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Disposable barbecues banned as UK battles several wildfires
UK has become more vulnerable to wildfires due to the extreme heat and dry conditions
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Tunnel collapses at an Indian hydropower project, killing at least 7
Officials say an under-construction tunnel has collapsed at a hydropower project in India’s northern hill state of Uttarakhand, leaving at least seven workers dead
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Scottish restaurant at County Durham shopping centre confirms closure this weekend
A restaurant serving Scottish inspired food at a County Durham shopping centre is set to close this weekend, little more than a year after opening…
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New laws for new football season - VAR, timewasting and subs
The 2026-27 season will feature an unprecedented number of new laws, mostly designed to tackle tempo disruption and make the game quicker.
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Mourners say heartwrenching goodbye to 'remarkable' County Durham six-year-old Bonnie
Mourners have gathered in Stanley at the funeral of a six-year-old Bonnie described as a "remarkable little girl" who brought "so…
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 14th, 2026 – Midday
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 14th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Disability campaigners call for Burnham to delay assisted dying bill
Activists say introducing assisted dying without reforming care puts "sick and disabled people's lives at risk".
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Residents furious as North East council suspends waste collection due to heatwave
Residents have criticised the council's decision to suspend garden waste collections due to extreme temperatures.
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Linda Razzell’s family makes fresh demand to killer about missing body
Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb said in her ruling that Razzell’s refusal to disclose the location of Mrs Razzell’s body had caused ‘profound anguish’
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Final countdown begins as Middlesbrough Mela returns this weekend
Middlesbrough Mela returns to Albert Park this weekend, with the free two-day festival celebrating culture, music and food
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Residents jump from windows as fire spreads in Berlin high-rise building
The fire was in the Friedrichshain neighborhood near the Ostbahnhof train station
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Party time for autistic children and families thanks to ‘fantastic’ charity
A FUN-PACKED summer party for autistic young people and their families has been organised by a North East charity described by parents as a…
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Video. Wildfire forces evacuation of 1,000 as flames sweep Croatia’s coast
Video. Croatia is battling a wildfire that swept through vegetation and homes in Lokva Rogoznica on Thursday, 13 August, forcing about 1,000 residents and tourists to evacuate.
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Earl of Wessex achieves grades to study at Royal Agricultural University
James will study rural land and property management at the Cirencester-based university
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Windscreen shattered on bus in County Durham after youths throw 'unknown object'
The windscreen of a double-decker bus travelling through County Durham has been shattered after a group of youths threw an 'unknown…
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Clacton by-election result live: Farage investigation reopened after election win
The Reform UK leader claimed there was a ‘credible threat’ against him attending the count
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Plans for next step in Bishop Auckland market place redevelopment plans revealed
Plans for the next phase of Bishop Auckland’s Market Place redevelopment have been revealed.
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Here's what the Met Office says about Darlington's weekend weather
After an exceptionally warm spell with temperatures peaking at 27C, conditions in Darlington and County Durham will turn cooler and fresher, with…
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Video. France wildfire forces 525 people to flee as Landes forest burns
Video. France evacuated about 500 people from the village of Luglon on Thursday, 13 August, as a fast-moving wildfire swept through drought-hit pine forest in the Landes.
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‘Extensive’ devastation caused by major fire in England as 150 million in Europe to experience temperatures above 35C – Europe live
Four people taken to hospital in Stourbridge, West Midlands as extreme heat continues to grip Europe today
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Count Binface says he is ‘the winning candidate of those who turned up’
‘Over one in four people in this constituency would rather have Count Binface as their MP than the leader of Reform UK, and I’m just getting started’, the joke candidate said
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Young performers invited to summer workshops at North Yorkshire theatre
Young performers are being invited to take centre stage in North Yorkshire this summer as a historic theatre launches a series of workshops aimed at…
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Tributes pour in for man killed in suspected gas explosion at bungalow
Police officers are working with Health and Safety Executive to understand the circumstances surrounding the explosion
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Man with 'heart of gold' died from pneumonia and head injury six months after crash
A young man with a “heart of pure gold” died from pneumonia and a head injury six months after a County Durham crash, an inquest has heard.
