News & Politics
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North East care workers celebrated for helping change lives
Redcar and Cleveland care workers honoured at Caring Kind Champion Awards, celebrating Grace McPherson, Alannah Adams and Shirley Swales for their dedication.
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A young life ‘dominated by gambling’: Victorian coroner delivers stinging findings on death of 22-year-old
Online betting was the ‘direct and paramount’ cause behind Kyle Hudson’s decision to take his own life, inquest finds
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'Everyone told me Bradford was bad': Influencer reveals what he actually found
British Muslim influencer Lewis Haigh visits Bradford, challenging stereotypes and praising the city's Pakistani community, hospitality, food and culture.
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'Emergency incident' leads to rail disruption on busy commuter route
Train services are returning to normal after the incident
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Florida is set to carry out 18th execution this year and moving closer to tying record
Florida is set to carry out its 18th execution this year under Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ aggressive use of the death penalty
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Fire crews tackle blaze in Scottish town as road closed and cordon put in place
Fire crews were called out during the early hours of the morning to tackle a blaze that broke out on a Scottish town's main street.
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John Healey rejects calls to raise capital gains tax in Budget
The Chancellor has faced a barrage of voices urging him to raise the tax, which applies to the profit made from selling off assets
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Durham footpath to close for cable works - public notice
Edge Court footpath in Gilesgate, County Durham, will close for electric cable works, with a signed pedestrian diversion.
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Drivers to get new rights in car parks and avoid 'unfair' fines above £100
Drivers will soon be given new rights so they can avoid "unfair" fines over £100 for making common mistakes in private car parks across the UK.
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Milan luxury shops close as Italy prepares to deploy troops in the city after days of protests
Demonstrations over poor public services and rising costs spiralled over the weekend, with shops looted and property vandalised
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Broomfield Hospital's NHS trust prosecuted over children's deaths
Charges relate to the deaths of a two-year-old and a three-year-old at Broomfield Hospital in Essex.
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REDs: how relative energy deficiency in sport affects athletes
British long-distance runner Jake Smith was enduring a relentless pattern of race, illness, injury, repeat - he had no idea he had REDs and was under-fuelling.
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Convicted York killer died after collapsing in street, court told
A convicted York killer died after collapsing in a street, an inquest has heard.
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‘Lack of curiosity’ about family’s religious beliefs was ‘missed opportunity’ to save eight-year-old, inquest hears
Coroner says she’s considering adopting recommendations from Victoria’s cults inquiry as investigation into Elizabeth Struh’s death continues
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How to pronounce the West Yorkshire village's name found on the edge of Bradford
Allerton can be found on the edge of Bradford and offers visitors a lot of countryside to explore.
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Video. Latest news bulletin
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 20th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Job vacancies fall as small firms cut back on recruitment
Small firms cite labour costs as a key factor in scaling back hiring, the Office for National Statistics says.
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Myanmar’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi seen in rare photos after receiving gift from King Charles
Critics said images of detained former leader were a stunt by the military to end country’s diplomatic isolation
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Former Darlington church could be turned into flats as councillors to discuss plan
Plans to transform a former Darlington church into six flats will be discussed by councillors at a meeting on Wednesday.
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Teen burglar and his 'little gang' targeted Ferryhill home in bid to steal motorbike
A man took part in an overnight burglary during which thieves tried to steal two vehicles.
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Weekend closure planned at key A66 and A19 Stockton junction - public notice
A66 and A19 drivers are facing a weekend closure at a major North East interchange while essential bridge repair work is carried out.
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Man to appear in court after collision at car meet in Leeds
Jake Morrison, 20, is due at Leeds Magistrates Court following a collision at a car meet in Leeds.
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US gave us no warning of Russian strikes on Kyiv power plants, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian president accuses Washington of ‘denial of reality’ in continuing row with Trump over apparent support for Moscow
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Sixth whale rescued from theme park dies weeks after moving to new home
The park says that the whale had appeared to be settling in well to his new environment before it suddenly stopped eating
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The new little Darlington book box where you never know what you might find
Darlington book lovers have a new place to find their next read after a Little Free Library opened on Worton Drive.
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Top Gear's Richard Hammond set for near £4 million payout after company closes
Richard Hammond is set for a reported £4m windfall after Hamster's Wheel Productions, co-owned with estranged wife Mindy.
