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Teesside teenager's 26-mile tribute to 'fun' uncle and charity CEO who died age 45
Lilah Sweeting, 14, will run 26 miles in 26 hours in memory of David Gallagher, while raising money for Teesside Hospice.
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El Niño: Panama Canal to cut number of ships passing through
The crucial waterway's operator says low rainfall caused by the ocean pattern had led to the decision.
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Weather tracker: Extreme rainfall deluges Japan and South Korea
Unprecedented downpours cause deaths, evacuations and transport chaos. Plus, Hurricane Lala batters Hawaii
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The 6 University of Bradford courses named in UK's best
The University of Bradford was recognised in the National Student Survey, with six of its courses ranked among the best in the UK.
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Cuban migrants rescued by Mexico's navy after days adrift at sea
Cubans seeking to leave the communist-run island have risked their lives in flimsy boats for decades in a bid to cross the treacherous Florida Straits to the United States or across the Caribbean to Mexico.
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Video. Kyiv residents search through the wreckage after Russia’s deadly barrage
Video. Residents of Kyiv’s Solomianskyi district spent Thursday assessing the damage after a Russian overnight barrage of ballistic and cruise missiles and drones tore through a residential area.
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Teenage driver who has only held licence for 8 months hit 115mph in friend's Audi
A teenage driver who had held his licence for just eight months is facing court after police caught him driving at 115mph on the A629 bypass.
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Busy North East subway transformed into urban gallery by art students
One of Newcastle city centre's busiest pedestrian routes has been transformed into a permanent 75-metre urban art gallery featuring 39 bespoke…
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Pakistani music stars visit Bradford fashion store for bespoke outfits
IK Collections on Westgate in Bradford city centre welcomed two leading Pakistani music artists during a busy weekend of culture and fashion.
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How stricken barn owl 'Little Reg' was rescued off North East coast by Army sailors
A stricken barn owl rescued off the North East coast after repeatedly falling into the water has become an unlikely crew member aboard a British…
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Nando’s applies for alcohol licence at new Keighley outlet
NANDO'S has applied for a new licence at a Keighley retail park.
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Israel re-establishes closed West Bank settlement, defying growing international protests
Thirty "pioneer families" have arrived on a wave of nationalism driven by Israel's government, but the rapid change has left nearby Palestinian residents fearful.
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Brethren church denies paying far-right activists to stage election stunts targeting Albanese and others
Church director tells parliamentary inquiry reporting by Nine newspapers a ‘complete lie’
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Israeli settler attacks shift focus to West Bank areas under direct Palestinian rule
Report says violence is moving from Israeli-controlled areas to those earmarked for a future Palestinian state
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Darlington driver caused head-on crash which left woman needing urgent surgery
The sentencing of a Darlington driver who has previously admitted responsibility for a serious injury collision has been put back by a fortnight.
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FCDO issues important warning to all Brits going abroad this year
The FCDO has warned holidaymakers to make sure they know what to do if their passport becomes lost or is stolen.
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Caring people wanted to join Age UK homecare team in North East
Age UK Northumberland is recruiting Home Care Support Workers to help older people across the county live safely and independently in their own…
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Neighbour begs for 'peaceful life' as supported housing in Teesside given green light
Plans to build five supported living flats and a car park at Low Lane in Middlesbrough have been approved despite concerns about noise and…
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Harry and Meghan latest: Duchess to ‘return to acting’ as family plot UK comeback
The Duchess is said to have been offered a role in an upcoming project in Britain
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US Army to shut down unit in Europe focused on drone warfare in latest shakeup
Decision comes despite the Iran war showing the need for the U.S. to learn lessons about drone warfare from Ukraine
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Top North Yorkshire hotel owned by Eric Clapton scores one-star for food hygiene
The Eric Clapton-owned Burythorpe House Hotel in North Yorkshire has scored one-star for food hygiene, meaning ‘major improvement necessary’.
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Rare Easter Island jewellery bought for £100 ells for £75,000 at auction
The collector has ‘made quite a good return’, Wiltshire auction house says
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Flash flood warnings for UK as heavy rain batters drought-hit ground
Further showers are forecast on Friday for most parts of the 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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UN Security Council holds second informal poll for next leader
Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan was the front-runner after last month's first informal vote, in which the council's 15 members, including the five with veto power, pass judgment in secret on the candidates.
