News & Politics
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Survey reveals North East nerves over John Healey's first Budget
North East financial firm Active says 71 per cent of clients expect to be worse off after the October Budget
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Sex offender back behind bars after exposing himself to railway station commuters
A convicted sex offender is heading straight back to prison after exposing himself to commuters at Newcastle Central station.
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Police drop case against church magazine editor who picked up dead deer off A66
Police have dropped a case against a church magazine editor who picked up a dead deer off the A66 in a bid to take it home and eat it.
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'Made in Scotland': French film festival to launch 34th edition in Edinburgh
French Film Festival UK is set to bring francophone cinema to more than 40 venues across the nation, including the Filmhouse Cinema and the Institut Français d'Écosse
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‘Danger to life’ warning issued by Met Office as Storm Austen hits UK
Strong winds are expected to spread across southern parts of England and Wales
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Vanessa Williams announces Bradford show on first full UK tour
Vanessa Williams is bringing her upcoming UK tour to Bradford Live on February 26.
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Jackdaw announcement must provide certainty to north east, says Swinney
The decision to approve Jackdaw was made on Wednesday.
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The 2027 full-size trucks you need to know about, according to Edmunds
Choosing a full-size pickup truck is harder in 2027
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Africa CDC calls Ebola crisis summit as Nigeria records first case
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has invited health ministers to an “extraordinary virtual meeting” as Ebola spreads across the continent
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Rejoining the EU won’t stop illegal migration to the UK - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Jarvis Browning, Fadmoor, York.
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Video. More cuts 'definitely necessary' says German ambassador to EU
Video. More cuts are "definitely necessary", says German ambassador to the EU. Thomas Hans Ossowki speaks on EU budget discussions, ruling out new common borrowing and EU-level taxation, while reaffirming support for Ukraine.
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Video. Cleanup efforts begin in flood-hit eastern Spain after deadly torrential rain
Video. Torrential rain flooded eastern Spain, leaving at least four dead. Crews carried out more than 400 rescues in the Valencia region, officials said Monday.
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Tommy Robinson voicemail left on Daily Mail journalist’s phone played in court
Audio of a voicemail Tommy Robinson left on a Daily Mail journalist’s phone has been played to jurors at Southwark Crown Court. The 43-year-old, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is on trial for allegedly harassing journalists Jacob Dirnhuber and Andrew Young, causing them fear of violence, in August 2024 after they worked on a story about him while he was on holiday in Cyprus. The voicemail, released by the Metropolitan Police and played in court on Tuesday (20 October), was left on Ted Verity’s phone. It said: “If it’s legitimate journalism then expect me to come knocking,” adding: “I’ve already located every f****** one of you.” Mr Yaxley-Lennon entered not guilty pleas to two charges of harassment causing fear of violence in July last year.
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Ramaswamy campaign admits it made shocking attack ad
Amy Acton’s estranged mother appears on GOP attack ad accusing her of lying about her childhood as a survivor of sexual abuse
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Pompeii mansion to be restored after £1.1m donation from private sponsor
German entrepreneur Frank Hoefer was inspired after reading the 2023 book, Pompeii: The Enchanted City
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Pope Leo addresses crowds at St. Peter's Square after cancer surgery
Pope Leo had the lower lobe of his right lung removed in surgery eight days ago
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Yorkshire brewery launches its strongest ever ale in Morrisons stores
Theakston’s Brewery has announced the launch of a new ale, Special Reserve, coming to Morrisons this month.
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York takeaway rules fears for businesses as efforts to tackle obesity defended
A row has erupted over the latest plans for new takeaways in York.
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Tesla and SpaceX: Why does Elon Musk want to merge the companies?
Musk says there's "a lot to be gained" by combining the firms in what would be the biggest merger in history.
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Second airline to leave Leeds Bradford Airport after easyJet withdrawal
The decision comes weeks after easyJet said it would leave Leeds Bradford next January.
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23 pictures that show the devastation caused 60 years ago by the Aberfan Disaster
Rescue workers made human chains and worked for days to clear the rubble and try to rescue the bodies of 116 children killed in the tragedy
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Wandsworth prison ordered thousands of coats and blankets after heating failure
Issues with the heating supply and hot water at HMP Wandsworth became so serious that it was reported as a ‘loss of service’, a report said
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Trump lost it and ordered me to be ‘quiet’ in the Oval Office. Then it got personal
What was supposed to be an announcement on fraud quickly devolved into Trump vs The Independent. Andrew Feinberg details how it all happened in the Oval Office
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Suspect silent in first court appearance over ‘attack’ on Australia MP
Nugent was restrained by bystanders at the scene after Helen Haines was struck twice by an SUV
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North East law firm Muckle tops £20m turnover after five-year growth
Newcastle law firm Muckle LLP reports 9 per cent turnover growth to £20.6m and a fifth consecutive year of rising revenue and profit across the North East in 2026.
