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The North holds the key to making industries cleaner while delivering economic growth

In the North, we ‘make things’ - from the industrial engine of Teesside through to Yorkshire’s farming and food heritage. It is easy to see how this region has driven the nation’s economy and powered its growth for generations.

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From Brand to Ban: What Young People Really Think About Energy Drinks

Walk into any corner shop, and you’ll see them lined up in the fridge: brightly coloured cans promising energy, improved focus and even hydration. They’re everywhere online too, all over social media feeds... What are we talking about? Energy drinks! They have become a familiar part of the landscape in the UK, but particularly for young people who are consuming them in ever increasing numbers; the question is, why are they so popular, and what is being done about it?

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Why Community Food Organisations deserve a place in the Child of the North APPG report

Across the North of England, families are facing a dual crisis: rising food insecurity and growing food waste. In response, Community Food Organisations (CFOs) - like social supermarkets and pantries - are stepping up in powerful, community led ways. These aren’t just places to get food. They’re places of dignity, connection, and hope.

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Bridging research and reality - What collaboration can do for tackling inequality in the Tees Valley

In the face of rising inequality, deepening disadvantage and the complex social and economic challenges facing many of our communities in the North East, one thing is certain: no school or institution can solve these issues alone. It takes collective effort, and place-based collaboration, to facilitate authentic and sustainable change.

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The North holds the key to making industries cleaner while delivering economic growth

From Brand to Ban: What Young People Really Think About Energy Drinks

Why Community Food Organisations deserve a place in the Child of the North APPG report

Bridging research and reality - What collaboration can do for tackling inequality in the Tees Valley

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