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How a research hub born out of the Olympics is addressing health inequalities

Researchers from Sheffield Hallam University have long worked with some of the country’s top athletes. Now, in a newly transformed industrial part of Sheffield, they are tackling South Yorkshire’s inequalities in healthy life expectancy

The Guardian - UK

Sunak warned he is ‘risking cohesion of country’ as Labour mayors meet over HS2

Labour mayors Sadiq Khan, Andy Burnham, Tracy Brabin, Oliver Coppard and Steve Rotheram gathered in Leeds to warn against further rail cuts.

The Independent UK

Greater Manchester could get more powers to help people off benefits and into work

Labour wants to give mayors like Andy Burnham more control over vital employment support schemes

Manchester Evening News

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Doncaster Sheffield Airport ‘could reopen next spring’

South Yorkshire mayor confirms that a takeover deal is being discussed

The Independent UK

Doncaster Sheffield airport to close after no ‘tangible proposals’ put forward

Yorkshire mayor calls on PM to intervene over decision which leaves hundreds of staff at risk of losing jobs

The Guardian - UK

South Yorkshire mayor seeks investors for Doncaster Sheffield Airport

Current owners Peel Group say the future of the airport is not viable but mayor Oliver Coppard wants to keep it alive

Birmingham Post

The Northern Agenda: Right to buy is evil, says Labour council leader

Margaret Thatcher's polarising policy allowed council tenants a chance to buy their own home at a discounted rate

Manchester Evening News

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Bus company failure shows problems in transport system, mayor says

South Yorkshire mayor Oliver Coppard has spoken after the collapse of Powell's Bus

Birmingham Post

Reduce flights to fight climate change, says mayor – but not at my local airport

Labour’s Oliver Coppard says he will battle to save struggling Doncaster Sheffield Aiport after owners announced it may close - but critics ask if maintaining facility should be priority in age of global warming

The Independent UK

Mayor 'disappointed' closure-threatened airport potential not unlocked by Peel and ambition not met

South Yorkshire's Oliver Stoppard addresses Peel as Shadow Transport Secretary writes to Grant Shapps

Birmingham Post

Labour victor in South Yorkshire tells PM: enough is enough

Oliver Coppard was declared winner of the mayoral race and will succeed party colleague Dan Jarvis as mayor.

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