News & Politics
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Popular pub reassures punters after false closure post on social media
A Clydebank pub has reassured customers it is not closing after hackers posted a fake shutdown announcement on its Facebook page.
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'Successful Bradford HMOs rarely feature lounges' - says developer
The appeal criticised Bradford Council’s decision to refuse the plans.
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Wanted man, 23, arrested after 'assault' of emergency service workers in York
A 23-year-old man has been arrested by North Yorkshire Police on suspicion of assaulting emergency service workers in York.
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Video. Moment French Navy boards 'shadow fleet' oil tanker in the Indian Ocean
Video. Footage shows the French Navy intercepting and escorting an oil tanker suspected of belonging to Russia’s shadow fleet in the Indian Ocean.
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Popular independent fashion retailer delights fans with first North East shop tease
Popular fashion brand Lucy & Yak is set to open its first physical store in the North East, delighting shoppers across the region.
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Poundland in rescue talks as owners seek buyer
The leadership team is attempting a buyout, but a union has warned the retailer could fall into administration instead.
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‘Shocking and sobering’: UK bird populations fall to lowest level on record
Nearly half of species are in decline, with farmland birds and seabirds the worst hit, conservation bodies say
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Nearly 69,000 want maternity pay changed – now the Government has responded
The Government has responded to a petition signed by 68,598 people calling for higher maternity pay. Here's what ministers said.
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Video. Latest news bulletin
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 13th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Bigger isn't better: why North Yorkshire needs its own police force
By Philip Allott, former North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner
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Greta Thunberg joins demonstrators as French pupils stage another day of protests
The cash-strapped government has promised to act to address the pupils' concerns
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Coldplay tribute show set to light up Bradford’s St George’s Hall this week
A Coldplay tribute concert is set to light up Bradford's St George's Hall
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Video. Latest news bulletin
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 13th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Tokyo shrine honors precious dolls, in photos
At the Dairokuten Sakaki Shrine in Tokyo, Shinto priests are helping families say a final farewell to beloved dolls.
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Wandsworth prison nurse confesses ‘inappropriate’ relationship with convicted killer
Stephanie Adair, 29, pleaded guilty to a single count of misconduct in a public office at Kingston Crown Court on Tuesday
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Murder probe underway after four killed in ‘deeply disturbing’ Waterford arson attack
Two other children are critically injured in hospital following the fire, which Minister of State John Cummins described as a ‘horrific scene’
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Andy Burnham has been invited to SNP conference - but should he actually go?
Andy Burnham has been invited to SNP conference during his Scotland visit, setting up an intriguing political dilemma over whether he should accept.
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Scottish Jewish body urges Edinburgh University to retain antisemitism definition
Timothy Lovat, chair of the Jewish Council of Scotland (JCoS), said the university should not abandon the IHRA definition of antisemitism.
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Can other countries block the US execution livestream? An expert explains
Australia is one of several countries currently grappling with the challenge of a public execution livestream from the US
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US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns after allegations of improper conduct
US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns after allegations of improper conduct
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Independent regulator report says English football finances are 'dangerously exposed'
English football's finances are "dangerously exposed, with the majority of clubs living on the edge of financial disaster", a new report says.
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Kimberly Guilfoyle denies allegations of misconduct as she resigns as US ambassador to Greece – live
Guilfoyle has been under immense scrutiny after the Wall Street Journal reported on a series of questionable acts prior to securing her role in Athens
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Argentina takes fight with UK over Falklands' oil industry to international tribunal
Argentina is asking an international tribunal to stop an oil project off the disputed Falkland Islands
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Three things we've learnt about the UK economy from the IMF
The influential economics body has upgraded its UK growth forecast for this year, but risks remain.
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Flying foxes in NSW and Victoria face mass starvation amid food shortages
Rescuers respond to surge in callouts for the vulnerable bat species, which usually feeds on blossoms and tree nectar
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Andy Burnham invited to SNP conference in Scotland amid independence row
The SNP has invited Prime Minister Andy Burnham to its Aberdeen conference as the party presses him on Scotland’s constitutional future.
