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Here’s where Darlington dog owners can wash their pups while picking up the shopping
Dog owners in Darlington can give their pooches a quick wash while picking up their shopping.
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Heatwave LIVE- County Durham to brace for 30C as temperatures soar across the North East
County Durham and the wider North East are set to see temperatures reaching above 30C today and tomorrow as the region braces for another heatwave.
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North East hotel creates buzz with rooftop beehives for guests
The Hilton Garden Inn in Sunderland has installed five rooftop beehives as part of its biodiversity programme, with plans to produce honey for…
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Tui profits dip as travellers avoid flying during Middle East conflict
Europe’s largest travel operator commented that holidaymakers are increasingly booking trips at the last minute
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New Bishop Auckland leisure centre taking shape as 2027 opening remains on track
New pictures have revealed the scale of progress at Bishop Auckland’s £28.9 million leisure centre and library complex, with Durham County…
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William Hill owner suffers £46m tax hike blow ahead of £243m takeover
Evoke saw underlying earnings slump 10% to £150.2 million in the six months to June 30.
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Hour-by-hour forecast as Darlington to be as hot as Lisbon with 30C+ temperatures
Here is an hour-by-hour forecast as Darlington set to see 30C weather today before the solar eclipse happens.
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Durham children’s book festival to bring stories to Market Place
Durham Market Place will be transformed into a hub of stories, creativity and family fun when a free children’s book festival takes place
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Beefeater and Brewers Fayre pubs could be saved as 261 sites earmarked to close
The venues would reopen as value-oriented pubs if they are sold by Whitbread, the owner of the Beefeater and Brewers Fayre chains.
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New community library opens at North Yorkshire hospice for families and patients
Herriot Hospice in Thirsk has expanded support for patients and families with a new outdoor community library donated by Taylor Wimpey North…
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Hopetown Darlington unveils month-long railway festival for 201st S&DR anniversary
Hopetown Darlington will celebrate 201 years of the Stockton & Darlington Railway with a month of steam experiences, exhibitions and heritage…
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Video. Europe scrambles for eclipse glasses as solar power output set to dip
Video. Shops and opticians across Europe are running short of certified eclipse glasses ahead of Wednesday’s total solar eclipse, with queues forming in Paris, London and Brussels as demand surges.
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Fewer rules: Europe was built on coal and steel, not paperwork
The EU keeps churning out new rules, writes Gitta Connemann, head of Germany's CDU's influential business association, MIT. Small and medium-sized businesses bear the brunt of EU bureaucracy, she argues, calling for a halt to new regulation and for rules that add no value to be scrapped. #EuropeNews
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Putin threatens retaliatory seizures of European ships
Vladimir Putin threatened to seize European ships in response to the interception and seizure of Russian vessels presumed to be part of Moscow's 'shadow fleet'. #EuropeNews
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Arne Slot: Former Liverpool manager confirmed talks over vacant Netherlands job
Former Liverpool head coach Arne Slot confirms talks for Netherlands managerial vacancy but says his next job will be in club football.
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Memphis Depay says Corinthians 'unacceptable' as contract ends
Memphis Depay accuses Corinthians of "unacceptable behaviour" and of breaching an agreement after the Brazilian club decide against renewing his contract.
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Dolphins caught on camera using seashells to catch fish for first time
Dolphins chase fish into large empty shells and drain catch into their mouths in unique hunting behaviour
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Sir Rod Stewart cancels remainig tour dates after undergoing major surgery
The 81-year-old singer revealed he will take four weeks off to recover from a coronary stent procedure.
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Swimming pools and car washes could be put under water ban
Nearly three-quarters of England and all of Wales plunged into drought as UK on the verge of fifth heatwave
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Video. Moment Cali hospital collapses after powerful Colombia earthquake
Video. A 7.4 quake in Colombia partially collapsed the Hospital Universitario del Valle in Cali on Monday, forcing patients outside as rescuers search for hundreds feared trapped.
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Japanese ambassador to Australia downplays Albanese melon gaffe as Taylor claims PM has ‘stuffed up’
Coalition demands police investigate apparent leaking of diplomatic cable to newspaper but Labor calls it a ‘silly political stunt’
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How one British company solved hospitality’s guest experience blind spot
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Work well underway on town wine bar as new patisserie prepares to move in
Work is well underway on a former wine bar as a new patisserie prepares to open its doors on Yarm High Street.
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Pep Chavarria: The late bloomer left-back joining Chelsea
Pep Chavarria joins Chelsea on a five-year deal, having played in the Spanish lower leagues until he was 24.
