Power has steadily moved away from local communities. Could putting decisions back into local hands help rebuild trust in democracy?

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Traders in York are feeling optimistic as the Christmas Market returns for its 12th year

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Proposed architectural designs for the reimagined Sheffield Central Library and Millennium Gallery have been released

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The breakdown in relations between Labour and the Greens could have far-reaching consequences for decision-making at Sheffield City Council

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The Democrats' sweeping midterm victory gives them control of Congress – but what will they do with their new-found power?

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Embracing 'messy' gardening could be the secret to helping local wildlife thrive

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Have controversial referee decisions led to the reluctant acceptance of VAR?

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The Camphill Movement proposes a model that recognises people with learning disabilities as community members, rather than service users.

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Being autistic means experiencing the world differently, but it shouldn't mean feeling misunderstood or excluded

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After four years of continual decline for Yorkshire’s waterways, is it finally time for a clean start?

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When the history of Brexit is written, the Lib Dems’ decision to let Johnson hold this election will be seen as a key strategic error.

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We can kick Johnson out. So brave the elements and vote for the candidates with the best chance of beating the Tories.

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Relying on the WTO for our trade was always a terrible idea. Now that the US president has ripped a hole in it, it’s economic suicide.

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Good news from YouGov poll is Tory lead is shrinking. Bad news is they are still ahead because too many pro-European votes are being wasted.

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A Tory victory means more chaos. The only way to end the arguments over Brexit and fix our real problems is to vote them out.

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Johnson yesterday hinted he would axe the licence fee. This had two purposes: cover up his NHS blunder and pummel the BBC into submission.

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PM rips off Love Actually in his video but misses out the punch line: “Just because it’s Christmas and at Christmas you tell the truth.”

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Right-wing press has branded Corbyn unelectable. They are right - he is. Not for the reasons they suggest, but because of simple maths.

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To cover up Johnson’s NHS disaster, Tories fabricate story about Labour activist punching Hancock aide.

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Not only is Johnson lying about surrendering to the EU demand for an internal UK border, he isn’t ready to deliver a deal by December 2020.

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