News & Politics
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MP challenges cash access ruling amid fears rural communities are being left behind
An MP has called for a review of cash and banking services in Bedale amid concerns that residents in the town and surrounding villages are being left with inadequate access to banking facilities.
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RAF Fairford incident ‘almost certainly’ directed by Iran’s IRGC, Burnham says
The Iranian ambassador to the UK has been summoned to make clear that “Britain will not tolerate threats on our soil”, foreign secretary Ed Miliband also said
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Ex-Fox News producer says network is afraid to cover the Kimberly Guilfoyle scandal
‘It’s a conscious choice to ignore a major story that has been reported worldwide by every major news outlet,’ former Fox News executive said
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3 men arrested after immigration officers raid Bradford businesses
The Home Office has now confirmed enforcement action took place at two businesses in the city.
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Fugitive businessman taken into US custody in Venezuela bribery case
A businessman wanted in the US for allegedly bribing top Venezuelan officials has been taken into custody
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Michael Marra accuses SNP ministers of shortchanging councils by £2bn
Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra accuses SNP ministers of shortchanging councils by £2 billion as debate over funding and local government reform grows.
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Aldi to invest £19.5 million in Scotland with new store and five extensions
Aldi will invest £19.5m in Scotland in 2027, opening a new Uddingston store and extending five existing supermarkets.
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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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Tom Cruise film Digger forecast to lose $245m as The Social Recknoning also struggles at box office
The film dropped by around 60% in its second weekend, and could become one of Hollywood's biggest flops.
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Trump-Putin deal may not lower diesel prices as much as president hopes: expert
Diesel prices are up about $2.55 per gallon from a year ago, as the Iran war continues into its eighth month
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Fans resurface Celebrity Traitors star's relationship drama with Rowan Atkinson
Fans of Celebrity Traitors star James Acaster have revisited his unusual relationship history after clips resurfaced of him joking that he was “left for” County Durham-born actor Rowan Atkinson.
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Duel in the desert: US marine veteran aims to win back working-class voters for Democrats
Regina Romero draws on unique biography to connect with voters in Arizona battleground – can she flip a key swing seat?
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Teen who killed 'loveliest' dad in County Durham crash told to expect prison sentence
A teenager who killed the “loveliest” dad in a County Durham crash has been told to “come ready to go to prison”.
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Stunning country home up for sale with guide price of nearly £3 million
A country home has gone on the market for the first time in more than 30 years.
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Ripon council gauges demand for larger venue for Yorkshire Water meeting
Ripon City Council is asking residents to register their interest in attending a public meeting with Yorkshire Water next month, amid continuing concerns
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Hurricanes can produce a huge amount of rain but the big risk isn’t the total amount
Hurricane Harvey dropped an estimated 27 trillion gallons of water over Texas, enough to fill about 40 million Olympic-size swimming pools
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Watch: What could Trump's energy ceasefire mean for Ukraine?
The BBC's Dan Johnson reports from Kyiv, where Ukrainians face another winter with electricity outages.
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Unworn kit: What happens to it and why is there so much?
A look at kit wastage in elite sport and what is being done to reduce it.
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Mahmood orders urgent security review after killing of Ann Widdecombe
Home secretary also expands police support ‘with immediate effect’ for high-profile public figures not currently MPs
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From ‘hands-free’ to ‘eyes-off’: how General Motors is simulating its way to autonomous driving
General Motors plans to launch an advanced iteration of its driver assist technology on the 2028 Cadillac Escalade IQ electric vehicle
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Man tried to rape woman who was dying or already dead in Bradford city centre
A court has heard how a homeless woman who was dying or already dead was the victim of an attempted rape attack in a tent in Bradford city centre.
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Teenager who died with two others in River Wear car plunge drowned, inquest told
The cause of death for a teenager who died with two others when a car went into the River Wear was “consistent with drowning”, an inquest has been told.
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Anti-yob order to 'disrupt violence' after stab attacks and home rammings
An anti-yob order to “disrupt violent behaviour" is set to come into force after a stab attack and “targeted” home rammings.
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Prestwick aircraft repair facility to benefit from £57m investment
The work is slated for completion by the first quarter of 2028.
