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Record turnout expected as polls open across the region
Polling stations opened at 7am and close at 10pm. Results are expected from about 2am.
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Markets rally on hopes of a trade deal
The regional index closed 2.3 per cent higher, its best day in four months.
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Coastal towns prepare for a stormy autumn
Sandbags and pumps are being moved to towns along the coast.
Farmers adapt to a shorter growing season
Some farms are switching to crops that ripen faster or cope better with heat.
Sister city links bring 60 students to Port Aurel
Students will spend a term at local schools and live with host families.
New parking rules divide shop owners on the high street
Two months after the change, shops near the market report very different results.
Heatwave warning issued as temperatures climb
Cooling centres will open in libraries and community halls.
Ferry link across the strait to restart after 12 years
The crossing will take two hours and carry up to 120 cars.