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New type 2 diabetes jab could slash number of injections to one a week
The treatment, also known as Onswik and made by Eli Lilly, is said to work as well as daily injections
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GCSE results reveal record education gap between London and the North
The proportion of GCSE entries awarded top grades has risen from last year, but the rate scoring a decent pass has returned to pre-pandemic levels
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2 teens arrested, 1 seriously injured, after motorbike crash on busy Bradford road
Police are appealing for witnesses after a collision in Bradford left a teenager with a serious leg injury.
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‘You have got to go’: former NSW minister tells Icac ‘something strange at play’ when she was sacked by Perrottet
Eleni Petinos tells inquiry her sacking as a minister in Dominic Perrottet’s government was potentially motivated by her reluctance to get rid of the building commissioner
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Energy price cap hike set to send July inflation surging
Most experts are forecasting that CPI inflation will rise to 2.9% in July, up from 2.6% in June.
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Bradford-based equestrian firm adopts rescue horse in charity partnership
AN equestrian firm has adopted a rescue horse as part of a charity partnership.
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Swiss tourist sentenced to a year in jail for insulting Bali's sacred Day of Silence
A court in Bali has sentenced a Swiss tourist to one year in prison for insulting a sacred Hindu observance
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Boohoo fined €2.3m by French watchdog over deceptive discounts
Fashion site also broke rules on labelling by using terms ‘leather’ or ‘suede’ for synthetic products
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Historic former pub set ablaze in 'arson attack' as police probe launched
An probe has been launched after a historic former Middlesbrough pub was set ablaze in an "arson attack".
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North Korea fires 10 missiles day after Trump curtails South Korea joint drills
Launches, detected by South Korea and Japan, came after US scaled back exercises with South Korea in apparent overture to Kim Jong-un
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Three leaders of Reform-led councils unite against giant windfarm near Bronte country
THREE leaders of Reform-controlled councils in West Yorkshire and Lancashire are united in their opposition to a giant windfarm which a company…
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Prince Harry and Meghan's UK security a private matter, Burnham says
The prime minister also wishes the Duke and Duchess well after it emerged they are returning to the UK.
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Drug-dealing, makeshift weapons and a ‘culture of fear’ at Villawood detention centre, report warns
Prolonged detention of children, insufficient staffing and hazardous damage to buildings are among the ombudsman’s concerns
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Greggs reveals its new autumn menu for 2026 with popular item returning
Greggs has announced its hugely popular Steak and Stilton Bake will be returning to its autumn menu.
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North Yorkshire pupils celebrate strong GCSE results across county schools
Thousands of pupils across North Yorkshire have collected a strong set of GCSE results as some of the county’s schools have witnessed record…
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U.S. demands China free detained American as Xi’s White House visit looms
This official determination arrives shortly before President Donald Trump is set to host Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House
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UK travel company ceases trading after 40 years - see if your trip is affected
Frasers Travel Ltd was founded back in 1986 and offered holiday packages to various exotic destinations.
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Belgian car salesman becomes prince after royal parentage confirmed
Clément Vandenkerckhove was quietly brought into Prince Laurent's family at a town hall ceremony.
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Pulitzers and American Library Association launch 'Pulitzer on the Road' touring exhibit
Barbara Kingsolver, Percival Everett and Daniel Kraus are among the authors participating in a touring exhibition organized by the Pulitzers and the American Library Association."
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ICC splits Taliban probe as Afghan women's fate stays uncertain
ICC judges reportedly ordered prosecutors to open a standalone investigation into Taliban persecution of women, separating it from the probe that also covered alleged US crimes in Afghanistan. Afghan rights advocates warned the split risked undermining comprehensive justice.
