News & Politics
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'Stacked against us': Glasgow restaurateur's warning for hospitality
Glasgow restaurateur Jonathan MacDonald says Scotland's business rates system is discouraging investment and holding back independent hospitality businesses.
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How the Mecca defense agreement between Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia will work
Turkey has submitted a mutual defense agreement with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan to its parliament for ratification
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Europe weighs energy-saving measures as Middle East crisis deepens
EU Energy Ministers will consider demand cuts if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed in the months ahead, according to a document seen by Euronews. #EuropeNews
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Noel Clarke appears in court over sexual offence charges
The charges were brought after an investigation that began in September 2025
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County Durham duo appear at court over hearse on football pitch and other incidents
Two County Durham men appeared at crown court today, Wednesday, October 21, over alleged offences including driving a hearse on to a football pitch.
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Son of young mum killed by 'evil' Billy Dunlop says he 'robbed him of his childhood'
The son of a Julie Hogg who was killed by “evil” Billy Dunlop has told a parole board how he “robbed him of his childhood”.
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Man, 45, charged with burglary and driving whilst disqualified in North Yorkshire
A 45-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of burglary in Harrogate.
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Antisemitism review settles debate over banning pro-Palestine badges in schools
It comes after a rise in antisemitic incidents across schools and colleges
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WATCH - Man, 21, arrested after losing wheel in police chase
A 21-year-old driver who led North Yorkshire Police on an early-morning Knottingley chase has been charged with multiple offences.
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Rob Reiner’s children fight to keep parents’ murder evidence secret
Nick Reiner, 33, is charged with murdering his father, 78, and mother, photographer Michele Reiner, 70, who were found stabbed to death inside their Brentwood, Los Angeles, home
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Made in Qatar: Local brands with global ambitions
This episode of Qatar in Motion explores how local talent is driving economic diversification. We reveal how innovation, enterprise and ideas are being proudly made in Qatar and finding its way to the global stage.
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10 ram-raid bollards plan for outside pharmacy after building hit by vehicles
The proposal is currently under consideration following its validation on October 16.
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Holocaust school lessons to be improved after 'shocking' antisemitism review
Education Secretary Lucy Powell has stressed the importance of reminding new generations of the horrors of the Holocaust.
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Line of Duty and Good Omens director plots Edinburgh festivals-set paramedic drama
The leading Scottish TV director is developing a new paramedic drama series set at the height of Edinburgh's summer festivals season.
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Trump says data centers should pay locals to get them on side — but last time they offered $10,000 and the residents called it a bribe
Data center developers could end up paying residents for approval
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Man charged after suspected burglary on Knaresborough Road in Harrogate
A 45-year-old man has been charged with burglary and driving while disqualified after police stopped a van attempting to leave premises on Knaresborough Road
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Bush’s brother crosses party lines to vote for James Talarico for Senate
Republican Neil Bush says he was ‘deeply troubled’ by Ken Paxton’s conduct and ‘enormously impressed’ with Talarico
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Beloved 118-year-old restaurant set for shock comeback after closure
Cole’s has long claimed to be the originator of the French dip sandwich
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'Great news for Aberdeen': Donald Trump applauds approval of Jackdaw gas field
Allowing new gas drilling in the North Sea is “great news for the wealth and prosperity of the United Kingdom, and the wonderful region of Aberdeen”, Donald Trump has said.
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A chemical tank explodes in Ohio, forcing evacuations and prompting fears of another blast
A chemical tank exploded in Toledo, Ohio, forcing hundreds of residents to evacuate or shelter in place due to fears of a toxic release
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I worked in goverment during UK riots – controlling them is a balancing act
While riots in France lead to increasingly dramatic measures, ex-deputy cabinet secretary Helen MacNamara expalins the importance of what governments do during mass unrest. Report by Maja Anushka
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Strictly star Anton Du Beke announces major career move away from show
Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke has announced his new career move away from the BBC show.
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Andy Burnham orders review of gas bills with move that could help households
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has asked ministers to examine scrapping standing charges on gas bills.
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Formula 1: Races to return to standard distance in 2028
Formula 1 grands prix will return to their standard distance in 2028 after the maximum length was shortened for next season.
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Council leader asks prime minister to meet him over plans for asylum centre near York
The leader of North Yorkshire Council has asked prime minister Andy Burnham to meet him to discuss controversial plans for a new asylum centre to be built at the former RAF Linton-on-Ouse.
