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City where violent thugs rule the streets – but the locals CAN’T talk about it

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FEARFUL residents of a city where gangs of violent street thugs rule the streets complain they are unable to talk about their terrible problems. Disgruntled residents of Pontypool, South Wales, say their homes have been overrun by unruly criminals looking to make their lives miserable. People living on a high street in the centre of … Read more

Parents urged to throw away ‘dangerous’ baby safety product used by millions

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PARENTS are being urged to throw away a ‘dangerous’ baby safety product used by millions of households every day. Power strip protectors are one of the most commonly used tools to protect children from the dangers of electric shock. New report shows power strip protectors are not safe to useSource: Getty But a report from … Read more

Inside an abandoned race track left to rot with weeds growing in the stands

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A former racecourse named after William Shakespeare is in dire straits after being abandoned for a long time. The Shakespeare County Raceway was built on the old RAF Long Marston airstrip in Stratford-upon-Avon. The abandoned Shakespeare County Raceway in Stratford-upon-AvonPhoto: Jam Press/Chloe Urbex It originally opened in 1940 as RAF Long Marston air basePhoto: Jam … Read more

The 7 foods that help fight hay fever quickly thanks to the ‘secret miracle’ ingredient

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SUMMER is almost here, meaning the annual onslaught of dreaded hayfever symptoms is back with a vengeance and causing misery for the whopping 13 million Brits susceptible to the seasonal condition. Common symptoms of hay fever, which are activated when the immune system reacts to the pollen allergen, include watery, itchy eyes, a scratchy throat … Read more

Energy customers are ready for a rollercoaster of bills – how do you experience it?

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MILLIONS of households are in for a rollercoaster on their energy bills this year. We’ll explain what’s going on, whether you should consider a repair and how to fix it. Ofgem’s energy price cap changes every three months and bills could rise again this autumn WHAT IS GOING ON? In recent years, energy bills have … Read more

All the car boot scams you should look out for this summer, revealed

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CAR boot sales are a great way to make extra money or get things cheap. But they are often targeted by rogue buyers and sellers. All the car boot scams you should look out for this summer, revealedCredit: Chris Eades Here, Rosie Taylor reveals some of the most common scams to look out for, and … Read more