Liam James Payne (born 29 August 1993) is an English singer and songwriter.
He rose to fame as a member of the boy band One Direction.
Payne made his debut as a singer when he auditioned for the British television series The X Factor in 2008. After being eliminated as a solo performer, he auditioned again in 2010 and was put into a group with four other contestants to form One Direction
UK tourists travelling to Italian city warned they face extra charge
manchestereveningnews.co.ukHolidaymakers heading to Venice have been warned that they could face an extra charge as the city plans to extend its day-tripper tax following a pilot scheme.
The number of days on which tourists will have to pay to enter the city will be increased, while last-minute visitors will have to pay double - 10 euros - city officials have said.
The five euro tax aims to help the city and its citizens to battle over-tourism by encouraging visitors to avoid the city during crowded holidays and weekends, Venice Mayor Luigi Brugnaro has said.
The new system will start on April 18 2025 and run until July 27, and the fee will apply to Fridays as well as weekends and holidays, for a total of 54 days Tourists who do not make reservations in advance will pay 10 euros instead of the usual five.
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