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The long running Warrington bin strike has ended after Unite secured an improved deal from the council. The deal includes a dispute resolution payment, improvements to terms and conditions, and the creation of a number of permanent full-time roles for those on temporary seasonal contracts.

More details of the plans to transform the former Littlewoods Building on Edge Lane into a specialist TV and film studio have been revealed- with planners saying the site will be inspired by 007. Developers are taking inspiration from the fictional spy's spiritual home of Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire.

Multi-million-pound plans have been unveiled to create a lasting legacy to Liverpool legend Sir Ken Dodd. Plans have been submitted to Liverpool Council for a brand new £15m building dedicated to Liverpool's rich comedy history, known as The Sir Ken Dodd Happiness Centre. If approved, building work could begin in 2025, with the doors set to open in 2026.

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00:00 I'm Emily Bonner, time now for your latest news updates.
00:04 The long-running Warrington bin strikes ended after Unite secured an improved deal from
00:08 the council. This includes a dispute resolution payment, improvements to terms and conditions
00:13 and the creation of a number of permanent full-time roles for those on temporary contracts.
00:20 More details of the plans to transform the former Littlewood building on Edge Lane into
00:24 a specialist TV and film studio have been revealed. Developers are taking inspiration
00:29 from 007's spiritual home of Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire.
00:35 Plans have been revealed to create a lasting legacy to Sir Ken Dodd. A new £15m building
00:41 will be dedicated to the Liverpool's rich comedy history. Known as the Sir Ken Dodd
00:45 Happiness Centre, if approved, building work could begin in 2025 with doors set to open
00:50 in 2026.
00:51 That's all your local headlines for now.
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