News & Politics
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Farage accused of ‘dangerous dog whistle’ with ‘profoundly un-British’ asylum plan
Campaigners have also questioned the legality of the policy, comparing it to a proposal to ‘scrap the NHS so that people no longer get sick’
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Pakistan urges Afghan Taliban to stop militants from carrying out cross-border attacks
Pakistan has urged Afghanistan's Taliban government to prevent militants from using Afghan territory to launch attacks inside Pakistan
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Brits urged to use new flood warning service ahead of extreme weather
A taskforce will meet this week and assess how prepared the UK is for flooding
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Police launch investigation after woman approached by unknown man in Harrogate
North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information and witnesses after a woman was reportedly approached by an unknown man in Harrogate.
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Missing Australian hiker found dead weeks after embarking on solo trekking trip
Jordan Yap from Melbourne was preparing for a 120km hike through remote Huayhuash mountain range when he last contacted friends and relatives on 14 September
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Police officer 'shared information with suspect's relative on boozy night in bar'
PC Henry faces a gross misconduct hearing after being accused of leaking information and socialising with the relative of a suspect in an ongoing investigation.
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Two homes rammed overnight in 'targeted attacks' as police launch probe
Two Thornaby homes have been rammed overnight as police link attacks and launch probe.
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Why tourism surge in famous Bradford district village is a double-edged sword
Independent businesses and attractions in Haworth have reported more visitors, higher sales and an increase in international tourists.
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A pub shuts its doors for good every day in 2026, figures show
Britain is set to lose one pub a day in 2026 after almost 300 permanently shut their doors in the first nine months of the year, according to industry data.
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Plans to build 'visually intrusive' home near County Durham community centre refused
Plans for a new home on the edge of Crookhall have been rejected amid concerns it would be a "visually intrusive" encroachment into the countryside.
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New passport rules implemented for all passengers at major UK airport
Passengers arriving at Gatwick Airport can now pass through eGates without showing their passports under new rules.
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Millions aged 40 and over could be automatically signed up to new social care scheme
Former pensions minister Sir Steve Webb says a pension-style social care scheme could help people protect their savings from care costs.
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Urgent egg recall after salmonella strain linked to 36 illnesses
The Food Standards Agency has issued an urgent recall for imported eggs linked to 36 salmonella cases in England
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Maduro-linked fugitive with $10M bounty captured after years on the run
A businessman wanted in the U.S. for allegedly bribing top Venezuelan officials has been taken into custody
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Man drives 30 hours with car-sized pumpkin in bid to smash world record
Giant pumpkin growers are gathering in Northern California for an annual pumpkin-weighing contest
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UK politics live: Tories accuse Burnham of being ‘dangerous and divisive’ after he confirms Russian interference in Brexit campaign
Shadow minister says referendum was a ‘legitimate vote’ and PM is seeking to ‘reopen debate’ with statement on Russia’s involvement
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Mystery of 1950s wedding photo album found dumped in Wakefield solved
Online appeal and detective work by local historian help to return keepsake to couple’s son after it had been stolen
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Imran Khan’s party decries ‘coup’ after Pakistan suspends provincial government
Suspension of provincial government escalates standoff with Khan’s PTI party a week after his supporters began marching to demand his release
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Rahul Gandhi: India bloc leaders march to Supreme Court as protests continue
The march follows a chaotic weekend in Delhi which saw thousands of protesters being detained by police.
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HMV to close Oxford Street store three years after reopening historic site
The group said landlords have proposed doubling the rent on the site at 363 Oxford Street and is also facing a bill for renovation works.
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Leeds mobile speed camera locations this week - all 30mph, 40mph and 50mph roads
The cameras are once again in force across the city's roads
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New figures place Teesside town among UK's top 3 worst areas for burglaries
New figures rank Middlesbrough as the third most at-risk area for burglary in England and Wales, with experts sharing home security advice.
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Youths vandalise fencing close to community centre in North Yorkshire village
The county's police force said in a statement yesterday (Sunday, October 11) it is investigating reports of anti-social behaviour and criminal damage in Sherburn-in-Elmet.
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Is Yorkshire Wildlife Park back open today following fatal tiger attack?
The incident happened on Saturday morning and prompted a major emergency response.