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Treasury secretary makes devolution and high street commitments in Echo's manifesto
Chief Secretary to the Treasury Emma Reynolds toured No.11 North at the Darlington Economic Campus and a soft play centre in Northallerton.
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Camper guided to safety after poor weather sets in on fell near Gaping Gill
Rescuers guided a camper to safety after bad weather closed in on a Craven fell.
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UK reports unexpected deficit of £1.8bn as John Healey prepares for first budget
July data shows total public debt was £2.98tn, or 94% of GDP – up £96bn on a year earlier
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US, South Korean militaries wrapping up drills early, a day after North Korea's missile barrage
The U.S. and South Korean militaries are wrapping their annual drills six days earlier than initially scheduled in a conciliatory gesture toward North Korea
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Israel unveils Palestinian execution wing with ‘viewing deck’
The ‘depraved’ move normalises violence against Palestinians in Israel, human rights groups warn
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Chilton man struggling to come to terms with having leg amputated wants to sue NHS
A County Durham father-of-two says he has been left struggling to come to terms with losing his leg after a wound on his foot failed to heal.
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North East town residents invited to comment on planning proposals - public notice
Residents are being invited to comment on four proposals affecting listed buildings and conservation areas in Middlesbrough, including plans for new…
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Parking, travel and road closures ahead of two busy weekends in Sunderland
Sunderland City Council has issued travel and parking advice ahead of the In the Square Summer Series in Keel Square, with road closures planned…
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Teenager overcomes family loss to achieve GCSE success with sights on military career
Kamran, a student at Co-op Academy Priesthorpe, who overcame family upheaval and the loss of his grandfather, has achieved GCSE success.
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Brits warned of 5-year prison risk for bringing item into Middle Eastern country
Bradfordians travelling to Qatar risk a possible five-year prison sentence if they bring banned medication into the country
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 21st, 2026 – Morning
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 21st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Tottenham transfer news: Savinho £75m fee agreed with Man City
Tottenham agree a deal to sign Manchester City winger Savinho for £75m, with a further £10m in potential add-ons.
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Rewilded land remains green amid drought-stricken English countryside, images show
National Trust’s Holnicote estate says restored wetlands and rivers offer proof of resilience to drought, wildfires and flooding
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Bradford cinema listings for this Saturday
BRADFORD cinema-goers have a packed choice this Saturday, with superhero spectacle, family favourites, horror, comedy and prestige drama all on the…
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Video. Spain moves hundreds of migrants from Ceuta beach to temporary shelters
Video. Spain began relocating migrants from a makeshift camp on Ceuta’s El Trampolín beach on Thursday, 20 August, nearly three weeks after a mass border surge left thousands living without adequate shelter in the North African enclave.
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Durham's 'most exciting' family day out at farm that offers 'action-packed fun'
The Broom House Farm Forest Adventure has puzzles, challenges, and play areas to explore.
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Nurse ‘gave colleague scissors to defend herself against any Muslims’, tribunal told
Belinda Ellams, an agency nurse, was working at Millbrow Care Home in Cheshire, when she made comments such as Muslims are going to ‘kill all white people’
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‘Putin may threaten the UK and Nato over Ukraine – but is too weak to follow through’
Putin’s posturing is a poor attempt to scare off broader Western support for Kyiv, say experts. Suha Kidwai reports
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Iran-US war latest: Tehran accuses Trump of ‘economic terrorism’
Over 750 members of the US military have been injured since the Iran war began
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Bradford children enjoy hands-on learning at Discovery Playground event
A DISCOVERY playground event has given young people a fresh take on learning
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County Durham man given suspended sentence for carrying 'large knife'
Arthur Addison, 39, of Grange Villa, has been given a suspended prison sentence after admitting carrying a large knife in a public place without…
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We’ll never be royals: the California town where Prince Harry and Meghan lived says goodbye
As the couple plans their return to the UK, Montecito’s whirlwind stint on the global stage may be coming to an end
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Russia’s missile tests around disputed islands anger Japan
Pacific fleet launched missile drills near what Moscow calls the Kuril Islands but Japan regards as its Northern Territories
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Schools are starting to teach AI literacy. For many, that means helping kids see chatbots' flaws
AI chatbots have become the bane of teachers everywhere
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Storms and possible tornadoes pummel the Northeast US, flooding roads and damaging beaches
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
