News & Politics
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Lotus Lounge confirms opening date for new Pan-Asian restaurant in Yarm
Yarm’s new Pan-Asian restaurant Lotus Lounge has announced its opening date - and there are just days to go.
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Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia after Trump puts them on hold
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged supporters to defend new U.S. sanctions against Russia
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Woman taken to hospital with 'serious injuries' following collision
A WOMAN was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a collision with a car.
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Anger as 6-month-old kitten dumped in wheelie bin outside home
The kitten was found by a resident who had just moved into the nearby property that day.
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Pope Leo to be discharged from hospital days after lung cancer surgery
The 71-year-old had the lower lobe of his right lung removed after doctors detected a suspected cancerous nodule
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Person rushed to hospital after Tesco 'medical incident' and air ambulance on scene
Emergency services were called to the Tesco store in Coulby Newham at around 1pm on Friday (October 16), following reports of an incident in the shop.
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Kids eat for free at these food hubs this half-term - including Gordon Ramsay spots
Find out where kids can eat free or for £1 this October half-term, including Burger King, Bella Italia, ASDA cafés, Morrisons and Premier Inn.
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Excitement as busy Build-A-Bear Workshop reopens in Metrocentre after major makeover
Families have shared their excitement after a popular North East shopping centre store reopened following a temporary closure for refurbishment.
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'I tried warm and busy Vineyard Café in Darlington - the food was top notch'
The Vineyard Café, mid-way along Darlington’s Post House Wynd, opened in 2021, but I hadn’t been through its doors until a few weeks ago when grabbing a quick coffee with a friend.
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Dubois vs Wardley 2 predictions for heavyweight WBO title fight from fighters and pundits
Figures from the boxing world give their predictions for Saturday's heavyweight world title rematch between Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois.
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Video. Latest news bulletin
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 17th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Healey backs Heathrow third runway for ‘jobs and growth’ in split from Burnham
Healey speaks positively of airport expansion, including at Heathrow, during meetings at IMF summit in Thailand
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Stylish £118k Darlington home hides more than you'd expect behind its façade
Cap:Small in size, yet big on charm and character, this home in Darlington's Denes area is perfect for first-time buyers and downsizers
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‘The end is nigh’ for much-loved County Durham club unless people return
I, AND many, many villagers from Bearpark and surrounding villages have been members of Bearpark and District Working Men's Club for many years, myself from the early 1960s.
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Company fined £1,567 after ignoring notice to clear rubbish from County Durham home
KWP Build by Design Holdings Ltd fined £1,567 after ignoring a Community Protection Notice over rubbish, mattresses and furniture in New Kyo, County Durham.
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Police seek 28-year-old woman wanted over theft offences in County Durham
County Durham Police are searching for Georgia Little, 28, wanted over theft offences in Ferryhill and Chilton, with links to Durham City and Peterlee.
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An overly city-centered West Yorkshire mass transit network would show that devolution hasn’t gone far enough
A reliable public transport network is not just about moving large masses of people around the region. The benefits of connecting people are social and economic. Benefits that Yorkshire has been long deprived of as a result of decision making by Whitehall mandarins. Civil servants who don’t understand the needs of the region have for far too long held it back.
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Video. Latest news bulletin
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 17th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Teenage boy and pensioner killed in Scotland plane crash
Temporary restrictions including drones have been put in place over the Drymen area
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There is a violent ‘new normal’ in the Strait of Hormuz. Here’s why we should worry
With the prospect of peace in the Middle East looking increasingly remote ahead of the US midterm elections, oil prices remain stubbornly high and attacks have intensified rather than settled. Experts tell Maira Butt that the conflict is in a dangerous limbo
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‘I cannot carry all of this alone’: the couples kept apart by the war in Gaza
Families have been scattered, fathers separated from their children, and couples unable to reunite and marry
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Trump signs executive order waiving new Russia sanctions
Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev has called the decision to put the sanctions on hold a "significant and truly historic moment."
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Women's Rugby League World Cup: England crush debutants Wales in Perth
England scored seven tries before the break, and 13 in total on their way to a comprehensive victory over Wales in their Group A opener.
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UK government wants to include streaming platforms in BBC licensing fee to fix ‘outdated’ funding model — so if you watch Netflix on your TV, this includes you
From the government's proposed legislation to the impact on viewers, an expert shares their thoughts on the BBC's new funding model.
