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Academics have looked at the first three years of the government scheme's impact on the North East.

The Queen's funeral is taking place at Westminster Abbey today and mourners have travelled to London from all over the world

People looking to drive around central, West and South West London were advised to check before they travel, allow extra time and expect long delays throughout today.

The bank holiday has seen a host of businesses lock up for the day, while in London, road closures are in place and some Tube stations are shut due to the largest operation in the Met Polices history.

A deferential hush fell over the crowd in Newcastle as 98 sailors from the Sovereign’s Guard pulling the Royal Navy gun carriage bearing the…

Television experts predict UK that viewing figures for tomorrows funeral may eclipse the 32 million who watched the Westminster Abbey service for Diana, Princess of Wales.

The public will be able to watch the Queen's funeral on Monday on large screens being put up in public parks and venues across the UK.

Around a million people will line the streets of London to witness scenes of breathtaking pomp and splendour as Britain pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, the countrys greatest monarch.

With the line at around 3.5 miles long, mourners who have made the last-minute scramble to see the Queens coffin this evening can expect to queue for around seven hours.

At 10.41pm tonight, the Government said it stopped mourners from joining the line to see the Monarch lying in state ahead of her funeral tomorrow.