Why might Manchester see a spike in population over the next decade?

Would you pay a tourist tax - and what should it be spent on locally?

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We ask people in Birmingham whether they’d support a tourist tax to help fund local improvements - and where they think the money should go.

Black Sabbath's legacy lives on at metal showcase

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Defects, Cherrydead, Gans and Meatdripper headline a special one-off event celebrating Birmingham’s legacy as the birthplace of metal. Hosted by Darren Harriott and backed by BBC Radio WM, the show brings the next generation of heavy music to the iconic Town Hall.

What Will North East High Streets Look Like in 5 Years?

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With River Island closing, a high street staple for years, what do you think your local high street will look like in 5 years time?

Newcastle’s Screen on the Green Wins National Award

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Screen on the Green, the open-air movie experience, has been a staple of NE1’s summertime schedule here in Newcastle for nine years and is one of the company’s most popular events.

People of London: What is the future for high streets?

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What will high streets look like in five years time?

River Island and the end of the high street?

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With the news that leading fashion retailer River Island is closing over 50 stores in the next two years, we take a look at the reasons behind this and how this might shape the high street in the future.

Where are the best beer gardens in Manchester?

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We went out into Manchester ahead of the summer to point out some of the best city centre locations for a relaxing drink in the sun.

Gateshead and County Durham Highlight Stark North East Life Expectancy Divide

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The region’s worst locations for life expectancies for men and women have been identified, according to a NHS report. 

The Langham: Inside London’s birthplace of Afternoon Tea

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The Langham hotel is now 160 years out, after opening in 1865.

Liverpool predicts the future of the high street

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With shops like River Island closing, what do you think our high streets will look like in five years?