Manchester’s statues: Victory over Blindness

Pompey Talk: Dreaming of bouncebackability after Baggies blow

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West Brom dealt Pompey another harsh lesson in the realities of Championship football on Sunday. Here were discuss the issues that stood out that day for John Mousinho's side - and the remedies the Blues can turn to as they focus their attentions on Saturday's trip to Burnley.

The North Bristol former zoo car park could be made a pay and display site!

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An empty car park at the Downs near the former Bristol Zoo Gardens could reopen soon despite the threat of an expensive legal challenge

Airfryers: Top tips and tricks with an Instagram Chef

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According to research, more than half of UK households now own an Airfryer. Ownership of the money-saving and time-saving devices has increased by 70% since 2022. And with it being heralded as the most popular kitchen gadget of 2023, it seems households are continuing their efforts to save energy and bypass the use of their oven. In light of a cost of living crisis, it’s reported that the money-saving elements of the device is appealing to Brits. In fact, according to research by Utilita Energy, airfryers run at an average cost of £55 a year, whilst a standard electric cooker runs at around £335 a year. Rebecca of @HealthyAirfryerRecipess told me a bit more about this topic.

Birmingham has highest number of long-term empty properties in England

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An investigation into council tax bases has uncovered a staggering number of properties in Birmingham that have been empty for over six months. With 6,402 empty homes, Birmingham tops the list of local authorities in England with the most unoccupied properties. Across England, a total of 269,395 properties have been found to be empty.

Replica 17th century warship to sail into London next week

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A full-sized replica of a 17th-century Spanish warship is due to arrive in London next week.

Over 1,000 knives and guns destroyed in recent weapon bin initiative

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The police continue their battle against knife crime in the West Midlands. The Police and Crime Commissioner, Simon Foster, is set to join local officers as they empty a weapon surrender bin, highlighting the region's efforts to reduce dangerous weapons on the streets.

Musical memories of Sycamore Gap tree

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A year on from the illegal felling of the iconic tree, musician Kathryn Tickell is releasing a piece to commemorate the landmark.

London’s posh pies and puddings at CUT at 45 Park Lane

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We head into the kitchen and speak to pie master Calum Franklin and Executive Chef at CUT at 45 Park Lane, Elliott Grover to discuss pies and pudding.

Manchester’s Statues - Queen Victoria

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I’m on a mission to explain the origin of some of Manchester’s most prominent statues.<br /><br />Today we looked at the history of the Queen Victoria statue that sits in the middle of Piccadilly Garden.

Bristol World Discuss: What are the top stories this week?

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Other top news stories stories include grease the musical visiting the bristol hippodrome as part of their touring circuit, and hit tv series Young Sherlock films in the city of bristol this month.