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Bradford company snaps up former private school with £5 million price tag
A Grade II estate which was formerly the home of a prestigious private school has been sold.
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Police decry conditions in Ceuta: One bathroom for 70 officers
Complaints about the conditions have already been formally submitted and the CEP expects measures to be taken as soon as possible to remedy the shortcomings and resolve the situation. #EuropeNews
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Fairphone is launching its latest repairable phone in the US too | TechCrunch
The Fairphone 6+ is a midrange Android offering, but given the increasing prices of consumer gadgets amid the ongoing component shortages, a repairable device that can be made to last for years may prove a good proposition.
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Trump hits his rock bottom in major approval ratings poll
Just 33 percent of respondents said they approved of Donald Trump’s performance in the White House
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'Excitable dogs' could come into conflict with children at Bradford district park
PLANS to expand a dog walking site have been refused over concerns it would lead to run ins between children and “excitable” dogs.
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Otley Wildlife Arts Festival 2026 announces full programme
OTLEY’S popular Wildlife Arts Festival will return this autumn with a packed programme celebrating nature through art, music, photography, film,…
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Nearly one billion people forced to use healthcare facilities without clean water
‘No one should have to give birth, receive treatment for an infection or undergo surgery in a healthcare facility without access to clean water,’ says WaterAid
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Arriva confirms 2026/27 County Durham college bus services as four routes SCRAPPED
Students travelling to and from a County Durham college are being urged to check their bus options before the 2026/27 academic year, following…
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Etched's valuation doubles to $21B in a month | TechCrunch
Jane Street has installed Etched's first shipped AI cluster system, and was so impressed, it led another massive round, the startup says.
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Fundraiser launched for 'happy-go-lucky' boy, 5, with muscular condition
A fundraiser has been set up for a five-year-old boy with a serious muscle condition.
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32 homes to be built on Bradford site – a decade after major housing scheme approved?
A development of 32 homes could soon be built on a site in Bradford – a decade after plans for a major housing scheme were approved.
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Brazil's President Lula hails oil discovery near Amazon river
Environmentalists have heavily criticised the exploratory drilling in the sea off the mouth of the Amazon.
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England vs Pakistan: A huge challenge, but Joe Root can finish captaincy story
Joe Root has an unexpected chance to address some unfinished business as England captain, but it is one of the biggest challenges of his stellar career.
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Save up to $300 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass until August 21 | TechCrunch
If you’ve been circling around Disrupt, then now’s the best time to lock in your pass and start getting ready to join the rest of the startup community gathering in San Francisco from October 13-15 at Moscone West!
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Tinkerbell, Moana and Woody to appear at free Darlington family event this week
Darlington's Fairytales and Legends Day returns on August 20 with free character meet-and-greets, live entertainment, a town trail and family…
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Newscast - Russia Threatens The UK (Again) - BBC Sounds
Threat comes after British-made drones were used in recent Ukrainian strikes in Russia.
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Woman accused of plotting to kill Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is sentenced to 6 years in prison
A Massachusetts woman who told police that she brought homemade firebombs to the U.S. Capitol to kill Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been sentenced to just over six years in prison
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Pulling from ancient cooling principles, the 'swamp cooler' remains important today
The evaporative cooler was an essential invention perfected in the U.S. before central air conditioning became mainstream
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Council owned land that brings in £9,000 a year to be sold at auction
A PLOT of Council owned land that brings in £9,000 a year in advertising revenue will go to auction later this month.
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Daniel Ek's body-scanning startup Neko Health opens first US office, in New York | TechCrunch
The scanning and bloodwork health startup founded by Spotify's founder will officially launch in New York in about a month.
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FTSE 100 holds modest gains with oil stocks up amid rising prices
The FTSE 100 index closed up 7.74 points, or 0.1%, at 10,728.04.
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Detectives face investigation over alleged failings which led to Simon Levy murders
Two BTP detectives are being investigated over ‘alleged failures to progress or supervise an investigation’ into sexual assaults by Levy on the London Underground in October 2024
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Minnesota AG sues Texas governor to force extradition of ICE agent
Keith Ellison asked a federal judge to block the release of ICE agent Christian Castro
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American indie rock favourites to play North East gig marking album milestone
We Are Scientists will bring their 20th anniversary tour for With Love and Squalor to KU Stockton, giving North East fans the chance to celebrate…
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Armed police and paramedics spotted in city centre
Armed police and paramedics were present in the city centre earlier this afternoon.
