News & Politics
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Bomb squad descends on North East street after concerning item discovered at property
A bomb squad was called to a North East street after police discovered an item sparking concerns at a property.
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Wildfire: A Warning from the Midlands
After wildfires destroyed 38 homes in the Midlands in August 2026, Mary Rhodes meets affected residents and asks what can be done to prevent similar devastation in the future.
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330 tonnes of food waste collected but issues with bin collections remain
Around 40,000 bins are due to be distributed across the district.
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County Durham takeaway goes Willy Wonka-style by hiding cash in food for lucky few
A County Durham takeaway is adding a little extra flavour to dinner orders tonight by hiding cash inside some customer's tubs of garlic sauce.
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Surprising Darlington link to Marvel's new Disney Plus series Vision Quest
Two stars of Marvel's Vision Quest once performed in Darlington before finding worldwide success.
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Fish and chip fans told to avoid two cod alternatives in threat to popular takeaway
Some fish stocks have seen their ratings upgraded, including some North Sea herring
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Telegraph takeover by UAE-backed group would have risked press freedom – Ofcom
However, IMI said it ‘completely rejects’ Ofcom’s report, suggesting that Ofcom ‘failed’ to assess IMI as a commercial media company.
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First photos of Pope Leo since surgery and cancer diagnosis released by Vatican
The Vatican also confirmed Leo would make his first public appearance on Sunday
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Exciting new Leeds Christmas Market attractions for 2026 announced
Many people absolutely love visiting Leeds Christmas Market
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Sheffield Council on verge of collapse as Greens refuse to disavow Zionism motion
The joint administration that runs Sheffield City Council is on the verge of collapse, as the local Greens refused to disavow the party’s controversial “Zionism is racism” motion”.
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Sainsbury’s strategy in focus after reports over Morrisons talks
The UK’s second-largest supermarket group will shed light on its latest performance and strategy on Thursday October 22.
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Police search for clues to deadly shooting at Oregon elementary school
Schools closed after one teacher and three children killed, and child and teacher hospitalized with critical injuries
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Commission and Ukraine launch joint task force over EU accession
The Commission and Ukraine launched a joint task force meeting twice a week to speed up accession reforms on the rule of law and anti-corruption, after Hungary lifted its veto and two more negotiating clusters were opened. #EuropeNews
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California brushfires force evacuations and tens of thousands of power shutoffs
Hot, windy weather stokes fires in southern California as utilities shut off power to 150,000 customers as precaution
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Photos show Israeli settler attacks disrupting the West Bank olive harvest
ABU FALAH, West Bank (AP)
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Fundraising to protect oceans, forests and other key nature sites falling short ahead of UN summit
Promises by nations to spend hundreds of billions of dollars to finance nature and increase protections for oceans around the globe are falling short ahead of a key U.N. biodiversity conference
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Government settles after challenge by sacked Foreign Office chief over Mandelson
The FDA union announced on Friday that the Government had chosen to settle out of court
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Fall foliage tracker: New England having 'elite' year with 'majestic' views elsewhere
New England had adequate rain through the spring and summer, plus warm days and cool nights heading into fall
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Video. Belgium: Pumpkimania festival takes over Groot-Bijgaarden Castle
Video. Foxes, owls and deer made from pumpkins have taken over Groot-Bijgaarden Castle near Brussels. The Pumpkimania festival features a 772kg giant, pumpkin boat rides and Halloween activities until 1 November.
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India’s Cockroach Janta party leader detained amid crackdown on protests
Abhijeet Dipke was arrested ahead of planned anti-government demonstrations in Delhi
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Anti-Zionist Jewish student group backs proposal to drop antisemitism definition
On Friday, the university’s Kehillah society released a statement saying that the removal of the definition was a “core aim” of the group.
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Ethiopia sets up Tigray caretaker government as ex-fighters seek return to civilian life
Ethiopia's government has set up a six-month caretaker administration for Tigray following renewed fighting in the region
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Cowardly former soapstar jailed for model agency scam after going on the run to Spain
The court was told Philip Foster’s wife has died from cancer and Foster’s son Michael was murdered around Christmas last year
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After each mass shooting, Americans respond in the same way
As many as 370 mass shooting events have already occurred this year. Experts say the tragedies fuel even more gun purchases, writes James C. Reynolds
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Real Madrid demand Javier Tebas resignation over Joseph Goebbels comparison
Real Madrid have called for the "immediate resignation" of La Liga president Javier Tebas after he compared the club's management to Joseph Goebbels.
