News & Politics
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Highlights - Premier League - Everton 0-2 Chelsea
Pedro Neto scores twice for Chelsea as they beat Everton 2-0 at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, in a game overshadowed by a nasty head injury to Emiliano Martinez.
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Israeli settlers attack European diplomats in occupied West Bank
Belgium’s foreign minister blamed what he called Israel’s “illegal settlement policy” for the attack and pledged to push for further European Union sanctions. #EuropeNews
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Pope Leo discharged from hospital after cancer operation
Doctors say pontiff is ‘fit for discharge’ after operation to remove cancerous tumour from his lung
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More than 400 arrested as police clash with protesters across France
Police fire teargas in Paris and protesters storm town hall in Marseille – with officials blaming violence on ‘ultra-left’
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Major high street retailer announces opening date inside ex North Yorkshire bank
Joules has confirmed when it will open its new Northallerton store, with discounts, prizes and giveaways planned to mark its arrival.
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Sam Fender fans say he's 'so back' as North East singer issues mysterious tour teaser
Sam Fender has sent fans into a frenzy after the Rein Me In singer teased something for 2027 amid rumours of another huge UK tour.
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48-year-old man taken to hospital after collision - here's what we know
A man was taken to hospital following a collision.
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Elon Musk agrees to settle lawsuits over 2024 election lottery
Trump-boosting billionaire was sued over promise to give away $1m per day to random signatories of petition
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Body found on Scottish island with police treating man's death as unexplained
A body has been found in a marina on a Scottish island, with police treating the man's death as unexplained
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Violence in Albania as protesters call for PM to resign
Violent clashes were reported in the capital, Tirana, where protesters threw stones at police, who responded with tear gas, according to Euronews Albania, as nationwide demonstrations entered their fifth consecutive day. #EuropeNews
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Accountant must pay £80k for 'obscene' email about former boss's wife
Edward Franklin erupted in a series of messages, calling his former boss ‘pathetic’ and ‘a loser’
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Matt Baker on North East panto homecoming this month: ‘Here is where I’m happiest’
Matt Baker says Darlington’s Christmas pantomime will offer a “spark and a gem of magic” even the London Palladium could not match.
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Highlights - Premier League - Manchester City 3-2 Ipswich Town
Manchester City go six points clear at the top of the Premier League as Enzo Maresca's side record a seventh straight league victory with a 3-2 win over Ipswich at the Etihad.
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Murder charge after man dies at caravan park
A 39-year-old man has been charged with murder after a man was found injured at a caravan park in Clacton.
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Wildfire forces thousands to evacuate as blaze destroys coastal homes
The weather service also issued a red flag warning for parts of central and Northern California
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Susie Wiles had a hand in setting up Katie Zacharia’s car crash Fox interview: report
Zacharia’s contentious interview with Trump-pal Sean Hannity was described as a ‘sanctioned hit’ by one insider
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Almost all NSW homes destroyed in black summer bushfires were within 100 metres of flammable vegetation
Exclusive: Research confirms official advice about high-risk properties and warns worsening conditions will make more homes unsafe
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Amanda Owen's daughter Edith faces new challenge as she juggles exams and business
Amanda Owen's daughter Edith is balancing exam revision with running Ravenseat's revived cream tea business in Our Farm Next Door.
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Man and woman arrested after cannabis and £3,000 cash seized in Teesside raid
Two people have been arrested on suspicion of drug dealing after cannabis and £3,000 cash were seized from a property in Middlesbrough.
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Katie Zacharia fired by Trump after five days: ‘It was an honor to work for him’
Zacharia fawned over the president despite her brutal firing less than a week in the job
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Ex Darlington footballer who became one of Love Island's biggest stars
Former Darlington FC defender Luke Trotman found fame on Love Island after injury side-lined career
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The County Durham pit village behind one of Newcastle United's greatest legends
Small County Durham village Kelloe has a remarkable connection to football history, having produced the man who would become “Mr Newcastle United”.
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18-year-old pedestrian dies after collision - three men arrested
An 18-year-old man has died following a collision in Leeds city centre.
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Budget a chance for Chancellor to reverse damaging agricultural policies - Harriet Ranson
Growth was the central aspiration of Labour’s election campaign and remains the benchmark against which its economic decisions must be judged. Yet the changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) have now been proven, as predicted, to be having the opposite effect: suppressing investment, weakening confidence and shrinking the productive capacity of family businesses.
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Vatican says Pope Leo to be released from the hospital Saturday, 4 days after lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo XIV is being released from the hospital on Saturday after lung cancer surgery, the Vatican announced
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Stunning Yorkshire Wolds walk through hidden valleys to a deserted medieval village
Explore a seven-mile Yorkshire Wolds Way walk from Thixendale to Wharram Percy, taking in dry chalk valleys, steep climbs and a ruined medieval village.
