News & Politics
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Police called after man went to GP surgery and talked loudly about STDs
The judge noted that a pre-sentence report had indicated that Williams presented a “high level of risk” to the public as well as himself.
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Mauritius tightens security and extends curfew after days of unrest
Mauritius is extending a curfew for two more nights and tightening security after unrest sparked by police shooting a woman during protests over water shortages and the cost of living
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Katie Zacharia now says she misheard question about when she passed the bar exam
The White House's new press secretary graduated from law school - but there is little evidence she's been licensed to practice law
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Failed AI student 'fantasist' guilty of murdering woman in Airbnb revenge attack
Deepak Sandhu has been found guilty of a murdering a woman after she rejected him
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Speeding teen who killed much-loved dad in head-on County Durham crash spared jail
A speeding teenager who killed a much-loved dad in a head on County Durham crash has narrowly avoided jail.
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Track Cycling World Championships 2026: Great Britain win two golds
Great Britain claim gold in the women's team pursuit and the men's scratch race at the World Track Cycling Championships.
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Scottish social historian to launch new history of British working class in Edinburgh
An Injury to All, described as “the definitive history of British post war working-class life”, will be released at an event run by Argonaut Books.
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Closure of Yorkshire gas storage site 'would risk UK's ability to keep lights on'
The closure of a Yorkshire gas storage site would risk the UK's ability “to keep the lights on” a union claims, as it called for government support.
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Gianni Infantino: Fifa president apologises over World Cup move but told he must do more
President Gianni Infantino apologises to the Fifa Council for his World Cup sell-off plan - but is asked to go further.
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Further arrest in A1(M) crash murder investigation
A 52-year-old woman is arrested in connection with the crash in which 22-year-old Elena Chiriac died.
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County lines drug dealer who thought he could travel into York ‘undetected’ is jailed
A Bradford county lines drug dealer who police said thought he could travel into York “undetected” has been jailed.
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A737 closed and homes evacuated over gas leak incident
The A737 has been closed to traffic due to a gas leak incident. Police said they received a report of a potential gas leak around 10.45am on Thursday, October 15.
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NHS Tayside clarifies status of Emergency Department amid closure rumours
NHS Tayside says Perth Royal Infirmary Emergency Department will not close as patient numbers rise, urging residents to call NHS 24 on 111 for urgent care.
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Witness liaision officers at South Yorkshire Police set to walk out over pay
Dozens of witness liaison officers working for South Yorkshire Police are set to go on strike after a unanimous vote for industrial action.
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Another tanker ablaze near Hormuz after two ships sunk in attacks
Iran said monitoring teams found the unnamed vessel ablaze after it entered a prohibited zone with its tracking systems disabled, two days after the container ship GFS Pride sank following a fire and the cargo ship Cape Dao also went down after being struck by a projectile.
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Man with venomous snakes and lizards stopped at German airport
The man, a Mexican firefighter, looked "nervous" as he tried to leave Cologne Airport, officials say.
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Milei adviser claims UK being ‘colonised by Islam’ as Falklands row grows
Santiago Caputo cites election of Sagal Abdi-Wali as MP and calls UK a threat to the west in post shared by Argentina’s president
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Political row erupts over £17m of council contracts awarded under exceptions
Revelations about Stockton Council awarding over £17m worth of contracts without following its normal rules have sparked political debate.
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Brazil investigates Amazon wildfires that disrupt daily life and have fueled political attacks
Brazilian authorities are investigating whether a recent surge in Amazon wildfires was orchestrated
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Trump hit by brutal midterm poll as voters turn against his economy and Iran war
A strong majority of voters believe that President Donald Trump is falling short at home and abroad
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World-leading endoscopy experts gather at North East hospital workshop
North Tees endoscopy experts meet on October 8 and 9 for an advanced endotherapy workshop exploring AI, new procedures, technology and patient care.
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Thames Water asks for £2.4bn more to avoid going bust this year or early 2027
Water company tells creditors it will not survive long enough to agree refinancing deal without more money
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Pensioner pleads guilty to raping woman drugged by husband
Graham Brougham, 74, was one of a number of men invited to sexually assault victim while she was unconscious
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Professor shares 'most important thing to do' when someone is grieving
Dr Lesel Dawson, co-director of Good Grief Weston, says avoiding grief is not a good way to cope.
