicians to cross over into the acting world, and we can now see Imelda May ma...
Last Word On The Environment : How Golf Courses Damage The Environment
18 Aug 2022
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Golfing is one of the world's most popular pass times, but what affect are golf courses having on th...
The Last Word On Health : Hypotension
18 Aug 2022
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We all worry about being told we have high blood pressure, but more people actually display symptoms...
Renewed Calls For Transport Police Following Assaults On Staff And Passengers
17 Aug 2022
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Recent assaults on staff and passengers on public transport have renewed calls for a dedicated trans...
How Gone With The Wind Helped Poison US Politics
17 Aug 2022
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'Gone With The Wind' is considered a Hollywood classic, but how has it affected US politics? Sarah ...
Culture Club : Pollyanna McIntosh
17 Aug 2022
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We're joined this week for the Culture Club by 'Walking Dead' and 'Vikings' actor Pollyanna McIntosh...
Personal Finance : Are The Main Banks About To Make A Killing On Mortgages?
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
ICS have effectively taken a step back from the mortgage market by deciding to offer only two and a ...
Calls For Zero Tolerance Over Assaults On Healthcare Workers
16 Aug 2022
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More than 12 healthcare staff a day are subjected to physical, verbal or even sexual assaults, a new...
US With Cal & Marion
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Former US president Donald Trump has scrapped his plans to visit Doonbeg, Co. Clare! Cal Thomas and...
Last Word On Music : Gorillaz To Play Dublin
16 Aug 2022
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The biggest selling animated band of all time, 'Gorillaz' are set to play Dublin Wednesday night! J...
Tech Tuesday : Back To School Tech
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With schools returning in a couple of weeks time, Andy O'Donoghue joined the Last Word to discuss hi...
‘It's Not Often I Come Up Against Such Naked Aggression and I’m Not Going To Lie - I’m Scared’
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been a victim of or witness to anti-social behaviour on public transport in Ireland? ...
TV & Streaming
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
'House Of The Dragon', HBO's Game Of Thrones spin off starts this weekend. Can it possibly live up t...
Are Local Authorities Taking Dog Fouling Seriously?
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is the point of having laws if they are never enforced? 11 out of 22 local authorities across I...
Last Word On Travel : Mid-Term Break Deals You Should Snap Up Now
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Schools will be back soon, and for anyone who's already been on their Summer holidays, it's a great ...
Tory Leadership Race Enters It's Final Weeks
13 Aug 2022
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The race to replace Boris Johnson as Prime Minister is in full pursuit. Meanwhile the British econom...