‘I still have a Motorola!’ People of London’s first mobile phones

The first new Tyne and Wear metro train is finally in service

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This is the first train out of the three hundred and sixty two million pound fleet, that was meant to be in service in August 2023.

Bristol World Discuss: What is on in the city this week?

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As ever there is loads on in the city this week including bristol hippodromes annual Christmas pantomime and polka dot’s jack and the beanstalk

Forty years after the first UK mobile phone call, we meet the man who made it

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As we reminisce about the evolution of mobile phones, from their chunky beginnings to today's sleek, multifunctional devices, it's clear they've transformed the way we connect with one another.

Food Hygiene ratings published: popular bristol bottomless brunch receives 2/5 hygiene score

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Dozens of new food hygiene ratings for food venues across Bristol have been published. 8 bristol venues failed with inspection receiving the lowest grade of 0.

New skyscrapers set to transform Birmingham skyline

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Birmingham's skyline is transforming, with major developments reaching new heights. From the current tallest buildings shaping the city to new skyscrapers set for completion in 2025 and beyond, we take a look at the structures that are redefining the future of Birmingham.

Should we bring back these Welsh Christmas traditions?

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Christmas is just around the corner, and we’ll have been up to the usual traditions. We’ve got our trees up, had some mulled wine, we’re most of the way through our advent calendars, but we’ll be taking a look at the Welsh traditions that have been celebrated here for hundreds of years.

Spitalfields Market: London’s most underrated Christmas Market

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We head to one of London’s oldest markets.

A spooky christmas tradition of the past brought into the present day

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During the Victorian age, it was tradition to tell each other a ghost story during cold, dark, wintry nights. Now, a Liverpool-based arts organisation are resurrecting the practice. This is the third year that Community Interest Company ArtsGroupie have brought Christmas past to the present day with a forgotten festive tradition.

Do you remember your first mobile?

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We’re asking the people of Cardiff whether they remember the first mobile they ever had.

Stirchley residents share thoughts on McDonald's proposal

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The proposed development of a McDonald's drive-thru and restaurant on Hazelwell Lane in Stirchley has become a talking point for the community. While some see potential benefits like job creation and the use of vacant land, others have raised questions about its impact.