News & Politics
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Police investigation after phone allegedly stolen at pub and found smashed
POLICE have issued an image of someone they would like to speak to following an incident in a pub in Sutton-in-Craven.
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Joint-up thinking needed on British agriculture and the countryside - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Peter Auty, Sunnybank, Great Hatfield.
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Trudy strengthens to a hurricane as system nears Mexico’s coast with major storm expected
Trudy has intensified into a Category 1 hurricane as it approaches the Pacific coast of Mexico
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'A significant moment for Edinburgh': Capital to host G20 finance meeting next summer
Finance ministers and central bank governors will meet at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre on July 8 and 9.
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North East costume graduate lands big-screen role on new Sense and Sensibility
A GROWING career in costume design has led to the big screen
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Over $600 Million in Polymarket Election Trades Took Place After Races Ended
Contracts tied to elections in Ethiopia and Romania saw massive trading volumes after the outcomes were decided. “It’s obviously some form of volume manipulation,” one expert says.
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Drivers warned of two-day road closure in Kirby Underdale next month
East Riding Council has announced that Howe Lane in Kirby Underdale will be closed to through traffic for two days in November.
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Centuries-old Chinese artefacts damaged by mysterious fall in empty British Museum
The 300-year-old Chinese porcelain bowl fell from its display shelf and shattered
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The truth about cold and flu tablets – and what you should take instead
Recent studies have shown that oral phenylephrine performs no better than a placebo for relieving nasal congestion
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Six Flags Over Georgia set to reopen after deadly roller coaster accident
Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem died at the park after being ejected from the Goliath ride
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Police issue appeal to find a missing Keighley man who was last seen in Bradford
Police have launched an appeal to find a missing 59-year-old Keighley man last seen in Bradford.
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Rapist subjected woman to years of 'horrifying abuse' and assaulted child
A Keighley man who repeatedly raped and abused a woman over seven years has been jailed for 13 years.
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Ancient cauldron successfully lifted from North East river after 'military operation'
An ancient iron cauldron which has lain undisturbed beneath a North East river for hundreds of years has been successfully recovered in a major archaeological operation.
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Artwork dating back nearly 200 years to go under the hammer in North Yorkshire
A rare drawing by John Constable is set to go under the hammer at Tennants in North Yorkshire next month.
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Severe drought declared across parts of England
Environment Agency says ‘severe drought’ is the most critical stage of dry conditions and can have lasting effects on the environment
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Only Fools and Horses legend set for Yorkshire return
He will share personal stories, career highlights and behind-the-scenes memories from more than 60 years in television.
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21 vehicles removed from Bradford roads - 'They were left in place for years'
The operation took place on October 11 and covered areas in BD3.
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Germany's AfD and populist BSW pass motion to end aid for Ukraine
A state parliament in eastern Germany has voted to end support for Ukraine and lift sanctions on Russia. The decision is meant to affect the debate around Germany’s support for Kyiv.
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Fifa: Could Arsene Wenger take on Gianni Infantino for presidency?
Senior figures in European football tell BBC Sport they want former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger to run as a surprise candidate against Gianni Infantino.
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El Niño and climate change fuel monster hurricane, scientists warn
Both climate change and a strong El Niño combined to cause Hurricane Polo to explosively intensify from a tropical storm to a Category 5 monster in just 24 hours
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Teachers doubt Scotland can meet 2030 child poverty target amid rising pupil hardship
Scottish teachers report rising child poverty, hunger and financial stress among pupils, while only 34 trust ministers to meet 2030 targets.
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Revealed: Audit Scotland warned ethical standards watchdog was risking public trust
Audit Scotland warned in 2021 that serious failings at Scotland’s Ethical Standards Commissioner’s office risked public trust. A follow-up report found significant challenges remained.
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White supremacist’s attempted mass shooting at Hindu temple thwarted after gun jams
Alexandros Paporakis, a Taco Bell cashier from Palatine, Illinois, faces felony charges of making a terrorist threat and unlawfully possessing weapons
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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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Ten unions call on Burnham to reject drilling at Rosebank oil field
The UK Government has still to announce if drilling at the Rosebank oil field – the largest untapped field in the North Sea – can go ahead.
