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Nursery that has been running for more than 30 years is sold - all the details here
A well-established nursery has been sold to a growing childcare group.
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World's oldest person celebrates turning 117 in Lightwater
Born before the Titanic sank, Ethel Caterham has seen out two world wars and survived Covid at 110.
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Aston Villa: From European glory to upheaval - Aston Villa's summer of sales
Aston Villa have already sold three key players this summer, a figure that could potentially double by the end of the transfer window.
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‘Bored’ mum joined NHS study and found out her sons could have rare condition
Most children are only diagnosed with adrenoleukodystrophy, also known as ALD, when symptoms appear
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Prosecutors to retry Yung Filly on 3 rape charges in Australia
British social media celebrity and rapper Yung Filly will be retried on three charges that allege he raped a fan in Australia following a music performance two years ago
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Tupac murder suspect names his nephew as rapper’s killer during trial
This 2008 interview was the first time Duane Davis directly discussed his involvement in the killing with authorities
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Premier League opening weekend predictions: Chris Sutton v Courteeners frontman Liam Fray & AI
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Courteeners frontman Liam Fray, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for the fixtures on the opening weekend of the new Premier League season.
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Panama Canal to reduce shipping as El Niño fuels drought in lakes
The operator said it does not rule out further restrictions on shipping depending on how much it rains in the coming weeks.
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Group of 20 migrants deported from United States arrives in Liberia
Authorities in Monrovia announced on Tuesday the country would accept up to 1,200 foreign nationals deported from the US within a year.
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A split in the spectrum? The ongoing battle to define autism
There is a continuing row over whether it matters if such a broad spectrum of people are defined as having autism
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Burnham to chair growth meeting call at No 10 North – UK politics live
The PM will be working alongside chancellor John Healey, Lou Haigh, Angela Rayner and Sally Jameson with regional mayors expected to be involved
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UK debt nears £3 trillion as government borrowing unexpectedly climbs
Most economists had forecast zero borrowing last month while the OBR had predicted a £500 million surplus
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40 jobs saved but popular York firm's liquidation leaves near £500,000 debts
York-based Frango Eduardo Ltd, which offers authentic Portuguese food, has entered a creditor’s voluntary liquidation, with debts approaching…
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Heartfelt tributes to dad with ‘infectious personality’ who always put family first
Heartfelt tributes have been paid to a man who was dedicated to his family and inspired those around him.
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JD Vance returns to ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ steel plant as Republicans sweat crucial races
Vice President JD Vance will return to his hometown Friday to campaign for Republican candidates
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Pets at Home to launch new service for dog and cat owners from September
UK pet retailer Pets at Home is launching a new service with three new products for cat and dog owners.
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Video. Mexico: Aura battles turn a viral meme into live contests
Video. Young Mexicans are taking part in 'aura battles', where creativity, confidence and humour decide the winner. The trend is moving from social media to live events.
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NHS England is getting a breakthrough HIV drug – the rest of the world needs it too
Game-changing HIV drug Lenacapavir will soon be saving lives across the country, writes Molly Thompson, yet marginalised communities in the global south who made this possible still don’t have access
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Three women from North East arrested on suspicion of shoplifting in North Yorkshire
Three women from the North East have been arrested on suspicion of shoplifting after reportedly targeting stores in North Yorkshire.
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Plans unveiled for 59-bedroom boutique hotel next to historic Acklam Hall
New plans have been unveiled for a new 59 bedroom boutique hotel next to the Grade I Listed Acklam Hall in Middlesbrough.
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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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Body of missing teen hiker recovered from bushland after family told ‘she’s alive’
The body of a woman, believed to be Lily Hooper, was located on Thursday following an eight-day search
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Here's what the Met Office says about Darlington's weekend weather
The Met Office has forecast a mixed weather pattern for Darlington and County Durham over the weekend.
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Bishop Auckland tearoom owners heartbroken after ‘devastating’ flood forces closure
The owners of a much-loved Bishop Auckland tearoom say they have been left “heartbroken” after arriving at work to find water pouring through…
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'Time is up for waste criminals in Bradford' - MP backs crackdown on fly-tipping
A Bradford MP has welcomed a national crackdown on waste crime, including proposals that could force offenders to clean up their own mess.
