News & Politics
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Do you recognise this person? Police issue CCTV appeal after Scarborough theft
Police have issued CCTV footage of a person they want to speak to about an alleged theft from a shop in Scarborough.
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World's oldest shipwreck found off Kekova Island in Turkey
Archaeologists say the wreck is up to 4,700 years old, dating to the Early Bronze Age.
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Russell Brand told friends he wanted to ‘bed 5,000 women’, trial hears – live updates
Russell Brand has been accused at the start of his trial of being a ‘ruthless, calculating and manipulative’ sexual predator
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£20,000 reward offered after body found by member of public in Warwickshire river
The 51-year-old's body was spotted by a member of the public at around 7.45am on April 15
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Lost dog searches for family in Yellowstone as deadly winter looms
A small dog named Luna has been on the loose in Yellowstone National Park since September
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Trump suffers humiliating setback as his judge again sides with banned journalists
District Judge Timothy Kelly issued a detailed written decision expanding on his September 24 emergency order
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Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 14th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Do you recognise this person? Police issue CCTV appeal after Scarborough theft
Police have issued CCTV footage of a person they want to speak to about an alleged theft from a shop in Scarborough.
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Wednesday briefing: Why small boat crossings are here to stay
In today’s newsletter: The collapse of the UK’s ‘one in, one out’ asylum deal with France exposes the limits of border enforcement that did little to stop crossings, and only made them more dangerous
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Independent school pioneering AI says teaching comes first, tools second
ESM has developed a policy on the use of AI in classrooms that has specific guidance for grade levels, but keeps teaching at the forefront.
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Erskine shopping centre changes hands for first time since 1980s in £21m deal
Bridgewater Shopping Centre in Erskine, near Glasgow, has been sold to Greenridge Investment Management for around £21m in its first ownership change since the 1980s.
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Children at risk of criminal exploitation more than double in four years
Police Scotland figures show that almost 2,000 children are vulnerable to sexual or criminal exploitation in Scotland.
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Judge criticises police over 'unsatisfactory state of affairs' as sentencing delayed
Middlesbrough man Daniel Lloyd admits assault, harassment and criminal damage. Teesside Crown Court sentencing delayed until October 20.
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University handyman sacked after mustard gas mistake sparks pool evacuation
The fire service was called as the pool and gym were being evacuated
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Her son has serious disabilities. She believes she's the best person to teach him
Katherine Walter teaches her son Will at home, even though he has serious disabilities
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Lung adenocarcinoma: Symptoms, risk factors and prognosis after Pope Leo's diagnosis
The 71-year-old pontiff was diagnosed with the most common form of lung cancer after doctors discovered a growth during a routine health check
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Inside Bishop Auckland café crowned town's top-rated coffee spot on Trip Advisor
A Bishop Auckland coffee shop has been ranked number one in town on TripAdvisor, with customers praising its homemade food, friendly atmosphere, generous portions and charitable mission.
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Donald Trump posts footage of man being fatally attacked at Yorkshire Wildlife Park
“Don’t ever mess with nature!”
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FIFA proposes €5.5bn football development fund amid Infantino scrutiny
The proposal comes as European football leaders seek a candidate to try to unseat Gianni Infantino as FIFA president.
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Container ship sinks after hitting mine in Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s Guards claim
A vessel carrying more than 2,500 containers is reported to have caught fire and sunk after hitting a naval mine in the 24-mile Strait of Hormuz
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Police swoop on address in East Yorkshire town and seize drugs
Officers from Humberside Police's neighbourhood and Operation Kinetic teams carried out a Misuse of Drugs Act warrant in Jefferson Street, Goole yesterday (Tuesday, October 13).
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7 incredible photos from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards
This year's winners showcase powerful stories from the natural world and the urgent need to protect it.
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Calls for ban on ‘two-tier pricing’ for car insurance with millions affected
‘Too many consumers have already been pushed out of driving or into financial peril’
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Burnham sends fresh message to Ukraine ahead of Zelensky visit
Burnham will hold talks with Zelensky on Wednesday at Downing Street
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Campaign launched to tackle lorry theft across Yorkshire
A CAMPAIGN to tackle theft from lorries has been launched to protect goods and drivers
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Strike action suspended at Diageo plant with mediation to take place
Strike action at at the largest grain distillery in Scotland has been suspended while mediation talks take place
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The UK's lowest-rated bank has been revealed – with queues the biggest complaint
A study of 849 UK bank branches found more than one in five had Google ratings below three stars. See which branches scored lowest and what customers liked best
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Trump blasts 'not nice' Houthis as attack hits Saudi Aramco facility
An Aramco building in Dhahran caught fire, and four people were wounded by intercepted missile debris in Riyadh, as Houthi attacks continued after a strike on the capital’s airport killed 13 people in the worst attack on Saudi soil since 2015.
