Manchester Statues: The Vimto Monument

Taylor Swift and Creamfields help bring £1.2bn tourism boost to North West

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The report also found music tourism supported around 9,250 full-time equivalent jobs in the North West.

The North East Ranks in Top Ten Areas of PIP Claims

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Sunderland, Hartlepool and South Tyneside rank among the top ten local authorities in England and Wales to have the most Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants

What’s the most annoying summer bug - and have you ever been stung?

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From wasps to mozzies, we ask people in Birmingham what bug bugs them the most in summer. Have they ever had a nasty sting or bite - and how do they deal with summer pests?

House of Books & Friends: The community cafe that makes a massive difference.

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We went down to the House of Books and Friends to talk to manager Naomi about the store, the cafe and why some of their amazing community schemes are so helpful to the regulars there.

Latest London transport: Hottest tube lines revealed

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The latest transport round-up.

“It went up my leg in work” - People in Liverpool on bug bites

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What’s the most annoying bug in summer—and have you ever been stung?

Plans backed for 422 flats in Jewellery Quarter

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A controversial plan for more than 400 flats in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter has been recommended for approval. The development would replace two historic buildings, prompting objections from heritage groups. Supporters say the scheme could boost the local economy and address housing shortages.

Stings and Summer Bugs in the North East

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Summer is here and so are the bugs! Whats the most annoying bug in summer?

Final parade victim discharged from hospital

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Merseyside Police have now confirmed that, all those who had received NHS care had been permitted to return home.

Future of Crown Works Studios in Balance as Major Investor Exits

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Plans for a major film and TV production hub in the Sunderland are at a crossroads, after one of its key financial backers pulled out.