News & Politics
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Aircraft maintenance firm serving UK airports enters liquidation after 11 years
Aircraft maintenance company Luftavia, which operates at Heathrow, Birmingham, and Manchester Airport, has collapsed into liquidation.
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New roadworks causing queues at key York junction
Roadworks at a key York junction are causing traffic delays today. Four-way temporary traffic lights have been installed at the crossroads between Micklegate, Skeldergate, Bridge Street and North Street. Northern Powergrid is undertaking...
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Royal Marine forced to test military drone in garden pond, Wes Streeting claims
The Defence Secretary applauded the innovation but slammed the ‘regulatory handcuffs’ that stood in the way
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BA flight forced to turn back to Gatwick over cracked window
British Airways said the plane landed safely at Gatwick and passengers were due to resume their journey.
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Second man jailed over Sycamore Gap tree felling released on licence
Sycamore Gap tree vandal Daniel Graham released on licence after serving 16 months for felling the Northumberland landmark beside Hadrian’s Wall in 2023.
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Poundland could go into administration ‘within days’ risking thousands of jobs
Around 12,000 jobs at 600 stores are said to be at risk at the group that was bought for just £1 in summer of 2025
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Award-winning Edinburgh restaurant and cocktail bar hires Michelin-recognised chef
The Voyage of Buck in the capital’s West End has hired Gorgie native Nathan Graham to lead the venue’s kitchen team.
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Unicyclist killed after app directed him onto dual carriageway
Benjamin Wells-Lane, 46, was pronounced dead at the scene in Dorset
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Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns as ambassador to Greece — after Trump told her to
The former Fox News star and ex-fiance of Donald Trump Jr. vowed to fight the ‘false’ allegations against her
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Pope admitted to hospital for surgery to remove lump on his lung
Pope Leo has said the growth is "contained" and had been found "at a very early stage".
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'Overflowing bins' warning ahead of ditching York recycling boxes
Bins in York could be left overflowing with rubbish unless some homes are given larger ones in a recycling rollout, Liberal Democrats have warned.
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Glasgow's hairdressers, barbers, beauty and nail technicians choose CSS for supplies
Opening a salon, refurbishing an established business or upgrading equipment is a significant investment, with owners having to balance the look and feel of their premises against the practical demands of running a modern professional operation.
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Pro-Palestine Greens call for Caroline Lucas to be ousted over motion criticism
The former party leader has been a vocal critic of the controversial motion passed last week
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Dog honoured for breakthrough discovery in sniffing out invasive ‘sea vomit’
A detection dog trained to identify a highly invasive marine species is being recognised with an international award for her work to protect UK coastlines.
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Weight loss jabs linked to unusual health problem in new study
Experts say potential side effects no reason to stop using jabs
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Bulgarian PM summons Russian ambassador after ship sinks in Black Sea drone attack
Six crew members are rescued but 10 are missing after a merchant ship was sunk overnight, Bulgaria says.
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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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The most rat infested areas of Glasgow revealed
A freedom of information request by The Herald has revealed Glasgow's most rat infested areas.
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MAGA crowd pummels protester during Trump rally - and the internet wants her to sue
‘They get paid by the lefties in order to destroy our country. They’re scum,’ Trump said
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One Direction singer Zayn Malik has to change shirt midway through concert
The former One Direction star was performing at Palmeiras’ Nubank Parque stadium in Brazil on Saturday.
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Who's in charge when the pope is unconscious and unable to govern? The pope
The Vatican has detailed laws, rituals and norms to transfer papal power if a pope dies or resigns
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Israel returns 22 artifacts as Greece pushes to bring antiquities home
Israel has returned 22 ancient Greek artifacts that were illegally removed from Greece, marking the first such repatriation between the two countries
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Indonesia relocates 8 orangutans into protected forest after rescue from wildfires
Eight endangered orangutans rescued from areas of Indonesia’s Borneo ravaged by wildfires have been released into a protected forest
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Environmentalists picket African Energy Week, urging an end to new oil and gas exploration
Climate activists in South Africa have picketed outside the African Energy Week conference, demanding an end to new oil and gas exploration across the continent
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Man freed by First Step Act faces life in prison after SCOTUS ruling
The First Step Act represented the most expansive overhaul of federal sentencing guidelines in decades
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Why bringing Dorian Gray to Darlington for world premiere is ‘proper rock and roll’
After 50 years in showbusiness, Kevin Kennedy tells Andrew White why a dark new role is sending him back on the road.
