News & Politics
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Edinburgh letting agency wins three Gold ESTAS awards in its 20th anniversary year
Edinburgh-based Arden Property Management has won three honours at the ESTAS Awards, including Gold for Best Letting Agency in Scotland, based on verified landlord and tenant reviews.
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Global Cybersecurity Risk Shuts Down Berlin Websites
OpenAI discovered a global security vulnerability; websites of official bodies in Berlin and Brandenburg were inaccessible. Following the disclosure of a global security vulnerability, important websites of official bodies in Berlin and Brandenburg were inaccessible.
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Scotland risks losing investment over rates burden, boss of leading jeweller warns
ROX managing director Kyron Keogh warns Scotland risks losing investment to England amid concerns over business rates
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Health insurance costs keep climbing for American workers, a new survey finds
A new survey by healthcare research nonprofit KFF reveals that people relying on employer-sponsored health insurance are paying more for coverage this year
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Martin Lewis delivers his Budget predictions after meeting chancellor
The money expert said there was ‘great difficulty’ for the prime minister and chancellor ahead of next week’s Budget
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Argentina’s president rules out military action over Falkland Islands
Milei’s remarks mark first time he has ruled out military intervention on the territory since Trump said he would review US support for British sovereignty
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Trump praises supporter who punched heckler and compares him to Evander Holyfield
Trump applauds crowd member after protester hit at South Carolina event, commending his ‘courage’ and comparing him to retired boxing champion, who was in attendance and joined the president on stage to speak
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Popular gym shortlisted for prestigious National Fitness Award
The business has built a strong reputation for its small-group coaching sessions, working primarily with people in their 40s, 50s and 60s.
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Germany braces for high winds and rain as the season's first storms arrive
With the first named storm of the season to hit Germany by Friday, and another moving in by Sunday, most people may want to take refuge this weekend from strong winds and heavy rain.
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Asian shares retreat after strong profits lead a rally on Wall Street
Asian shares and U.S. futures are broadly lower after U.S. stocks climbed, lifted by strong profit reports from SpaceX, Capital One Financial and other big companies
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Amanda Hopgood challenges Reform claims over County Durham record
Amanda Hopgood argues Durham residents deserve facts, not spin, as she challenges Reform UK's account of council tax, investment and progress at County Hall.
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Halloween disco and nature trail among activities at Durham attraction
The Light in County Durham hosts free and ticketed half-term activities from October 28 to November 1, including workshops, nature trails and a Halloween disco.
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Mapped: Where storms Austen and Boelo will smash UK this weekend with 80mph winds
Forecasters have issued three weather warnings ahead of Storm Austen
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Video. French police union sues French government over recent violence
Video. Stanislas Goudon, a representative from the French national police union Alliance, comments on the recent wave of protests and violence in France from a police perspective, criticising significant government ill-preparedness for the demonstrations.
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Six European destinations included in ‘Best of the World’ selection
National Geographic has curated its list of 25 must-visit places for 2027, with six destinations in Europe making the cut, including the Tricity area in Poland and Vestland in Norway. #EuropeNews
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Darlington specialist care hub opens as family honours mother's legacy
Darlington family opens Springfield Healthcare’s Centre of Excellence, training North East carers in complex and palliative care to support patients at home.
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Barclays reveals profit growth of 12% after £200 million cost savings
In the third quarter, the bank said it made around £200 million worth of cost savings.
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PCC reports progress on crime plan across County Durham and Darlington
County Durham PCC Joy Allen reports better victim support, crime prevention and policing, with fewer call waits and offences across Durham and Darlington.
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Woman who felt 'trapped' in body sheds 5st 9lbs and praised by Olympian Nicola Adams
Hartlepool's Amy McBean lost 5st 9lbs and reached the semi-finals of Slimming World's Woman of the Year 2026.
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France on edge as Macron faces backlash, Putin signals peace talks
France prepares for another weekend of protests as Macron faces criticism over his Gulf tour. Meanwhile, Putin signals readiness for Ukraine peace talks after meeting Steve Witkoff, and Hungary detains former central bank governor György Matolcsy over suspected fraud. #EuropeToday
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Israel using US-made electroshock weapons on Palestinian detainees
An American company is still supplying Taser weapons linked to prisoner abuse by Israeli forces
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Barristers accuse legal tailor of treating them with ‘disdain’
Dozens of barristers have claimed they have experienced poor treatment at the centuries-old business
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£20m upgrade begins at Bishop Auckland sewage treatment works
Northumbrian Water begins a £20m sewage works upgrade at Bishop Auckland, boosting phosphorus and ammonia removal to protect the River Wear by early 2028.
