News & Politics
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Haulage firm seeks Durham base for goods vehicles and trailers - public notice
Land-Star Express applies to expand at Tursdale Business Park, Durham, housing seven HGVs and 12 trailers
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Here are the cheapest fuel prices in and around Bradford this weekend
Here's a list of the cheapest garages in and around Bradford, according to petrolprices.com.
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Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in Florida and hammers Gulf coast
Governors of Mississippi, Alabama and Florida declare states of emergency as a downsized Fema faces first major test
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Here are the cheapest fuel prices in and around Darlington this weekend
To help you get the best deal on your petrol or diesel, we've compiled a list of the cheapest garages in and around Darlington.
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‘Like a drill going into my eye’: why the mystery over Havana syndrome refuses to die
Dozens of CIA officers have been afflicted by debilitating symptoms over the past decade. Are they the result of ‘mass hysteria’? Or are they from attacks with an energy weapon and, if so, who is responsible? And has there been a cover-up?
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Man, 79, dies after serious crash involving two cars on Yorkshire road
A 79-year-old man has died following a serious crash involving two cars near Otley, with several roads closed as police investigate.
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'Frustration' over York river safety prompts call for action to 'save lives'
There is an urgent need to make York's River Ouse safer following incidents on one of its bridges which has repeatedly closed due to emergencies, a leading local politician has said.
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In Silicon Valley, AI founders cheer Trump’s calls for the industry to police itself on safety
At Tech Week in San Francisco, venture capitalists and AI founders have been ebullient about the White House's hands-off approach to AI regulation
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Four minute rule could slash household bills
A number of tips could see you save £100 in total
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Plans for Stack venue at iconic Whitley Bay Spanish City scrapped after delays
Plans for a Stack venue and rooftop terrace at Whitley Bay's iconic Spanish City have been canned.
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Toyota seized after police had to play game of 'roadside Guess Who'
Police seized a Toyota after a roadside game of "Guess Who" revealed its driver did not have a licence.
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Angry Trump attacks Norway in new tantrum over Nobel Peace Prize: ‘It’s disgraceful’
Former UN human rights chief Navi Pillay was awarded the prize this year
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The quiet County Durham village with a Roman fort hidden beneath its streets
Ebchester is a peaceful County Durham village built over the Roman fort of Vindomora, with riverside walks, ancient history and woodland trails.
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Councillor calls for urgent action to save 'eyesore' Dalton Mills
Bradford Council’s deputy leader has said the authority is committed to finding a “positive and sustainable resolution” for Dalton Mills.
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‘If voters aren’t better off by the next election, we’re screwed’: Labour insiders voice fears over budget
Some say party risks ‘looking twee’ by focusing on small fixes amid growing nervousness that budget lacks ambition
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Silent killer: study finds most with high blood pressure unaware
Men showed higher rates of hypertension, with 42% affected compared with 29% of women, after adjusting the figures for age groups.
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New nursery officially opens in Yarm with state-of-the-art facilities
Little Phoenix Nursery, part of Yarm School, was recently opened by Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen.
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Inside the cosy Saltburn shop combining Scandinavian style and speciality coffee
This popular Saltburn shop pairs Scandinavian-style interiors with speciality coffee, artisan bakes and a cosy atmosphere.
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The end of a fruitful era as Darlington's best-known market stall closes for good
Darlington’s best-known market stall closed for good yesterday. PETER BARRON watched a sad day unfold...
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I visited my first pumpkin patch in an attempt to reignite my Halloween spirit
Visiting a pumpkin patch is something I have always wanted to do, but for some reason never got round to doing. So I changed that this year.
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Prison near York apologises after inmate was able to phone domestic abuse complainant
The male remand prison for York and North Yorkshire has tightened its controls on prisoners making phone calls after an inmate managed to phone a domestic abuse complainant hundreds of times.
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Joy as County Durham Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffatt announces birth of second child
Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffatt, from Bishop Auckland, has announced the birth of her second child, Clark, with partner Scott Dobinson.
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Flydubai attacker began drifting towards extremism in Australia, UAE says
The United Arab Emirates' attorney-general also alleges the co-pilot was trying to crash the plane into Tel Aviv's airport.
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How the landmarks of everyday Gaza have disappeared under the rubble of war
After widespread damage to Gaza’s built environment displaced large swathes of the population, Ezz Al Din Abu Eisha reports on how three years of conflict have rewritten Gaza’s map and its memory
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Bradford homeowners warned doorstep pumpkins could trigger £5,000 fines
Property owners in England and Wales are being urged to inspect doorsteps and pathways before welcoming trick-or-treaters
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Redcar charity that began in church hall now helping 8,000 people every year
Footprints in the Community café, which began in a church hall 15 years ago, has grown into a charity helping more than 8,000 people every year.
