Unconventional Brits: Episode 28

Gearing up for the Randox Grand National 2025

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The Randox Grand National Festival is just around the corner. This year it's coming to Aintree Racecourse from Thursday 3rd until Saturday 5th of April. With each day offering a different atmosphere- this is not just about horse racing, it's a national institution which draws a global audience.

Liverpool’s most iconic buildings: St Johns Beacon

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From the second-tallest free-standing structure in Liverpool you can see as far as the Lake District, Blackpool and Snowdonia. St Johns Beacon - or if you're a local the Radio City Tower - was once home to a radio station and a rotating restaurant.

Over 100 public e-bikes seized by London council

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The City of London seized over one hundred public use e-bikes.

A167 Flyover causing strain on local businesses

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Shops and restaurants on Gateshead High Street are now pleading with council chiefs to give them more support to ensure they can survive the disruption, which they say has led people to avoid the area and only worsened an already difficult trading environment. 

Michelin Awards Ceremony in Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

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Michelin Awards 2025.

What’s your favourite restaurant in London?

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We ask Londoners their favourite place to eat in the capital.

Last Orders: The Death of Nightlife?

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The country's night time economy is facing multiple threats after a series of crises. We take a look at how businesses are coping, and what needs to be done.

Which restaurant in Liverpool deserves a Michelin star?

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Tell me about the best place to eat in Liverpool and what makes it stand out. Which restaurant in Liverpool deserves a Michelin star?

UK: Do people still eat at Michelin star restaurants?

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26 restaurants have been awarded Michelin stars at the 2025 ceremony in Glasgow. But what exactly is a Michelin star and what does it mean? So, a Michelin star is an award given to restaurants that are considered to have the best food in a city.

An affordable housing site in Easton due to be demolished: Landlords priced out of necessary building works

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A housing development in Bristol is set to be demolished, forcing 21 households to relocate.Elim Housing Association says Bouverie Court in Easton has £4m worth of issues that it cannot afford to repair