News & Politics
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10 beloved Teesside shops that disappeared from the high street over the years
From department stores to toy shops, these are 10 much-loved Teesside businesses that have disappeared from the high street.
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Town centre cafe which shut early after having just 1 customer put on market
The cafe has seen a fall in footfall since town centre roadworks began.
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Microsoft pulls out of AI datacentre project in Essex over power supply concerns
Development by UK firm Nscale heralded by ministers as largest of its kind in country loses anchor tenant
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Police officer hospitalised after shooting in city centre
Forensic officers have cordoned off a section of the road as they investigate the shooting
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Meet the Democrats breaking through in the country’s most pro-Trump town: ‘Tough nut’
Democratic voters in the country’s most MAGA county could all fit together in an Uber — but with Trump’s popularity slipping, organizers aren’t giving up, Brendan Rascius learns
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Oil facilities hit in deadly overnight attack on St Petersburg
At least one person was killed in the strikes, which also hit a data centre used by Russia's equivalent of Facebook.
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LIVE - 'Serious' multi-car crash closes A1 in both directions with mile-long delays
A 'serious' crash involving multiple vehicles has closed part of the A1 in Northumberland, with a mile-long tailback reported.
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Albanian’s PM says violent protest are a threat to country joining the European Union
As Edi Rama spoke, excavators were digging up and removing the paving outside his office in central Tirana
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Fresh plans for former Durham M&S building after STACK development fall through
Fresh plans have been put forward to transform the former Marks & Spencer building in Durham city centre into a hub for independent businesses.
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What golfers don't see behind the scenes at Carnoustie
Carnoustie Golf Links is lifting the lid on the skill, technology and hard work required to maintain one of Scotland's most famous golfing venues
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Police in County Durham seize e-scooter from child under 10 who wasn't wearing helmet
Durham Police seize 28mph e-scooter and 15mph mini moto ridden helmetless by children under 10 in Chester-le-Street, warning parents "they are not toys".
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Pope Leo XIV thanks wellwishers in first event after cancer surgery
The Pope's first event since his lung cancer diagnosis and surgery saw him recite the traditional Angelus prayer from the balcony of the Apostolic Palace.
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Trump endorses embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection
Trump endorses embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection
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Middlesbrough and Sunderland 'hardest places to grow up' - report finds
Middlesbrough and Sunderland are among the hardest places in England for children to grow up, a report presented to Parliament on Monday will say.
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Leeds vs Man Utd player ratings: Dominic Calvert-Lewin denies Man Utd - who rated highest?
Dominic Calvert-Lewin's second-half equaliser means Manchester United have now gone six games without a win for the first time since 2019 - find out who rated highest at Elland Road.
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‘I used to think Britain’s preppers were extreme – this changed my mind’
Britain’s preppers have long faced derision, but this app made me realise I may be the delusional one, writes Nicole Wootton-Cane
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Video. Burnt bicycles, smashed windows and looted shops: Trail of destruction across Paris
Video. Burnt bicycles, smashed shopfronts and debris-filled streets mark the aftermath of Saturday’s protests in Paris, as cleanup crews begin clearing the damage.
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Pope waves to crowd in first public appearance since cancer surgery
The 71-year-old pontiff had the lower lobe of his right lung removed on Tuesday
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Over 1,800 arrested as France faces aftermath of nationwide protests – in pictures
Residents deal with broken windows and burnt out cars after tens of thousands of people take to the streets
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County Durham Kik pervert suggested '14-year-old' girl meet him in his BMW
A man who thought he was messaging a 14-year-old girl on Kick asked for a topless photo and about her sexual experience.
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'Chubby' North East comedian collects new car weeks after emergency hip surgery
Comedian Roy ‘Chubby’ Brown has been spotted collecting a brand-new car in Teesside just weeks after undergoing emergency hip replacement surgery.
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County Durham mum sheds 1.5st to fulfil Britney Spears catsuit dream for her 40th
A County Durham mum who spent years hiding her figure beneath leggings and hoodies has celebrated her 40th birthday in style after shedding one and a half stone.
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£650k County Durham cottage comes with annexe, acre of land and endless potential
Explore Sycamore Court, Rowley: a £650,000 stone cottage near Consett with three bedrooms, self-contained annexe, garage, one acre of grounds and no chain.
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Wuhan Open final: Sonay Kartal misses out on WTA 1,000 title, losing to Maja Chwalinska
Britain's Sonay Kartal fades from a strong position in a gripping Wuhan Open final against Grand Slam runner-up Maja Chwalinska.
