News & Politics
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Person dead and several others injured in roller coaster incident in Georgia
Six Flags says it is ‘deeply saddened’
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Bradford MP urges schools and youth groups to take part in Parliament Week
A NATIONAL campaign is encouraging young people to get involved in democracy
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Russia's offensive ability is broken, Kyiv's former top general tells BBC
In his first interview since being forced from his post, Gen Syrskyi speaks about Ukraine's future in the war.
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Firm lands major deal with £1.1 billion UK builders’ merchant
"As we continue to grow, they're a trusted partner who can support us every step of the way."
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Damart challenges fashion stereotypes with campaign celebrating real women
DAMART has launched a new campaign to celebrate personal style and challenge outdated fashion ideas
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Yorkshire-born opera star brings music to Batley youngsters
A RISING star of the opera world has brought music and inspiration to the next generation.
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Women ‘more likely to be told autoimmune conditions are psychological’
Cambridge University study suggests stark gender divide in misdiagnosis, with women also waiting longer for treatment
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Fear strikes Yemen's 3rd largest city Taiz as Houthi rebels encircle it in a new siege
Houthi rebels have encircled the city of Taiz, Yemen, causing fear among its more than 1 million residents
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Oleshky official warns against giving Russia more Ukrainian territory
In a rare glimpse into life under Russian occupation, Tetiana Hasanenko, head of the Oleshky city military administration, told Euronews of spreading hunger and residents risking their lives to find food on the "road of death." #EuropeToday
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‘Universal appeal’: Celebrity Traitors producer reveals secrets to its success
Over 10m people have tuned in for episodes of new season of BBC hit as mass TV audiences become increasingly rare
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Drones hit ships in Black Sea, sinking 1 and prompting rescue operations, Bulgaria says
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev says drones struck two ships in the Black Sea, sinking one and prompting emergency rescue operations
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Have your say on future of North East city's public behaviour rules
Sunderland residents are invited to comment on renewing the Public Spaces Protection Order tackling anti-social behaviour and environmental offences by November 15, 2026.
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North East charity ball raises record £89,000 to help families facing hardship
The Teesside Charity has raised a record £89,000 at its annual ball, supporting families facing hardship across the Tees Valley through its Hardship Fund.
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Hundreds of new homes take shape as £43.6m Bishop Auckland scheme nears milestone
Avant Homes releases final first-phase homes at £43.6m Westward Green in Willington near Bishop Auckland, priced from £155,000 with buyer incentives available.
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Essex NHS staff get 'landmark' payout over gas exposure
The settlement follows the largest group legal action brought by midwives in the UK, says union.
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Man who started fire in DL1 bin store 'to keep warm' forced complex to be evacuated
Raymond Coglan jailed for 44 months after starting a fire at Darlington’s DL1 complex, forcing Premier Inn, Nando’s and Vue cinema to evacuate.
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What to know about the Nord Stream pipeline explosions trial opening in Germany this week
A former Ukrainian army officer is going on trial in Germany over undersea explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines between Russia and Germany four years ago
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Colombia's new government: 2016 deal with rebel group has not brought peace — but 132,000 killings
Colombia’s new government says over 132,000 people have been killed, and armed group membership has increased from 6,000 to almost 30,000, in the decade since the country signed a highly touted peace agreement with its largest rebel group
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Ukraine war live: Trump insists energy ‘ceasefire’ still holds
Moscow says it is ready to increase diesel output to pre-war levels, but Ukraine's allies say this will only fuel Vladimir Putin's war
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Coastal erosion in England has claimed at least 183 homes in past 16 years
Exclusive: Homes demolished along east coast after being deemed too vulnerable to live in, figures reveal
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Ryanair Christmas gift cards 2026: Prices, designs and how to buy
RYANAIR has launched its Christmas gift cards for 2026
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Bedbug infestation forces Qantas to ground plane in Rome
Aircraft taken out of operation after flight from Perth after the discovery of parasitic insects on board
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Card surcharge ban used as ‘cover’ for larger price increases by Australian businesses, experts say
‘Round-up’ pricing in items such as coffee suggests increases are exceeding the typical 1.5% surcharge fee
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RJ Mitte, actor best known for Breaking Bad, dies aged 34
Actor who played Walter White Jr on the acclaimed show and advocated for disability representation remembered by Bryan Cranston as ‘my sweet son’
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Ayrshire gran, 71, preparing to compete at Miss Great Britain beauty pageant
A 71-year-old “Glamour Gran” preparing to compete at this year’s Miss Great Britain beauty pageant has said “it doesn’t matter what age you are, people can do wonderful things”.
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‘Does Scotland’s ethics watchdog understand the law on free speech?’
