The Northerner
The Guardian brings you news and views from the north of England
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Action plan in north of England aims to boost industry – archive, 197622 November 1976: Proposals for a regional industrial strategy include promoting individual firms to improve their output and special action in development areas
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Lancashire likely to be first county to elect mayorWhile their colleagues in Yorkshire bicker over devolution, Lancashire leaders close to agreeing deal securing more powers
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A big day in Manchester for bird fanciers – archive27 October 1906: Billed as the ‘most important exhibition of cage birds in the kingdom,’ Hulme Town Hall allows breeders to show 1,500 birds
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The return of the push bicycle – archive3 August 1916: With the restoration of our highways and byways to civilisation, the old “tandem” for man and wife has awakened from its sleep
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The coronation of King George IV – archive21 July 1821: Manchester is ready to celebrate the coronation of the new King
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Opening of the UK's largest art exhibition – archive14 July 1857: A spectacular glass pavilion in Manchester is filled with 16,000 artworks for the Art Treasures Exhibition
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Woman dies as Durham coast is shelled by German U-boat – archive13 July 1916: The victim died when the undefended port of Seaham Harbour was attacked by the enemy vessel
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Speeding boats on the Lakes 'outrageous' – archive6 July 1960: There are fresh problems arising from an increasing amount of water skiing on Lake Windermere
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Dead-end street? Hard truths about life in a 'forgotten' Manchester neighbourhoodWhile most of the city has benefited from economic growth, Gorton has been in continued decline. In an extract from his new book, Raymond Holden shares his own experience of living there and asks, can urban regeneration really help lost areas like this?
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Einstein accepts a Doctor of Science degree from Manchester University – archive10 June 1921: A Guardian writer reflects on the significance of the honour for both Albert Einstein and Manchester University
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Marti Caine faces backlash for playing Sun City - archive18 May 1984: The Sheffield born star ignored anti-apartheid campaigners to perform in South Africa
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Decision to move museum north angers Londoners - archive3 May 1969: Artefacts will be moved from the Museum of British Transport to the Railway Museum in York
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New play at the Queen's Theatre was more than ordinarily successful - archive30 April 1895: The honours of the evening were taken by Mr. Arthur Jefferson, who happened to be young Stan Laurel’s father.
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'Beat generation' at sea - archive28 April 1958: Dancers on board a ship on the Mersey compete to be crowned Jive King
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Boy Scouts movement at a crossroads - archive27 April 1910: General Baden-Powell deals with objections about his organisation’s direction
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100% of top Treasury officials based in LondonGeorge Osborne has made it his mission to rebalance the UK’s economy with his ‘northern powerhouse’ agenda, taking power away from Whitehall and devolving it to city regions. But his department admits that every single one of its senior civil servants still work in London.
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Decision to move Bradford's photo collection 'taken by southern elite'Former cabinet minister Eric Pickles attacks ‘ridiculous’ plans after critical letter from 80 leading cultural figures
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Wonder Women returns: Manchester's feminist festivalFrom Mean Girls to zine making and “herstory” walks around the infamously radical northern powerhouse, Manchester’s fourth annual Wonder Women festival is packed full of feminist focused talks and exhibitions. Sara Royale chooses her five festival highlights
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National Media Museum considers rebranding as Science Museum NorthBradford institution has also abandoned film festival shortly after announcing its photography collection will move to V&A
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Elected mayors 'unlikely to be an easy fit' in some areas, report warnsMPs’ select committee says public should be able to propose alternative forms of governance as part of UK devolution plans
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Bradford photography collection move to V&A reviled as 'vandalism'Local politicians and artists say move signals potential closure of National Media Museum and smacks of metropolitanism
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Northern cities head list of UK's low-wage, high-welfare economiesCentre for Cities urges the government to address the geographical divide by continuing to increase investment in regional economies
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Jim McMahon: 'Deep unease' at 'northern powerhouse' devolution dealJim McMahon, the new MP for Oldham West and Royton, will use his maiden speech in parliament on Tuesday to criticise the devolution project he helped to promote
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Ludovic Kennedy to stand as Liberal party candidateManchester Guardian, 2 January 1958: Mr Kennedy, who has been released from his television contract, will contest the Rochdale by-election
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Britain’s regions are forgotten in London’s dash for cashLetters: London gets 14 times as much arts money per person as the rest of the country and in Lincolnshire the budget last year was 25p per head
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Aeroplane lands on HelvellynManchester Guardian, 23 December 1926: John Leeming and Bert Hinkler land plane 30 yards from Striding Edge precipice in surprise attempt
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Christmas appeals in ManchesterManchester Guardian, 17 December 1915: All over the city schools, churches and refuges plead for some Christmas cheer for the poor, old and young
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Coronation Street at 55 - the spice of real northern lifeThe Guardian, 11 December 1985: Elsie Tanner oozed more sex appeal than any diamante-clad Alexis or Krystle will ever do
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Cumbria is the wettest part of England: don't scrimp on flood defencesWhen rain in the Lake District leads international news bulletins, you know you have a problem. The government must not turn its back on Cumbria again, argues Jamie Reed, Labour MP for Copeland
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Back from the Amazon with tropical birdsThe Guardian, 8 December 1960: A trip to the Amazon, not the local pet shop, for one exotic bird owner
From the Guardian archive Donald Campbell killed in water speed record attempt – archive, 1967