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County Durham pub handed zero-star food hygiene rating
The Punch Bowl, in Craghead, near Stanley, was given a zero-out-of-five rating following an inspection by food safety officers on July 1 this year.
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Amanda Serrano: Fighting on TikTok live with women's boxing KO record in sight
Seven-division champion Amanda Serrano talks to BBC Sport about fighting on TikTok, going for the women's boxing knockout record and retirement plans.
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Middlesbrough hospice praised for outstanding dedication to patients left 'so happy'
Patients at Teesside Hospice praised staff for going "above and beyond" after inspectors awarded the service an Outstanding CQC rating.
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Inside Europe’s hottest town facing ‘another kind of lockdown’
Night-time temperatures are climbing too
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Starmer donates biography of himself to Downing Street library
The former PM and seven of his ministers have added to the collection, which began in 1931.
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Yorkshire Water responds to sewage pollution criticism over River Swale bathing site
An environmental group have accused Yorkshire Water of not protecting members of the public from sewage pollution in North Yorkshire.
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One in hospital as emergency services called to late-night crash in Bradford district
One person was taken to hospital following a crash in the Bradford district late last night.
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Indonesia and China discuss increasing defense cooperation and energy security
Top ministers for Indonesia and China have discussed increasing defense cooperation and strengthening food and energy security between their countries
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New North East hospital garden to aid spinal injury recovery and wellbeing
Patients recovering from spinal injuries have helped break ground on a new therapeutic garden at The James Cook University Hospital in…
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Footage shows clash with French police on beach as dinghy tries to leave for UK
Film emerges as France says it has stopped 185 small boat ‘events’ in three months since new £660m deal with UK
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Eat up: I tried supermarket chicken pies and found the best
We taste tested pies from various supermarkets including Sainsbury's and Morrisons.
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Great North Run launches digital travel ticket for race day
A new £6.50 digital Great North Run Day Rover ticket is being introduced for this year's event, giving runners and spectators unlimited travel…
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Coffee house at North East air ambulance HQ celebrates successful first anniversary
Hangar 63, the community coffee house at the Great North Air Ambulance Service’s Eaglescliffe headquarters, has celebrated its first anniversary…
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Bradford businesses face new registration rules for tattoos and piercings
THE City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council will bring in new rules for acupuncture, tattooing, and piercing businesses.
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Road closure announced in Wyke for electrical works
A ROAD in Wyke will be temporarily closed for electrical works.
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NHS urges public to use app and 111 for bank holiday health needs
HEALTH chiefs are urging people to plan ahead for the summer bank holiday.
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UK men with heart disease at higher risk of developing and dying from cancer
Decade-long study finds stark gender difference in outcomes of people with heart disease
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Teesside Indian takeaway given second zero-star hygiene rating after positive reviews
The Middlesbrough takeaway has been handed a zero-star food hygiene rating for the second time since opening.
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North East shopping centre car park shut until further notice after maintenance issue
Hartlepool Borough Council have said that the car park at Middleton Grange Shopping Centre will face a temporary closure today (August 21).
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World’s oldest person celebrates 117th birthday in UK - What is the secret to her longevity?
Ethel Caterham, who lives in Surrey, UK, was born in 1909 and celebrates her 117th birthday today. She inherited the title of Oldest Person in the World last year and is one of the oldest people to survive Covid-19.
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'Hidden' Bradford restaurant with dishes that are packed 'full of flavour'
The Wild Orchard is a hidden gem in Bradford and offers dishes that are packed "full of flavour".
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Australia charges man for informing Russia about Ukraine's military
The crime of intentional foreign interference carries a penalty of 20 years' imprisonment in Australia.
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Putin arrests Russians complaining about fuel shortages amid petrol station fights
Crisis is the Kremlin’s ‘biggest domestic challenge’ since the outbreak of war against Ukraine, say experts
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North East city road to close for months for housing development - public notice
Mowbray Road in Sunderland and several surrounding streets will close for around five months to allow housing development works
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World’s oldest person on her secret to a long life as she turns 117
Ethel Caterham has lived through the Titanic disaster, both world wars, the fall of the Berlin Wall and six monarchs