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Donald Trump says Jackdaw gas project ‘will make UK very wealthy again’
The US president has urged ministers to ‘go full blast’, while calling on them to ‘take down the costly and ridiculous windmills’.
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Ukraine war live: Trump’s peace envoy calls Putin a ‘humanitarian’
The US envoy flew into Russia's second city on Wednesday morning to review new ideas on ending the war
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Civil servant admits he 'made mistakes' juggling five government jobs
Kashim Chowdhury was contracted for 183 hours a week, more than the number of hours in seven days.
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Shark trapped for a month in South Korean canal is finally freed
Bukang-i successfully guided out after month in which it drew 1.6m visitors and was watched over by YouTubers
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James Anderson not offered new contract by Lancashire
James Anderson’s legendary career could be over after Lancashire opt against offering England’s all-time leading wicket-taker a new deal.
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Powell promises change after ‘shocking scale’ of antisemitism in schools revealed
The independent review, led by Sir David Bell, found that around one in five pupils said they had witnessed antisemitism – and the figure rose to three in five of Jewish pupils who participated in the survey
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Venezuelan family scored a Trump pardon after giving $50M job to Alina Habba: report
Habba, who recently married a Turkish billionaire, denied playing any role in the pardon process
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'A real pinch me moment' as small self-funded business springs to national prominence
Rachel Beck, founder of Yorkshire women's health brand Vigor Vitamins, has been shortlisted for three national business awards.
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Sean Spicer has some pointed advice for Trump after Katie Zacharia exit
Trump’s most recent press secretary, Katie Zacharia, lasted less than a week at the podium after a disastrous first briefing
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MEPs urge EU ministers to act and bring an end to seasonal clock changes
Some 44 members of the European Parliament from 15 different EU countries and six political groups have called on EU transport ministers to break the deadlock and get the plan to end the seasonal changing of the clocks moving again.
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Darlington cocaine dealer armed with machete who fled police on e-bike is facing jail
A young Darlington cocaine dealer who carried a machete is likely to be jailed when he appears in court on Thursday, October 22.
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Why Manchester City fans boo the Premier League and Champions League anthems
The cacophony of boos that greet the Premier League and Champions League anthems before kick-off have now become a fixture at Etihad Stadium.
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SpaceX lifts mood but hot inflation limits gains
The FTSE 100 index ended up 19.88 points at 10,752.88.
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Mural of World War II hero Donald Rose unveiled on Ilkeston Town Hall
Mr Rose, who fought in North Africa during the war, died in 2025 aged 110
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Age UK North Yorkshire and Darlington thanks community but funding fight is not over
Age UK North Yorkshire and Darlington has been overwhelmed by public support but says it still needs donations.
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'Our whole world has been shattered' - family name 22-year-old killed in A1 crash
Heartbroken relatives have paid tribute to a 22-year-old woman who died in a crash on the A1, describing her as a "beautiful", "caring" and "wonderful" young woman who had recently landed her dream job.
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York and Bengaluru to tackle challenges of turning waste into clean energy
Transforming waste into clean energy is at the heart of a new Memorandum of Understanding between the University of York and Garden City University.
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EU should revive talks on broader China trade deal, top MEP says
As EU lawmakers prepare to visit Beijing, the European Parliament's trade chief is calling for a broader agreement that could revive elements of a frozen investment pact and address unfair Chinese trade practices across multiple industries. #EuropeNews
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Apple Pay crackdown will clear path for tap-to-pay rivals, says UK government — as critics accuse Apple of 'careful and deliberate stifling of its competitors’
The UK government is proposing new rules to encourage Apple Pay rivals to operate in the country.
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RECAP: Major disruption on LNER route after person dies
Police have been dealing with an incident on the LNER route which is causing major disruption to rail passengers.
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November 2026 DWP benefits and pension payment dates plus cost of living support
All the essential cost of living information whether claiming benefits or not
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Trump’s Oval Office outburst has social media questioning his mental state
Trump directed his outburst at The Independent's White House correspondent Andrew Feinberg
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Macron decries 'stupid comments' by foreign leaders on France protests
Speaking in Doha on Wednesday, Macron called out leaders for instrumentalising unrest in France for their own political gain, following riots which occurred across the country over the weekend. #EuropeNews
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Jobs lost as Scottish engineering company wound down after almost 30 years
A Scottish precision engineering company is to be wound down after almost three decades in operation.
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Ukrainian soldier ‘cut off own leg’ to survive before miracle drone rescue
Kostiantyn Vlasenko said he had resigned himself to staying in that position forever after losing his legs
