‘Manchesterism’ is bigger than Andy Burnham Walk along Manchester’s Oxford Road on a weekday morning and it is difficult not to notice the northern English city’s confidence. The Conversation · Jul 20
Cross-party island transport partnership formed after Loganair reductions Two island MSPs have announced they will work together on a cross-party basis to improve regional air transport in northern Scotland after several… The National (Scotland) · Jul 20
Sable Island is a remote sand island with no permanent residents, yet hundreds of wild horses roam freely across its shifting dunes More than 300 kilometres off the coast of Nova Scotia lies one of Canada's most extraordinary natural landscapes. Sable Island, a narrow crescent of shifting sand in the Atlantic Ocean, is unlike any other place in North America. Despite its harsh weather, moving sand dunes and complete isolation, the island… The Times of India · Jul 19
Here be dragons: does moving power to the north work? Andy Burnham’s recent promise to create a ‘No 10 North’ echoes BBC’s successful Out of London plan The Guardian - UK · Jul 19
Regional innovation This year, the Isan Creative Festival, organised by the Creative Economy Agency (CEA), kicks off under the theme "Northeast Modern: Abundance, Adaptation And Connectivity". Bangkok Post · Jul 17
Here’s Why North Korea Keeps Failing To Make A Film Anyone Outside The Country Wants To Watch He owned more than 15,000 films, personally ran his country's studios, and had the resources of an entire nation behind him. So why couldn't Kim Jong Il produce a single movie anyone outside North Korea wanted to see? Desperate, he resorted to kidnapping the talent he couldn't grow at home. Bored Panda · Jul 17
Telangana, Andhra Pradesh Weather today, July 17: Rain likely in several districts; check IMD forecast Light to moderate rainfall and thunderstorms are forecast for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Strong surface winds up to 50 kmph are also expected in several districts. Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, and Warangal will see cloudy skies with rain on Friday. Authorities advise residents to monitor updates and avoid unnecessary travel during adverse… The Economic Times · Jul 17
Weather tomorrow July 15: IMD warns of heavy rain in Odisha, Bihar, Assam, West Bengal, Meghalaya; Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab to get showers, Tamil Nadu, Telangana face heat Weather tomorrow July 15: Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal will receive heavy to extremely heavy rainfall. Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana expect rain and thunderstorms. Southern states like Tamil Nadu will experience hot and humid conditions. The monsoon remains vigorous over eastern and northeastern regions this week. Residents… The Economic Times · Jul 14
The North is in ascendancy – here are the places to visit this summer From cutting-edge food festivals to expansive coastal walks, travel expert Chris Moss lists the 10 best spots in northern England to explore this year The Independent UK · Jul 13
IMD Weather forecast: Heavy rain alert for Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Bihar and Uttarakhand; Himachal, Meghalaya also set for intense showers till July 17 Weather tomorrow (July 12): The India Meteorological Department forecasts heavy rainfall across North, East, and Central India. Neighboring states like Punjab and Haryana will witness significant downpours. Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand expect widespread rain and thunderstorms for several days. Central and Eastern India will also experience active monsoon conditions and… The Economic Times · Jul 11
A giant armadillo relative found in Argentina may have helped feed some of South America's earliest humans 20,000 years ago Scientists working in Argentina have come across something that could shake up what we know about how early humans reached South America. Cut marks found on the bones of a giant, extinct armadillo relative suggest people were already living there roughly 20,000 years ago, way earlier than most researchers used… The Times of India · Jul 11
A new literary‑inspired Hilton hotel has opened in northern Iceland Located in the heart of Akureyri, Iceland’s ‘Capital of the North’, the new Skáld Akureyri, Curio Collection hotel features rooms and apartments inspired by Icelandic storytelling and Nordic design. Euronews · Jul 9
Beyond metros, beyond giants: Payoneer awards set to honour India's regional export champions Payoneer India Cross-Border Excellence Awards 2026 celebrate regional exporters across North, South, West and East India, recognising SaaS firms, freelancers and e-commerce sellers. Nominations close 28 July; ceremony on 25 September in New Delhi. The Economic Times · Jul 7
More heavy rain expected across North The Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR) has warned that heavy to very heavy rain will continue across parts of upper Thailand through July 8, raising risks of flash floods, forest runoff and landslides as a monsoon trough and a relatively strong southwest monsoon affect the country. Bangkok Post · Jul 6
Euronews · Jul 6 This beach in Cornwall was just named the best in the UK After visiting more than 600 sandy stretches across Britain and Northern Ireland, Bude Summerleaze took the top spot.
Bangkok Post · Jul 5 Storm Maysak brings heavy rain Tropical storm Maysak is centred over China and w ill not enter Thailand, but is forecast to cause heavy rain in the North, upper Northeast and the East on Sunday and Monday.
The Independent UK · Jul 3 The five key takeaways from Andy Burnham’s virtual ‘ask me anything’ The prime minister-in-waiting ruled out calling a general election after he enters No 10
Evening Standard · Jul 3 Andy Burnham 'to drive wealthy out of UK' if he hits London with huge tax raid to level up North Kensington and Chelsea Council leader Elizabeth Campbell said that ‘punishing’ the capital would make the UK poorer
The Guardian - UK · Jul 2 Burnham’s No 10 North: could two-centre government be made to work? Plan to move part of Whitehall to Manchester seems popular but would involve major logistical challenges and costs
Evening Standard · Jun 30 Tory grandee Michael Heseltine backs Andy Burnham’s No 10 North Lord Heseltine said if the ex-mayor delivered on the broad vision he set out on Monday, it could be ‘very beneficial’ for ‘our entire economy’.
The Times of India · Jun 30 North-South Commission on Development formed economic development of Global South, Global North HAMBURG: Aiming for strengthening international partnerships and support the overcoming of pressing challenges under prevailing geopolitical situation, German government launched North-South Commission on Development on Tuesday during the ingoing Hamburg Sustainability Conference in the port city of Hamburg. The Commission has the purpose of intensifying relations with countries in the…
The Economic Times · Jun 29 Weather Tomorrow June 30: IMD issues heavy rain alert as monsoon intensifies across India; Delhi-NCR to see cloudy skies India braces for significant monsoon activity on June 30, with the IMD forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall across Northwest, Central, East, and Northeast regions. Expect intense downpours in Madhya Pradesh, widespread showers in Jharkhand and Odisha, and continuous rain in Northeast states like Assam and Meghalaya. Delhi-NCR may see…
The National (Scotland) · Jun 29 Everything we know about Andy Burnham's Number 10 North ANDY Burnham has pledged to create a “Number 10 North” to act as “the nerve centre of a rewired Britain”, charged with making power flow to…
The Independent UK · Jun 28 Andy Burnham unveils ‘No. 10 of the North’ in radical plans if he becomes prime minister IN FULL
Evening Standard · Jun 28 Burnham to pledge ‘circuit-breaker’ for Britain in devolution and economy speech The Makerfield MP will confirm a flagship proposal to create a ‘No 10’ in the North and ambitions for ‘good growth in every postcode’.