Autumn Budget 2024: Leeds Wishlist

What are Labour’s plans for re-nationalisation of key sectors?

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Explainer with Nick Dee.

Would nationalisation of key sectors lead to better service and lower prices?

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Interview with Dr Steve McCabe, politics expert.

“Knife crime is just fashion”: Anti-knife crime campaigner as zombie knife ban looms

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The prime minister has pledged to double down on knife crime. They're now considering a further ban on ninja swords as well as legislation designed to make it harder for potential offenders to buy dangerous weapons online.

Birtley pool re-opens after Gateshead Council Closure last Summer

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Birtley Community Pool has re-opened after Gateshead Council closed the facility due to lack of funding. The community of Birtley pulled together to raise funds to create it a not-for-profit ran centre.

Sunderland Restaurant Week is back!

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We spoke with two of the many establishments that are taking part in restaurant week.

Manchester’s statues: Victory over Blindness

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Across the city of Manchester we have some wonderful statues, some portraying Manchester’s best and brightest, some representing massive parts of our history. Today I had a look at the statue that stands in front of Piccadilly Train Station.

Zombie knives: The loophole that makes them legal is being closed this month

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In 2016, zombie knives and machetes were banned but, staying one step ahead, manufacturers changed the way they made the blades to get around the definition given. Until the end of the month, zombie knives and machetes are technically legal to own as long as they don't have images depicting violence on their handles.

Best of Glasgow: Duke’s Umbrella

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We head to the Duke’s Umbrella to find out their Best of Glasgow.

Calls to reinstate Glasgow’s public fireworks displays

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As Glasgow’s Bonfire’s Night has been cancelled for another year there are public calls to reinstate them arguing it’s safer to have an organised event as it reduces misuse.<br /><br />This comes after the city council ordered a firework control zone in part of the Southside meaning anyone who uses them there can face a fine or jail time. <br /><br />The Scottish Greens are calling for Glasgow Life to reconsider their decision to cancel the annual event saying the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service supports it. <br /><br />On the official web page their fire service states it is always safer to attend an organised bonfire or firework display than hosting one yourself.<br /><br />There has not been a public firework display in Glasgow since 2019 meaning citizens have had to travel outwith the city. <br /><br />Glasgow Life have said cancelling the event all together is more environmentally friendly and causes less disruptions to locals. <br /><br />It is being further argued that public displays mean less antisocial behaviour as they can be properly risk-assessed. <br />

Labour promises to renationalise the rail network

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With the news of Labour renationalising the rail network, we ask the public what they think of nationalisation vs privatisation.