Glasgow International Comedy Festival launches for 2025

Dry January in the North East

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With the North East having the highest number of alcohol related deaths in 2024, than anywhere else in the country, what are people’s thoughts on abstaining from alcohol from a whole month and why are the numbers so high for our region?

Northumberland Housing Plans Criticism

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North East political leaders have clashed once again over plans to triple Northumberland’s housing targets. Under new targets set by the Government, the county will have to build 1,649 new homes a year in a bid to tackle the country’s housing crisis.

The UK’s biggest Taylor Swift fans: Which cities came out on top for Taylor ticket sales?

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Dr. Peter Brooks of Barclays noted that the tour exemplified how spending on shared experiences enhances happiness, likening Swift's cultural impact to icons like Elvis and The Beatles.

“The little pub with the big heart” - Coopers celebrates 100th birthday

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A Liverpool institution is celebrating its 100th birthday. Now even, if you've never ventured inside I'm sure you're aware of Coopers. There's always someone blasting out a rendition of one classic or another, warbling note-perfect or far from it, to the aapplause of those watching.

Are locals concerned about Bristol’s property prices?

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Bristol house prices have risen the most for the south west which from 2023 to 2024 rose by 3.2 percent where the south west average over the same period was 2.7 percent. Let’s find out if locals are concerned.

A former Bristol bank could be converted in to flats

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Empyrean Properties Limited wants to convert the old Natwest bank on the corner of Wells Road and Greenmore Road in Knowle into 9 flats.

People on the street: Trust in the police

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We went out into Manchester to ask people on the street about the erosion of trust in th police and how it can be fixed.

‘I feel very on edge’: Phone theft on the rise in London

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We ask Londoners how they feel about phone theft in the capital.

Have Londoners lost faith in the police?

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We ask the people of London if they’ve lost faith in the police after a recent YouGov survey revealed 52% of people had.

Taylor Swift: What’s the secret behind the US superstar’s global success, according to a music expert?

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Taylor Swift’s UK shows brought thousands of fans to the country, with each spending hundreds on tickets, accommodation, and travel. This surge in activity has been a game-changer for the local economy, showcasing the power of music tourism.