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The Papers: 'Burnham hints at tax increases' and 'Halt the hellrides'

The Papers: 'Burnham hints at tax increases' and 'Halt the hellrides'
BBC News Monday 24 August 2026, 22:57 UTC 1 min read
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Several of the papers are calling on social media platforms to stop the sharing of videos posted by joyriders.

Several of the papers are calling on social media platforms to stop the sharing of videos posted by joyriders. [Image text:] THESAGATIMES Time tohalt thehellrides
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