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Actor Idris Elba teams up with Keir Starmer to tackle knife crime

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The Luther star is part of a coalition including experts and families of knife crime victims, to help tackle the issue.

People on the street: British Pride

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Surveys have found that British Pride is at its lowest ebb in years, with a society that values so many things so differently finding it hard to come to terms with the history of the UK.<br /><br />However, between World War Two, our drive for LGBTQ+ rights, our history in arts and music and sport, there are many things that we could be really emphasising.<br /><br />We hit the streets of Manchester to ask people on the street if they were proud to be British, and what makes them doubt their pride?

Number of sewage spills have increased by 41% since 2020

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The Institute of Fisheries Management is an international organisation supporting and promoting sustainable fishing practices - and Paul Coulson is their Acting Chief Executive.

Travel chaos for passengers at London Gatwick

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Air traffic control staff shortages at London Gatwick has caused major disruption.

United Utilities react to proposed government bill to crackdown on water pollution

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United Utilities which supplies the North West of England said they share "the government's ambition for a step change in environmental performance"

Londoners react to library cuts and closures

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We ask Londoners how sad they’d be if London libraries closed.

“The people make it work”: Sir Brendan Foster previews 2025 Great North Run

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Founder of the Great North Run Sir Brendan Foster previewed this year’s event by paying tribute to those taking part in it. Daniel Wales reports.

Uncertain future for Newcastle’s parks

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With the running of Newcastle’s parks in turmoil, Newcastle City Council have pushed back a funding review by two months.

Public libraries in ‘crisis’: How might it affect the public?

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How might library closures affect the public?

Rail Replacement: Getting between Rochdale and Manchester

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Trains between Rochdale and Manchester will not be running between the 6th and 24th of September, this means that commuters will have to find alternative means to get into the city.<br /><br />With that in mind, here is a little explainer of what is going on and what you can do.

Oasis: A timeline of the band’s split and reunion

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Oasis are back baby!<br /><br />Here is a rundown of some of the key events to occur since the Gallaghers joined the band, way back in 1991.

Oasis Reunion Tour: How is the UK economy benefiting from music tours?

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How is the UK economy benefitting from music tours?

Explainer: How much pain could the next budget bring?

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Labour is claiming a multi-billion-pound hole in public finances.

Will Coldplay play London’s Wembley Stadium in 2025?

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While Oasis will reunite for four shows at Wembley Stadium next summer, it seems their comeback could be outshined by Coldplay.

Half of Britain’s fish and chip shops could close in 2024

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Many take-away businesses are struggling with rising prices.