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Keighley charity celebrates a quarter-century of community support
A CHARITY is celebrating 25 years of supporting its community and helping people live healthier lives
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North Yorkshire mother launches campaign on loss and motherhood
Malton mother Louise Kirby-Jones, who lost both her parents within a year, has helped launch The Motherless Mothers charity's #Unmuted campaign to highlight the hidden challenges faced by women raising children without maternal support due to bereavement, estrangement or illness.
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North Yorkshire artist Lucy Pittaway to host charity weekend in aid of Dementia UK
Yorkshire-based artist Lucy Pittaway is hosting a charity fundraiser to support Dementia UK.
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Sandwich shop blocked from selling hot pizzas after residents object
Nine letters of objection were received, raising concerns over potential noise, odour and litter.
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Leeds Bradford Airport strike called off at 11th hour
But a new strike date has been mooted if deal is rejected
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Lost dog spent five weeks retracing family’s steps in Yellowstone
A small dog named Luna has been on the loose in Yellowstone National Park since September
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Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Nissan Pathfinder, an Edmunds three-row SUV comparison
The Hyundai Santa Fe and Nissan Pathfinder are three-row crossover SUVs with prices that undercut most other competitors by thousands — both at the top and bottom ends of their lineups
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Bradford Council announces Thornton High Street closure
A SECTION of High Street in Thornton is set to close temporarily
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Rishi Sunak praises Northallerton space technology firm's growth
Rishi Sunak praises Northallerton space technology firm AmbaSat after European Space Agency funding for satellite projects and green hydrogen monitoring.
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Doctors treating Elizabeth Struhs recommended involuntary mental health assessment of her mother, coroner hears
Inquest into death of Queensland girl denied insulin by her religious parents is told Kerrie Struhs believed God would heal her daughter
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'New chapter' at luxury County Durham hotel with fresh restaurant and menu
The Manor House Hotel and Spa in West Auckland has launched Restaurant 1429, unveiling a new name and contemporary menu as part of the next chapter for its dining experience.
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Chios airport set for four-month closure amid strong local opposition
Four-month suspension of runway operations at Chios State Airport "Homer" aims to complete works by 28 February 2027 and boost flight safety.
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Witness appeal after woman sexually assaults man on board train
British Transport Police is appealing for witnesses to come forward following a sexual assault on board a train from Dalmuir to Larkhall.
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Fishermen furious after Norwegian trawler catches '12 per cent' of quota in one day
Fisherman in Shetland have called for urgent government action after more than 12 of the UK's entire quota for saithe was caught by a Norwegian ship in one day
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California braces for wildfire threat as 70mph winds approach
California is bracing for fire weather, with thousands potentially losing power as utilities aim to prevent wildfires during hot and windy conditions
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Key economic data in the countdown to the Budget
Fresh estimates of inflation, unemployment and borrowing will be announced in coming days.
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Police watchdog orders Met to reinvestigate Graham Linehan discrimination complaint
The Father Ted co-creator earlier received a settlement over his arrest at Heathrow Airport
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North East therapy dog team expands as demand for visits continues to grow
Caremark Redcar and Cleveland expands CareBark therapy dog team to 16, supporting wellbeing, mental health and companionship for customers across the North East.
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UK weather: Temperatures to rise to 23C before autumn chill sets in
Warm air will bring unseasonable warmth to the south and east of the UK on Thursday but chillier conditions are set to spread to all areas by the weekend.
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Israeli rights groups report a surge of Palestinian inmates being shot with rubber bullets
Two of Israel’s leading human rights groups are sounding the alarm about a surge of mostly Palestinian inmates being shot by guards with rubber bullets at close range
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43 PICTURES: Remarkable moment ancient cauldron is lifted from depths of River Wear
A remarkable archaeological operation on the River Wear has successfully brought a potentially centuries-old cauldron back to the surface.
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Ukraine war live: Musk hits out at Trump over Starlink after Zelensky ‘betrayed’
Kyiv had refrained from attacking Russian refineries but resumed strikes on Thursday after the US made a deal with Putin
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'We are battling Labour on plans to house illegal immigrants in County Durham homes'
Billions of pounds of global investment are there for County Durham if we want it.
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All UK drivers over 70 need to know this Highway Code rule update
UK drivers over the age of 70 years old have been issued an updater reminder on a must-know Highway Code rule.
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An increase in killings of women in Cameroon spurs protests and demands for better laws
Elementary school teacher Geraldine Achiah died in Cameroon after allegedly being beaten by her husband
