News & Politics
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Video. Latest news bulletin
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 21st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Boy with 'hatred for women' found guilty of attempting to murder girl at school
Prosecutor Christopher Paxton KC said the boy had an ‘obsessive and dangerous interest in killers and killing’
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North East firms win national awards for innovation and workforce growth
North East firms Care Messenger Holdings and Osbit win national BCC Chamber Business Awards 2026 for digital innovation and engineering talent development.
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TV Police Interceptor sergeant had ‘risky’ public sex with PC, disciplinary told
A police sergeant who appeared on a popular TV documentary had sex with a probationary officer while he was supposed to be on night shift, a disciplinary hearing has heard.
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Here are the cheapest fuel prices in and around Bradford this week
Here's a list of the cheapest garages in and around Bradford, according to petrolprices.com.
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Woman told she had cancer by data-breaching hospital worker
Pippa Boardman says she lost "dignity and privacy" after she was told by an acquaintance she had cancer.
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Halfords sales jump after warm weather boosts summer trading
Nevertheless, shares in the company dropped on Wednesday morning.
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Australian politician who was hit by car has lost both legs
Australian federal lawmaker Helen Haines had had both legs amputated after a driver allegedly rammed her repeatedly on Monday outside her electorate office, her husband says
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Why killing wild animals that attack humans is sometimes justified
A tiger attacking someone who enters its enclosure is behaving like a tiger, and killing it would achieve nothing
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Toxic chemical leak sparks mass evacuation as mysterious haze blankets Ohio city
Some Ohio residents have been ordered to evacuate because of the release of a chemical that can cause burning of the eyes, nose, mouth and skin
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Knife-swinging attacker launched glass ashtray and kettle water at police
A knife-swinging man who launched a glass ashtray and water from a kettle at police officers in Hartlepool has been jailed.
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Halloween concert brings spooky hits to Bradford’s St George’s Hall
A Halloween-themed concert is coming to Bradford's St George's Hall.
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Cabinet split widens as minister refuses to back Shabana Mahmood’s immigration plans
Miatta Fahnbulleh avoids explicitly expressing support for 15-year path to permanent residency for foreign workers
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Police complaints across England and Wales hit record high
The IOPC said artificial intelligence (AI) has made it easier than ever for people to make complaints
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Bettors say Trump’s next press secretary could be under-the-radar choice
Karoline Leavitt’s replacement Katie Zacharia lasted just five days in the job, sparking speculation on who may be next to take on the role
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Billy Dunlop parole hearing LIVE - Killer admits he felt 'euphoric' after murder
Killer Billy Dunlop will today plead for his release from prison as his fourth parole hearing gets underway in London.
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North Yorkshire to host ghost tours with tales of sobbing women and spirits
Kiplin Hall hosts Halloween ghost tours on October 30 and 31, exploring 400 years of chilling legends, unexplained events and ghost stories.
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UK inflation reaches highest rate in almost a year after fuel surge
The rate of Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation was 3.5 per cent in September
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Bereaved civil service families could face ‘unjust’ tax bills due to pension scheme delays
MPs say ‘chaos’ at Capita-run scheme could mean some claims miss tax-free time limit on lump sum payments
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Bayeux Tapestry tickets go on sale again today. Here’s how to get them
It’s the first time the iconic artwork has been displayed on British soil in nearly 1,000 years
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Katie Boulter: British number two wins in under an hour to reach Japan Open quarter-finals
Katie Boulter moves into the quarter-finals of the Japan Open after she beat Viktorija Golubic in less than an hour.
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The rare condition that MP Helen Haines’s alleged attacker has
The Australian MP has lost both her legs after what has been described as a ‘targeted’ attack
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Harrogate National Autistic Society 'passionate' about Christopher's Law battle
“We at the Harrogate and District Branch of the National Autistic Society are passionate in supporting the campaign for Christopher's Law to be enacted as soon as possible”
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New plan says big tunnel could fix Windermere’s sewage problem
£3.6 billion project could generate around £7.5 billion in economic, environmental, and social benefits, proposal suggests
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Bishop Auckland bakery's Great Bake Off ends in cake controversy over winning slice
A Bishop Auckland bakery's homemade Bake Off has sparked a light-hearted debate after staff questioned whether the winning cake deserved victory after selling out first with fewer slices than a rival.