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Andrew Bragg stands by proposed migration limits – even as Liberal colleagues decline to back him in
Liberal colleagues decline to publicly back shadow housing minister’s target migration numbers which would be the lowest figures since the mid-2000s
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'Overwhelmed' probation officers warn of early prison release crime risk
England and Wales' probation services are already under "unprecedented pressure" - set to increase with the scheme, the chief inspector said.
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‘A mouse can’t tell us what works’: UK scientists to grow miniature human organs for drug testing
Organoids and tissues grown from human cells promise more accurate results, with £20m Cambridge project to create standardised models
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Burnham admits cost of living help is not enough and hints at further support
The PM has announced a rake of measures to help people since taking office three weeks ago.
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Military still risks failing victims after Jaysley Beck death despite reforms, review finds.
Leaked internal review warns of continued concerns about a new unit investigating the most serious crimes.
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Baby Shark Boy set to make his K-pop debut
The boy from the most-watched YouTube video of all time is now 17 years old, and wants to be a K-pop star.
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Mass evacuations in Beijing as Typhoon Dolphin brings more torrential rain to China
Forecasters warned the Chinese capital could receive more than one-third of its average annual rainfall over 24 hours
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Solar eclipse and meteor shower: Portugal prepares for two rare celestial events
In some parts of the country, the Moon will completely cover the Sun, plunging onlookers into a sci-fi-like scene. Find out all about the total solar eclipse, followed by a meteor shower.
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Solar eclipse: How will animals react when the sun goes dark?
Today's rare solar eclipse is thrilling for humans, but animals will face something they can't prepare for: sudden confusing darkness in the middle of the day.
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Trump says he switched planes after Nato summit because of possible threat
But the president says the jet he boarded instead was at "greater risk" than the decoy Air Force One.
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Mapped: Where drought has been declared in the UK as another heatwave looms
Parts of England already struggling with prolonged dry weather could be plunged into drought
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Bondi Beach shooting hero Ahmed al Ahmed cleared of assault charges
Ahmed al-Ahmed was charged with domestic violence common assault, stalking, and intimidation following an alleged incident involving his father in March
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British man with dementia told to leave Sweden after losing migration case
Horace Mason, 74, who has lived in Sweden for 25 years, faces being deported after court ruling
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Ukraine war live: Putin preparing to use winter to ‘break’ Kyiv, think-tank warns
Putin will not enter serious negotiations if he believes he has a ‘viable military path’, says ISW
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Massive bailout for Australia’s largest aluminium smelter expected to be announced by PM and NSW premier
Rio Tinto said in December it may cease operations at the Tomago aluminium smelter at the end of its current electricity supply contract
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Lost letter from pope could rewrite story of the 1066 Battle of Hastings
Power struggle between rival popes in Rome may have had far-reaching consequences
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British driver who broke sound barrier sets new speed record
Andy Green set the fastest time ever recorded in a hydrogen-powered car, reaching 406mph (654km/h).
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Israel deliberately starting wildfires in southern Lebanon, firefighters say
First responders, residents and environmental groups say military dropping flares to destroy forests and crops
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UN: 16,000 civilians detained by Russia in war with Ukraine still held
The UN also reported more than 95% of the Ukrainian prisoners of war and 85% of the civilian detainees are being tortured or ill-treated, often repeatedly.
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All-British chocolate bar made by scientists using Reading-grown cocoa
Master’s student made first bar with 100% UK ingredients since 1932 to highlight affect of climate crisis on cocoa plants
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Mapped: UK to be hotter than Athens as fifth heatwave will bring 38C temperatures
Heat health alert covers all England as health chiefs warn of rise in deaths among vulnerable people
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Aston Villa: Unai Emery chases his first Super Cup
Aston Villa are competing in the Super Cup for the first time since 1982, but manager Unai Emery has much more recent experience of the match.
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 12th, 2026 – Morning
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 12th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Progressive Peggy Flanagan sweeps Minnesota Senate primary in race defined by anti-ICE anger
State’s Democratic lieutenant governor bests Angie Craig in another election contest pitting a progressive against a moderate
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Burnham says he wants to go ‘further’ on business rates at the budget
The 20% rates relief for pubs and other similar venues was among the first announcements the Prime Minister made when he came into office.
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Why MEPs speak to TikTok instead of Parliament
Starting in September, new rules will reshape debates in the hemicycle, with one goal: keep MEPs in their seats and turn a succession of social media clips into genuine political exchanges. #EuropeNews
