What makes a great day out? Locals share their favourite spots

Litter: Does Liverpool need to clean up its act?

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Liverpool City Council currently deals with more than 1,300 fly-tipping incidents a month.

The people of Glasgow share their favourite (and least favourite) things about the city and Glaswegian people

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We take to Argyle Street to find out what people love most about Glagsow.

History behind the Doulton Fountain in Glasgow Green, the largest terracotta structure of its kind in the world

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Glasgow Green is one of the city’s most popular green spaces and holds a lot of historical artefacts. Situated just in front of the people’s palace is the Doulton Fountain, built in 1887 for the Queen’s Jubilee.

Liverpool: Where do you love to visit?

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When you go for a day out, what kind of places do you love to visit, and what makes them special for you?

We ask the people of Glasgow what they like to do on a day out during Tourism Week

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We take to Argyle Street to question Glaswegians on how they like to spend a day out.

Fundraising for playground for Alice and Bebe

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An appeal for a commemorative playground in memory of Alice da Silva Aguiar and Bebe King has surpassed its target.

Council warns pay deal could reopen equal pay dispute

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Birmingham’s bins strike has left the city struggling with overflowing waste, fly-tipping, and rats. Bin workers have walked out over pay and job downgrades, but the council warns meeting their demands could reopen equal pay claims. Talks continue, but with no resolution, opposition councillors want plans to switch to fortnightly collections paused.

Is Wales a better tourist hotspot than England?

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This England tourism week, we’re asking people in Cardiff whether Wales is a better place to visit than England, and plenty of people born on the other side of the bridge tend to think Wales might be the winner.

Almost all London boroughs facing a near 5% council tax increase

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All but three London boroughs are facing a 4.99% increase in council tax bills.

UK Tourism: How does it impact the economy?

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English Tourism Week is designed in order to honour England’s vibrant tourism industry. The week intends to highlight the vital role of local economies, communities and domestic travel. Businesses and destinations are also set to be highlighted in powering the industry.