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Landmarks to turn purple for global polio eradication campaign
To mark World Polio Day, Skipton's town hall will be lit in purple.
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Second arrest made as probe into North East waste sites continues
Second man arrested over illegal waste dumps is questioned over illegal activity at a site in Callerton, near Newcastle Airport
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Fire destroys storage room in Bradford home - Here's what we know
A house fire in Drighlington completely destroyed a storage room.
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Anne Aly reveals she has received 19 death threats in the last week alone
After an opposition MP says she should be ‘shamed and stoned’, the federal minister hits back at ‘racist and misogynistic’ language
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North East care home earns recognition for support of Armed Forces veterans
A care home in Stockton has been recognised for its continuing commitment to supporting Armed Forces veterans, becoming the first in the borough to achieve a prestigious accreditation.
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Kimberly Guilfoyle steps down as US ambassador to Greece after alleged misconduct
White House asked Guilfoyle, who is alleged to have sought a bill payment from a Trump donor, to resign from post
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German word of the day: Herbstblues
As the days get shorter and the mornings turn misty, you may hear Germans start to talk about this condition, which describes that dip in energy and mood when summer’s brightness fades.
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Katie Boulter: British number one beaten by Diana Shnaider in Wuhan
British number one Katie Boulter loses to Diana Shnaider in the Wuhan Open first round.
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The one thing Brits can't stop talking about as autumn Budget draws closer
New research reveals how long Brits spend talking about money, why 68 lose sleep over financial worries ahead of the autumn budget this month
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Names of 2 Bradford men charged with Class A drug offences
Both men have been charged with being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs, specifically crack cocaine and heroin.
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Watch: Emergency calls from botched Christa Pike execution released
A series of calls, obtained by the Associated Press, reveal emergency services were delayed in reaching Pike.
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Humza Yousaf to lead Edinburgh University masterclasses on polarisation
Former first minister Humza Yousaf will deliver two masterclasses at the University of Edinburgh to help students navigate political and social divisions.
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Driver avoids jail for 'brutal' hit-and-run that left woman seriously injured
A driver who carried out a brutal hit-and-run on a woman that ended up severely injured avoided jail today.
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Father and daughter to tackle 29,031ft Everest climb in North East shopping centre
Georgia Sybenga and dad David Fairlamb will take on an Everest-height challenge inside Newcastle's Eldon Square.
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What Germany's proposed electricity tax cut could mean for your bills
Germany's conservatives have once again promised to cut to electricity tax for private households. Here’s what the proposed changes could mean for residents in the country.
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Police appeal after arson attack at York hospital
Police investigating an incident of arson in York have released this image of a man they want to speak to. It happened at the Nuffield Hospital on Haxby Road. Officers were called shortly before 1am on Wednesday 23 September, to a report of...
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Heartbreaking tributes to dad-of-two and firefighter killed in crash
Tributes have been paid for retired firefighter and dad-of-two Gary Holmes
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'Over the moon' Sunderland Indian restaurant crowned best for street food in UK
Babaji has brought a national street food title home to Sunderland after competing in awards with over 1,250 nominees.
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Probe launched after anti-social incident on Darlington to Spennymoor bus
A probe are probing an anti-social incident on a bus from Darlington and want to speak to anyone who may have seen two men with dogs get on board.
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Yorkshire wildlife park update after man was killed by a tiger
A health and safety investigation was launched by City of Doncaster Council into the incident which happened at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in the town last Saturday.
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North East McDonald’s closes for major refurbishment with reopening date confirmed
A North East McDonald's has closed for almost two months as it undergoes a major refurbishment which will give the restaurant a “fresh new look”.
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Dumfries hotel named best in South of Scotland ahead of national awards
Dumfries' Cairndale Hotel and Spa has won Best Hotel at the South of Scotland Thistle Awards and will compete in the national finals in November.
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BBC announces two-part documentary series on J.K. Rowling
BBC Factual and BBC Scotland have announced a two-part documentary series on Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling.
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A new chapter in the amazing Story of County Durham
County Durham's foundations are helping to drive a new era of innovation, growth and global recognition.