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Four ways small business owners can stop costs from spiralling as they grow
Keeping expenses under control is crucial for SMEs, even when more money starts coming in
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Unregulated slimming jabs and machetes seized in North East police raids
Eight people were arrested and weapons, drugs and cash seized during a targeted day of action across South Tyneside.
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Yorkshire Water issues reminder ahead of plastic wet wipe ban
Yorkshire Water has issued a reminder about the problems caused by flushing wet wipes ahead of a ban next year.
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Plans for former ice cream factory site approved despite objections
The council received objection letters from more than 60 nearby households.
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Rare barn owls with 'horror movie' screech take up residence in NYC neighborhood
A migration ecologist called the discovery of the barn owls’ nest ‘shocking’
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Americans face another painful blow to mortgages and credit cards
U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh says he won't prejudge what the U.S. central bank will do about interest rates at its upcoming meetings
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Following a cyberattack: Immediate threat to the administration cleared
Following the cyber-attack on the Berlin administration and the associated data breach, the Senate Chancellery has stated that the immediate threat has been averted.
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Teen who went to West Yorkshire amid assassination plot locked up for 20 years
The teenager travelled to the UK in March last year after agreeing to carry out a killing for 25,000 euros (£21,500).
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Gareth Gates returns to Bradford stage in 18+ rated Boyband in the Buff show
Gareth Gates was the main man in the 18+ rated Boyband in the Buff at St George’s Hall.
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Boy, 15, seen riding illegal e-bike wearing balaclava by members of the public
Police seized the Sur-Ron and said the teenager would be dealt with.
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National security adviser’s wife accused of supporting Palestine Action
‘God help us authors who support Palestine and Palestine Action,’ Sarah Helm, who is the wife of Jonathan Powell, wrote on X
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Trump critics stunned after Katie Zacharia is grilled by Hannity over ‘lawyer’ claim
“Why not just say, ‘I went to Pepperdine Law School and then took a different career path’” the Trump pal pressed her. Commentators remarked that they had never seen the conservative Fox News host push a Republican so hard
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Man convicted of killing Bradford police officer sold guns after prison release
Faisal Razzaq, who was jailed for his role in the death, began selling firearms to criminals across London after his release in 2017.
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Car overturns onto its side in crash near popular park
A car overturned in a crash near a popular park.
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IMF warns John Healey to consider spending cuts rather than raising bank taxes
The Chancellor is reportedly considering reversing a reduction in the surcharge banks pay on their profits.
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Deadly opioid stronger than fentanyl detected in Los Angeles
The drug, known as cychlorphine, can stop a person from breathing even in extremely small quantities and may be lurking undetected in illegal drugs, authorities warned Thursday
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs moved to a new prison after reports of a luxury lifestyle behind bars
Sean “Diddy” Combs has been moved to a federal prison in Pennsylvania after reports that the hip-hop mogul was living the high life and was injured in a fight at his New Jersey lockup
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These are America’s least favorite McDonald’s locations
‘By far the worst service of any McDonald’s,’ one review said of the lowest reviewed restaurant
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Trump aides are angling for chief of staff role amid rumors of Susie Wiles departure
Trump has reportedly started calling allies and discussing potential replacements for Wiles
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Look back: When trades of the dead were recorded on their grave stones
by Robin Longbottom
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Action needed to save water, minister tells MPs
Severe drought was declared across parts of southern England after months of low rainfall.
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British father avoids jail for causing son's death in Cyprus hotel fall
Joshua Foster has instead been fined €3,000
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Experts urge older people in Bradford to get vaccines as flu deaths rise
Nearly 4,000 flu-related deaths in England last winter prompt calls for older people to get free NHS vaccines against flu, Covid-19 and RSV to protect health.
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Israeli settlers attack Palestinians during olive harvest, and other Middle East developments
Israeli settlers have attacked Palestinians in towns across the occupied West Bank during the olive harvest
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50 arrested amid crackdown on 'serious organised crime' after fatal A66 crash
A total of 50 people have now been arrested as part of a police crackdown on serious organised crime in the aftermath of the fatal A66 crash.
