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Repairs to Sunderland's storm-hit Roker Pier under way

12 hours ago | bbc.com | Jim Scott

Repairs to storm-hit pier under waySunderland City CouncilBenjamin Leng, of South Bay Civil Engineering, and Councillor Kevin Johnston described the damage as significantRepair work on a pier badly damaged by Storm Babet in October 2023 is now under way. The Grade II listed Roker Pier in Sunderland has been off limits to the public after 300ft (100m) of railings were washed away and some of the path at the pier head broke off.
Couriers Evri and DHL merge to form delivery giant

12 hours ago | bbc.com | Ben King

Couriers Evri and DHL merge to form UK delivery giantBen KingBusiness reporter, BBC NewsEvriEvri will merge with DHL's UK parcel delivery businesses to create a combined courier firm handling more than a billion parcels and a billion letters a year. DHL focuses on faster, secure higher-value deliveries of items such as computers or phones, whereas Evri handles much larger volumes of lower-value goods such as clothing.
UK hits back at claims US tariff deal bad for China

12 hours ago | bbc.com | Karen Hoggan

UK hits back at claims US tariff deal bad for ChinaKaren HogganBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesThe UK government has hit back at suggestions the tariff agreement it reached with the US last week could be damaging to China. It said there was "no such thing as a veto on Chinese investment" in the deal.
Shropshire traders worried about town centre regeneration

14 hours ago | bbc.com | Kate Baldock

Traders worried about town centre regenerationKate BaldockBBCWork to redevelop Oakengates started in 2023Businesses in a Shropshire town centre that is being redeveloped have asked for extra support from their local authority. Work in Oakengates, Telford, began in 2023, and traders have said it has caused shoppers to stay away. The work, which also involves the building of a new theatre, is due to continue until the end of 2026.
Archie York's mother remembers Benwell blast that killed her son

14 hours ago | bbc.com | Mark Denten

'My son was killed by criminals making cannabis'Mark DentenDuncan LeatherdaleBBC News, North East and CumbriaFamily handoutArchie York was killed in an explosion at a block of flats in OctoberSeven-year-old Archie York was killed in a blast in Newcastle caused by his neighbour's illegal attempts to make cannabis sweets. As one of his killers is jailed, Archie's mother says her son's death should serve as a warning to other criminals.
Chester venue Storyhouse latest to axe Kneecap film screening

14 hours ago | bbc.com | Mark Smith

Film venue latest to axe Kneecap screening Mark Smith Local Democracy Reporting Service Reuters The band said they rejected "any suggestion that we would seek to incite violence against any MP" A Cheshire venue has cancelled a screening of a film about hip-hop trio Kneecap after a clip on social media appeared to show one of the band members calling for the death of British MPs. Storyhouse in Chester was due to show Kneecap, a comedy drama about the rise of the band from Belfast, as part of...
Gateshead High Street plan to 'downsize' to help speed up project

15 hours ago | bbc.com | Austen Shakespeare

High Street plan downsizes to speed up projectAusten ShakespeareLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceBBCPlans to redevelop Gateshead High Street South began in 2019, but six years later most of the buildings remain emptyA £13m regeneration of a high street is to be downsized to help speed up its progress, a council has confirmed. Plans to revitalise Gateshead High Street South began in 2019, but it became the subject of delays and controversy following the Covid-19 pandemic and budget changes.
Hull guide dog user warns taxi drivers to follow law

19 hours ago | bbc.com | Lara King

Guide dog user warns taxi drivers to follow lawLara KingNathan Major-KershawNathan Major-Kershaw says some taxi drivers complain about his guide dog Jackson A man with a severe sight impairment has issued a warning to taxi drivers telling them they have to accept guide dogs by law. Nathan Major-Kershaw, 29, from Hull, said he had experienced drivers complaining when he had brought his dog Jackson into their cars, with one saying he could refuse to accept him as a passenger.
Harlow fire-risk flats were evacuated after owner's 'inaction'

20 hours ago | bbc.com | Lewis Adams |Ian Puckey

Fire-risk flats evacuated after owner's 'inaction'Lewis Adams & Ian PuckeyStuart Woodward/BBCFamilies had to be evacuated from a block of flats after lengthy inaction from its owner caused it to become a fire risk, a senior firefighter said. The emergency intervention at Redstone House, Harlow, led to those affected being placed in temporary accommodation since 7 May.
Essex Police must do more on anti-social behaviour

20 hours ago | bbc.com | Lewis Adams

Force missed chances to stop anti-social behaviourLewis AdamsEssex PoliceA report found Essex Police was facing "operational challenges" due to fundingEssex Police missed opportunities to stop anti-social behaviour by failing to record where crimes had occurred, a report found. It meant victims were not always given the support they needed, according to His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Service (HMICFRS).