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Buses could be brought back into public control across Liverpool City Region

The new consultation is a major step forward for the region's transport network

Liverpool Echo

Bus chief open to plans to bring struggling North East services back under public control

The new £4bn devolution deal for the region would hand a new regional mayor the power to take control of bus routes, timetables, and fares

Chronicle Live

Are bike shares cost effective?

Many are looking at ways to save some money and cut down on everyday expenses. One of these cost-saving measures is leaving the car at home and using a bike to get around town. With bike share programs now available in most of America’ bigger cities, one doesn’t even have…

Cycling Weekly

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Man caught after driving without licence for 50 years

A pensioner’s luck has “finally run out” as his car was stopped and it was discovered he’d been driving without a licence for 50 years, reported Metro. When officers from the Derbyshire Police road policing unit pulled a car over for several offences, they discovered the 69-year-old driver had never…

The Week

Special mid-night metro for IPL spectators from Eden Gardens in Kolkata

KOLKATA: Kolkata Metro Railway has announced that it will provide special services for cricket fans attending the upcoming IPL T-20 match at Eden Gardens on May 8th, 2023.

The Times of India

Inside My Wedding: Co Down couple's special day at Titanic Hotel Belfast

"There was no need to worry - everything worked out well on the day!"

Belfast Live

US weatherman who left TV for a job on the Metro jumps ship after bagging role on Shields Ferry

Joe Avary has joined the Ferry crew as a Second Mate and will now start learning how to drive the vessels across the river Tyne

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Verdict in Shortland murder trial over stabbing of Bobby Palmer

There was no dispute Zack Mavin was suffering from paranoid schizophrenia.

Newcastle Herald

Why was the Karl Lagerfeld Met Gala theme so controversial? Designer’s accusations and problematic comments

The 2023 Met Gala theme will centre around the Costume Institute’s exhibit: ‘Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty’

The Independent UK

Karl Lagerfeld: Accusations of bigotry and his history of controversial comments

The 2023 Met Gala theme will centre around the Costume Institute’s exhibit: ‘Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty’

The Independent UK

How a song written in 1974 turned up on Bowie's Let's Dance and unwittingly kicked off a controversy

In 1977, Metro’s single Criminal World was considered “too gay” for the BBC. By 1983, it was too suggestive for David Bowie too. 40 years later, its songwriter explains what it’s like when one of your songs turns up on the biggest albums of the 80s

MusicRadar

Metro Mayor hopes elections will bring 'stability' for city region

All-out elections are being held in Wirral and Liverpool

Liverpool Echo

Blyth racist fined after shouting abuse about passengers at Metro station

Mark Kindley appeared in court just seven days after being fined and ordered to pay compensation for necking booze inside the shop he'd just stolen it from

Chronicle Live

48 Hours in Istanbul by Simon Calder

A city steeped in history, and which brings humanity together: Istanbul is a crossroads for the world, where Europe meets Asia and where the Mediterranean is linked to the Black Sea through the Bosphorus.

The Independent UK

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Overrunning Tyne and Wear Metro upgrade works leave neighbouring stables 'on its knees'

The Quarry Park Stables has been forced to close because of the Metro Flow project works, which has seen contractors move onto a field that the business used to rent for grazing

Tribune News Service

Judge to decide on protocol to search slain Las Vegas reporter’s devices by next court date

LAS VEGAS — A judge said Wednesday that she will make a ruling within the next two weeks indicating how officials can search the personal devices of slain Las Vegas Review-Journal investigative reporter Jeff German.

Newcastle Herald

Paranoid and delusional: accused had explosive device, two knives and a hammer

Zack Mavin pleaded not guilty to murder and attempted armed robbery, raising a defence of mental health or cognitive impairment in the stabbing death of Robert "Bobby" Palmer.

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Paul O'Grady funeral - Latest details including the late star's wishes

Fans of the late star want to know when is Paul O'Grady's funerals and other information about his send off. We've shared all the details we know to date.

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Chronicle Live

Call for barriers at 'not fit for purpose' Metro level crossing after latest crash between train and car

The level crossing next to Callerton Parkway Metro station has been the scene of multiple collisions over the years, the latest of which was on Thursday morning

Chronicle Live

'He will always be in my heart' - Jermaine Defoe makes emotional trip to visit Bradley Lowery's parents

The footballer chatted to Gemma and Carl Lowery about their son's life as part of his podcast series

Chronicle Live

Financial investigators seize £200,000 of criminal cash in the North East in one month

The criminal cash was ruled to be the proceeds of fraud, money-laundering, drugs offences and the sale of illegal tobacco

Chronicle Live

Police appeal as 19-year-old dies after falling from flyover above A1 near Alnwick

Emergency services attended however, the 19-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics

Chronicle Live

Lucky escape after car collides with Metro train on level crossing at Callerton Parkway Station

Services were suspended between Airport and Kingston Park on Thursday morning but have now resumed

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Cheaper Tyne and Wear Metro fares for under-22s coming next month – with single journeys costing just £1

Cheaper fares will be introduced next month for passengers aged 21 and under who use a Pop smartcard

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