Last year, the new system was given a trial run in the capital's satellite town of Huairou.

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Unlike his neighbours, he refuses to relocate to Barwa, a small satellite town for immigrant workers, nearly 10km (six miles) away.

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For example the Manchester centre will be providing a satellite service in Wytheshaw town centre in the New Year.

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In Minnesota, where the gun debate is on hold at the Capitol, the small town of Jordan recently decided to place satellite police offices in its public schools.

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The new service replaces a temporary satellite unit which was used as a stepping stone towards a permanent renal ward at the town's hospital.

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For collection visits and some satellite fairs in the Design District, taxis are a must but can often be shared with other art lovers in town for the week.

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