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Rare Charles Rennie Mackintosh piece sells for £609,850 at auction
Rare Charles Rennie Mackintosh lantern sells for £609,850 at Lyon & Turnbull auction in Edinburgh, more than 20 times its estimate, alongside Mackintosh works.
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Lidl store will pave way for 'multi-million pound investment in town'
Lidl says it is delighted to receive planning permission
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EU leaders push back on a major budget proposal, putting a deal by end of the year in doubt
European Union leaders are voicing strong opposition to a new proposal for the bloc’s long-term budget
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Drone footage as historic Teesside shipyard's four dry docks full for first time
UK Docks fills all four dry docks at former Smith’s Dockyard on Teesside, boosting ship repair, maintenance and defence capacity on the River Tees.
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Inside Durham's 'most haunted' pub where ghostly footsteps echo through the night
Step inside Durham's most haunted pub as we explore the chilling history, ghost stories and centuries-old secrets of The Shakespeare Tavern.
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Council leader calls for by-election after councillor defects from Reform UK
He was elected as a Reform UK candidate in this year's local elections.
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Nandy 'minded to intervene' in Sky's £1.6bn takeover of ITV entertainment arm
The culture secretary says the deal could affect free expression in the media and the variety of Britain's news landscape.
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I am slowing down and the ideas don't come as quickly now, admits Ian Rankin
The bestselling crime writer talks about his first standalone novel in 20 years and his plans for the fictional detective’s 40th anniversary.
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Civic Society presses council over condition of Harrogate's historic assets
The chair of Harrogate Civic Society has renewed calls for North Yorkshire Council to address concerns about the condition and future of several historic
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County Durham to forge new links with Italy and revive historic French partnership
A town in northern Italy and a community near Paris are set to be twinned with Durham and Bishop Auckland after plans were approved by councillors.
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US winter is likely to be wetter and warmer, forecasters say. If you want more snow, look south
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says the U.S. winter will likely be wetter and warmer, but not necessarily snowier, due to El Niño
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150 new homes could make river sewage pollution ‘inevitable’
Pickering councillors warn sewage pollution could worsen if plans for 150 houses are approved, despite Yorkshire Water capacity concerns.
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Video. Latest news bulletin
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 15th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Three Scottish farms chosen to test climate-resilient farming methods
Three Scottish farms join Loch Lomond & The Trossachs’ Resilient Farm Network, testing regenerative farming and climate resilience from 2026-2030.
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Trump team is hype on Katie Zacharia. Insiders, not so much
Insiders worry that Trump’s snap decision to select Zacharia against the advice of his chief of staff echoes mistakes of his first term, writes Andrew Feinberg
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Tesla to unveil redesigned Roadster sports EV after years of delays
Tesla revealed a prototype of the $200,000 car in 2017 and said deliveries would begin in 2020
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Man arrested over 'arson attack' after blaze tears through Newton Aycliffe home
A man in his 20s has been arrested following a suspected arson in Newton Aycliffe.
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Emotional TV plea for cancer research leads to meeting with PM
Scottish athlete, Archie Goodburn, who was diagnosed with three inoperable brain tumours two years ago, met Andy Burnham after an appeal for more investment into brain cancer research.
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Trump’s Iran apology? President says he ‘probably went a little too far. I’m sorry’
Trump’s deeply unpopular war is one of the most pressing concerns for Americans ahead of the midterms
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Trans people should use hospital spaces according to biological sex, NHS England says
New guidance says trans patients should be cared for on single-sex hospital wards or bays that align with their biological sex.
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A bright spot in an uncertain outlook for Aberdeen
As attention turns to Aberdeen for the SNP conference, new analysis suggests the city's office market is enjoying its strongest run in years.
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RAF plane declares emergency alert after 'minor technical issue' above Scottish base
RAF Poseidon aircraft triggers Squawk 7700 emergency alert after taking off from RAF Lossiemouth, before safely returning to base with a minor technical issue.
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Connecticut orchard outraged after hot air balloon swiped an apple from the sky
The hot air balloon company has claimed that it did not damage the farm’s trees
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FTSE 100 leads Europe higher as bond markets calm
In London, the FTSE 100 index ended up 115.49 points, 1.1%, at 10,840.35.
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Waterford: Arrests made after couple and two children killed in arson attack
Gardaí (Irish police) have arrested a man and a woman in connection with a suspected arson attack which killed four family members.
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Nurse conned 99-year-old out of £750k then 'spent it on plastic surgery'
Care home deputy manager Rebecca Burwood bought a car, a campervan, and a house extension with the funds
