Met Police to axe 1,700 officers and staff despite funding boost

Lost shopfronts and local stories from Ladywood's past

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Monument Road in Ladywood was once packed with local shops and everyday staples of inner-city life. In this feature, we revisit the street’s past with historian Norman Bartlam, exploring what stood where, what’s changed, and why it still matters to the people who remember it.

Should Local Council be given pothole funding?

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With councils potentially losing government funding for not meeting pothole targets, do you think this will lead to better roads?

Looking ahead to the Manchester Derby

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Here is a preview of this weekend’s matchup between Manchester City and Manchester United. Who are you expecting to come out on top?

Newcastle’s Lost Shops

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With high streets constanly changing, we looked back on some of Newcastle’s iconic lost shops

TFL 25 years: Londoners favourite tube line

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With TFL celebrating 25 years since it took over London transport networks, we ask Londoners their favourite tube lines.

Newcastle University Academics Prepared to Strike Again

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After 14 days of strike action in March, Newcastle University Academics are poised to strike for a further 21 days since University officials have not changed their stance on redundancies.

Grand National 2025 highlights

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Grand National 2025 highlights

Will holding councils accountable fix the pothole problem?

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Councils may lose funding if they fail to meet pothole repair targets. We ask locals whether they think this will lead to better roads, and what their experience with potholes has been like in their area.

Big hats, big horses and even bigger fun- Ladies Day at Aintree

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A day that mixes high fashion with high stakes, where women (and men!) come together on Merseyside to celebrate horse racing.

Birmingham Airport expands arrivals hall to meet rising demand

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Birmingham Airport is expanding its arrivals hall with over £10 million in upgrades. The work includes a new baggage carousel and more border control desks to help process growing passenger numbers.