News & Politics
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Alex Scott: What does Disney+ exit highlight about coverage of women's football?
Alex Scott's sudden departure from her Disney+ presenter role reveals a pressing challenge for broadcasters of women's football.
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Fears of ‘externally organised protests’ reaching North Yorkshire coast
Concerns about anti-social behaviour and the risk of “externally organised protests and disorder” affecting North Yorkshire’s coastal communities have been raised by councillors.
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Stirling Santa Dash returns to raise funds for Strathcarron Hospice
Stirling Distillery’s Santa Dash returns on December 6, with £10 entry fees going to Strathcarron Hospice and festive rewards for runners.
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Tory shadow minister slammed for calling anti-terror law her ‘most hated law’
Shadow housing, communities and local government minister Katie Lam called Martyn’s law an ‘absurd set of regulations’
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Catherine says nature can help children's emotional growth
The Princess of Wales launches a project encouraging a greater emphasis on children learning from nature.
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Four in 10 UK adults affected by droughts linked to climate change, survey finds
It comes after severe drought was declared in parts of England on Thursday
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The UK's octopus boom is a gift and a curse for local fisherman
The value of British octopus exports rose to £12.8 million last year, largely driven by buyers in France and Spain
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Center Parcs Scottish Borders reaches milestone as A7 junction opens
A new junction on the A7 between Hawick and Selkirk has been completed to provide access to the planned Center Parcs Scottish Borders holiday village.
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Man appears in court accused of murdering 17-year-old in Milton
Jack Dragsnes, 22, appears at Glasgow Sheriff Court accused of murdering 17-year-old Jack Mellon in Milton on October 14, and attempting to pervert justice.
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s Bentley sold for £125k after just one day on sale
An advert for the ‘Ex Royal Family Car’ went live on the Portland Autos website earlier this month
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RNLI lifeboat crews threatened by ‘thuggery’ and ‘para-criminal abuse’, watchdog says
‘We must never grow accustomed to criminal or para-criminal abuse’, Charity Commission chair says
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Trump gets thrown under the bus by Katie Zacharia about not passing the bar
Zacharia has been doing damage control on Fox News, but even seemed to dig herself deeper into a hole when served probing questions by the Trump-friendly hosts
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American influencer's Leeds United fans plea to 'adopt him' after travel blunder
'Daddy Wellness' Instagrammer, Richie Lovelace, rushed to Instagram to share his dilemma
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Tiger attack victim's medical records may have been breached
William Chapman, 24, was mauled to death at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, near Doncaster, on Saturday.
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The unlikely history spot where 'proper' Sunday roasts sell out every week
Discover the Teesside museum café where homemade Sunday roasts are selling out fast.
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MP says crime 'won't be tolerated' after suspected arson rips through Aycliffe homes
A Newton Aycliffe MP has said serious crime "will not be tolerated" after a suspected arson attack ripped through homes in Newton Aycliffe and forced residents to evacuate.
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Former Sale Sharks lock Andrews dies at team hotel in La Rochelle
Hyron Andrews dies at his Johannesburg Lions' team hotel before their Champions Cup match at La Rochelle on Saturday.
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‘Tough to watch, impossible to ignore’: reviewers on NAZA documentary
Film interviewing military insiders about mass killing of civilians in Gaza wins widespread praise around the world
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Governor praises local who helped end the mass shooting at an Oregon elementary school
Oregon's governor says a community member likely saved lives by chasing down a teenager who shot and killed three children and a teacher at an elementary school in the city of Bend
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Man in his 30s dies after being found seriously injured at County Durham home
A man in his 30s has died after he was found with serious injuries at a house in Durham, where a large emergency services presence attended the scene.
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New White House press secretary faces more scrutiny – this time from Trump-friendly Fox News
Katie Zacharia made the rounds at the conservative news channel to defend her appointment as Trump’s mouthpiece
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Israeli settlers torch cars and trees in West Bank villages, disrupting Palestinians' olive harvest
Israeli settlers have attacked Palestinian villages across the West Bank
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Sleeping Tesla driver using self-driving mode crashes into police car
A Tesla driver claimed he was asleep at the wheel when his vehicle, in Full Self-Driving mode, plowed into a California Highway Patrol (CHP) vehicle, injuring two officers. The CHP car’s dashcam recorded the incident on October 13 on Interstate 80 in the Bay Area, where officers had sealed off a lane while they investigated a crash. The Tesla, driven by a 22-year-old from Sacramento, entered the closed area, marked by flares, cones and emergency vehicle flashing lights. It then hit the occupied CHP vehicle. CHP warned drivers that “despite its name, Full Self-Driving is not fully autonomous” and must be monitored at all times. Authorities have not yet announced what charges the driver could face.