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Yorkshire road named among UK’s most haunted with reports of werewolf creature
A STRETCH of road in Yorkshire has been named among the most haunted in the UK
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Darlington shop that's survived changing high street for more than 115 years
For more than a century, generations of Darlington families have walked through the doors of Leggs.
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Inside 5 bed family home reduced twice after being on market for nearly a year
The price was cut by £25,000 in January and by a further £25,000 in June.
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McDonald's bags and food junk dumped in County Durham woodland
McDonald's bags, food waste, cans and bottles have been dumped in a woodland in Craghead, County Durham.
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Katie Zacharia was sitting down for ‘interview with Wall Street Journal when fired’
Donald Trump told the newly appointed press secretary to ‘reconsider’ her position
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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump orders last-minute stay on Russian sanctions
Trump had himself approved the sanctions law only last month. The bipartisan bill was designed to quickly hit Russia's financial resources for its war on Ukraine
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Bradford curry house selling viral naanwich named 'one of the best' by visitors
Chowdreys in Bradford is loved by guests for its viral naanwich and amazing service that makes you feel like family,
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'Excited' and 'concerned'- verdict on new supermarket at York B&Q plans
People living close to the site of a proposed new supermarket in York have given their verdict on the plans.
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West Yorkshire tram routes should focus on areas with poor connectivity, locals say
The proposed mass transit routes are yet to be decided, after a critical review from the Government quashed the previous proposals.
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Festive fun at Bramham Park with Christmas market and house tours
Bramham Park is gearing up for Christmas, with a new market and house tours.
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Hurricane Trudy makes its way toward Mexico as Typhoon Champi threatens Guam
Hurricane Trudy is moving toward southwestern and west-central Mexico's Pacific coast
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Luxury resort near Darlington transformed with 17,000 new plants and trees
Rockliffe, near Darlington, revealed its newly landscaped gardens as part of a multimillion-pound redevelopment.
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Five magical autumn walks around Scotland easily reached by train
We have officially reached one of my favourite bits of the year. The midway stage of October when, if you’re out and about close to 7.30am, chances are you’ll catch the sun popping its head over the horizon soon afterwards.
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Mexican judge sentences three men to 158 years in prison for murders of Australian and US surfers
Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson, and their American friend Carter Rhoad, were killed while on a surf trip in Baja California in 2024
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'You leave feeling better about yourself' - Customers adore this Bradford salon
The salon has built a loyal client base who return not only for the treatments, but for the atmosphere created by the team.
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Trump waives several Russian sanctions as new US law takes effect
Trump says parts of a new law that aims to punish Moscow for its war against Ukraine are against US national interests.
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Life rarely goes according to plan. Here’s how to get better at adapting
Will you get the job
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Why India is the growth story investors cannot afford to ignore
Strong economic growth, booming IPOs and rising domestic investment are boosting confidence in India's economic future.
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Why hasn't the UK had any named storms yet?
So far this autumn wet and windy weather patterns have been steered away from the UK. When could we see that change?
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'I'm a homeless ex-soldier and it feels like having a target on my back'
Leeds beggar Graham spoke of the horrid abuse he's subjected to on the streets
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Plan to build 32 apartments on town centre car park is revealed
The application says the plans make good use of an “underutilised” car park.
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Latest vote shows no candidate for UN chief has the required support of all five key powers
The latest straw poll in the selection of the next U.N. secretary-general has shown that none of the seven candidates has the support of all five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council, who have veto power
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Returning Bulls icon says Saints balance can be found as Bradford drop division
Bradford Bulls head coach Amy Hardcastle wants to get the women’s team back on track, while she stays at St Helens and despite the Odsal side dropping down.
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Car park in centre of world heritage site shuts ahead of major redevelopment
Construction is expected to start early next month.
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Not cool: who hacked France’s supermarket fridges?
Whether it was youngsters proving their skills or state sabotage, Europe’s most hacked country was left with a mountain of waste after food began cooking in freezers
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3 men sentenced to more than 158 years for the killings of Australian, US surfers in Mexico
Three Mexican men have been sentenced to more than 158 years in prison each for the 2024 murders of two Australian brothers and their American friend in a case that tarnished Mexico’s image by exposing the risks foreigners face when visiting the tourism-dependent country
