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HMRC urges shoppers to report vape shops, barbers and 'dodgy shops' in new campaign
HMRC is urging shoppers to report vape shops, barbers and 'dodgy' high street businesses they suspect of tax fraud or money laundering.
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Burnham exchanged messages with person posing as top Trump aide
The new prime minister spoke over message to who he believed was White House chief of staff Susie Wiles
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Homes damaged, 180,000 without power as Hurricane Lala sweeps past Hawaii
Hurricane Lala battered parts of Hawaii with flash floods ‘like we've never seen’
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Drugs, violence and racism: A week in Glasgow city centre
A BBC investigation captures people openly dealing and taking drugs, as well as thefts, arrests, and violence.
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Family slam County Durham hotel as 'disgusting hovel' after black mould found in room
A family travelling from Scotland have blasted The Moorings Hotel in Chester-le-Street hotel as a “disgusting” hovel after claiming their rooms…
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A pension warning has been issued for millions - check if you're affected
Pensioner poverty is rising again, with single retirees facing almost double the poverty rate of couples, new research from Steve Webb warns.
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Trump blames Reflecting Pool ‘vandals’ for dead grass where July 4 celebrations held
‘Anybody who thinks the Reflecting Pool wasn’t vandalized should go back to Law School,’ Trump claimed, in an apparent jab at Jeanine Pirro
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Asian shares are mostly higher while US futures and oil prices hold steady
Shares are mostly higher in Asia after U.S. stocks edged back from their all-time high following a weaker than expected report on the U.S. economy
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See inside Darlington mum-of-three’s new play space becoming a hit with families
A Darlington play space created to support neurodivergent children and their families has become a hit with families two months after opening its…
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Met Office warns another heatwave could hit UK after sweltering 38C temperatures
Crews are continuing to fight wildfires in South Wales
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The surprising places where thousands of new homes could appear
Thousands more homes could be built near railway stations under major new planning changes, while pubs will be given extra protection from…
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Video. Belgium races to tame huge wildfire 'spreading towards Germany'
Video. Firefighters battle the advancing flames in eastern Belgium as thick smoke and difficult terrain complicate efforts to contain the blaze.
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Cambridge chancellor criticises 'racist feeding frenzy' around Jason Arday
Jason Arday, the former University of Cambridge professor at the centre of a plagiarism row, was found dead last week.
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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo becomes deadliest in its history
The outbreak was already the fastest growing on record, caused by a rare species of Ebola called Bundibugyo.
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Possession of child-like sex dolls could be banned under new law
The dolls ‘normalise and legitimise adult sexual behaviour with children’
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North East digital marketing firm secures major ITV deal
Tees Valley-based digital marketing firm iGaming Agency has secured a major 12-month contract with ITV to enhance the online visibility of ITV…
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Reform DWP cuts could see PIP and Universal Credit health benefits scrapped
Reform UK plans to scrap PIP and the Universal Credit health element for working-age adults as part of a proposed £50bn welfare shake-up.
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Harry Brook: England player on batting, Test captaincy and Wellington
In an exclusive interview, England's Harry Brook says he supports Joe Root taking the Test captaincy, addresses frustrations about his batting and describes the Wellington nightclub incident fallout.
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Tyneside comedian asks why men don't talk about using weight-loss drugs
Some men say they feel ashamed of needing to use weight-loss injections as it seems like "cheating".
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Café and lifestyle store praised for 'best coffee ever' from global visitors
Wildish, on the High Street in Pateley Bridge, currently holds a perfect five-star rating on Tripadvisor, with every review rating it…
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NHS boss gives verdict on whether Bishop Auckland Hospital will be restored to A&E
The NHS Trust that runs Bishop Auckland Hospital has given its verdict about whether it would restore A&E services to the County Durham town.
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Victorian teachers are to be the best paid in Australia. A union rebellion helped seal the deal
Salaries will rise 28.3% to 32.4% over four years, an outcome partly shaped by a rank-and-file revolt within the Australian Education Union
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Hayden Panettiere, actor in Heroes and Nashville, dies aged 36
Panettiere’s death was announced by her father, who called her ‘an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy’
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JP Morgan boss warns John Healey against raising bank taxes ahead of Budget
Jamie Dimon told the Chancellor in a phone call that higher taxes can result in jobs being driven elsewhere, according to reports.
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Darlington man entered woman's home and raped her as child lay asleep at her side
A man said to represent a “high risk” of serious future harm to women has been jailed as a “dangerous offender” for offences of rape and…
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Kushner to meet Netanyahu after talks with Hamas on Gaza peace plan
The meeting comes two weeks after Hamas endorsed the latest stage of Trump's Gaza plan, which Netanyahu has refused to support, insisting any settlement must ensure the group is "genuinely disarmed."
