Northern England
Coverage of Northern England in the Nexus archive.
- Weekend cooldown to mark end of heatwave for some
Temperatures are set to fall by several degrees in some areas, including parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England, marking the end of the heatwave for those regions.
- The POLITICO Poll: The South doesn’t trust ‘King of the North’ Andy Burnham
Andy Burnham faces regional trust disparities in the UK, with Southern England showing negative net trust (-3%) compared to Northern England's positive net trust (+22%). A POLITICO poll by Public First highlights this divide as he is expected to become prime minister soon.
- Starmer's main rival wins key Makerfield election, looks to premiership
Andy Burnham won a by-election in northern England, sparking speculation about a challenge to Keir Starmer. Labour is losing support to the Green Party and facing a rising Reform UK in opinion polls.
- ‘Oyster card for the north’ could save commuters £276 a year, thinktank says
A proposed travel card for northern England modeled on London’s Oyster system could save commuters up to £276 annually and generate £2.7bn in five years by simplifying transport and capping fares at the cheapest rate.
- Britain's deadliest gangs: Albanian mafia's tentacles spread across UK...but a new crime map shows how the northern mobs are standing their ground
The Albanian mafia's influence is spreading across the UK, but northern gangs are maintaining their territory. A new crime map reveals the extent of their presence. The situation poses a significant threat to UK security.
- Consultation 'critical' for golden eagle release
Experts emphasize the need for landowner consultation before releasing golden eagles in northern England. The consultation is described as critical for the success of the release program.