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It has been reported that several industry figures have accused Government ministers of betraying the north with a delayed and downgraded £96bn rail plan. Some figures within the Labour Party have and beyond have said the downgraded plans have sold out the north.  This is the reaction of Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester. He tweeted: "The patronising 'the-North-should-be-grateful-for-what-it’s-given' mentality that’s been on display over the last 24 hours is the primary reason why we have such a large North-South divide in this country." He also told The Peston Show: “I think there are a lot of worried people across the North of England tonight."  Labour MP and South Yorkshire Mayor Dan Jarvis told BBC News: "Despite all the promises and the commitments the government have made, they have not honoured those obligations." "Despite all the promises and the commitments the government have made, they have not honoured those obligations...

Biffy Clyro's recent London gig was praised by music lovers with one fan saying: "The band are back to their best." Let's have a look at more reactions to a wonderful night at O2 Kentish Town Forum. The NME said after the event:   "Fittingly titled the Fingers Crossed tour, this run of shows sees the Scottish rock behemoths and usual arena-fillers and festival headliners playing in intimate theatre venues, many of which they haven’t visited in over a decade.  "It was intended for April 2021, which was by then a long-overdue victory lap for their acclaimed 2020 album A Celebration Of Endings." This fan spoke on Twitter about the night, also praising the support act: "Fantastic gig at London and a fantastic support act! Mom the Biff and Mon the Bob! Definitely have them on again" Another fan tweeted: "Still feeling euphoric after the Biffy Clyro show in London last night,they were so worth the wait! Thank you Biffy Clyro!" Still ...

Two Greater Manchester Police PCSOs have been praised for going above and beyond. Their actions included checking on the welfare of a vulnerable man in Rochdale, taking him shopping and delivering a television and washing machine. PCSOs Colin Taylor and Paul Dawson were checking in on the man in the Firgrove area after a call from a concerned relative. Once inside his address, they realised the 68-year-old man was struggling to care for himself. PS Matthew Honey offered a great deal of praise: "They could see the man had no food in his fridge so they took him shopping during their lunch hour instead of taking a break. "They drove him to the shop, helped with the shopping and the trolley inside, and then drove him back to his address. "They have also passed on crucial details so that the correct agencies can help him going forward. "They have gone above and beyond the call of duty but that is nothing less than I would expect from my team. "Acts like this are...