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A city in Spain beloved by British tourists is set to introduce a dramatic new measure to crack down on overcrowding in the country’s latest demonstration against overtourism.Malaga has decided to ban the registration of new holiday homes in areas that are already saturated with Airbnb-style properties.This will affect 43 areas in the city that already have more than 8% of residential properties that are being used as tourist accommodation.The ban is expected to last for up to five years and will be instated in early November on a precautionary basis before it is fully legally approved, according to The…

The Princess of Wales’ hilarious reaction over a cheeky comment during a  royal engagement in Twickenham has sparked a royal fan frenzy – months after the event took place. Kate appeared to have the time of her life as she joined an England Rugby training session in February 2022.Known for her love of the sport, the Princess donned an England rugby team outfit and studded shoes when she took to the pitch with the players for two special skills sessions.There was one particular moment from the engagement that has gone viral on TikTok leaving many in hysterics.During the training session,…

A woman was sure the ghost of her father-in-law was haunting her house after unusual events but the real reason behind the strange happenings could have put her life in danger.Emma Reid, 57, began to hear mysterious sounds in her home and her first thought was that it was a ghost.After months of hearing odd whispers, Ms Reid and her daughter discovered the noises were coming from a defective boiler which was leaking carbon monoxide.Ms Reid’s father-in-law had lived with them in the property and so they attributed the unusual events to his spirit as things began to change in…

A “triple lock” guarantee will see the state pension rise by up to £460 a year (£8.80 a week) from April 6, 2025.This triple lock guarantee increases each year in line with the highest inflation in the previous September, which is measured by the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), and the average increase in total wages for May to June of the previous year.This means that 12.7 million state pensioners will see a £1,100 a year boost, finds a new analysis from Standard Life, which is part of Phoenix Group.A triple lock for state pensions works by comparing the cost of…

Queen Camilla’s son has revealed she is not part of the family WhatsApp group for one surprising reason.Tom Parker-Bowles, Camilla’s eldest child with former Army officer Andrew Parker, says keeping in touch with his mum can be quite difficult. He says he often calls the Queen but receives no answer.The 49-year-old food critic says he then switches on the TV and discovers she is jetting away somewhere with husband King Charles. And while both the King and Queen are in their seventies, Tom says his mum is “busier than ever”.Speaking to Woman and Home magazine, Tom says his mother can…

Child serial killer Lucy Letby has had a bid to challenge a conviction for the attempted murder of a baby girl dismissed by the Court of Appeal.  We’ll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.For the latest news and breaking news visit: /newsStay up to date with all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you.Follow our social media accounts here on facebook.com/DailyExpress and @daily_express

Archaeologists in Indonesia believe they may have discovered the oldest pyramid in the world.Currently, the Guinness World Records cites Djoser Step pyramid in Egypt as the world’s oldest (around 2,630 BC).Located northwest of the ruins of Memphis, it is believed to be the first pyramid ever built.It was erected in the 27th century BC during the Third Dynasty for the burial of Pharaoh Djoser. However, a scientific paper published last October in the journal Archaeological Prospection claims Gunung Padang was an ancient pyramid built at least 9,000 years ago, with parts of the structure as old as 25,000 years old.Gunung Padang…

Free waffles for patients with every meal. A Wetherspoons pub in every hospital. To deter malingerers, video displays on every ward of Theresa May dancing. These are just a few of the amusing ideas to emerge as part of the Government’s consultation exercise on how to reform the NHS.Derisive scepticism is exactly what this time-wasting, energy-sapping initiative deserves. Launched with a noisy fanfare on Monday by the Health Secretary Wes Streeting, the so-called “national conversation” about healthcare is really a vehicle for procrastination. The aim is to give the illusion of progress while ducking the urgent challenge of achieving real…

Globetrotter Nolan Saumure may be left ruing his decision to try “the world’s most addictive” substance while documenting his escapades in the Philippines.With an impressive 213,000 followers on his @nolansaumure TikTok account, the travel lover shares insights from some of most deprived corners of the world. His latest adventure led him to taste ‘moma’, also known as ‘paan’, derived from the betel nut which comes from the areca palm.Venturing into a modest Filipino shop, he enquired: “Do you guys sell moma?” and was met with an affirmative response. Nolan then detailed: “Chewing betel in parts of Asia is more common…

An ex-bank manager is facing a two-year prison stint for mooring his 86ft barge on land that he owns.Dean Richards, 43, has a court date with the Marine Management Organisation (MMO), after the body decided to prosecute him.He has also been taken to court by Cornwall Council twice, and is facing legal action from a disgruntled local resident in Point, Cornwall.Mr Richards says he has done everything by book and has not broken any laws. He intends to live on the barge with his 8-year-old son.After buying the foreshore in 2017, he said he was told by MMO that he…