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Bukangi: Huge crowds watch shark stranded in Busan, South Korea
A third attempt has been made to guide the 9ft 10in (3m) shark back to the open sea.
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Domino’s sales growth slows despite strong demand for thinner pizzas
Boss Nicola Frampton told investors that it was a ‘strong performance’ but recognised that there is ‘a lot of work still to be done’.
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Darlington market to host free Diwali celebrations with crafts, food and dancing
Darlington's indoor market will host an afternoon of Diwali celebrations later this month, with free entertainment and crafts and food on offer for visitors.
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Busy Danish homeware shop Søstrene Grene confirms Durham opening date
Shoppers in Durham will soon be able to step inside one of Scandinavia's most popular homeware brands, as Søstrene Grene has confirmed the opening date of its new store at The Riverwalk.
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Police hunt mystery man after alleged assault in North Yorkshire
Police are appealing for information following an alleged assault on Knaresborough Road in Harrogate
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Tumble dryer safety fears raised by coroner after death of father and daughter
A coroner has raised concerns about the safety of a Hoover tumble dryer following the death of a father and his nine-year-old daughter in a fire.
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‘What are you implying?’: El-Sayed confronts critics head-on as attacks ramp up
Against a backdrop of rising Islamophobia, Michigan Senate hopeful has challenged premise of repeated questions on Muslim Brotherhood, Israel and faith
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UK gives green light to controversial North Sea gas project
The Shell Group, one of the project's co-developers, predicts the field can produce around 6.5% of the UK’s gas production at its peak.
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Rare show in night sky as meteor shower set to peak over Scotland
Scotland's skies could see a spectacular show tonight
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State pensioners to receive £500 triple lock boost in 2027
Someone on the full state pension will get over £13,000 for the year from April
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One in four people with depression may suffer from this new type
‘Circadian depression’ is linked to disruption of a person body’s internal clock
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NHS staff told 'I'm going to burn your house down' and are spat at as abuse worsens
NHS staff in County Durham and Darlington have faced threats and spitting, with a health boss warning verbal aggression has become “much worse”.
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Australian MP has both legs amputated after car ramming ‘attack’, husband says
Surgeons amputated her left leg on Monday and were working to save the right leg
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Video. Dramatic footage shows ferry engulfed in flames off Indonesia
Video. All passengers and crew were rescued after the KMP Batumandi ferry caught fire near Merak Port in western Indonesia on Tuesday.
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David Attenborough explains simple trick Londoners are using to protect hedgehogs
Veteran broadcaster David Attenborough has shown how effective so-called ‘hedgehog highways’ can be in urban areas
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Supreme Court justice warns conservative majority is destroying democracy
Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan on Tuesday said the court's conservative majority has undermined democracy
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Vandals strike Bishop Auckland nursery again in latest break-in
A Bishop Auckland nursery has been targeted again after intruders broke in over the weekend, leaving damage that staff say is harming children’s learning.
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West Yorkshire campaign puts young people at the heart of tackling violence
A CREATIVE campaign led by young people is aiming to tackle serious violence across West Yorkshire
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Video. Large crowds watch as rescuers try to save stranded shark in South Korea
Video. Officials in Busan made a third attempt to guide a trapped shark out of a canal and back to sea. The animal has drawn over a million visitors.
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SNP minister's letter raises questions over Scotland's huge data centre plans
Patrick Harvie challenges the Scottish Government over a minister's letter that appeared to contradict its pledge on national data centre planning guidance.
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Darlington mum who found dream job on maternity leave grows wool shop across UK
Darlington entrepreneur Hannah Hazledine-Herd, owner of Pretty Knits Wool Shop, named 2026 Start Up Loans Ambassador for the North East.
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Traffic, travel and weather news - Live updates for County Durham and North East
We'll be bringing you all the latest live traffic, travel and weather updates from County Durham and the North East this morning (October 21).
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Bradford midwife celebrates three generations of NHS service
Despite facing discrimination and hardship, she built a career in care that laid the foundation for future generations.
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Police presence at bus station - Passenger chaos with 6 services disrupted
Passengers travelling on those routes have been advised to use the next available stands.
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CCTV image released as concern grows for missing man last seen in Bradford
West Yorkshire Police said recent enquiries had uncovered a new sighting of Gareth, captured on CCTV at Bradford Interchange.