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Award-winning North East takeaway launches autumn menu with pizza and burger specials
Birtley’s Casa Rosa, named Takeaway of the Year at the North East 2026 Local Awards, unveils a new autumn menu with pizzas, burgers, vegan and gluten-free options.
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Squash down: smaller pumpkins expected this Halloween after drought in England
Data shows 2026 could be worst harvest on record, as growers suggest painting faces on vegetables instead of carving
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Inside Germany: Four personal traditions that keep me excited for autumn
The cure for the autumn blues is getting outside and embracing the season, says editor Paul Krantz, who shares his favourite traditions for Germany's cold weather months.
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Oregon school shooting: Everything we know about the suspect
Three children, ages 5, 8 and 11, and one teacher were killed in the shooting
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Much-loved park to get major makeover as volunteers secure funding boost
Chirton Dene Park volunteers plan wildflower meadows, waterway improvements and community activities after a funding boost.
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Alcoholic threatened to headbutt police then kicked officer who tried to arrest him
Alcoholic Benjamin Bradshaw fined £200 after kicking a police officer during arrest at his father’s Wingate home.
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Keighley actor to star in new Bingley Little Theatre production
A REGULAR performer at Keighley Playhouse is set to star in a new stage production.
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Royal National Mòd in pictures as it closes with hundreds of choristers in Glasgow
Tuesday saw the junior competition programme reach its climax with the fluent learner events at the Royal National Mòd in Glasgow. In the Solo Traditional Singing Girls and Boys 13-15 categories, 15-year-old Flora Scott from Sir E Scott School in Harris, collected both the Traditional Silver
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Washington Post hits back at Netanyahu’s account of attack on journalist
‘To be clear: Some facts are neither in dispute nor unclear,’ writes executive editor Matt Murray
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Canada 24-21 England: Red Roses' 41-match unbeaten run ends in Toronto
England's 41-match unbeaten streak ends in dramatic fashion as Shoshanah Seumanutafa's late try hands Canada a thrilling 24-21 victory in Toronto.
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Hero dad ID’ed after stopping teenage gunman at Oregon elementary school
The 16-year-old shooter and one victim have also been identified
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Why Wilsden is buzzing with Co-op heritage project
A BEEHIVE shelter in Wilsden, featuring a carving made from salvaged stone of a landmark building, is being renovated as part of a village heritage project.
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Teenager and pensioner killed after aircraft crashes near Drymen
A pensioner and a teenager have been killed after a plane crashed near Drymen
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Wind turbines could become harder to build in parts of County Durham under new plan
Wind turbines could become harder to approve in parts of County Durham under a new blueprint for the North Pennines.
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Inside Darlington's haunting Halloween pop-up shop that's the 'biggest in North East'
A mother-and-daughter team say they've opened the biggest Halloween pop-up shop in the North East as they bring thousands of costumes and spooky accessories to Darlington for one month only.
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Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia show the Yemeni rebels' growing strength
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels have showcased their growing military capabilities, repeatedly striking the airport in Saudi Arabia's capital and seizing territory near a key shipping chokepoint
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No Ukraine aid and EU budget cuts: What does Le Pen mean for the EU?
Le Pen is campaigning on a platform that would reshape France’s relationship with the EU ahead of the 2027 presidential election, potentially setting Paris on a collision course with Brussels with far-reaching implications. #EuropeNews
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Former university chair to receive honorary doctorate for outstanding service
A BUSINESS leader is set to receive an Honorary Doctorate for his outstanding service
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Police Scotland told to produce vetting timeline after latest convictions
Police Scotland have been told to publish a timeline for the re-vetting of officers, after the latest conviction for sexual assault
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I spent the week in court with Russell Brand – this is what I saw
The comedian’s rigid composure, which was captured by a court sketch artist, did not falter during the first three days of his high-profile trial, as Crime Correspondent Amy-Clare Martin reports
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Airstrike kills 3 children in Yemen, and other Middle East developments
An airstrike has killed three children in Yemen, according to Iranian-backed Houthi rebels
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Fireworks shop loses licence to store explosives - here's why
A fireworks shop has lost its licence to store explosives following an investigation into its social media content.
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NHS staff anger over bombshell plan to reshape orthopaedic surgery across Scotland
A confidential Scottish Government blueprint for orthopaedic surgery — revealed by The Herald — calls for 100 extra clinics and 15 extra theatres monthly, while surgeons, nurses and unions say they were never consulted.
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The eight North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the Postcode Lottery last week
Eight North East postcodes have won thousands of pounds in the postcode lottery over the last week. Check to see if you have won below.