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Hundreds evacuated as fire in Belgium’s biggest nature reserve doubles in size
Two villages on Belgian side evacuated and residents told not to return as fire gets very close to German border
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Panathenaic Stadium's marble regains its shine: First cleaning of Greek arena in a century
It was rebuilt for the first modern Olympic Games in 1896 and now serves as the ceremonial departure point for the Olympic Flame, including ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
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Video. Unexpected passengers: Two goats surprise passengers by boarding a bus
Video. Two loose goats briefly board a TriMet bus in Portland, Oregon, before the driver reopens the doors and passengers guide them outside.
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'Drunk and upset' pensioner stalked and pushed ex after 'on off' relationship ended
A “drunk and upset” Ushaw Moor pensioner shoved her ex-partner and banged on the door of his home after their “on off” relationship fell…
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Singapore police investigate assault on elderly man who patted child's head
A man believed to be the father of the young girl allegedly threw the 73-year-old to the ground.
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'Happy' Sunderland nursery where 'children made safer' praised by Ofsted
Bubbly Gems Nursery in Sunderland has met Ofsted’s expected standard in all six inspection categories, with inspectors praising its safeguarding…
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New pictures reveal progress at Darlington Treasury hub dubbed 'No 11 North'
New pictures have revealed the progress at Darlington’s Treasury hub dubbed ‘Number 11 North’ as 800 tonnes of steel are installed.
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Traffic, travel and weather news - Live updates for County Durham and the North East
We'll be bringing you all the latest live traffic, travel and weather updates from County Durham and the North East.
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JP Morgan boss Jamie Dimon warns UK chancellor not to hike taxes on banks
Billionaire CEO of world’s biggest bank says any windfall tax on sector’s bumper profits could harm jobs in City
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At least seven killed in stampede at Hindu temple in India
Panic reportedly broke out among thousands of worshippers after rumours that an electricity pole had fallen on devotees.
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More women will die if domestic abusers leave prison early, victim’s parents warn
Parents of Michaela Hall, whose partner killed her after he left prison in 2021, say Probation Service cannot cope with mass release
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Sainsbury's pauses London store's AI cameras after man ousted
Matt Arnold says he was asked to leave the store after being wrongly flagged as a shoplifter.
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Amy Hunt: British sprint star enters stardom with quadruple gold at European Athletics Championships
Amy Hunt asserts herself as Great Britain's new track sensation after winning an unprecedented four gold medals at the European Athletics Championships.
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The farm shop in County Durham becoming a favourite stop for drivers
Cross Lanes Organic Farm near Barnard Castle has become a popular A66 stop, with visitors praising its café, local produce, butcher’s counter and…
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Grade II listed home at gateway to Yorkshire Dales blends history and modern living
Believed to date from the 1600s, Springfield is a Grade II listed detached home that began life as a traditional cruck house and has been…
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Oliver Bonas 'coming soon' to Teesside Park as fresh sign plans lodged
Plans have been lodged with Stockton Borough Council for the new Oliver Bonas store at Teesside Park, which is "coming soon".
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NHS programme could prevent 100 kidney transplants being rejected each year
In addition to ensuring blood types match, scientists will now align white blood cells as closely as possible
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After killing hundreds in boat strikes, US military expands campaign on land in Latin America
The Trump administration says it is seeking to expand its lethal campaign of bombing boats off Latin America’s Caribbean and Pacific coasts onto land
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Woman who murdered family members with poisonous mushrooms to return to court
Erin Patterson faces fresh legal battle as prosecutors seek longer sentence
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Five years on - £130m A19 Testo’s upgrade praised for easing congestion
Five years after its completion, South Tyneside’s £130m A19 Testo’s Junction upgrade is being praised for improving journeys, capacity and…
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Wildfires rage in France and Greece as Belgium tackles enormous blaze – Europe live
Wildfire thought to be largest in Belgium’s history creeps closer to German border prompting evacuations
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Nearly 13,000 displaced after deadly Indonesian quake left 53 dead
The Indonesian Air Force said it was bringing 13 tonnes of emergency aid airlifted in two Hercules transport planes and a Boeing.
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What is the weather like in Darlington and County Durham this week?
The Met Office has forecast rain for Darlington and County Durham this week.
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Trump orders Pentagon to scale back military drills with South Korea
The US president previously slammed the joint drills as “provocative” in 2018 following a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Singapore.
