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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.
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One of Darlington's biggest clubs marks 'excellent year' after donating £34k
More than £34,000 has been donated to charities and community causes by one of Darlington’s largest charitable organisations after what it…
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Ryanair passengers urged not bring common toiletry item in their hand luggage
Ryanair passengers are being urged to check what kind of razors they can bring in their hand luggage on flights.
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The hidden politics of time: How clocks, calendars — and now-contentious time zones — came to be
Time is a concept that varies across cultures and history
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Prabowo touts Indonesia’s economic growth and investment gains in State of the Nation address
President Prabowo Subianto says Indonesia could achieve 6% economic growth by the end of 2026, citing the country’s strongest first-half growth in 13 years and robust investment despite global uncertainty
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Rangers warn visitors to watch out for flying rabid bats at one National Park
One even got caught in a woman’s hair last weekend, says the National Park Service
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A look back at all the times Trump has obsessed over steam catapults
‘You have to be Albert Einstein to figure it out,’ Trump once said, referencing the system that replaced steam catapults
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More housing support on the way for vulnerable North Yorkshire residents
Broadacres Housing Association has secured a major five-year contract from North Yorkshire Council to expand support for people with mental health…
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More than £416,000 secured to restore Richmond historic former racecourse grandstand
NOTE: Embargoed until 00:01 tomorrow, Friday, August 14
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Anglers urge council to save beloved County Durham fishing pond
Anglers have urged a council to protect and restore Shotton Pond.
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Australian golfer Jessica Bang, 18, dies after brain haemorrhage
Promising Australian golfer Jessica Bang dies at the age of 18 after suffering a brain haemorrhage as she prepared for a tournament in Thailand.
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Tourists forced to flee as huge wildfire engulfs popular Croatian tourist town
A total of 19 people have been injured so far
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North East drilling firm seeks vehicle operating licence at farm - public notice
United Drilling Limited has applied for a new goods vehicle operator’s licence in Hartlepool, according to a public notice.
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Video. Unprecedented rainfall in Japan leaves at least four dead in Chiba prefecture
Video. Unprecedented rainfall battered Japan on Thursday, leaving at least four people dead and flooding parts of Chiba prefecture, east of Tokyo. Authorities issued the region’s highest-level rain warning for the first time, while landslide alerts and power cuts affected thousands of residents.
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New Zealand break with OFC to withdraw Gianni Infantino support
New Zealand break rank with Oceania's football governing body to become the latest nation to withdraw support for Fifa president Gianni Infantino.
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France and England battle multiple wildfires as record heat grips Europe
Firefighters across France and central England are battling multiple fires as a new wave of record-breaking heat hits Europe
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Garden waste collections postponed in part of North East due to extreme heat
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council has postponed garden waste collections scheduled for today (August 14) because of extreme heat.
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Bonnie Tyler's home of Mumbles prepares for emotional funeral
The Total Eclipse of the Heart star went global, but villagers felt they all knew her personally.
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Pop-Tarts and marriage: Marco Rubio podcast interview goes viral
Joined by his wife Jeanette, the US Secretary of State spoke about family life, music, marriage and his eating habits in a wide-ranging podcast interview.
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Calls for stronger safeguards for blue badge holders at two North East hospital sites
Rishi Sunak, MP for Richmond and Northallerton, has called for stronger safeguards for Blue Badge holders using car parks at the Friarage Hospital…
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Manfred Mann star on why this North Yorkshire festival holds key to music success
Manfred Mann star Paul Jones, who is set to headline a North Yorkshire music festival next month, has said its enduring success offers lessons for…
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Pocock and crossbenchers call Labor’s NDIS overhaul ‘too far, too fast’ in scathing Senate inquiry report
Greens say Labor’s reform set to ‘rip life-changing supports away from disabled people instead of raising additional revenue through taxing gas exports’
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Little rain on the horizon as England and Wales experience driest July on record
England received only 10% of its average July rainfall and some areas may just get the odd shower for rest of August
