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North-South divide

Coverage of North-South divide in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 14 · 06:00 UTCMost recent: Jul 26 · 17:00 UTC
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King’s Fundorganization1Englandplace1heart diseasetopic1cancertopic1alcohol and drug misusetopic1Bickershawplace1Makerfield byelectionevent1illegal dumptopic1toxic waste dumptopic1criminal gangsorganization1Primary schoolplace1
Recent coverage
  • HEALTHJul 26 · 17:00 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    England’s north-south life expectancy gap grows despite record longevity

    England's north-south life expectancy gap has widened over the past decade, with northern regions experiencing higher rates of heart disease, cancer, suicides, and deaths linked to alcohol and drug misuse. While provisional 2025 data shows men and women living to 80 and 84 years on average, most gains are concentrated in the south, according to a King’s Fund report.

  • POLITICSJun 14 · 06:00 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    Illegal dump becomes ‘symbol of north-south divide’ at heart of Makerfield byelection

    A large illegal dump in Bickershaw, containing 25,000 tonnes of household and trade rubbish, has become a symbol of the north-south divide and a broken system, with residents citing its toxic impact and proximity to a primary school as key issues in the Makerfield byelection.