Part 1: Music Journalist Billy Sloan gives his top 5 Glasgow albums, Simple Minds, New Gold Dreams

£400m Signal Upgrade Secured to Prevent Tyne & Wear Metro Shutdown

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The Department for Transport has pledged £400 million to upgrade the ageing Tyne & Wear Metro signalling system, preventing a potential network shutdown and securing the future of the region’s transport infrastructure.

The Music for the Senses Art Trail

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Come along with Theo and Cooper on a mission to tick off as many of the exhibits on Manchester’s new music-themed art tour as possible in only 20 minutes.

Newcastle Councillors Demand Action as Student Boom Fuels £21.8m Council Tax Shortfall

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Newcastle councillors are calling on the Government to overhaul an outdated funding formula, as the city faces a £21.8 million council tax shortfall due to its growing student population.

Keep your eyes open to County Lines

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Young people and the vulnerable are frequently targeted, exploiting them into trafficking drugs, money and weapons.

Fire in Brixton closes underground station

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A man has now been arrested.

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Greater Manchester’s Transport Update

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Here is a rundown of some of the biggest transport stories in the region for this week.

People in Liverpool on responsible pet ownership

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The RSPCA is highlighting a rise in animal cruelty cases and asking people to think about how we treat our pets.

New Robins’ coach Bernd Eibler speaks after Bristol City arrival

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The latest Bristol sport headlines, from Daniel Wales.

Darrell Clarke praises attitude following Bristol Rovers’ start to pre-season

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Daniel Wales assesses Bristol Rovers’ start to pre-season.