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Myanmar sham elections – what happened to its former leader?
Former State Counsellor, Aung San Suu Kyi, is detained in prison following a military coup in 2021. As elections approach, her shadow remains
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/world-n...
Former State Counsellor, Aung San Suu Kyi, is detained in prison following a military coup in 2021. As elections approach, her shadow remains
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/world-n...
Myanmar sham elections – what happened to its former leader?
Former State Counsellor, Aung San Suu Kyi, is detained in prison following a military coup in 2021. As elections approach, her shadow remains
northeastbylines.co.uk
January 21, 2026 at 8:21 AM
Myanmar sham elections – what happened to its former leader?
Former State Counsellor, Aung San Suu Kyi, is detained in prison following a military coup in 2021. As elections approach, her shadow remains
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/world-n...
Former State Counsellor, Aung San Suu Kyi, is detained in prison following a military coup in 2021. As elections approach, her shadow remains
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/world-n...
Northumberland: Prudhoe Castle to partially reopen as “new way” of operating under development
A historic Northumberland castle is set to reopen in a limited way as work on a “new way of operating” continues
northeastbylines.co.uk/culture/nort...
A historic Northumberland castle is set to reopen in a limited way as work on a “new way of operating” continues
northeastbylines.co.uk/culture/nort...
Northumberland: Prudhoe Castle to partially reopen as “new way” of operating under development
A historic Northumberland castle is set to reopen in a limited way as work on a “new way of operating” continues
northeastbylines.co.uk
January 21, 2026 at 8:20 AM
Northumberland: Prudhoe Castle to partially reopen as “new way” of operating under development
A historic Northumberland castle is set to reopen in a limited way as work on a “new way of operating” continues
northeastbylines.co.uk/culture/nort...
A historic Northumberland castle is set to reopen in a limited way as work on a “new way of operating” continues
northeastbylines.co.uk/culture/nort...
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The world moves on without us.
If the US is no longer a reliable ally, the UK needs options – political, economic and strategic. This piece explores what comes next ⤵️
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @lizcrosbie.bsky.social
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @lizcrosbie.bsky.social
The US rupture – fire at Heartbreak Hotel
Global security is at risk thanks to the White House. Is this a familial spat or a symptom that the UK isn’t quite so ‘special’?
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 7:07 AM
The world moves on without us.
Security comes first in prison. Healthcare comes second. When those priorities collide, people suffer – and the public barely notices. We’re pulling back the curtain.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
Behind the gate: healthcare in prison
The perception of prison healthcare differs from the reality and the gap between expectation and delivery leaves the vulnerable at risk
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Security comes first in prison. Healthcare comes second. When those priorities collide, people suffer – and the public barely notices. We’re pulling back the curtain.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
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He talks and talks, but the fans have come to hear him sing! Justin Hawkins was in Warrington on his 'Justin Hawkins Rides Again' tour | Deborah Law
Justin Hawkins Rides Again, Again
He talks and talks, but the fans have come to hear him sing! Justin Hawkins was in Warrington on his 'Justin Hawkins Rides Again' tour
northwestbylines.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 4:30 PM
He talks and talks, but the fans have come to hear him sing! Justin Hawkins was in Warrington on his 'Justin Hawkins Rides Again' tour | Deborah Law
With a donation of £2mn, the new Coronation Food Hub in Birmingham will tackle poverty with increased food distribution | Trevor Russel
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@centralbylines.co.uk
New Birmingham food hub gets £2mn donation
With a donation of £2mn, the new Coronation Food Hub in Birmingham will tackle poverty with increased food distribution
centralbylines.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 5:14 PM
With a donation of £2mn, the new Coronation Food Hub in Birmingham will tackle poverty with increased food distribution | Trevor Russel
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@centralbylines.co.uk
Churchill’s last stand – a review, Part one.
Winston Churchill’s name is often invoked in debates about Europe, yet his views on European unity are frequently remembered selectively
westenglandbylines.co.uk/politics/chu...
Winston Churchill’s name is often invoked in debates about Europe, yet his views on European unity are frequently remembered selectively
westenglandbylines.co.uk/politics/chu...
Churchill’s last stand – a review, Part one.
Winston Churchill’s name is often invoked in debates about Europe, yet his views on European unity are frequently remembered selectively.
westenglandbylines.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Churchill’s last stand – a review, Part one.
Winston Churchill’s name is often invoked in debates about Europe, yet his views on European unity are frequently remembered selectively
westenglandbylines.co.uk/politics/chu...
Winston Churchill’s name is often invoked in debates about Europe, yet his views on European unity are frequently remembered selectively
westenglandbylines.co.uk/politics/chu...
