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How a former car salesman became Belgian prince after DNA test proved he was royalty
Clément Vandenkerckhove is the result of a relationship between Prince Laurent and a Flemish singer
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North East man who started at Amazon as a temp now runs Darlington site
Jack Docherty, from Middlesbrough, has been appointed site leader of Amazon’s Darlington fulfilment centre after a decade with the company.
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Jenny Simpson: Olympic medallist stops running after diagnosis with rare heart condition
Olympic 1500m medallist Jenny Simpson says a "chapter has ended" and she will not return to running after having a cardiac arrest.
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'National scandal' as terrorism survivors failed by system, says Jo Cox's husband
Campaigners have described the treatment of victims and survivors of terrorism as a "national scandal" as the UK marked its first…
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Man to appear in court accused of trying to abduct child in North East
A man has been charged with attempted child abduction following an incident in Middlesbrough.
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Video. Mongolia hosts UN desertification summit as drought crisis deepens
Video. Mongolia is hosting the UN Convention to Combat Desertification’s COP17 in Ulaanbaatar from 17 to 28 August, bringing together representatives from 196 countries and the European Union to tackle land degradation, drought and desertification.
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Police release CCTV image of two boys they want to speak to over former pub 'arson'
Police have released an image of two teenagers they want to speak to following a deliberate fire at the former Doctor Browns pub in Middlesbrough.
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Strangers in their own land: Mexicans deported from Trump’s America find refuge in ‘Little LA’
With plentiful jobs and community support, one Mexico City neighbourhood has become a haven for those who have lived much of their lives in the US
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Drivers injured in German donkey attack
A 33-year-old woman who stepped in to assist with restraining the equine was also taken to hospital for treatment
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Remains of American climber found weeks after avalanche killed entire expedition
Search teams have found the remains of American climber Mallory Geis, the last missing member of a 10-member international team killed in an avalanche on Broad Peak
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Home Office could be blocked from deporting trafficking victims to Albania
Many males are returned even if they have been trafficked but Home Office must now consider new legal guidance
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This campaign aims to boost Black nonprofit fundraising by convincing everyday donors of their power
Fundraising platforms are organizing this month to raise more money for underfunded Black-led nonprofits
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Filming to take place outside Houses of Parliament for Netflix drama
Members of the public could spot actors playing armed police alongside simulated emergency responses around the Houses of Parliament this coming weekend.
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Ukrainian arrested over Nord Stream blast ‘detained on Hollywood movie set’
The suspect is accused of being a member of a team of Ukrainian divers that allegedly planted explosives on the pipelines between Russia and Germany in 2022
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Royal Mail misses delivery targets again but hails 'encouraging' signs
The struggling firm said it had improved its performance but missed regulator-set delivery targets.
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Banned driver killed great-grandfather after crashing stolen supercar into garden
John Bell had been working in his neighbour’s garden when he was fatally struck by Fraser Garden’s stolen vehicle
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Palestine Action ‘Barclays five’ will not be sentenced as terrorists
Activists who targeted bank in Burnley were found guilty in June of causing damage exceeding £200,000
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Royal Mail misses delivery targets yet again amid £500m overhaul
Royal Mail recently committed to satisfying Ofcom’s targets by May 2027 under a five-year, £500 million investment plan
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More than 10 million people face hosepipe ban until end of year, water supplier says
Thames Water is one of many firms around the country to have a hosepipe ban in force, as more than 27 million people face restrictions on water use
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Historic cricket club to get new clubhouse after plans approved
A historic cricket club is set to get upgraded facilities after plans were agreed with the city council.
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Daily Mail accused of stalking woman mistaken as White Stripes drummer Meg White
The tabloid boasted in a now-deleted article that they found White and promised to reveal her ‘secret new life’
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Gun stash discovered in German forest believed to be linked to Russia, say reports
Authorities believe handguns found in forest near Berlin were to be used to carry out assassinations for Russian intelligence, Sueddeutsche reports
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Coroner calls for baby monitor change after child died because volume was turned down
Ismaeel Islam died at the Royal London Hospital on March 7, 2025
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Renewed warning to County Durham drivers over fake QR code parking scam
Durham County Council has issued a fresh warning today (Friday, August 21) reminding drivers that it does not accept parking payments through QR…
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Senator asks US government watchdog to review how feds use hacking tools | TechCrunch
Senator Ron Wyden sent a letter to the U.S. federal watchdog requesting a comprehensive review of how the FBI, DEA, ICE's HSI, and the Secret Service use hacking tools and spyware against Americans.
