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Population in the North hits 1.7 million

THE North is experiencing the fastest population growth in Britain.

Population in the North hits 1.7 million

Fri, 25 Aug, 2006 - 01:00

Michael McHugh

The number of people soared to 1.7 million according to figures from the Office for National Statistics for June 2005.

One population expert said increased births and the flood of migrant workers from eastern and southern Europe caused the upsurge.

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