After months of public hearings, the council voted to approve a long-debated plan to reopen the riverfront to pedestrians, with new cycle paths, a market square and expanded green space.
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After months of public hearings, the council voted to approve a long-debated plan to reopen the riverfront to pedestrians, with new cycle paths, a market square and expanded green space.
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Independent bookshops are returning to high streets, driven by readers who want recommendations from real people and a place to linger.
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On rooftops and in disused car parks, residents are growing herbs, vegetables and flowers, and discovering neighbours along the way.
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From a tender coming-of-age story to a sweeping historical drama, this season's releases reward patient viewers.
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A year after the first electric buses joined the city fleet, operators report lower running costs and noticeably quieter streets.
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Every morning before sunrise, she walks the market and plans the day's menu around whatever looks best.
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Researchers say consistency matters more than duration: going to bed and waking at similar times anchors the body clock.
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The weather looks kind, and the calendar is full. Start Saturday at the farmers' market, then wander to the park where a free concert begins at noon.
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