A long time in politics: week 2 – noise, scandal and distraction
A digest and commentary on the UK’s key political events in the recent week – policy, posturing and the politics that dominate headlines
@garygilligan.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
A digest and commentary on the UK’s key political events in the recent week – policy, posturing and the politics that dominate headlines
@garygilligan.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
A long time in politics: week 2 – noise, scandal and distraction
A digest and commentary on the UK’s key political events in the recent week – policy, posturing and the politics that dominate headlines
centralbylines.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 4:24 PM
A long time in politics: week 2 – noise, scandal and distraction
A digest and commentary on the UK’s key political events in the recent week – policy, posturing and the politics that dominate headlines
@garygilligan.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
A digest and commentary on the UK’s key political events in the recent week – policy, posturing and the politics that dominate headlines
@garygilligan.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
Fewer patients waiting for treatment at South Tees Hospitals
The organisation, which runs Middlesbrough's James Cook University Hospital, is part of a 'further faster' NHS medical initiative
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/health/...
The organisation, which runs Middlesbrough's James Cook University Hospital, is part of a 'further faster' NHS medical initiative
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Fewer patients waiting for treatment at South Tees Hospitals, albeit trust sees only small 1.5% reduction
The organisation, which runs Middlesbrough's James Cook University Hospital, is part of a 'further faster' NHS medical initiative
northeastbylines.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Fewer patients waiting for treatment at South Tees Hospitals
The organisation, which runs Middlesbrough's James Cook University Hospital, is part of a 'further faster' NHS medical initiative
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/health/...
The organisation, which runs Middlesbrough's James Cook University Hospital, is part of a 'further faster' NHS medical initiative
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/health/...
Waseem, our writer from Gaza, needs help for his family to survive over the winter. You can find the link in the comments.
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Humanitarian appeal from Gaza: a cry for survival, dignity, and compassion
"I am making this appeal to the world, to kind-hearted people, and to humanitarian organisations: please do not let us face this suffering alone"
northeastbylines.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Waseem, our writer from Gaza, needs help for his family to survive over the winter. You can find the link in the comments.
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/world-n...
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/world-n...
A winter in Oceania: part seven, saying goodbye to Fiji
Goodbye Fiji, and thank you for your colour, your beauty, your lovely people, and yes, even your noise…
northeastbylines.co.uk/culture/trav...
Goodbye Fiji, and thank you for your colour, your beauty, your lovely people, and yes, even your noise…
northeastbylines.co.uk/culture/trav...
A winter in Oceania: part seven, saying goodbye to Fiji
Goodbye Fiji, and thank you for your colour, your beauty, your lovely people, and yes, even your noise…
northeastbylines.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 12:36 PM
A winter in Oceania: part seven, saying goodbye to Fiji
Goodbye Fiji, and thank you for your colour, your beauty, your lovely people, and yes, even your noise…
northeastbylines.co.uk/culture/trav...
Goodbye Fiji, and thank you for your colour, your beauty, your lovely people, and yes, even your noise…
northeastbylines.co.uk/culture/trav...
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We live in the digital age, but is the UK’s Online Safety Act isolating Britain?
| Cleisthenes' Disciple
| Cleisthenes' Disciple
The digital iron curtain
We live in the digital age, but is the UK’s Online Safety Act isolating Britain?
northwestbylines.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 7:34 AM
We live in the digital age, but is the UK’s Online Safety Act isolating Britain?
| Cleisthenes' Disciple
| Cleisthenes' Disciple
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"Don't make me angry. You won't like me when I am angry"
January 19, 2026 at 4:32 PM
"Don't make me angry. You won't like me when I am angry"
Plea to revive plan for Metro or trams to Newcastle West End
Tram lines to connect Newcastle West End to the rest of the city as a viable and effective option
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Tram lines to connect Newcastle West End to the rest of the city as a viable and effective option
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/transpo...
Plea to revive plan for Metro or trams to Newcastle West End
Tram lines to connect Newcastle West End to the rest of the city as a viable and effective option
northeastbylines.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 7:59 AM
Plea to revive plan for Metro or trams to Newcastle West End
Tram lines to connect Newcastle West End to the rest of the city as a viable and effective option
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/transpo...
Tram lines to connect Newcastle West End to the rest of the city as a viable and effective option
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/transpo...
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Forget film portrayals – real prison healthcare runs on delays, shortages and locked doors.
One missed pill or slow ambulance can change a life.
Our piece shows the reality the cameras don’t - healthcare behind bars only works when nothing goes wrong.
One missed pill or slow ambulance can change a life.
Our piece shows the reality the cameras don’t - healthcare behind bars only works when nothing goes wrong.
Behind the gate: healthcare in prison
The perception of prison healthcare differs from the reality and the gap between expectation and delivery leaves the vulnerable at risk
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 7:04 AM
Forget film portrayals – real prison healthcare runs on delays, shortages and locked doors.
One missed pill or slow ambulance can change a life.
Our piece shows the reality the cameras don’t - healthcare behind bars only works when nothing goes wrong.
One missed pill or slow ambulance can change a life.
Our piece shows the reality the cameras don’t - healthcare behind bars only works when nothing goes wrong.
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If the US is no longer a reliable ally, the UK needs options – political, economic and strategic. This piece explores what comes next ⤵️
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @lizcrosbie.bsky.social
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @lizcrosbie.bsky.social
The US rupture – fire at Heartbreak Hotel
Global security is at risk thanks to the White House. Is this a familial spat or a symptom that the UK isn’t quite so ‘special’?