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Middlesbrough donate Legacy Game stream proceeds to families of killed A66 officers
Middlesbrough will donate proceeds from its Legacy Game live stream to the families of PC Blades and PC Clough, who were killed on the A66 in August.
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Blue Badge parking pressures revealed - where Bradford ranks for disabled drivers
A new study has ranked UK council areas for Blue Badge parking challenges, after 87.4 of disabled badge holders said parking was a barrier.
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Therapy dogs bring calm and joy to students following shooting at Colorado high school
Evergreen High School has introduced two Labradors, Norene and Polenta, to help students cope with stress after a school shooting
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The three North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the Postcode Lottery last week
XXXX North East postcodes have won thousands of pounds in the postcode lottery over the last week. Check to see if you have won below.
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What happens when you grow up not knowing your family medical history?
People who have been adopted or are in care sometimes struggle to access family medical history which could be crucial to their own health.
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Six major new Leeds city centre shop openings
There's been lots of exciting new stores that have opened in Leeds city centre with more to come
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A former bank has been turned into a tapas in a North Yorkshire town: does it add up?
ONE aspect of our changing High Streets is the growing number of "ghost" bank premises. The often-grand buildings that were once the anchors that oiled the commercial engines of our town centres with cash and friendly bank managers are now for the most part empty shells.
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North East smoking rates fall below 10 per cent after two decades of progress
Latest figures show North East smoking rates at a record-low 9.7 per cent,England’s biggest two-decade drop, with pregnancy smoking down to 5 per cent in the region.
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Public executions in the US stopped nearly a century ago - why are they resuming now?
The Pentagon says the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan will be livestreamed, but experts suggest officials are reading the country wrong.
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UK savings: 5% interest rate deals may not last, say experts
Competition is hotting up, with National Savings & Investments lifting rates to the highest in years
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Behind the scenes with cast of All Creature Great and Small series 7
All Creatures Great and Small stars Rachel Shenton and Nicholas Ralph have taken fans behind the scenes at Skeldale House as series seven airs on Channel 5.
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Thieves steal 30,000 bottles worth €5m in Italy's biggest-ever wine heist
The bottles included some of Italy's most sought-after wines, including Solaia, Tignanello and Guado al Tasso
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When was the second series of the BBC's Celebrity Traitors filmed?
The new series of the Celebrity Traitors has started with more heated roundtables taking place but when was it actually filmed?
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Poundland expands Bradford store range in 15-branch merchandising trial
Poundland’s Idle store in Bradford joins a 15-branch trial expanding clothing and general merchandise as the retailer reports renewed sales growth and profitability.
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Officer at County Durham jail said inmate was 'the butter to my toast' in love letter
A female prison officer exchanged intimate messages with an inmate, telling him he was, “the butter on my toast” and “the milk in my tea”, a court heard.
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The DVLA system that can help Bradford drivers overturn rogue driving fines
Official DVLA and police protocol launched for drivers hit by wrongful fines and cloned number plates. Here is how to cancel penalty charge notices.
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County Durham route gets permanent entry bans and 50mph limit - public notice
Durham County Council has made the A1018 and B1404 Seaton Lane restrictions permanent, with entry bans and a 50mph limit
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Life-threatening Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in Florida panhandle
The US' National Weather Service (NWS) has warned a life-threatening storm surge is expected from Dauphin Island, Alabama, to Suwannee, Florida.
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One year on from the Gaza ‘ceasefire’, Trump’s promise of peace is a distant dream
The glimmer of hope when Israel and Hamas signed a ceasefire one year ago has been buried under the rubble of ongoing Israeli attacks on Gaza - and the humanitarian situation is becoming increasingly desperate. Alex Croft reports
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Simon strengthens into a Category 4 hurricane as it approaches Mexico's coast
Hurricane Simon has strengthened into a powerful Category 4 storm as it heads toward Mexico’s coast
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Michelin-starred North East chef finishes second in UK contest
Newcastle chef Scott John-Hodgson, of Michelin-starred Solstice and House of Tides, is runner-up in National Chef of the Year 2026, won by Ruth Hansom.
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Create new pre-apprenticeship scheme to close youth unemployment gap, says Milburn
Exclusive: Former minister’s review warns that dramatic action is needed over huge drop in youth apprenticeship starts
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Powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Panama and triggers panic in capital
The quake caused buildings and roads to collapse but the country appeared to escape widespread destruction or deaths
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‘I want to thank President Putin’, Trump says after agreeing to lift sanctions on Russian diesel – US politics live
Prominent Republicans join Democrats to condemn president for lifting sanctions on Russian diesel and administration’s plan to livestream execution of Fort Hood attacker