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The ripple effect: why resilience must extend beyond the enterprise
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UK Government approves North Sea Jackdaw gas field drilling project
The Jackdaw decision puts Labour’s North Sea approach under fresh scrutiny
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British tourist suffers ‘traumatic head injury’ after falling 32ft at beach
They were airlifted to hospital with a brain injury after falling down the cliff on the Algarve
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The scenic County Durham village about to bring back its popular food week
Lanchester Food Week returns this month, giving residents a chance to celebrate and support the County Durham village’s independent pubs, restaurants and takeaways.
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Bradford College marks T Levels Week with practical pathways for school leavers
Bradford College is preparing to mark national T Levels Week from 19 to 23 October 2026, showcasing how technical education is shaping the career prospects of young people across West Yorkshire.
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Why has inflation risen and what does it mean for me?
September’s inflation rate of 3.5% means if an item cost £100 a year ago, it would now cost £103.50.
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Japan records a trade deficit as oil imports soar because of conflict in the Middle East
Japan’s trade deficit has reached 2.81 trillion yen, or $17.8 billion, for the first fiscal half, according to government data, as the war in Iran sent oil import prices soaring
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Fifth foreign firm pulls out of controversial Israeli cable car project to East Jerusalem
Rights groups say the planned 1.4km route, which ends at compound run by far-right settler group Elad, will displace Palestinians and reshape the cultural landscape
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'Our daughter was left untreated for 55 hours' - Baby died amid hospital neglect
“Unfortunately, as our daughter had been left untreated for 55 hours, it was too late to save our darling girl.”
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Teenager shares experience of hidden hearing loss that went undetected for years
A teenager has spoken out about living with hearing loss that went undetected for years.
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Alberta’s “no” to separation hands PM Mark Carney a unity win
Roughly three in four voters rejected starting a path toward separation, as Trump’s trade war and annexation threats push Canadians closer together.
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Firefighters voice growing concerns over water supplies to tackle UK wildfires
During a summer fire that destroyed homes in Stourbridge, low pressure meant filling a water carrier took 40 minutes
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Hockney’s wishes respected as ‘one of his last projects’ opens in Bradford
A GALLERY dedicated to the late David Hockney that is re-opening in Bradford this week was one of the final projects the artist was involved in.
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A First Nation community in Canada is using a data center to preserve its heritage
The Wiikwemkoong First Nation in Canada is using a data center to help preserve its heritage
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UK's biggest record fair returns to York with 200,000 records on offer
York Racecourse will host the UK’s biggest record fair on Sunday, November 1.
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University of Arizona sorority member alleges sexual assault at fraternity house
Student told the university’s police department that assault by two men occurred in August during a night of drinking
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Elon Musk ordered slowing down of Starlink access for Ukrainian army, say report
The Tesla billionaire had previously blamed Donald Trump for the decision
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Floods in southern France cause havoc, kill at least one
In Haute-Corse, a person went missing in Ghisonaccia on Tuesday evening; another was found dead in Saint-Mitre-les-Remparts in the Bouches-du-Rhône. #EuropeNews
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It's not just gas and groceries. Childcare costs weigh on some voters before the midterm elections
Rising childcare costs are a factor for parents weighing how to vote in November's midterm elections
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Fast-fashion giant Shein outperforms several Australian retailers on ethics, report says
Ghanda and Windsor Smith among lowest-rated in Baptist World Aid ethical fashion report based on metrics such as wages and sustainability
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Mariah Carey wins dismissal of brother’s defamation lawsuit over her memoir
Morgan Carey sued his sister over claims in her 2020 memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey, which he said falsely portrayed him as a violent drug dealer
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Human rights commission urges oversight of technology used in Latin American environmental crime
A human rights commission is calling for stronger oversight of technologies used by criminal groups in Latin America
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What happened inside court for man charged with Australian MP attack
BBC's Katy Watson describes what unfolded in Wangaratta as 43-year-old Brendan Nugent appeared before court over the alleged attack of Helen Haines.
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France protests live: French government to deploy military for protests this weekend
Hundreds of thousands of people protested this weekend over declining public services and rising cost-of-living pressures
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Nigeria confirms Ebola case as outbreak spreads into western Africa
Case in Africa’s most populous country was detected in a woman who had travelled from Uganda
