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Strictly Come Dancing: Sam Quek swaps her hockey stick for dancing shoes

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Liverpool-born Sam Quek has over 120 international caps for the England and Great Britain women's hockey team. She's since put down her hockey stick and picked up her dance shoes to compete in this year's lineup of Strictly Come Dancing. We've been speaking to the star about her time on the show.

Laurels and Carpet Time Productions presents Doomgate

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I caught up with the writers of Doomgate about what inspired this production and what Doomgate is all about! The show is currently being premiered at Laurels in Whitley Bay until the 2nd of November.

Isobel Colleran’s Wallpaper Award

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An apprentice at Leeds College of Building has received a special prize after taking part in a national wallpapering contest.

Rimrose Valley Country Park: Bypass plans scrapped

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Campaigners surrounding Rimrose Valley Country Park are hailing the decision to cancel a dual carriageway, as a victory for community action. The announcement was contained in the Chancellor's Autumn Budget saying the A5036 Princess Way scheme would not progress as it was "unfunded and unaffordable".

Would you support the idea of paying higher taxes to enhance NHS services?

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Considering the ongoing challenges facing the National Health Service, such as staffing shortages and long wait times, would you support the idea of paying higher taxes to enhance NHS funding and services?

‘My relatives are so angry about this’: Londoners react to Labour budget and HS2 plans

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We speak to Londoners who are angry about the Tory’s failure to deliver HS2, and what they think about the budget.

Labour Party announced North Tyneside mayoral candidate for 2025’selection

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Councillor Karen Clark will be running for Labour’s mayoral candidate in 2025’s election

Air pollution death settlement is ‘not a win’ says mother

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A mother whose nine-year-old daughter became the first person in the UK to have air pollution recognised as a factor in her death said she was "never going to win" despite settling legal action with the government.

People of London: Are you happy with more NHS funding?

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We ask Londoners if they think more funds into the NHS is a good thing, and what the money should be spent on.

Archie’s Atomic: The Trafford Palazzo’s new attraction

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Archie’s Atomic is the all new attraction in the Trafford Palazzo, with a great range of arcade games and a roller rink, it might be the perfect place for a day trip with the family.