‘There’s no one in them!’ Londoners on increase in barber shops across the capital

Rats, rubbish and health fears in Small Heath during bin strike

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We visited Small Heath, one of the areas worst hit by Birmingham’s ongoing bin strike, to see the impact on residents and businesses as waste piles up and tensions grow.

Do you feel safe walking alone at night?

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With helpline calls rising, Strut Safe has highlighted concerns over street safety. We ask locals if they feel safe walking alone at night, what changes they’d like to see, and whether they trust the police or other services to protect them.

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

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Bristol is a very busy city with loads of things to do. And as the warmer weather has started there are many fun things locals can join in with. From street parties to outdoor cinemas, from bars and restaurants to outdoor theatre.

Priory Square to remain closed indefinitely after fire risk report

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Priory Square in Birmingham will remain closed indefinitely after serious fire safety issues were found. Attention now turns to what comes next, as traders face uncertainty and plans for a major city centre redevelopment move forward.

Bristolians Discuss: Do you feel safe at night?

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Strut Safe has reported an increase in calls to their helpline. Do you feel safe walking alone at night? What changes would you like to see? When it comes to street safety at night, do you trust the police or other services to keep you safe?

Bristol roads due to close for surface dressing works

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The new project will mean many road closures, impacting local residents and commuters in order to address the issues in Bristol's roads.

Street safety: Volunteer helpline, Strut Safe, reports a 28% rise in calls in a year

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More people are also changing their behaviour, with four in ten women taking precautions to feel safer, like carrying alarms or avoiding certain areas.

Leeds: How safe do you feel walking alone at night?

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Strut Safe has reported an increase in calls to their helpline. Do you feel safe walking alone at night? What changes would you like to see? When it comes to street safety at night, do you trust the police or other services to keep you safe?

Transport: Why Stockport is set for a tough few months

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Here is this week’s transport update for Greater Manchester, with news of disruptions in Stockport and Bury.

Tyne & Wear: More than a third feel unsafe walking in the region at night

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It comes as two thirds of women say they feel unsafe alone in the evenings - a sharp rise from a few years ago.