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11 untaxed vehicles seized by police during targeted operation
"Sadly for the owners, those vehicles have now embarked on a different journey - straight to the vehicle compound."
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See inside Mainsgill's magnificent Christmas display visitors are calling 'best yet'
From traditional festive reds and golds to chocolate-inspired displays and a farm-themed Christmas experience, Mainsgill Farmshop on the A66 in North Yorkshire has once again transformed into a festive wonderland.
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Ukrainian soldiers in combat have access to Starlink satellite internet restricted
Outage of terminals managed by Elon Musk’s SpaceX comes as Russia launches ballistic missiles at Ukraine without any advance warning from US
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Aycliffe driver made 'incredibly stupid' mistake after refusing to give blood sample
A man with no previous convictions refused to help police after being suspected of drink-driving.
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Family pay tribute to man killed by tiger as Donald Trump posts about death
Mr Trump posted footage of Mr Chapman being fatally attacked by a tiger at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park to 13 million followers on his Truth Social platform on Tuesday evening.
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Chris Mason: Lib Dems rally behind Davey after recent resignations
The BBC's political editor Chris Mason looks at the fallout from the Lib Dem frontbench resignations.
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UK government apologises for past burials of stillborn babies in mass graves
Yvette Cooper acknowledges ‘unthinkable pain’ caused by practice between 1930s and 1980s after campaign by Wirral woman and others
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Woman who stabbed Shildon man twice in the stomach walks free from court
Laura Thompson, 38, avoided immediate jail after stabbing a man twice in Shildon. Teesside Crown Court suspended her 16-month sentence.
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Cheapest Bradford petrol and diesel prices revealed – see the full list
TO help you get the best deal on your petrol or diesel, we've compiled a list of the cheapest garages in and around Bradford, according to petrolprices.com
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Video. Latest news bulletin
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Hidden political history of York's famous Rowntree family to be revealed
The Rowntree Society is hosting a talk titled The Politics Behind the Chocolate later this month.
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'Traffic and parking near our school can often be dangerous for pupils'
Bradford pupils are taking the lead in a new road safety campaign.
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Darlington Lions raise record £50,000 for more than 30 local good causes
Darlington Lions raise nearly £50,000 for 30 good causes, including £5,000 for The Listening Post’s youth mental health support in Darlington schools.
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Saudi Arabia overturns death sentence for man over Facebook comment, Sri Lanka says
Anojan Sivarasa's case sent shockwaves through Sri Lanka, spurring diplomatic efforts to seek clemency.
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Video recording device found in cabin of HMAS Leeuwin navy ship in Cairns
Defence announcement comes after Jacqui Lambie tells parliament a camera had been found concealed in a women’s shower on board
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Man arrested on suspicion of 'assault' after 'violent altercation' in Yorkshire town
The county's police force said the incident took place in Upgang Lane, Whitby at around 7.45pm on Sunday, October 4, and involved an alleged assault on the driver of a stationary Land Rover Discovery.
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New MOT rules come into force for four types of vehicles today
Drivers will need to make sure they display a special sticker
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Katie Zacharia’s first White House press briefing was a disaster of her own making
The new press secretary made an embarrassing faux pas and then cut off the entire event after just a few minutes. It left some serious questions about whether she actually believes what she’s saying, writes Holly Baxter
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One person taken to hospital after early morning incident closes North East road
One person was taken to hospital after a road incident in Stockton.
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Russell Brand trial: Everything you need to know as he faces rape and allegations
The comedian and podcaster is facing accusations of rape and sexual assault from six women
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Brits could make £1,000 from unused devices with Virgin Media O2 ahead of GTA VI
UK gamers could make up to £1,000 by recycling unused consoles and devices through O2 Recycle, as GTA VI sparks upgrade plans.
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'Bring it on': Edinburgh film festival chief reveals dates for milestone 80th edition
Organisers say the 80th edition will build on the success of last summer’s festival, which saw a 35 per cent increase in admissions.
