People on the street: What can shops do to prevent shoplifting?

A Decade of Change: 3 Together Big Local Marks the End of a Community-Led Journey

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After a decade of quiet transformation, one Sunderland community is marking the end of a unique local journey. Backed by £1.2 million in lottery funding, residents in Easington Lane, Moorsley and Peat Carr have spent the last ten years shaping their neighbourhoods—improving spaces, supporting each other, and building something lasting

Free Tennis in Sunderland!

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Sunderland is serving up free tennis this summer, joining cities like London and Manchester in offering weekly sessions open to all. Starting Sunday 11th May, residents can take part in one-hour, activator-led sessions every Sunday at Barnes Park from 10am-11am.

90s boyband Five are back after 25 years and they're coming to Liverpool

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We hear from Abz Love, J Brown, Ritchie Neville, Scott Robinson and Sean Conlon ahead of their 'Keep on Movin' tour.

Key events and activities in the city: What’s on with Bristol World?

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We The Curious is hosting a fascinating new exhibition that delves into the mysteries of space and time. With hands-on exhibits and interactive displays, the exhibition invites visitors of all ages to explore the universe, from the formation of stars to the concept of black holes.

Transport for London crackdown on fare evasion after losing millions

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How often do Londoners see fare dodging?

In our eyes: The five BEST Vegan eateries in Manchester

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We’ve been fortunate enough to sample some of the best vegan food that Manchester has to offer, and here is a rundown of our top five. Have we missed anywhere? Let us know.

Why Manchester is at the centre of a school absence epidemic

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With Manchester ranking amongst the worse in the UK in terms of issuing fines to parents for school absences, we dug into the reasons behind the issue.

Council's children's services are showing "significant improvement"

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Back in March 2023, the local authority was rocked by an assessment which said social care teams contained "serious weaknesses"

Leeds United promotion parade details revealed

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Leeds United fans will have the chance to salute the club’s promotion-winning heroes during an open-top bus parade on Bank Holiday Monday.

Shoplifting at the highest level ever recorded

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Shops are also thought to be spending around one point eight million pounds annually, installing anti-crime measures. Furthermore, the British Retail Consortium is now demanding more police resources allocated to tackle increasing levels of theft.