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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.
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Section of M6 closed after collision with traffic disruption expected for hours
The collision involved three heavy goods vehicles and a car
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AstraZeneca ditches lung cancer treatment trial
The FTSE 100 firm stopped a stage volrustomig drug trial a month after halting a trial for a new heart disease treatment.
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Iran live: Trump’s 60-day agreement expires today as $30k bounty on US soldiers
Iranian army commander’s threat comes after the American president vowed to declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory
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County Durham shopping centre earns international health and wellbeing award
Dalton Park Outlet Shopping Destination in Seaham has achieved a prestigious 2-Star Fitwel Certification, recognising its commitment to health,…
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Nigella Lawson seen with Bake Off co-stars for first time as new series teased
The 66-year-old TV chef is joining the popular Channel 4 baking show as a judge, replacing Dame Prue Leith.
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Labor pledges opt-out register for online gambling ads as Pocock calls out shortfalls in government’s bill
The new measure falls short of calls for gambling ads to move to an opt-in model, or for an outright ban
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Public in England and Wales wrongly think most killers are minority ethnic
Research from King’s College London finds that Reform voters’ perceptions were furthest from the truth
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'Such devastating news': Stars pay tribute to Heroes and Scream star Hayden Panettiere, dead aged 36
Panettiere was best known for her role as cheerleader Claire Bennet in Heroes and country singer Juliette Barnes in Nashville. Stars of cinema and TV, and Hayden Panettiere's fans, have been paying tribute to the actress, who died aged 36. The cause of her death remains unknown for the time being.
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Growing online business prepares major expansion in the North East
Power Tool World, a long-established Newton Aycliffe business approaching 30 years of trading, is set for a major expansion with the addition of a…
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Historic pub in village near Darlington set to reopen soon under new management
400-year-old Heighington village pub The George and Dragon is set to reopen soon under new management after its landlord repossessed the building.
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Dutch Grand Prix in pictures as F1 prepares to say farewell to Zandvoort
A selection of images from the Dutch Grand Prix, as Zandvoort prepares to host a Formula 1 race for the final time.
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Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo becomes deadliest in its history
The latest government data shows that the total number of deaths has reached 2,325
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Housebuilding near train stations to get ‘default yes’ under new planning changes – UK politics live
Thousands more houses could be built near transport hubs including on green belt sites
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What to expect from the weather in Northallerton this week
The Met Office has forecast a mix of sunshine and rain for Northallerton this week.
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Manchester United: What shape are club in ahead of Michael Carrick's first full season in charge?
Positives, negatives and areas to address urgently - how are Michael Carrick's Manchester United shaping up now pre-season is over?
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Hamas calls for Trump’s Board of Peace to ‘compel’ Israel over Gaza peace plan – Middle East crisis live
Jared Kushner set to meet Netanyahu following talks with Hamas
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Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing heads to Russia to deepen strategic ties with Moscow
The head of Myanmar’s military-backed government embarked on an official visit to Russia to hold talks with President Vladimir Putin
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 17th, 2026 – Morning
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 17th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Monday briefing: What can Andy Burnham learn from Spain’s Pedro Sánchez?
In today’s newsletter: The Spanish prime minister has remade himself as Europe’s leading leftwing standard-bearer. Could his success offer the UK’s PM a route forward?
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Virgin Trains granted track access for new Channel Tunnel routes from 2030
The Office of Rail and Road said it had granted approval for Sir Richard Branson’s company to run up to 20 new daily return services.
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The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists
From front page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today's top photos, chosen by Associated Press photo editors.
