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The taxpayer-funded youth employment scheme will be expanded to include under-25s who have been claiming Universal Credit for a year, the Government has announced
The road has been closed near Stannington and emergency services are at the scene
Emergency services are at the scene and the road is closed near Stannington

The taxpayer-funded youth employment scheme will be expanded to include under-25s who have been claiming Universal Credit for a year, the Government has announced
The road has been closed near Stannington and emergency services are at the scene
Emergency services are at the scene and the road is closed near Stannington
Emma Hardy MP has said that Brits 'don't need to be worried' about water shortages, but they should 'reflect on small changes' that could collectively help
Over 50 wedding suppliers and a luxury bridal catwalk will be arriving at the Roker Hotel later this month, with free admission for all
