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The property located on Back Bolton Street in St Helens was nicknamed the "House of Shame" by newspapers in the height of its notoriety due to a number of issues

Neighbours reported loud noises and disgusting smells coming from the "empty house"

With the Tory leadership contest well underway, the Queen will be soon welcoming in the 15th Prime Minister of her 70-year reign - and here we take a look at her bond with some of her former PMs

After 28 years of democracy, South Africa is having to reform its political party-based electoral system to make it fairer and in line with the constitution, by allowing independent candidates to contest national and provincial parliaments. A bill to amend the country’s electoral law accordingly is before parliament.

Celebration of working-class culture will send ‘loud and clear message’ to government over fair deal for key workers

PM says he regrets not being able to ‘see through so many ideas and projects’

Sir Winston Churchill, her first prime minister, is thought to be her favourite.

Sales are down 12.4% as the traditional full English breakfast makes way for lighter, more exotic options, such as peri peri or chilli jam

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Group senses moment to steal long-cherished Tory moniker, by talking up enterprise and social responsibility

Throughout her reign the Queen has witnessed 18 General Elections and seen 14 different Prime Ministers occupy Downing Street.