University of Glasgow professor Adam Tomkins has raised serious concerns about Scotland’s Standards Commission and its approach to freedom of speech and Article 10 rights.
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What sort of relationship should Britain have with the EU in an increasingly volatile world?
Why so many Parliamenterians would refuse to touch the issue of Brexit is understandable given how painful the whole process of decoupling from the European Union was. However, the world is a different place to what it was ten years ago when the Brexit vote took place.
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Amanda Owen and sons face 'difficult rescue' on Yorkshire Dales hillside
Amanda Owen and sons Sid and Miles attempt to rescue a pregnant sheep stranded on a hillside in the next episode of Our Farm Next Door.
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NOSTALGIA: Bantams blast Stockport for six but final-day heartbreak awaits
BRADFORD City hammered Stockport County 6-1 at Valley Parade on this day in 1979, but it was a season that ultimately ended in heartbreak.
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Death on Six Flags rollercoaster in US triggers ride closures across six states
Six Flags says nine rollercoasters across six amusement parks temporarily closed after reported fatal incident on Goliath ride in Georgia
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2026 Rugby League World Cup: Mikey Lewis out for England opener
Harry Smith is named alongside captain George Williams in the England half-back roles for their 2026 Rugby League World Cup opening match against Tonga - with Mikey Lewis left out.
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Sydney trader caught working from Singapore after employer tracks laptop to hotel
Xe had already turned down Graham’s request from September 2025 to relocate to Singapore for a year
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After a year of gloom, Scottish firms see signs the economy is turning
Business sentiment has climbed to its strongest level in more than a year, while expectations for sales and profits have also improved
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Christmas Star Appeal returns to honour loved ones and support worthy causes
Christmas Star Appeal returns to honour loved ones and support worthy causes
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IMF warns global economy ‘could soon test the limits of resilience’
World Economic Outlook says states’ oil stocks are low and budgets are overstretched, as it upgrades UK GDP growth forecast for 2026
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North Yorkshire parents urged to apply now for 2027 primary school places
North Yorkshire parents must apply online for September 2027 primary school admissions by January 15, 2027. School places announced on April 16, 2027.
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The complex issue of egg-freezing in sport
BBC Sport examines the potential benefits, risks and unanswered questions facing female athletes about egg-freezing.
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Passengers stranded in Italy after bedbug outbreak grounds flight to Australia
Boeing 787 sent for ‘deep clean’ after bugs found in cabin
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'I lost my hair to MS - now now my wigs are worn by Serena Williams and Naomi Campbell
Antonia Okonma Shittu's wig business was launched after a shock diagnosis, and she now wants to help other women feel their best.
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Trump gushes about how attractive, athletic Jon Husted is: ‘I looked at his a**’
Trump’s rally in Youngstown, Ohio, was repeatedly interrupted by protesters, whom the president insulted with ‘your mom’ and fat jokes, like he did in Texas
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Bradford taxi firm to freeze fares through Christmas despite rising fuel costs
Local Cars Bradford has pledged to keep taxi fares unchanged through Christmas and into the New Year despite rising fuel costs.
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Argentina temporarily closes Iguazu Falls after El Niño-fuelled surge in water levels
National park officials took the precautionary measure to limit tourist access after heavy rain caused the Iguazu River to flow at six times the normal rate
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North East wine room applies for licence to serve alcohol daily - public notice
Lu Lu’s Pantry and Wine Room has applied for a Stockton licence to sell alcohol at 9 Silver Street, with objections accepted until November 4.
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Ukraine has been betrayed by Trump as Russia continues to target energy infrastructure
What US President Donald Trump says and what he does can often be two conflicting things. Trump also has a habit of vacillating on issues, keeping allies and foes alike on their toes.
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US theme park Six Flags shuts nine roller coasters after fatality
Police are investigating after TV footage showed riders being evacuated from the 60-metre high Goliath ride.
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Bishop Auckland pub named after Grand National winner goes on market for £250,000
A County Durham pub which recently closed and saw its landlords step down after just a year is now on the market for £250,000.
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Climate protester restrained after interrupting NSW parliament – as it happened
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People are saying something huge just happened on social media. It’s not quite true
Bot traffic has really reduced in the wake of an attack on a Russian internet company – but it doesn’t tell the full story
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ScotRail makes over £250k on £10 minimum fare tickets as staff pocket thousands
ScotRail raised £268,560 from £10 minimum fares between July 1 and September 29, with conductors earning £13,428 commission, an FOI reveals in Scotland.
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Houthi rebels say multiple airstrikes targeted them in Yemen, and other Mideast developments
The Iran-backed Houthi Rebels say a string or overnight airstrikes targeted the Red Sea island of Kamaran, the Qanawis district north of the port city of Hodeida and the province of Jawf