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Indonesia warns against starting open blazes as haze from wildfires spreads to Malaysia
Indonesian authorities warn they will take legal action against anyone starting open fires, as huge blazes on Borneo and elsewhere created a choking haze that blankets cities
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Three admit arson attack at Persian media offices in Park Royal
Police were called to Volant Media's offices after an "ignited container" was thrown at the site.
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Historic UK island up for sale for £2 million
The island is currently going for offers in excess of £2 million in what has been described as a ‘exceptionally rare’ opportunity
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Police hunt yobs carrying weapons after man reportedly attacked in Bradford home
Police are hunting "three or four people wearing dark clothing and carrying weapons" after a man was reportedly attacked in his Bradford…
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Rise in migrant deaths as 19 bodies found along Arizona border last month
Pima county figures show highest number of monthly migrant deaths in two years as critics condemn US policy
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North Yorkshire high school celebrates second record-breaking GCSE year
Students and staff at Bedale High School are celebrating another "exceptional" set of GCSE outcomes, marking a third consecutive year of…
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Latvia stops 28 irregular migrants from Belarus after tunnel crossing
Latvia has been experiencing a rise in irregular migration in recent months, something that European leaders call a hybrid attack by Aliaksandr Lukashenka’s regime #EuropeNews
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Mauritania coastguard rescues more than 300 migrants in Atlantic
Thousands of people have for years attempted the perilous Atlantic route on overloaded and often dilapidated boats to reach Europe via Spain's Canary Islands.
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County Durham woman ordered to complete unpaid work for harassment
Lynn Brown, of Seaham, has been ordered to carry out 100 hours of unpaid work after being convicted of harassing a woman by repeatedly sending…
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County Durham riding school in partial lockdown after confirmed disease case
A riding school has gone into partial lockdown after a confirmed case of a highly infectious disease.
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Kathy Staff - everything you need to know about this Last of the Summer Wine legend
Stephen Roberts remembers the actress who will be forever Nora Batty – she of the wrinkled stockings, pinny, hair curlers and the subject of…
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What El Nino is and how it could affect West Yorkshire in autumn
West Yorkshire, including Bradford, could experience stormy weather over the coming months thanks to a powerful El Nino.
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New sports centre plans submitted for west Leeds with jobs to be created
A racket sports centre could be created in a west Leeds community if plans are agreed with the city council.
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West Nile virus: spread rises again in Greece as authorities stay on alert
Particular emphasis is placed on tackling mosquitoes, with targeted spraying in areas where their populations are found in higher concentrations.
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Harry was always going to return to UK – with or without Meghan, ex-butler says
Exclusive: Grant Harrold, who worked for the King and Queen Camilla, as well as Prince William, Princess Kate and Prince Harry up until 2011, tells The Independent what Harry and Meghan’s shock return means for the royal family
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Families torn apart as 161 Haitians are deported to nation ravaged by gang violence
The U.S. returned more than 160 individuals to Haiti on Thursday, marking the first such flight since the Trump administration legally ended Temporary Protected Status for about 350,000 Haitians.
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Fashion retailer closes all UK stores months after entering administration
All UK stores have closed after a popular fashion retailer entered administration.
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How does Moderna’s new melanoma vaccine work – and could it treat other cancers?
Melanoma is the most aggressive form of skin cancer causing about 2,600 deaths a year in the UK
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Mahatma Gandhi's handwritten reflections on life sold for $1.69m at Indian auction
The collection documents key moments in Gandhi’s freedom movement as well as his personal relationship with close aide.
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He has a work permit, a coffee shop – and an ICE ankle monitor: ‘Is this America?’
Business owner Assim Alkhawaja was arrested by ICE as he dropped off Lyft passengers at a military base. Now he’s stuck in a terrifying fight to stay in the US
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Man denies charge over Manchester synagogue attack
Hekmat Omar Ali Hakim, 49, denied failing to disclose information regarding terrorist activity.
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Young children and pregnant women told not to eat runny eggs over salmonella outbreak
The current outbreak is ‘unusually large and rapidly increasing,’ a health official warned
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Chaos across Northeast as possible tornado hits beach and floods swallow cars
Heavy rain and winds are pounding the Northeast U.S. Storms tore through a beach on Long Island and stranded dozens of people in their cars in New Jersey on Thursday
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No trains on North East rail line after trespass incident
Rail passengers are facing delays and cancellations between Sunderland and Middlesbrough this morning after a trespass incident.
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North East school hails outstanding GCSE success above national averages
Red House School in Norton is celebrating outstanding GCSE results, with 97.5 per cent of pupils achieving grades 9–4 and more than one in five…