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'Horrific year' for hedgehogs in Bradford as fears of extinction grow across UK
A Bradford hedgehog rescue has issued a stark warning over the species' future after a "horrific" year and a surge in admissions linked to drought and habitat pressures.
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Scottish city restaurant company placed into liquidation
Edinburgh restaurant company said it had 'taken the difficult decision' to close its doors.
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Bishop Auckland Hospital needs more services, not another ward moved away
Seeing the latest news regarding Bishop Auckland hospital and the proposed closure of Ward 7 and move the Complex Frailty Unit to Darlington, it reminds me of a conversation I had with a customer at a car sales garage where I worked.
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Durham PCC Joy Allen urges ministers to follow Northern Ireland driving reforms
PCC Joy Allen explains, in her own words, why she continues to urge Ministers to follow in the footsteps of Northern Ireland and introduce graduated driver licensing to England
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Brewers-Rays will produce a first-time champion, and maybe the first all-indoor World Series
The Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays will meet in a Suds vs
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Australia hails hero barber who intervened during alleged attack on MP Helen Haines
Jefferies was just finishing up a family’s cuts when he heard a loud bang outside his shop and rushed out
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Yorkshire furniture group plans UAE expansion under new leadership
A NEW group chief executive officer has been appointed at Flair Furniture Group
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‘Albertans chose Canada’: Carney hails vote against separation
Separatist leaders vow to fight on, warning the province’s governing party could split over the issue.
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Scotland unemployment falls to 4.3 per cent, below UK average
The latest job figures for Scotland revealed in this month's data
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Martin Lewis issues mortgage warning to anyone whose deal ends in the next year
Martin Lewis has told homeowners whose mortgage deal ends within a year to act six months in advance. Find out how booking a fixed rate early could help.
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Police appeal for missing 35-year-old man from Bradford city centre
Concerns are growing for a missing man from Bradford city centre.
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She was harassed for crude remarks about Modi at a Cockroach protest. Now she can’t leave home
After a protest clip went viral, a teenager’s life was torn apart by threats that sent her and her family into hiding. Plus, a book on citizen journalism
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All the new parking rules being introduced to outlaw 'rip-off' charges
An updated code of practice will give drivers a 10-minute grace window to depart car parks after their paid session ends
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This relaxing at-home activity could ease pain linked to common condition
One man said he was able to ‘tackle his Everest’ – a steep hill in his local park – after taking part in the study
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Drivers facing severe delays on M62 - here's what we know
Morning commuters are facing delays of around 24 minutes on the M62.
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Police praise courage of woman after officer convicted of raping her
Police have praised the courage of a woman whose evidence led to a York jury convicting a West Yorkshire police officer of rape.
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Tuesday briefing: Can Andy Burnham beat Britain’s headphone dodgers?
In today’s newsletter: The prime minister’s campaign against noisy passengers has struck a chord with commuters. Whether anyone hears him remains to be seen.
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Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
Migrant groups seek safeguards against AfD-led government in Saxony-Anhalt, skilled labour shortage threatens Germany’s investment drive, why it might be unusually quiet in German supermarkets today and more news on Tuesday, October 20th.
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Pupils 'feel safe, happy, and well cared for' at this Bradford district school
In their report, Ofsted highlighted the school's inclusive culture and commitment to helping every child succeed.
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Reform comms chief wears Meta smart glasses at Holyrood as Lib Dems demand ban
Reform UK’s communications chief in Scotland says he wears Meta smart glasses at Holyrood as Lib Dems call for a ban over privacy and security fears.
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Police officer convicted of rape after second trial at York Crown Court
A police officer is today on the sex offenders’ register and preparing for jail after a York jury convicted him of rape at the city's crown court.
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Trump says he is open to three-way summit with Putin and Xi in China
Trump also renewed his criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy saying it was "time for somebody else to negotiate on behalf of Ukraine."
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'Give us lessons on personal finance and how to get a job,' teens say
Teenagers say they want more work experience at school and opportunities to improve their communication skills.
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France protests live: New curfews to be decided after Italy deploys troops to Milan
Hundreds of thousands of people protested this weekend over declining public services and rising cost-of-living pressures
