People on the street: What makes the PERFECT pub garden?

The West Midlands spelling quirk that confuses Britain

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Why do people in the West Midlands write 'mom' instead of 'mum'? We hit the streets of Birmingham to ask locals how they spell it - and what makes the Brummie accent stand out. This regional spelling quirk runs deeper than most think, rooted in local dialects and phonetics rather than American influence. We also asked what people think defines the accent - and whether it still carries an unfair stigma.

‘28 Years Later’ Showcases the North East

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Nearly 23 years after 28 Days Later redefined British horror cinema, director Danny Boyle returns with 28 Years Later, the long-awaited third chapter in the iconic series. But this time, the spotlight isn’t just on the infected, it’s on the North East of England, where much of the new film is set and shot.

Crackdown Looms on ‘Airport Dodger’ Parking in Ponteland

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Drivers using residential streets in Ponteland to dodge expensive Newcastle Airport parking fees are being warned that tougher enforcement is on the way.

Look around London: River Thames

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Look around London.

Liverpool City Council awarded funding to tackle the sticky issue of chewing gum

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The Task Force is funded by major gum manufacturers including Mars Wrigley and Perfetti Van Melle, with an investment of up to £10M.

What makes the perfect pub garden - and should smoking be banned in outdoor drinking spaces?

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As summer evenings return, we ask people in Birmingham what they think makes the perfect pub garden—and whether smoking should be banned in outdoor areas where people are eating and drinking.<br />

What Makes A Great British Pub Garden?

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Tom Massey, award winning garden designer, discusses the place of the pub garden in Britain and how it is evolving over time.

Should Smoking be Banned in Beer Gardens in the North East?

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What makes a good beer garden for you and should smoking be banned in them?

Tram driver jobs open as Metro network expands

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West Midlands Metro is recruiting 40 new tram drivers and engineers as it prepares to triple its network. But while jobs are being created, existing roles like conductors are being phased out. Ticket machines are now live, signalling a shift toward automation—and raising questions about the future of staff who’ve served on board for decades.

What are the best events going on this week in Manchester?

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Here is a rundown of some of the best events going on in Manchester over the course of this week.