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Experts predict these Christmas toys will be most popular in 2026
Screen-free toys set to top best-selling Christmas lists this year, retailers say
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Meghan reveals new in demand charity sweatshirt days before first public appearance
The Duchess of Sussex is due to visit Nottingham with Prince Harry on Thursday
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Airstrikes on Yemen's capital, drone hits vessel in Strait of Hormuz, and other Mideast developments
Yemen's Houthi rebels say the country's capital Sanaa was hit during overnight airstrikes
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Chiropractor given warning after pulling down woman's leggings during consultation
Jeremy English, based in Watford, Herts, had 38 years in the career without any formal complaints
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From Coachella to Halifax: Indie-pop star announces Piece Hall show
INDIE-POP star Suki Waterhouse is set to perform live in Halifax
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Press high street campaign shortlisted for top award
The Press’ campaign putting a spotlight on the issues facing York’s high streets has been shortlisted for the News Media Association’s 2026 Making a Difference Award.
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Yorkshire Wildlife Park to remain closed after fatal tiger attack
Yorkshire Wildlife Park has said it will remain closed on Monday as investigations continue into the death of a man who was attacked by a tiger when he entered its enclosure on Saturday.
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Trump steps up media war as DOJ investigates 5 TV networks over White House coverage
‘Group boycotts among commercial competitors can violate the Sherman Act’ a DOJ spokesperson claimed
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Are lung nodules cancerous? Here's what to know as Pope Leo undergoes surgery
The growth was spotted during a routine check-up
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Homes by Esh secures approval for 230 homes at Darlington garden village
Homes by Esh secures approval for 230 new homes at Burtree Garden Village in Darlington, including EV charging, green spaces and biodiversity enhancements.
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Far-Right Election Groups Are Now Targeting Nursing Homes
Inspired by new guidance from the Trump administration, right-wing election groups are targeting nursing homes, baselessly claiming that left-wing groups are stealing residents’ votes.
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Surprise data on anti-social behaviour in York after ongoing issues
Zero breaches of an anti-social behaviour order have been recorded since December, according to new figures, despite ongoing issues being recorded in York.
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Kremlin rejects 60-day truce offer and refuses to comment on Trump’s ‘energy ceasefire’ – Europe live
Zelenskyy had proposed a 60-day total ceasefire to allow Ukraine to hold presidential elections
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Alcoholic left neighbour terrified when she woke at 2am to him smashing her window
Middlesbrough alcoholic jailed for smashing window and intimidating a witness.
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Man robbed of bike in attack on Leeds and Liverpool Canal towpath
The incident involved two suspects and they made off on the electric mountain/cross country-style bike towards Shipley.
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Man killed by tiger posed for photo with animal before climbing into pen - witnesses
The man was pronounced dead at the scene in Yorkshire on Saturday
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Scandal-hit NHS trust has no record of ‘mystery’ surgeon linked to woman's operation
A 'mystery' surgeon operated on a breast cancer patient at a scandal-hit trust and ran a private clinic inside hospital grounds - but bosses have no record of him or the firm.
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Cafe where toilet opens into food prep area slapped with 1 star hygiene rating
The low rating was put down to a series of food safety breaches, including out-of-date food, poor cleaning, and a lack of confidence in management.
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Shoppers given chance to win £500 by supporting independent shops
Keighley BID has relaunched its Keighley Independents Stamp Card Campaign.
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Decision to block flats in Bradford city centre overturned - here's why
A prominent city centre shop unit will be converted into flats after a planning inspector overturned Bradford Council’s decision to block the scheme.
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Trump reposts Kid Rock’s rant warning of religious civil war in the US
MAGA rapper stokes anti-Islam paranoia in his home state as Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s race against Republican Mike Rogers enters final weeks
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Golf: DP World Tour to refuse LIV players in 2027 season
The DP World Tour will not allow LIV Golf players to compete at its events in the 2027 season.
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Diamond anniversary for Darlington couple who found love under theatre spotlight
A COUPLE, whose love first flickered under the spotlight at their local theatre, are celebrating their diamond wedding anniversary today (Monday).
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Deloitte helped in falsifying documents to evade tax on Abramovich’s wealth, BBC finds
Backdated paperwork also made the Russian oligarch’s yachts and mansions disappear from accounts, investigation finds.
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Burnham: not pursuing better EU deal would be ‘dereliction of duty’
Post-recess statement will focus on damage caused by Brexit and the need to cooperate on immigration and trade
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Tragedy as man dies as Audi overturns in late-night crash on A1(M) in County Durham
A man in his 40s has died after his Audi left the A1(M) between Bowburn and Carrville, struck a barrier and overturned.
