News & Politics
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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
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‘Life-threatening storm surge’ headed to US Gulf coast as residents brace for Isaias
Alabama, Florida and Mississippi declare emergencies, with preparations under way for ‘long-duration power outages’
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Boosting US oil supplies with Russian diesel unlikely to have much impact on prices, experts say
A new pact that calls for Russia to boost the U.S. supply of diesel over the next few months is unlikely to make a dent in painfully high prices at the pump or elsewhere, energy policy experts say
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NATH'S NATTERS: IMG flaws laid bare after 12 painful months
I HAVE always consistently maintained that the IMG rankings’ basic purpose is a positive one, but is it working for Super League and Championship clubs now?
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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin makes new demand to Trump over potential ceasefire
Ukrainian negotiators travelled to the US on Friday for talks with their American counterparts
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Video. Police clash with protesters in Brussels as thousands march against spending cuts
Video. Clashes broke out between police and protesters in Brussels on Friday, 9 October, as thousands marched against the Belgian government's planned spending cuts. Police estimated that 30,000 people took part in the demonstration, organised by trade unions amid growing opposition to austerity measures.
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Llanon 'tropical jungle' must relocate after neighbours complain
James Wale moved to the site two years ago and keeps animals including wallabies and rare birds.
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Wildfires in Brazil’s Amazonas state worsen air quality in Manaus
Smoke from fires in Brazil's Amazonas state is disrupting life in Manaus, the Amazon's largest city
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Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Bryant announces Drumcree parade ban
Sir Chris explained that an agreement could not be reached between the Orange Order and local nationalist residents on Portadown’s Garvaghy Road
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Hurricane Isaias heads towards Gulf Coast amid warnings of floods and power outages
The Category 3 hurricane is expected to make landfall Friday night and bring significant storm surge, damaging winds, flooding and possibly even tornadoes
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Controversial vaccine trial touted by RFK Jr gets go-ahead in Guinea-Bissau
Recommended dose of hepatitis B vaccine will be withheld from thousands of newborns by Danish researchers
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Greek takeaways: What did we learn from England's World Cup play-off win in Crete?
England come away from Greece with a valuable first-leg lead in their Women's World Cup qualifying play-off - but who impressed in the 3-1 victory?
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Flydubai co-pilot planned suicide attack in Israel inspired by 9/11
The Omani co-pilot was previously barred from flying in Oman over extremist views.