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Reach Capital raises $265M Fund V to back AI founders building to 'expand human potential' | TechCrunch
Reach Capital announced Tuesday an oversubscribed $265 million Fund V.
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Fin Tarling death shows risks in races - Jonathan Vaughters
Riders are risking their lives in races where organisers battle huge costs, and cycling's governing body "cannot keep traffic off the roads", according to former rider and team boss Jonathan Vaughters.
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Jackson State University pursues top research status
Professor Kamal Ali and his team at Jackson State University are developing sensors to study oysters' responses to environmental changes
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US and Canada hold last-minute talks as Trump’s 50% tariffs deadline looms
The 5,525-mile U.S.-Canada border remains undefended, with nearly 330,000 people and $2 billion in commerce crossing daily, while 800,000 Canadians live in the US
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Police recover stolen vehicle in West Yorkshire town
A stolen vehicle has been seized by police in Keighley.
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Video. Italian town carries towering Virgin Mary structure through streets
Video. Thousands gather in Sora, Italy, as devotees carry a 16-metre-high illuminated structure through the streets for the Feast of the Assumption.
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Philippine school shooter kills fellow student and himself in livestreamed attack
Country’s second fatal school shooting in two months took place in southern city of Zamboanga
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Salmonella outbreak mapped: Worst regions hit by deadly UK surge in cases
There have been more than 200 cases of salmonella in the past year
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Video. Champagne harvest starts early in France as heatwave speeds ripening
Video. Aerial and close-up footage shows an early Champagne grape harvest in Tours-sur-Marne as heatwaves force smaller crews and faster picking schedules
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Limited tickets remain for Jimmy Carr’s two Bradford Live shows
LIMITED tickets remain for two upcoming performances by comedian Jimmy Carr.
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Lindsay Clancy begged for help before her children's killings, mother-in-law testifies
Lindsay Clancy has admitted killing her daughter and two sons but has pleaded not guilty to murder, saying she was experiencing postpartum psychosis.
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Trump administration to rescind rule protecting old growth forests
Almost 45m acres of national forests could be potentially opened to road construction, drilling and logging
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Trump finally secures small victory in one of his DC beautification projects
Planners indicated that the painting project would cost at least $7.5 million
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Huddersfield boss handed huge fine for "unconscious bias" blast after Bulls loss
Huddersfield Giants head coach Jim Lenihan has been fined for his incendiary comments after the Bradford Bulls won at the Accu Stadium in mid-July.
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Driver fined £416 for 6mph over speed limit
A motorist has been fined after driving at 36mph in a 30 zone.
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The fastest and slowest areas in the North East to sell a property
Zoopla has revealed the areas in the North East where it is fastest and slowest to sell a property.
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Iran targets UAE with two missiles, prompting first alert in months
Tuesday's alert was the first in months after a false alarm in June and a July alert for an attack that ultimately did not enter UAE territory. Before that, the last missile warning came in early May.
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Baby at center of controversial surrogacy dispute undergoes first heart surgery
The complex Norwood procedure performed this week is the first step in a multi-stage surgical process expected to stretch over the next several years
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‘Can’t enjoy your pint’: Wetherspoons customers welcome ban on loud phones
Patrons at two of the chain’s London pubs were all for Tim Martin’s ban on playing music or taking calls on speaker
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County Durham woman banned for three years after cocaine by-product found in blood
Victoria Thompson, 55, of South Hetton, has been banned from driving for three years after admitting drug driving and driving without insurance.
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Major North East chemical factory resumes production after 2025 closure
Tioxide Materials has recommenced titanium dioxide pigment production at its Greatham plant in Hartlepool after LB Group acquired the former Venator…
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Ilkley Manor House announces packed autumn and winter programme
ILKLEY Manor House has announced its autumn/winter programme, bringing together contemporary art, live music, local history, talks, family…
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10 vehicles seized, 4 taxis suspended and 1 arrest is made in Bradford city centre
A joint initiative by Bradford Council and West Yorkshire Police led to 10 vehicle seizures and an arrest.
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Peacock is raising prices across all of its streaming plans | TechCrunch
"These price changes allow Peacock to continue to create the best experience for its viewers, remain competitive in the marketplace, and deliver unique content across all genres," the company wrote on a support page.
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UK risks running out of gas by 2030s, ministers told
Government assessment warns of supply shock that could leave homes and businesses without gas within a decade
