News & Politics
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Durham Jazz Festival to close with King Pleasure and Olivia Cuttill double bill
British swing stars King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys and rising jazz talent Olivia Cuttill will close County Durham’s new festival in style.
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‘My body is still peaking’: Eliud Kipchoge wins first marathon in three years
Kenyan breaks Melbourne Marathon record by two seconds, saying he is ‘happy to run with the gen Zs’
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Retrofit schools and consider moving exams to beat extreme heat, says teaching union leader
NEU’s Daniel Kebede says earlier start times and longer summer breaks may be needed to help pupils and teachers
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Capital punishment is surging in the US – but after Christa Pike’s botched execution, what is its future?
Trump has used the full might of the presidency to supercharge executions, but an avalanche of mishaps has put the system’s flaws in the spotlight
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Darlington thug who tried to bite mum's fingers off appears in the dock
Callum Crang broke his promise not to breach a restraining order protecting his mother — and is now paying the price.
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‘Restore the authority’: the challenge for the BBC’s new director of news
Rachel Jupp takes role as corporation grapples with digital transformation, a cash crisis and its public service role
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Texas exhibition to celebrate life and work of Bradford-born artist David Hockney
A new exhibition celebrating Bradford-born artist David Hockney’s life and career will open in Houston, Texas next year.
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The Big Question: Can European astronauts get to space without NASA?
The space industry, currently valued at €600 billion, is expected to grow by 10% a year, according to European Space Agency (ESA) director general Josef Aschbacher. He spoke to the Big Question about how Europe can benefit from this booming industry. #TheBigQuestion
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£168,000 Newton Aycliffe home boasts garden oasis and solar panels
Explore this stylish three-bedroom semi-detached home in Newton Aycliffe, priced at £168,000, with open-plan living, landscaped garden and solar panels.
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Police watchdog to probe police contact with psychotic killer before stab attack
The police watchdog has launched an independent investigation into Durham Constabulary's contact with Patricia Hewitt before she fatally stabbed Newton Aycliffe woman Angela Lloyd.
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Durham man rebuilds life and helps others through NHS recovery
Durham man Simon, 43, turns 14 years in mental health services into hope as a peer practitioner for Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust.
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Justice Department investigating television networks over Trump pool coverage
The White House had blocked access for CNN, MS Now and Politico, leading them to restrict pool coverage.
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New sensory room opens at Bradford family hub to support young children
A new sensory room has opened, supporting young children and families, at Barkerend Family Hub in Bradford.
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UK launch flood taskforce to prepare for extreme winter weather
The Environment Agency has warned approximately 6.3 million homes and businesses in England remain at risk of flooding.
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'Bonfire Night isn't the problem' - Bradford organiser responds to fireworks critics
Bradford's Wibsey Sports Village hosts a free Bonfire Night on November 7, as organiser Paul Safianyk defends safe, organised fireworks displays amid debate.
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Ben Roberts-Smith attends Canberra event honouring Australian troops who served in Afghanistan
Anthony Albanese speaks at Australian War Memorial event commemorating 25th anniversary of country’s involvement in the conflict
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Solar panels promise farmers a lifeline. But who gets the profits?
Agrivoltaics could help to prevent farmland abandonment by protecting crops and boosting income. But some say the solution ignores the real problems.
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North East daytime disco returns with hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s
Decades Day Disco Volume 3 returns to Stockton on October 10, bringing 70s, 80s and 90s hits across three rooms at KU and The Social Room, 3pm-8pm.
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Christian nationalism in Britain driven by people who seldom go to church, says report
Research challenges the notion that the growing visibility of crosses and other symbols reflects a revival of Christianity
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Shop boss wants staff member present when illegal goods found to run business
The revocation came after Trading Standards raids at the two stores in April, raids that uncovered counterfeit tobacco.
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Vibrant but neglected Leeds suburb plagued by rodents, rubbish and homelessness
Locals spoke of their concerns
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MP urges NHS bosses to halt Bishop Auckland ward move to Darlington
An MP has urged County Durham and Darlington NHS Trust bosses to reverse plans to close a ward at Bishop Auckland General Hospital.
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Darlington pumpkin patch reopens after last-minute bid to save crop after drought
A Darlington farmer’s last-minute gamble helped save one of the region’s most popular pumpkin patches after drought threatened this year’s crop.