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 19, 2026 at 8:30 PM
If the US is no longer a reliable ally, the UK needs options – political, economic and strategic. This piece explores what comes next ⤵️
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @lizcrosbie.bsky.social
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @lizcrosbie.bsky.social
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A Freedom of Information request revealed a council spent £17mn on emergency housing without any contracts, lawful procurement or proper decision-making authority.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @cambsnews.bsky.social
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @cambsnews.bsky.social
£17mn homeless housing scandal rocks city council
A damning statutory report exposes a council’s £17mn unlawful homeless housing payments made without contracts or authority
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 19, 2026 at 8:41 PM
A Freedom of Information request revealed a council spent £17mn on emergency housing without any contracts, lawful procurement or proper decision-making authority.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @cambsnews.bsky.social
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @cambsnews.bsky.social
A Freedom of Information request revealed a council spent £17mn on emergency housing without any contracts, lawful procurement or proper decision-making authority.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @cambsnews.bsky.social
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @cambsnews.bsky.social
£17mn homeless housing scandal rocks city council
A damning statutory report exposes a council’s £17mn unlawful homeless housing payments made without contracts or authority
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 19, 2026 at 8:41 PM
A Freedom of Information request revealed a council spent £17mn on emergency housing without any contracts, lawful procurement or proper decision-making authority.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @cambsnews.bsky.social
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @cambsnews.bsky.social
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Long-term datasets, postcode-scale mapping and real-time population trends...the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch – running 23-25 January – is basically a giant natural history lab. Get the family involved!
How to contribute in the article ⤵️
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How to contribute in the article ⤵️
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
One hour for birds: The power of Big Garden Birdwatch
One hour in a local green space during the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch helps build vital data that safeguards birds and habitats across the UK
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 19, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Long-term datasets, postcode-scale mapping and real-time population trends...the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch – running 23-25 January – is basically a giant natural history lab. Get the family involved!
How to contribute in the article ⤵️
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
How to contribute in the article ⤵️
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
If the US is no longer a reliable ally, the UK needs options – political, economic and strategic. This piece explores what comes next ⤵️
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @lizcrosbie.bsky.social
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @lizcrosbie.bsky.social
The US rupture – fire at Heartbreak Hotel
Global security is at risk thanks to the White House. Is this a familial spat or a symptom that the UK isn’t quite so ‘special’?
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 19, 2026 at 8:30 PM
If the US is no longer a reliable ally, the UK needs options – political, economic and strategic. This piece explores what comes next ⤵️
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @lizcrosbie.bsky.social
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @lizcrosbie.bsky.social
The planning system feels skewed in favour of developers, leaving local authorities with only an illusion of control | Karen Dunn
@sussexbylines.co.uk
@sussexbylines.co.uk
We need to talk about planning
The planning system feels skewed in favour of developers, leaving local authorities with only an illusion of control
sussexbylines.co.uk
January 19, 2026 at 8:26 PM
The planning system feels skewed in favour of developers, leaving local authorities with only an illusion of control | Karen Dunn
@sussexbylines.co.uk
@sussexbylines.co.uk
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Britain’s calm response to Trump’s Greenland pressure may avoid escalation, but it leaves a dangerous imbalance untouched. Liz Crosbie examines the risks ⤵️
The US rupture – fire at Heartbreak Hotel
Global security is at risk thanks to the White House. Is this a familial spat or a symptom that the UK isn’t quite so ‘special’?
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 19, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Britain’s calm response to Trump’s Greenland pressure may avoid escalation, but it leaves a dangerous imbalance untouched. Liz Crosbie examines the risks ⤵️
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School gardening schemes in West Lancashire help pupils learn about nature, growing knowledge, nutrition, and community | Adam Green
The Pot Gang initiative teaches primary school children about gardening
School gardening schemes in West Lancashire help pupils learn about nature, growing knowledge, nutrition, and community
northwestbylines.co.uk
January 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM
School gardening schemes in West Lancashire help pupils learn about nature, growing knowledge, nutrition, and community | Adam Green
Communities in which humans survive and flourish are those which are friendly and kind | Sheila Ryan
@sussexbylines.co.uk
@sussexbylines.co.uk
The survival of the friendliest
Communities in which humans survive and flourish are those which are friendly and kind
sussexbylines.co.uk
January 19, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Communities in which humans survive and flourish are those which are friendly and kind | Sheila Ryan
@sussexbylines.co.uk
@sussexbylines.co.uk
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Waking up Wakefield with Zack Polanski | The Green Party leader speaks to a packed hall at WX Wakefield as the local party launches its May election manifesto | Su O'Brien
Waking up Wakefield with Zack Polanski
The Green Party leader speaks to a packed hall at WX Wakefield as the local party launches its May election manifesto
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
January 19, 2026 at 7:42 AM
Waking up Wakefield with Zack Polanski | The Green Party leader speaks to a packed hall at WX Wakefield as the local party launches its May election manifesto | Su O'Brien