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Bradford University helps secure £9m space facility
A £9 MILLION investment is fuelling the launch of a major new space technology facility in West Yorkshire
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Bradford housing provider takes on six new apprentices from 1,316 applicants
SIX new apprentices have joined a housing provider as part of its 2026 intake
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Police seize 59 nitrous oxide canisters and illegal vapes worth £2,000 in raid
Officers forced entry into the building and recovered 59 nitrous oxide canisters, six boxes of suspected steroids, and illegal cigarettes and vapes worth an estimated £2,000.
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Review: Raw passion - and a steamy shower scene - in The Car Man at Alhambra
LUST, betrayal, fate, revenge and murder...it’s all unravelling on the Alhambra stage this week in Sir Matthew Bourne’s sultry dance thriller The Car Man.
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Beau Lamarre-Condon visits McDonald’s drive-thru in van allegedly used to dispose of bodies, in CCTV shown to jury
CCTV footage shows the police officer buying fast food, attending hospital, and visiting three separate Bunnings stores in the days after the alleged murder
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Herald Business LIVE: Today's top stories - October 22
Welcome to The Herald's Business live blog, where we’ll be bringing you the latest developments from across Scotland’s business industry.
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Wester Hailes High School pupils move into new Edinburgh building
Wester Hailes High School opens a new Passivhaus building in Edinburgh for 800 pupils, with leisure facilities, community spaces and an October 27 tour.
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Two named storms in two days as Austen and Boelo target UK
The Met Office has named a new storm, Boelo, which is set to bring another round of stormy weather to the UK over the weekend.
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Thousands died in cold weather as UKHSA issues ‘serious risk’ warning
UKHSA said deaths linked to cold weather occurred in care homes, hospitals and people’s own homes
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County Durham driver banned again after being caught uninsured behind wheel of van
County Durham driver Jake Hopper received a six-month ban and £750 fine after being caught uninsured and disqualified in Newton Aycliffe.
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Bradford schools open their doors to prospective pupils
A GROUP of primary schools is preparing to welcome families through their doors.
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Recognise any of these faces? Police say do NOT approach them - here's why
The images are taken from CCTV camera footage and may show suspects or witnesses officers wish to speak to.
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Sainsbury’s improves profit outlook as grocery sales grow
But boss Simon Roberts stressed that ‘many households are finding things tough at the moment’ amid pressure on consumer budgets.
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Thousands of busy roads to be resurfaced to tackle pothole crisis
The government has also announced a further £220 million in funding for councils in England to tackle potholes
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Russia pounds Ukraine's capital Kyiv with missiles and drones, hours after agreeing to peace talks
Ukrainian authorities say that Russian attacks on Kyiv with ballistic missiles and drones have killed one person and injured 22
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Serb voters abroad face long trips in tight election after officials move polling stations
Serbian voters overseas are facing major hurdles in casting their ballots in a tight parliamentary election this weekend
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Government approves drilling in Jackdaw gasfield in North Sea
Andy Burnham says the government remained committed to renewable energy but was taking a ‘pragmatic’ approach to the North Sea
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Edinburgh's unionist councillors back referendum — on boundary changes to capital
Under proposals for public sector reform mooted by the government in September, Scotland’s current 32-council system could be replaced.
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Video. 'Everything' in Ukraine is now a target for Putin, says EPP MEP
Video. EPP MEP Pekka Toveri believes Russia has “taken all the rules off" the table and is increasingly targeting residential areas, as well as cultural and government buildings. He warns that the attacks could leave large parts of Kyiv "uninhabitable" during the winter.
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Inside the making of 'heart-pumping' new BBC horror show set on stricken CalMac ferry
A new Gaelic-language BBC horror series set on a stricken CalMac ferry is being launched in the run-up to Halloween.
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Ember & Fire Lounge brings fresh flavour to Bearsden
A new restaurant has opened in Bearsden, bringing Indian street food, tandoor cooking and cocktails to a welcoming space near Hillfoot Train Station.
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Bingley teenager named leader of National Youth Orchestra
A TALENTED teenager has been named the new leader of the National Youth Orchestra (NYO)
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Retired Woking decorator's Pokémon cards sell for £1.5m
He says he found treasure in his attic where the collection had been stored for 15 years.
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Angry lawyers and bewildered defendants: the fallout from fast-tracking French rioting cases
Politicians have called for ruthless sentencing, but lawyers blame the politicians for the poverty, and anger, behind their clients’ looting
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Trump’s war and tariffs have battered Alaska. A pro-oil Democrat could flip the key Senate seat
Democrats believe circumstances have aligned for them to win a slew of competitive elections in the state
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Meta strikes deal with Zuckerberg to protect him from California wealth tax
Company says deal will keep its chief executive living in California even if state brings in one-off billionaire tax
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Cleveland Police had highest rate of complaints across England and Wales, IOPC says
The police watchdog put the rise in complaints down the artificial intelligence (AI).
