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Greggs' new autumn menu items available at 200 North East shops in weeks
Greggs has announced its full 2026 autumn menu, with a returning fan favourite, buffalo chicken lunch options, pumpkin-spice drinks and seasonal…
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Pupils and staff celebrate ‘superb’ GCSE results at Staindrop Academy
A STAINDROP Academy student who achieved five Grade 9s was left speechless after collecting her GCSE results today.
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Nick Kyrgios: Ban severity depends on if he can prove he took cocaine out of competition
The severity of the ban facing Nick Kyrgios for testing positive for cocaine depends on whether he can prove he took the drug out of competition.
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US man sentenced to 77 years for child sexual abuse tied to online extremist group
Kyle Spitze of Tennessee faced federal charges for targeting girls online as part of ‘764 network’ investigated by FBI
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Academic who accused Jason Arday of plagiarism suspended from university
Nathan Cofnas has claimed he advocates for ‘race realism’
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Bradford drivers face Bowling Old Lane closure from tomorrow
A ROAD will be closed temporarily for electrical works.
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Ramp launches its own AI model router, called Router | TechCrunch
Ramp has launched its own AI model routing service, dubbed Router, that lets users and companies use and switch between various large language models via an API.
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Togo detains French filmmakers over alleged immigration violations, advocacy group says
Media freedom group Reporters Without Borders says that two French filmmakers and their Togolese fixer have been jailed in Togo after more than three weeks in custody
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Stuffed toys contributed to driver killing much-loved family man, court hears
A driver whose view was blocked by stuffed toys and later killed a man in a collision in West Yorkshire has been sentenced.
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‘Starve the beast’? The $40tn cost of Republicans’ false promises to cut spending
The enormous US debt under Trump will hobble the next Democratic administration – just as the GOP planned
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There are less than 48 hours to save up to $300 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket | TechCrunch
If you’ve been circling around Disrupt, then now’s the best time to lock in your pass and start getting ready to join the rest of the startup community gathering in San Francisco from October 13-15 at Moscone West!
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Missing in action: Ukrainian soldiers desert during Germany training
As the war in Ukraine grinds on, Ukrainian soldiers are receiving military training in Germany. A recent investigation by the weekly news magazine Die Zeit reveals that some do not return to their units after their stay in Germany. #EuropeNews
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North East driver receives five-year ban over failure to give Jeep driver details
Lee Markham, 50, of Hallfield Close, Sunderland, has been banned from driving for five years after failing to identify the driver of a Jeep Grand…
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North East entrepreneur's hopeful message to pupils disappointed by GCSE results
North East businesswoman Michelle Sheekey is encouraging students disappointed by their GCSE results not to give up on their ambitions after growing…
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Britain's highest pub brings taste of Yorkshire to North East food venue
The Tan Hill Inn, the UK's highest pub, has expanded beyond Yorkshire for the first time in more than 300 years by opening a street food outlet…
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Biker suffers serious injuries in two-vehicle crash in County Durham
A motorcyclist has been seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash, with police now appealing for more information.
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Lily Hooper: Missing teen hiker found dead in Australian bush after eight-day search
The state premier initially said Lily Hooper had been found alive before police confirmed her death.
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Denny’s hopes its new catering service will be a ‘grand slam’
The diner chain, which has over 1,200 locations across the U.S., has struggled since the pandemic with declining numbers of customers and higher food costs
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Five key takeaways from GCSE results day 2026
Resits are up, the gap between boys and girls has shrunk and England's regional divide has widened.
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Ferraris and Lamborghinis among attractions at North Yorkshire sports car event
Motoring enthusiasts will gather at Newby Hall near Ripon as the popular Sports Cars in the Park event returns with hundreds of prestigious…
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North Yorkshire care home goes extra mile to help communities without clean water
Residents at a Saltburn care home are going the extra mile to help people thousands of miles away who lack access to clean water and safe sanitation.
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Alibaba quarterly profit drops 75% as AI investment spending grows
China's Alibaba reports a 75% drop in profit for the latest quarter from the year before to roughly $1.6 billion as it invests heavily in AI infrastructure
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US aircraft carrier arrives in Middle East, relieving long-deployed USS Lincoln
The U.S. military says the Asia-based USS George Washington aircraft carrier is now operating in the Middle East
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Artificial intelligence helps man win landmark employment case
Gregory Baker has said he won by using multiple paid AI agents, such as OpenAI’s paid offering, ChatGPT Pro
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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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Van seized in County Durham fly-tipping investigation and illegal waste dumping rise
Durham County Council has seized a van believed to have potentially been used in an alleged fly-tipping incident in South Hetton as investigations…
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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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Exclusive: Apollo Atomics wants to make nuclear power cheaper by shrinking an overlooked part | TechCrunch
Y Combinator alumnus Apollo Atomics is shrinking a key nuclear reactor part, which promises to slash the cost of electricity below natural gas.