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Motorcyclists raise more than £5k for blood cancer charity after North Yorkshire ride
More than £5,000 has been raised for Myeloma UK after over 70 motorcyclists from across the country took part in a charity ride through North…
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Lending to property investors falls sharply in ‘tiny’ step towards fairer housing market in Australia, expert says
ABS data shows an almost 9% slump in new lending to investors after three interest rate hikes this year
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Christians in Israel fear rising harassment amid violent assaults
‘If you stroll around in your habit, sooner or later you’ll get some spitting next to you’
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King Charles applauded as Dragons' Den star among 15 stripped of MBE
The UK monarch has been praised after stripping the honours of a number of individuals including a star of a Dragons' Den spin-off.
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2 UAE tankers attacked while transiting Strait of Hormuz, and other news from the Middle East
The United Arab Emirates is blaming Iran for firing drones at two tankers operated by a state-owned oil company as they sailed through the Strait of Hormuz, saying Friday the attacks represented acts of piracy
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New Darlington scheme boosts digital skills and healthcare access
A new partnership in Darlington is aiming to tackle digital exclusion and improve access to healthcare by helping residents build the skills they…
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Traffic, travel and weather news - Live updates for County Durham and North East
Live updates on roadworks and traffic incidents in Darlington, Bishop Auckland, Durham and the wider North East- including the A66, A19, A1(M), A1,…
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High Court to rule on whether wife killer Glyn Razzell can be released
Razzell’s family have said they ‘will not feel safe’ if the wife murderer is released
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Shock as seagull hit on A1(M) survives ride into Darlington stuck in car grill
A motorist travelling from Newton Aycliffe to Darlington got more than they bargained for when they found a seagull wedged in the front of their car.
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Teens who fled Venezuela after deadly quakes caught in another disaster in Colombia
Deivi Delfín and his brother moved to Colombia after a quake in Venezuela killed their mother, but were caught in another deadly disaster.
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Farage retains seat in Clacton by-election but refuses to attend result
The Reform UK MP refused to attend the count in the Essex constituency after forcing the contest with his resignation last month
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North Yorkshire road closures announced for repairs and works - public notice
North Yorkshire Council has announced a series of temporary road closures affecting parts of Flaxton, Rillington, Rosedale Abbey and Nunnington as…
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Double dangerous driver who was 'lucky boy' to avoid jail fails to turn up at court
A young dangerous driver who was told he was “a lucky boy” when given a suspended sentence earlier this year, may not be so fortunate when…
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Amazon Kids+ customers warned over major price increase
Amazon Kids+ has told Prime subscribers its annual price will rise from £38 to £59.99 for many customers who pay annually
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Military vehicles to roll into North Yorkshire as show returns to popular attraction
The Yorkshire Air Museum in Elvington, near York, will host its popular Military Vehicle Show
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Engine parts shattered Ryanair window that passenger was partly sucked out of, report says
Preliminary findings show fan blade broke off shortly after takeoff on 10 July flight from Greece to Germany
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18-year-olds spend more and more time online, especially on social media
Internet use was the focus of a study by the Institute for Addictive Behaviours and Dependencies (ICAD) carried out among young people on National Defence Day 2025.
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Woman arrested after suspected arson destroys five homes
Five homes have been destroyed in the blaze, which broke out in an adjacent field
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"Increased caution": why the US is warning against travel to Germany
Unlike for Switzerland, Austria, Norway and Poland, the US is maintaining its travel warning for Germany; France and Italy remain at level 2. #EuropeNews
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Naoero: The world’s third-smallest country is changing its name
The Republic of Naoero is one of the most at risk from climate change
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North East firms to share growth strategies at County Durham event
A North East business networking event hosted by Sunderland-based wealth management firm Northern Spire will bring together sales and marketing…
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Futile Clacton byelection has done Farage no favours
The Reform UK leader forced a vote that failed to make financial questions disappear, only the man himself
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New County Durham vintage shop specialising in rare Pokémon cards opens this weekend
A new County Durham vintage shop supplying rare Pokémon cards and Warhammer collectibles, to name a few, is set to open its doors this weekend.
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Owners of long running North East jewellers announce retirement after 26 years
The owners of a long-running North East jewellers have announced they are retiring after 26 years serving customers in the town.
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Ryanair and easyJet flyers can use this expert hack to get extra legroom
Which? has shared a hack that passengers on Ryanair and easyJet flights can use to get extra legroom.
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Housing benefit freeze under pressure as calls grow for change
New analysis suggests unfreezing housing benefit would not automatically drive up rents, as ministers consider the future of Local Housing Allowance.
