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

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

3m

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

3m

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?

1m

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?

Latest London transport: Hottest tube lines revealed

3m

The latest transport round-up.

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

1m

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

Plans backed for 422 flats in Jewellery Quarter

1m

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

1m

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

Final parade victim discharged from hospital

1m

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

1m

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.

Gromit’s have started to appear around the city: Why The Grand Appeal is saving lives!

3m

One of the most talked-about sculptures on this year’s Gromit Unleashed 3 trail is already stealing the spotlight – meet Beagle 3, the space explorer Gromit created by artist Tim Sutcliffe and sponsored by Rolls-Royce.