News & Politics
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New scheme to improve access to the Yorkshire Dales for urban communities
A partnership is giving city residents the chance to explore the great outdoors through visits to the Yorkshire Dales.
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Man who ran rogue waste transfer station near village homes ordered to pay £70,000
A man convicted of running a rogue waste transfer station just yards from village homes has been ordered to pay almost £70,000 in a confiscation order handed down by the courts.
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Police car left dangling mid-air after crashing through railings on UK pier
Officers heading to suspected indecent exposure case involved in crash with another vehicle
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Takeaway that has 'weekly turnover of around £3,000' put up for sale
The family’s plans included delivering curries to customers and building a larger takeaway operation.
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Emmerdale fans left with more questions as Baby Tate's fate is finally revealed
Emmerdale spoilers: Baby Tate is revealed safe at a secluded cottage, with Kim Tate and Graham Foster defying Joe’s wishes to keep him secretly hidden.
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Man who died in Yorkshire tiger attack named
A man who died after being attacked by a tiger has been named according to reports online.
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Man, 20, arrested after illegal e-bike pursuit through Harrogate
A 20-year-old man has been arrested after a police pursuit involving an illegal e-bike through Harrogate ended when the rider lost control and crashed.
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Blue Öyster Cult announce Glasgow show as part of '55 Years On Tour'
American rock band Blue Öyster Cult will play Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on April 3, 2027, with blues rock duo When Rivers Meet.
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Why French high school students are protesting – and how it could spread in Europe
Everything you need to know about the nationwide movement
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Governance is driving the UK's next wave of jobs
Why responsible AI is expanding opportunity across Britain’s workforce
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Bumble bought for $1.3bn in 'bet on the future of humanity'
The dating app which recently ditched its "women-first" chat rule has been bought by an investment firm.
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UK scientists discover ancient crocodile species with bizarre toothpick-like teeth
The crocodile roamed the Earth 170 million years ago
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Tuesday briefing: Could Burnham take Britain back towards the EU?
In today’s newsletter: The prime minister is calling for closer ties with the EU, but what could this actually amount to?
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South Korea's Kospi index sinks more than 7% on sell-off of semiconductor shares over AI boom worries
South Korea's Kospi index sinks more than 7% on sell-off of semiconductor shares over AI boom worries
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Tree surgeon in court after reversing into electrical box outside Durham station
A tree surgeon clipped a pillar while turning his car around outside Durham Railway Station, a court heard.
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County Durham dad defies doctors' odds three years after terminal cancer diagnosis
A Sedgefield dad with terminal cancer has defied the odds to celebrate his birthday three years after doctors expected him to die.
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Man arrested after 'knife-related' incident in North Yorkshire town centre
A 39-year-old man was arrested after a "knife-related" incident in Scarborough on October 12. North Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses and footage.
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Tragedy as retired County Durham couple die in campervan blaze on holiday in France
A County Durham couple died after a fire broke out in their campervan while they were on holiday in France, an inquest heard.
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UK households to see higher-than-expected inflation as energy prices jump – IMF
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is also now expected to see UK economic growth slow down next year, according to fresh forecasts.
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Man arrested after 'knife-related' incident in North Yorkshire town centre
A 39-year-old man was arrested after a "knife-related" incident in Scarborough on October 12. North Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses and footage.
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Marsters and Blake backed up by duo as Bulls collecting caps galore
THERE are international call ups galore going on right now at Bradford Bulls, with Bailey Alexander, Tom Martin, Waqa Blake and Esan Marsters all selected.
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Afghanistan SAS inquiry: Investigator says team prevented from following evidence
Military police investigator tells an inquiry that the probe into suspected murders was "dictated" from above.
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UK growth forecast upgraded but energy prices and rates to hit in 2027
The prediction from the IMF comes as final preparations are being made to the first Budget under Prime Minister Andy Burham.
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Election results certified: 153 seats in House of Representatives
Berlin's State Election Commission has confirmed the percentage results of the election for the House of Representatives. The change in the number of seats is now also official.
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GOP ad buyer mixes up Portlands and spends big for Maine senator in Oregon
‘I’ve gotten 5 anti-Troy Jackson ads in the last 24 hours,’ an Oregon resident wrote on social media. ‘I choose to believe they mixed up Portlands’
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Man in Italy rescued after more than 26 hours trapped in cave
Luca Olmetto, 31, was exploring the Gorroppeddu cave in central-eastern Sardinia on Sunday when a rock collapse left him stuck about 10m below the surface
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Swinney recommits to triple lock for an independent Scotland despite backlash
SNP First Minister John Swinney recommits to the pension triple lock in an independent Scotland amid a row over UK pension changes and claims of misleading Scots.