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12,000 jobs at risk as UK high street chain with 600 stores faces administration
600 stores and 12,000 jobs could be at risk as Poundland may face administration in just days.
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MI5 chief says Iran is targeting military sites and suspected plot at RAF Fairford is 'not unique’
The head of MI5 says Iran is trying to hit military sites in the U.K. and the suspected plot to attack a U.S.-run military air base in September is not unique
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Prisoner tells Burnham ‘scrap the recalls’ as early release resumes
Some 5,000 prisoners are scheduled to be released in stages over the next year
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Mamdani orders major NYPD shake-up amid revolt from progressive allies
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has ordered the New York Police Department to conduct a sweeping review of how officers use force against civilians
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Rogue stoat evades AI cameras and dogs for five months in £150,000 hunt
Animal dodged capture for months after it was thought to have swum to the island of Rousay
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North East's Harry Potter filming locations still attracting fans 25 years on
For many North East Harry Potter fans, a trip to Hogwarts is much closer to home than they might think.
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Why Saudi Arabia has struggled to defend itself against the Houthis' recent attacks
Saudi Arabia has one of the world’s most expensive and sophisticated arsenals, filled with American warplanes, missile defenses and other technology
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DWP bonus payment for State Pension, Pension Credit and Attendance Allowance
Eligible people receiving State Pension, Attendance Allowance or the guarantee credit part of Pension Credit during the qualifying week
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Phase Eight and Hobbs apologise to customers as cybersecurity attack hits system
The parent company of UK fashion brands including Hobbs and Phase Eight was hit by a “cybersecurity incident”.
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60 Minutes reporter nearly quit over conflict with Bari Weiss: report
An ‘aggressive back-and-forth’ began after editors suggested holding the story, according to the report
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Britons travelling to EU countries told not to apply for delayed Etias visa waiver
Abta advice comes as more than more than 150 websites offer service of securing entry to Schengen zone
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Met Office issues yellow wind warning for northwest Scotland
A yellow warning for wind has been issued for parts of Scotland.
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Stolen Toyota C-HR car recovered by police - Here's how the vehicle was discovered
Police have recovered a stolen car in Bradford.
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BBC FM radio transmissions suspended in Afghanistan
BBC programming is still reaching audiences on shortwave, medium wave, via satellite and online.
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MI5 chief Ken McCallum confirms Russia did interfere in Brexit referendum but says it had little impact – as it happened
He argued there was no evidence to suggest the result of the Brexit vote had been swayed as a result of the effort
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Bellway cashflow surges 36 as builder prepares for slower year ahead
Bellway's adjusted operating cashflow rose 36 to £868.6m but the company expects a tougher trading environment in the year ahead
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Sri Lankan ambassador visits foreign worker sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia
Sri Lankan legal team files clemency appeal on behalf of Anojan Sivarasa
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Harrogate anti Gateway campaigners put 'key questions' to North Yorkshire leaders
“When are the businesses, retailers and the residents of Harrogate going to see the final detailed designs for the Station Gateway Project?”
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Herald Business LIVE: Today's top stories - October 13
Welcome to The Herald's Business live blog, where we’ll be bringing you the latest developments from across Scotland’s business industry.
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Radio 1 DJ Tony Blackburn to bring Sounds of the 60s Live to Scotland next year
Tony Blackburn will bring Sounds of the 60s Live to Glasgow’s King’s Theatre on September 1, 2027, with a second Scottish date in Edinburgh.
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Blair's closure deserves dignity, not political point-scoring over Darlington Market
Darlington is my home town. The closure of Blair's greengrocers, following the loss of Robin Blair, has understandably struck a chord.
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Scottish chippy institution expands into England with new opening
A famous Scottish fish and chip chain is expanding into England following a £1.5 million investment.
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Police launch manhunt to find WANTED Bradford man
A manhunt has been launched to find a man who is wanted for robbery and theft offences.
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Wildlife park closed for fourth day after fatal tiger attack
Yorkshire Wildlife Park remains closed after a man died in a tiger attack on October 10. Doncaster Council is investigating; tiger Altai will not be euthanised.