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Mum fears for baby's long-term health after 'delays' at Bradford and Leeds hospitals
A mother fears her baby may have suffered long-term harm after delays accessing a maternity unit during labour.
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Texas, Florida fall in upsets as Georgia-Alabama showdown takes center stage
The Texas Longhorns suffered their first loss of the season to the unranked Oklahoma Sooners
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Europe’s best Christmas markets to visit this festive season
Europe is world-famous for its Christmas markets, and more than 1,500 take place every year. Choosing which to visit can be as tricky as putting together your present wish list. Here are the top picks, as voted for by travellers. #Destinations
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County Durham man fined after prohibited stun gun found at home
County Durham man Michael Snowdon fined £120 for keeping a prohibited stun gun at his Brandon home, Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court heard on October 7.
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Miriam González Durántez: How being told no became my greatest teacher
Ten years ago, Miriam González had the idea to launch a charity dedicated to inspiring girls everywhere, but was repeatedly met with rejection. As she launches her new political party in Spain this weekend, she explains how being told you can’t do something can sometimes be the greatest catalyst for change
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Fancy owning a piece of history? Victorian cottage with railway origins on sale
It was built to house the keeper of Wyke Tunnel during Britain’s railway boom.
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County Durham driver banned again after being caught behind wheel
County Durham driver Joseph Glynn receives 200 hours’ unpaid work and a 16-month ban after driving while disqualified and uninsured in Stanley on August 31.
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New networking hub to help Bradford businesses benefit from city's regeneration
The new Join The Dots Member Hub is launching in Bradford next month.
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Billingham road to close for two weeks as works begin - public notice
Cowpen Bewley Road in Billingham will close from October 19 to November 2 for roadworks, affecting all traffic. A signed diversion will be in place.
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How fashion designer used T&A newspapers to create spectacular dress
The dress, and other items pictured, were modelled as part of the event’s first sustainable fashion show
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New store applies for licence to sell alcohol from Bradford city centre shop
The prominent unit is soon to re-open as Afro Pantry.
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County Durham mum found unresponsive beside road took own life, coroner rules
A woman found dead at the side of a County Durham road had taken a large quantity of drugs, an inquest heard.
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Walker taking on 109-mile challenge in aid of condition that changed family's life
A Thirsk walker is tackling 109 miles of moorland and coastline to raise awareness of a condition that changed his family’s life.
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Police want to identify these people in West Yorkshire - here's why
Police are seeking potential witnesses and suspects linked to alleged crimes across West Yorkshire.
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Kirkgate Ripon: Councillors Vote for a Public Consultation
Councillors voted unanimously on 1 October to ask North Yorkshire Council's highways chief for a public consultation on pedestrianising Kirkgate, Ripon.
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'Taking in my great-grandchildren at 74 saved me'
A Somerset great-grandmother talks about becoming a kinship carer after her daughter died.
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Yorkshire Wildlife Park: what happened to the tiger that killed a man?
Yorkshire Wildlife Park has issued a statement following yesterday’s fatal incident.
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Trump mocks Kamala Harris’ looks as MAGA women guffaw at Tennessee rally
President infamously claimed he was a better-looking person than Harris ahead of the 2024 presidential election
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Knicks champion Karl-Anthony Towns opens up about grief for World Mental Health Day
Knicks champion Karl-Anthony Towns is still grieving the loss of his mother six years ago to COVID-19
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Newspaper headlines: 'Tiger attack horror' and Trump tells Zelensky 'time to go'
The majority of the papers on Sunday are dominated by a man who was attacked by a tiger at a wildlife park near Doncaster.
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Cristiano Ronaldo: Portuguese FA provisionally suspend forward after leaving international camp
Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) after leaving his country's international camp last month.
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Myanmar's young men live in fear of being snatched off the streets and sold to the army
A desperate junta is in a war of attrition against ethnic militias and and civilian resistance.
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Plan 2: Three friends on a decade of student loans
Lizzy, Charlotte and Libby studied at the same time, but their student debt now looks very different.
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Blackpink’s Lisa Manobal: How the K-pop star faced a race scandal
Film-maker Sue Kim talks about having unprecedented access to K-Pop idol Lisa Manobal at her most candid.
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Police incident on York bridge
Police were out in force near Ouse Bridge yesterday evening as the city centre was busy with racegoers and others celebrating the start of the weekend.
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MPs attempt to overturn ruling which protects police from being sued
MPs are seeking to stop immunity applying when police fabricate evidence or are dishonest or negligent.