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Football memorabilia store's move boosts North East town's indoor market
Middlesbrough football shirt shop ABS Football Shirts moves to larger Dundas Street premises, sparking an expansion wave among traders at Dundas Indoor Market.
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Halloween thrills await as spooky steam train returns to Worth Valley
A SPOOKY steam train will soon be rolling into town as part of a family-friendly Halloween adventure
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Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel kill five people on Mexico’s Pacific coast
Security forces use helicopters to rescue dozens of people as the two storms damage infrastructure and cause flash flooding
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Scottish homeowners £279 a month worse off as SNP says Burnham broke promise
SNP accuses Andy Burnham of breaking cost-of-living promises as five-year mortgage rates hit 6, leaving Scottish homeowners £279 a month worse off.
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After surging troops to the border, US Army showcases a quieter Rio Grande
The U.S. Army is deploying hundreds of soldiers to Texas' Rio Grande Valley in response to what it says are signs of elevated activity from Mexican drug cartels
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Why the Prime Minister wants to talk about Brexit again
For the first time since the UK left the EU, we have a prime minister who will "unflinchingly" debate Brexit, says the BBC's political editor Chris Mason.
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Hundreds more prisoners to be freed in second phase of early release scheme
Second tranche of prisoners will include those serving up to two and a half years for crimes.
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Council launches investigation and cleans up major fly-tipping mess in Bradford
A major fly-tipping incident in Bradford has triggered a council investigation and clean-up.
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Diwali celebrations and Halloween adventures planned across Bradford
DIWALI celebrations, lantern parade and Halloween tours are lighting up the half-term holiday
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Rent spikes in Georgia and Armenia as Russians flee mobilisation fears
Monthly rents in Yerevan now run to €800–900 for a two-room flat, up 23.5% year on year in August, while Tbilisi rents have stabilised after 60–70% jumps following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Russian nationals account for 72% of all foreign property transactions in Armenia.
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The subscription squeeze: How monthly payments became a new cost of living
From Netflix and Spotify to AI tools and cloud storage, subscriptions are becoming a growing part of household budgets despite years of financial pressure
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New appointment to strengthen inclusion across nursery group
A nursery group has appointed a new leader to strengthen its approach to special educational needs and inclusion
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Bradford MP pledges to fight for secure and affordable homes as investment grows
A Secure Home Is Where Bradford’s Future Thrives
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University of Bradford uncovers incredible musical past featuring Nirvana and U2
NIRVANA, U2, and Elton John once rocked the stage at a university campus
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New Brexit deal could be major boost for farming, Burnham says
New talks with Brussels scheduled for next month will be a chance for Britain to improve trade conditions significantly for farmers, Prime Minister Andy Burnham said yesterday, in the latest sign that he favours a much closer relationship with the bloc.
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Two charged over stab attacks and another two arrested after 'targeted violence'
Two teenagers have been charged in connection with stab attacks in Thornaby as two others are arrested over “targeted disorder and violence".
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PCSO denies it was a 'well-known fact' in the BD3 community that she was corrupt
A police community support officer from Bradford has denied being corrupt despite admitting sharing confidential information with members of the public.
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Car sales company with five Scottish showrooms collapses into administration
A Scottish car dealer with sites across Scotland has been placed into administration
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Yorkshire tiger latest: Man killed was visiting park alone, say police
A council responsible for licensing Yorkshire Wildlife Park, where the man was killed by a tiger on Saturday, has started a health and safety investigation
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Watch: US man eyes pumpkin world record after fifth contest win
Horticulture teacher Travis Gienger hauled his pumpkin from Minnesota to Half Moon Bay, California where he won the annual event.
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Four County Durham volunteers receive British Empire Medals at castle ceremony
Four County Durham volunteers receive British Empire Medals at Durham Castle for aviation history, young people, cancer support and Chester-le-Street community.
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Death threats and isolation - the cost of fighting sexual violence in Iraq
Women say they share stories of abuse to highlight the issue, despite social pressure and safety fears.
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Duane 'Keffe D' Davis faces life in prison for orchestrating murder of rapper Tupac Shakur
Duane “Keffe D” Davis is set to be sentenced Tuesday for orchestrating the murder of rap icon Tupac Shakur