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Ukrainian publishers call for support after Russian attacks destroy 10m books
The country risks ‘the collapse of the entire book ecosystem’ following destruction of warehouses in July and August, say Ukrainian publishers
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Speedboat driver in fatal New York Harbor capsizing was in the US illegally, authorities say
The pilot of a speedboat that capsized during a tour around the Statue of Liberty has been arrested by U.S. immigration authorities who say he was in the country illegally
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Exclusive: Inertia Enterprises finds a way to make its fusion fuel fast | TechCrunch
Fusion power startup Inertia Enterprises reduced the fuel filling process from a week to just a few hours. It's one of 10 hurdles the company must overcome to make a profitable power plant.
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New corner rules: The Premier League's plan to end set-piece chaos
Holding, pushing, shoving, jostling and grappling. It became something of an epidemic in the Premier League last season - here's what's being done to fix it.
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Meta defends its child safety efforts but critics say the social media giant falls short
Meta is defending itself in a California federal court against allegations that its social media business poses harms to children and teenagers
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Darlington school celebrates strong GCSE results after ‘a period of change’
ST AIDAN'S CE Academy, in Darlington, is celebrating a year of strong GCSE results after more than one in five students achieved top Grades 7…
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Russian drones threaten civilians and aid work in Ukraine, UN warns
Tom Fletcher said the UN needs more than €1.7 billion for its prioritised humanitarian response in Ukraine this year, with winter among his biggest concerns. #EuropeNews
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Nearly 100 criminals pardoned by Trump have been arrested again
CEO of prison reentry program hailed by the president is accused of exploiting his position to abuse inmates
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Trump reveals next White House defection after Karoline Leavitt’s bombshell departure
Word that the key liaison between Trump and Congress is leaving comes a week after his press secretary revealed she was stepping down
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I’m a legal expert. Here’s why Gaza peace deals keep unravelling
Trump's Gaza peace plan shares the fatal flaw of all previous deals
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Bradford roads to get new ‘no waiting at any time’ restrictions
CITY of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is introducing new parking restrictions on Tong Lane from tomorrow,
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Rescue centre which has rehomed cats for over 60 years set to host special event
A Bradford cat rescue charity is hosting a coffee and cake afternoon to raise money.
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The Latest: The US national debt hits a record $40 trillion
The United States’ debt has surpassed a record $40 trillion, a staggering milestone as defense costs, social programs and interest on the burgeoning deficit make up an enormous share of federal spending
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Fundraising cyclists complete coast-to-coast ride for North East lifeboat crew
A group of fundraising cyclists have raised £3,000 for Hartlepool RNLI lifeboat station after completing a challenging coast-to-coast ride.
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Closer to retiring than changing teams - why Max Verstappen stayed at Red Bull
After signing a contract extension with Red Bull to 2030, Max Verstappen says he was "closer to retiring" from F1 "than changing teams".
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£20,000 of ‘significant vandalism’ closes North East pier days after refurb completed
Tynemouth’s North Pier has closed with immediate effect after eight glass bricks were smashed near the lighthouse, just one week after the…
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North East cancer patient praises trial treatment for 'new lease of life'
A lung cancer patient has praised an experimental treatment trial at the University Hospital of North Tees after the new approach to managing fluid…
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Bradford man sat on bus 'waiting for opportunity' to record up the skirts of girls
A court has heard how a persistent sexual deviant caught with hundreds of thousands of indecent images of children set up multiple cameras to film a…
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‘Rival courts’: Prince Harry’s surprise UK return may provoke royal spot of bother
Family relationships remain damaged and there is no clarity on how Sussexes’ security concerns have been resolved
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Photos show Kyiv residents clutching pets, collecting bodies after Russian missile and drone attack
Kyiv residents surveyed damage and sheltered in subway stations after an overnight Russian missile and drone attack, carrying pets past bodies and damaged buildings. An injured parking security guard stood by his booth, his pants torn from the blast.
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Middlesbrough school celebrates 'best GCSE results in its history'
Students at a Middlesbrough secondary school are celebrating a record-breaking year after achieving the best GCSE and vocational results in the…
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Full list of major chains offering free food and discounts to GCSE students
From Nando’s free chicken to Zizzi pizza and TGI Fridays Dirty Soda, here is the full list of GCSE results-day food, drink and cinema offers in…
