Economic and Social Audit
Reaching new heights
After the decline of manufacturing, the North West region is enjoying a renaissance, reports Andrew Jones
Andrew Jones
Political Audit
A Who's Who of Westminster
The North West region boasts a number of high-profile MPs - and some stars of tomorrow, writes Sarah Southerton
Sarah Southerton
Local Government Audit
A shift in the balance of power
The area once famed for a showdown between Labour and the militants is now much more politically divided, reports Sarah Southerton
Sarah Southerton
Regional Audit
Implementing the master plan
Steven Broomhead outlines his key priorities in improving the region's economic performance
Steven Broomhead
Our friends in the North
Work is under way to ensure the North continues to make a valuable contribution to UK Plc, writes Neville Chamberlain
Neville Chamberlain
Skills Audit
The brain drain
While some parts of the region have upskilled, others such as Merseyside are seeing graduates leave the area for better prospects elsewhere, writes Matilda Gosling
Matilda Gosling
Health
Battling the booze
While efforts to reduce smoking have enjoyed some success, the region is experiencing an alarming increase in alcohol-related deaths, warns Professor Mark Bellis
Professor Mark Bellis
Transport
Keeping the wheels turning
Garth Goddard explains how better transport logistics can save local authorities money
Garth Goddard
Regeneration
Raising the bar
The Manchester Commonwealth Games proved the extent to which sport can improve a city's economy, insists Steve Cram
Steve Cram
All change on the waterfront
Heather Marshall examines how Liverpool is preparing for Capital of Culture status
Heather Marshall
Topping the tower
Plans are afoot to transform Blackpool for the 21st century, explains Gordon Marsden MP
Gordon Marsden
Environment
Healing the scars
Residents of Carlisle have suffered more than just financial consequences of the 2005 floods, writes Eric Martlew MP
Eric Martlew
Rural Economy
Protection and prevention
In the face of a potential bird flu outbreak in Britain, ministers must learn the lessons of Foot and Mouth and protect the Cumbria economy, warns Tim Farron MP
Tim Farron
Science
A shot in the arm
Expansion of the School of Tropical Medicine will act as a catalyst to enhance the already world-famous bioscience base in Liverpool and the North West as a whole, explains Louise Ellman MP
Louise Ellman
A chain reaction
Sarah Southerton examines the growth in the region's science base and its impact on the local economy
Sarah Southerton
Industry
Taking to the skies
Despite fierce competition, the region has become the UK centre for the aerospace industry, reports Gordon Prentice MP
Gordon Prentice
A shift in the cultural centre
The BBC's move to Manchester has less to do with money and more to do with providing 'equity of delivery', writes John Grainger
John Grainger
My Kind of Town
My kind of town - Burnley
Kitty Ussher reflects on representing Burnley in Parliament
Kitty Ussher
