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The 'lowest ever turnout' town where 'people think voting won't change things'

Only 5.34 per cent of eligible voters turned up to poll stations in Ashton for the by-election back in December 2022

Manchester Evening News · Apr 23, 2023

'It might be rough here, but we're a family. In this pub we feel no danger'

“Nothing really bad happens in the actual pub, it happens on the estate itself outside.”

Manchester Evening News · Apr 22, 2023

‘A win-win for businesses’: London politicians urge action to boost cargo bike use

Transport for London believe the vehicles could replace up to 17 per cent of van-driven kilometres in central London by the end of the decade

Evening Standard · Apr 17, 2023

New funding to help people rough sleeping on Night Tube and buses

A £2 million package from the Mayor is to be partly put towards boosting outreach teams on London’s Night Tube and bus network

Evening Standard · Mar 20, 2023

'Buses block my shop while drivers go to the chippy - that's just the beginning'

The jury is out on the transport services in Atherton

Manchester Evening News · Mar 18, 2023

Sadiq Khan: ‘Silent majority are with me on Ulez expansion’

As the Mayor claimed that most Londoners supported his Ulez plan, New York mayor Michael Bloomberg appeared to signal his own support for the proposal

Evening Standard · Mar 17, 2023

Sadiq Khan launches scheme to train 500 basketball coaches across London

The £1.1 million scheme will support the training of around 500 coaches over three years

Evening Standard · Mar 14, 2023

Charity supported by some of rugby's biggest names receives star award

Over the years, the charity has seen support from sports stars such as Sam Tomkins and Owen Farrell

Manchester Evening News · Mar 7, 2023

Sadiq Khan urges government to create ‘women-friendly’ workplaces

The Mayor of London called on the government to reduce the cost of childcare

Evening Standard · Mar 6, 2023

Perth Leisure Pool and Dewars Centre could close due to high energy costs

Live Active Leisure's board of directors will meet this month to decide how best to tackle "significant" financial challenges

Daily Record · Mar 6, 2023