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Turkey’s operation against Kurds in Syria risks reviving IS group

Turkey is threatening to send group troops into northeastern Syria in retaliation for a deadly Istanbul bombing on November 13 that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attributes to the Syrian Kurdish YPG (Kurdish People’s Protection Unit). The group has strongly denied responsibility for the attack. However, Erdogan now plans to escalate…

France 24

The Mancunian Way: Scraps off the table

University chancellor was also asked about ‘heritage’ PLUS Tipp-Exing over our Prime Ministers AND Can we get a democratic solution for the North?

Manchester Evening News

Thursday briefing: How the north’s rail services went off track

In today’s newsletter: Perhaps nowhere in the UK are trains more in a crisis than in the north of England, where problems are thought to be costing the region up to £400m a year. What could be done to fix it?

The Guardian - UK

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Nazir Afzal walked out of Buckingham Palace function when he saw Priti Patel and Suella Braverman

The University of Manchester chancellor said the Home Secretary and her predecessor are typical of people who 'just love divisiveness', during a conference in Manchester.

Manchester Evening News

Calls for rail companies to be stripped of contracts over 'diabolical' cancellations across the North

One North East mayor was unable to get to Manchester for a key meeting with the transport secretary because he feared being stranded on a platform amid widespread cancellations

Chronicle Live

Sunak slams ‘unacceptable deterioration’ of northern railways

The Prime Minister faced pressure in the Commons over the chaos in the region’s rail services.

The Independent UK

Rail chaos after another wave of TransPennine cancellations

Transport Secretary Mark Harper is set to meet northern leaders today

Manchester Evening News

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Train problems mean northern mayor will Zoom in to talks on train problems

North of Tyne mayor says he cannot be sure trains would get him to Manchester for meeting with minister

The Guardian - UK

Northern mayors to meet Transport Secretary to discuss rail 'chaos'

Thousands of trains have been cancelled at short notice across the north of England in recent weeks.

Wales Online

Northern mayors to meet Transport Secretary Mark Harper over rail ‘chaos’

Labour mayors from West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Manchester, Liverpool and North Tyneside will urge the Cabinet minister to improve services.

The Independent UK

Colder weather in North, heavy rain in South

From Wednesday to next Monday there will initially be some rain followed by cold weather in the northern part of the country, while the South will face heavy rain, according to latr weather forecast.

Bangkok Post

Northern business leaders warn Transport Secretary of 'crisis on our rail network'

Mark Harper is due to meet Andy Burnham this week

Manchester Evening News

Northern business leaders warn minister over ‘crisis on our rail network’

Members of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership have written to Mark Harper.

The Independent UK

MP slams 'crisis' train operator TransPennine Express as 23 services cancelled in a DAY

Bosses have apologised as northern business leaders write to the Transport Secretary

Manchester Evening News

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This affluent city in Mexico has become a way station for migrants with eyes on Texas

MONTERREY, Mexico — Graced with Lone Star brands like H-E-B, Whataburger and 7-Eleven, this affluent city in northeastern Mexico is home to global conglomerates and posh neighborhoods, enjoying strong economic and cultural ties to Dallas-Fort Worth. It’s a mere two-hour drive from the Texas border.

Belfast Live

Northern Ireland productivity falls 40% behind Republic, report finds

Authors cite need “to rapidly expand investment and improve skills in Northern Ireland, particularly at the post-secondary level”

The Independent UK

Ireland’s productivity 40% higher than Northern Ireland’s, says think tank

The report concluded that there was a need to invest in education in Northern Ireland to reduce the gap.

Dublin Live

Permission to bug Gerry Hutch sought under 'a culture of secrecy', defence argues

Defence barrister Brendan Grehan added “on its face” there had been an illegal operation of the Criminal Justice Surveillance Act 2009

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Manchester Evening News

Lucrative conferences cancelled and investors forced to go by minibus: What Manchester's rail meltdown is costing the city's economy

Senior business leader spells out the damage to local reputation in letter to the Transport Secretary Mark Harper

The Independent UK

Speaker invites Coronation Street and Emmerdale cast to celebrate Northern drama

Sir Lindsay Hoyle invited 37 actors from the two soaps to a reception at Speaker’s House.

Manchester Evening News

Andy Burnham says English National Opera doesn't deserve to come to Manchester if it thinks the city's full of heathens

Mayor attacks 'outdated' attitudes after outcry over potential move out of London

Daily Mirror

Northern leaders laugh as Levelling-Up Minister skips conference and sends wrong video

Bemused attendees of the Great Northern Conference in Manchester were shown a video of Levelling-Up Minister Dehenna Davison which made no mention of the north of England. The right video was later played

Birmingham Post

Plan ahead warning as Network Rail unveils festive upgrade projects

Transport infrastructure arm is working on projects affecting services in across the West Midlands and north of England

Manchester Evening News

Labour to promise North 'more control over its future' at Manchester conference

University Academy 92 hosting political and business leaders from across Northern England

Chronicle Live

Scarlett Moffatt showcases North East as she opens up own TV driving school in quest to pass test

The 32-year-old from Bishop Auckland willl front a brand new BBC One show Scarlett’s Driving School

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