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Clashes between rival groups in central South Sudan leave scores dead
Clashes between armed groups from rival communities in central South Sudan have left scores dead and overwhelmed a hospital with wounded people
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Video. Video shows major fire ravaging 400-year-old Paris food market
Video. Footage shows the aftermath of a major overnight fire at Paris’s oldest covered food market, which dates back to 1615
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German postage prices expected to increase by 20 percent next year
DHL's Deutsche Post has been given the green light to significantly increase the price for delivering letters in Germany from 2027.
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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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Stellantis and Renault back UK to get EU car industry protection
Bosses of Citroën owner and French carmaker also urge UK government to consider limiting imports from China
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Mayor says 'tourist tax' will not exceed five per cent in North Yorkshire
YORK and North Yorkshire's Mayor says a proposed 'tourist tax' for the county will not go above five per cent.
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Woman dies in hospital after suffering serious injuries in Bradford fire
A woman has died after suffering serious burns in a fire in Bradford.
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Hays sees weakening permanent jobs market keep trading under pressure
The London-based firm, which is one of Europe’s biggest recruitment agencies, said its net fees were down 3% for the quarter ending September 30.
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Katie Price tells ex's rape trial allegations 'really shocked' her
Price tells court she was "really shocked" to learn of allegations against ex-husband Kieran Hayler.
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Scottish guest house goes on sale for £1.7 million after 24 years under same owners
Edinburgh’s Glendale Guest House is on the market for £1.7m after 24 years, as owners Duncan and Elaine Stewart retire from the Newington business.
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Zelenskyy says Russia strikes energy facilities despite Trump claim of an energy ceasefire
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia is still striking Ukraine's energy facilities despite U.S. President Donald Trump's claim of an energy ceasefire
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From family feuds to high-stakes poker: Here's what's coming up in Emmerdale
Emmerdale spoilers: Joe, Sadie, Gabby and Robert face drama as poker night, family feuds and Samson’s release bring trouble to the Dales this week.
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It is inconceivable to think Russia did not try to interfere in Brexit vote, says PM
Andy Burnham says he is not questioning the legitimacy of the 2016 vote after facing questions from MPs.
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She started working at Yale’s hospital as a custodian. Now, she is a doctor
When her mother got sick, Shay Taylor-Allen decided to go to school to become the doctor ‘my mom needed at that time’
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Norfolk school stabbing trial hears from defendant's mum
The mother of a boy accused of attempted murder at a high school gives evidence at his trial.
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Children and women included in Reform plan to immediately deport 90,000 asylum seekers
Farage’s party says it would ‘embed’ immigration enforcement in UK and use ‘aerial imaging’ to identify people
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Mamdani says ICE agents who shot man in New York looked like ‘mass shooters’
Mayor calls for end to agency’s operations in city after agents shot and wounded man with five-year-old in car
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John Swinney will not be investigated over claims he misled Parliament
The First Minister will not be investigated over claims he broke the ministerial code by misleading the Scottish Parliament, his independent advisers have decided
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UK-EU summit date confirmed as Andy Burnham seeks closer ties
Prime minister Andy Burnham told MPs the ‘status quo is not good enough’ for Britain
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Scottish Government accused of 'lack of will' to implement BDS vote
The Scottish Government has been accused of a 'clear lack of will' to enforce its own boycott, divestment and sanctions bill against Israel
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Nobel Prize for economics awarded to Hall and Woodford for work on ‘smoothing’ crises
US economists developed models that help central bankers and finance ministers to stabilise their economies
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Kurdish PKK militants pull out of 4 camps in northern Iraq as part of peace process with Turkey
Kurdish militants have withdrawn from four camps in northern Iraq as part of a peace effort with Turkey, according to Turkey’s state-run news agency
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Police officer seriously injured as 10 arrested at Liverpool v Man City
Five people were held on suspicion of tragedy chanting at Anfield
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Albanian fugitive wanted over ‘blood feud’ murders arrested after 25 years
Valentin Ftoni is wanted in Albania to serve a 25-year sentence connected to the 2000 murders of a husband and wife
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Big drop in gas prices still won’t sway midterm voters, poll finds
Even an abrupt end to the Iran war would do little to sway voters, a new survey found
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Popular caravan park sold with plans 'already in place' to expand accommodation
Ashfield Caravan Park has been sold after being listed for £2m, with plans to expand its holiday accommodation already in place.
