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    Scandinavian roots inspire new Gardens cafe

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    A petition in honour of a grieving widower’s late wife to open Dunedin Hospital’s catheterisation lab 24/7 has surpassed the 7000 mark and is looking for one final push today.

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    Local Government Minister Simon Watts said the three-month window is designed for councils that are “ready and willing to move quickly to develop an outline proposal”.

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    Manchester's 'King of the North' seeks UK conquest

    Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is seeking to return parliament in order to challenge embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
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