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On Wednesday, from midday, firefighters across the region will go on strike for 4 hours. Ali looks at what provision there is for emergency cover during the strike, and hears from the Chief Fire Officer about what this action means for fire fighters and the public
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Yet again, it’s been revealed that the North East has the lowest life expectancy in the country. Ali asks why, even for those living healthy lives, they can expect to live 5 years less than the national average
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On Thursday residents of Middlesbrough get the chance to vote on whether they want to keep the role of Mayor. If they don’t the council will revert to being led by a councillor rather than an elected Mayor – Ali explains the pros and cons of each system ahead of the referendum
to being led by a councillor rather than an elected Mayor – Ali explains the pros and cons of each system ahead of the referendum