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Community · East Midlands

Regeneration work at housing estate begins

Construction has started on the regeneration of the Yorke Drive estate in Newark, councillors have confirmed. The first phase will demolish old houses and build more than 200 homes, along with a new sports pavilion and pitches, and the council called it a major milestone for residents.

BBC Nottinghamshire 1 Nov 2026

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Community · North West

Trams set to resume after two weeks of major disruption

Greater Manchester's Metrolink tram services are due to return to normal on Monday after two weeks of upgrade works at several locations. The improvements should let trams move more quickly and reliably, and a replaced section of track is expected to last another 30 years. Some minor city centre route changes will stay in place until Wednesday.

BBC News Manchester 2 Nov 2026

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