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French bulldog stomped to death by burglars as family slept
The dog, named Leia, was fatally injured when the intruders encountered her during the early-morning burglary
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Uzbekistan signs $4.7bn energy deals, plans two more nuclear plants
Foreign firms including ACWA Power, EDF and Toyota Tsusho are involved in projects covering 3,000 MW of generating capacity and 400 MW of storage. Tashkent is also preparing 128 oil and gas exploration blocks for investors and pursuing a future electricity connection to Europe.
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Judi Dench joins calls by The Archers cast to keep show in Birmingham
The actor, who made a cameo in the Radio 4 drama in 1989, has signed a letter urging BBC not to move studio elsewhere
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UK police force pays out after claims it protected officers accused of abusing women
Exclusive: Devon and Cornwall police formally apologise to nine women and settle claim without admitting liability
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Norwegian teenage hitman hired for UK murder by Iran-backed crime gang jailed for 20 years
Johannes Kongsnes Natland, 19, was arrested in Huddersfield with two guns and live ammunition
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North Yorkshire Council to take action over broken Harrogate bus shelter
“When it is blowing a gale up Wetherby Road and pouring down the poor passengers get little protection”
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Ex-culture secretary blasts ‘retrograde’ plan for ‘YouTube tax’ to fund BBC
Baroness Nicky Morgan said that many BBC programmes should be available for subscription instead of a levy
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The Little London family bringing their Leeds local back to life
Mum and son Lisa and Brad have said the whole community is welcome
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Government settles out-of-court with 'scapegoat' Sir Olly Robbins over dismissal
The UK Government settles with 'scapegoat' Sir Olly Robbins after his dismissal by Keir Starmer over his alleged role in the Lord Mandelson scandal and judicial review
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The Independent: 40 years in 40 front pages
As The Independent celebrates its 40th anniversary, we take a look back at four decades of free thinking front pages
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Pentagon downplays first major public split between Trump and Hegseth
Hegseth's television instincts, perhaps one of the tools he relies on most in his Pentagon role, appeared to have failed him
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Flintshire: Nurse who stole £750,000 from vulnerable 99-year-old struck off
Rebecca Louise Burwood saw the vulnerable victim "as her nanna" but stole to fund her lifestyle.
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Doctor on Lucy Letby ward makes admission over murder fears
Dr Stephen Brearey said his warnings about Lucy Letby were repeatedly ignored
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Train passengers fume over 'ridiculous' LNER fares to get from London to North East
A viral post questioning rail costs has ignited debate over LNER's dynamic train fares after a screenshot posted to social media shows a London-to-Newcastle ticket "nearing £200".
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Met Office forecasts dry and bright weekend for Bradford
THE Met Office has forecast a sunny weekend for Bradford
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We’re not backing away from Jackdaw and Rosebank decisions, says Andy Burnham
The PM was speaking during a visit to Motherwell.
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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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Former MI5 chief warns Burnham he can’t pit aid against defence spending
‘My advice to the prime minister would be to say you need to think about this as a holistic issue... defence doesn't stand alone’, says Lord Jonathan Evans
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Police believe missing woman 'entered the water' off the North East coast
Police say they believe a missing woman 'entered the water' off the North East coast in South Shields, Tyne and Wear.
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Councillors challenge plan to add hydrogen and carbon capture to incinerator
Concerns about a lack of public scrutiny have been raised over plans to add hydrogen production and carbon capture facilities to a major North Yorkshire waste incinerator without a new planning application being filed.
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Street Fighter cast say movie 'for the fans' - will they show up?
Cast members Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji and Callina Liang discuss the latest video game adaptation.
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Watch: Did Tesla really just unveil a flying car?
Tesla CEO Elon Musk showcased the vehicle at a facility owned by his SpaceX company, which helped develop the model.
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Qualified low-income students may be missing out on research opportunities
The UK’s STEM postgraduate pipeline could be leaving thousands of high-achieving students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds behind.
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2 rapists on the run - 7 people re-arrested over perverting course of justice
The men absconded during a child sexual offences trial and were later found guilty in their absence.
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Rare Scottish banknote sells at auction for more than five times the predicted price
A unique proof of a Scottish banknote designed by competition winner Kayla Robson sold for £11,000, while a rare COP26 note fetched £5,500.
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Jet2 extends new Leeds Bradford Airport route after 'strong demand'
The airline said it had put more seats on sale after strong demand from customers booking early and late-winter holidays.
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Inside the stunning £2.95 million house in the Bradford district
The detached property offers five double bedrooms and combines period features with modern family living.