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Man found on Dublin footpath dies after late night assault
Local media report a knife was involved in the attack
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The County Durham village home to one of England's oldest churches
Discover Escomb, the County Durham village home to a 1,350-year-old Anglo-Saxon church built with Roman stone and featuring an ancient sundial.
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Newsom breaks his silence on ex-wife Kimberly Guilfoyle’s scandal
Newsom’s response comes days after Guilfoyle was removed from her position as US ambassador to Greece following cash-for-access allegations
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Mapped: The fastest-growing cities in the world
Ghaziabad, a city next to Delhi, tops the table of annual growth rates at 5.2 per cent, followed by Surat in the western Indian state of Gujarat
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German authorities investigate a hole cut into a fence at Leipzig airport
German authorities are investigating a large hole cut into a fence at Leipzig airport
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Video. Lyon wakes up to scenes of destruction after violent protests
Video. Lyon is clearing up after a day of unrest, looting and vandalism during nationwide protests over the cost of living.
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Paris police report 855 arrests after violent clashes and looting during protests
Paris police have arrested 855 people after violent clashes during a protest against rising living costs
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More than 1,200 arrested as protesters clash with police in France over living costs
Violent clashes are ongoing between police and protesters over high prices and weak public spending
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Canada reports 'fatalities and injuries' after military base incident
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said a "serious incident creating a major fire" had occurred at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta.
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Faithful gather to welcome Pope Leo back for Sunday blessing after cancer surgery
Pope Leo XIV has returned to the Vatican after undergoing surgery to remove a lung tumor
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Polanski’s popularity plummets to record low in wake of ‘Zionism’ motion
Zack Polanski now has the lowest popularity of any national leader, with his overall rating falling to minus 36
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Car badly damaged after apparent collision destroys part of garden wall
A VEHICLE has been left badly damaged by what appears to be a collision with a residential wall.
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Man, 80, who died in light aircraft crash near Loch Lomond named
The flying instructor has been described as "a gentleman and an experienced aviator" by former students.
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Man convicted after killing woman over claims of stolen watch
A convicted criminal killed a woman amid claims his treasured watch had been stolen
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DWP Christmas bonus - pensioners and benefit claimants will get extra bank payment
Millions of pensioners and benefit claimants could receive the DWP Christmas bonus. Find out which benefits qualify and when payments are due.
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New passport changes coming to UK airports - everything travellers need to know
Contactless passport checks are coming to Heathrow, Gatwick and Manchester, but travellers still need valid passports and should keep them in hand luggage.
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'Trump is watching closely' Is tomorrow’s referendum vote Canada’s ‘Brexit Moment’?
Amid claims of US meddling, oil-rich Alberta will vote on whether to hold a binding referendum on leaving Canada. Foreign Editor David Pratt examines what’s at stake
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Health secretary vows to end ‘corridor care’ for children in hospitals
Ms Cooper also said child health needs to be ‘a much greater priority for the NHS’
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Teesside GP showed 'reckless disregard for patient safety' by falsifying records
A Yarm GP who showed “reckless disregard for patient safety” by falsifying three patients' records has been suspended.
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The late Lena Martell was a star who studied under Streisand ... yet loved the Barras
THIS week’s Scottish Icon was a Broadway star and understudy to Barbra Streisand. She was also a secret habitué of the Barras.
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County Durham man who repeatedly contacted ex ‘avoided prison by a whisker’
Michael Winn narrowly avoids prison after breaching a non-molestation order six times; the County Durham man receives a suspended sentence and drug treatment.
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Arrests over France protests rise to 1,800, with whole streets in Paris ‘devastated’ – Europe live
Interior minister says ‘the Republic will not yield’ to France’s worst protests in years
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Major fire breaks out in Alberta after deadly incident at military base
Canada’s defense minister says that people have been killed and injured in an incident at a military base in Alberta that caused a major fire, while reports said that large numbers of injured people were being transported to hospitals
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Darlington model flying club issues plea for new home after 50 years on one field
A Darlington model flying club with a history dating back to the Second World War is appealing for help to find a new field after being told it may have to leave its home of 50 years.
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Dazzling meteor shower from rare comet to peak in the UK this week
The Orionid meteor shower, known for its fast, bright meteors, will peak in the coming week.
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'I feel for them': Summerhall developer says some artists may be priced out of venue
In a wide-ranging interview with The Herald, Dr Ali Afshar, managing director of AMA (New Town) Limited, outlined his vision for the venue.