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Behind the gates of £675k Teesside farmhouse with a pizza oven, pub and laundry chute
The Old Farmhouse in Elton is on the market for £675,000, featuring extensive gardens, countryside views, an outdoor pizza oven, kitchen and its…
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Ambitious new vision hopes to put Darlington town centre at 'heart of the community'
Darlington town centre should be put "at the heart of our community" by 2030 under a new council strategy aimed at changing how the centre…
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Great North Run unveils 45th anniversary medal year after map blunder
Great North Run organisers have unveiled a special 45th anniversary finisher medal for 2026, a year after a map error on last year's medal…
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Congo to receive 70,000 doses of Ervebo Ebola vaccine which has been effective in past outbreaks
The World Health Organization says Congo will receive 70,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine
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Pupils overcome illnesses as Darlington college celebrates strong GCSE results
TWO Darlington pupils have particular reason to be proud after overcoming serious health challenges to do well in their GCSEs.
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Late night anti-social behaviour hitting residents on Darlington housing estate
Residents on Darlington’s unfinished Central Park estate have faced off-road bikes, noise and thefts from cars in what a councillor called a…
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County Durham villagers plead for changes as roads 'plagued by speeding and crashes'
Residents have called for new road safety measures and a designated pedestrian crossing amid concerns over speeding and dangerous driving.
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US officials coordinated deportation flights with Iran, emails reveal
The deportation of Iranians to a country whose government has a pattern of violent persecution against women, religious minorities and political dissidents has drawn significant criticism from human rights activists.
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Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to the UK this month after 6 years away
Harry and Meghan’s children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, are expected to start school in Britain in September.
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Record number of domestic abuse concerns involving children reported to NSPCC
CONCERNS about children experiencing domestic abuse are at record levels, according to new figures from the NSPCC.
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Video. Kyiv residents rescued as Russian strikes damage buildings across the city
Video. Russia’s overnight missile barrage killed at least 12 people in Kyiv on Thursday, 20 August, as residents were rescued from damaged buildings and firefighters battled fires across the capital.
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Alan Jones’s ‘yelling stopped’ when his ‘sexual behaviour’ began, alleged victim tells court
Sydney court hears complainant was more than 40 years younger and far less powerful than the shock jock when he started working as his driver
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Lego robotics workshops added to County Durham Halloween attraction
Lintz Hall Farm in Burnopfield is expanding its Family Fright Fest programme this autumn with new Lego robotics workshops alongside Halloween…
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Wallace and Gromit film to get live brass band soundtrack in West Yorkshire
WALLACE and Gromit will take centre stage in an immersive family experience this September.
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Award-winning pet superstore reveals new County Durham shop opening date
An award-winning pet superstore is set to open its doors in County Durham next month.
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I retook a GCSE maths test 11 years later to see whether my A* grade was a fluke
I decided to test just how much of GCSE maths I remember, and retake a past paper 11 years on. But how did I get on?
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Man given suspended sentence for drug driving on A1(M) in County Durham
Marc Moody, 28, of Sulgrave Road, Sunderland, has been given a suspended prison sentence and a 30-month driving ban after admitting three…
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Prosecutor tells Australian appeals court mushroom poisoning murderer should never be released
A prosecutor tells an Australian court triple-murderer Erin Patterson should never be released from prison after she poisoned four of her estranged husband’s relatives with death cap mushrooms
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UK hit with heavy rain and thunderstorms with risk of flash flooding
Some areas in the country had the ‘first meaningful rain for a long time” this week
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'Deceitful' man who secretly filmed woman and sold intimate pics on OnlyFans
Alexander Tang, 37, received a 26-week suspended prison sentence after admitting secretly recording a woman and selling non-consensual intimate…
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UK handbag retailer to close website as takeover puts 21 stores at risk
Radley London, know for selling bags with its iconic dog logo on them, entered administration in May 2026.
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Formula 1: Max Verstappen extends deal with Red Bull to 2030
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen signs a contract extension with Red Bull, keeping him with the Formula One team until 2030.
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Inspection planned for 'pinch point' bridge as County Durham villagers fear crash
Durham County Council is to inspect a small bridge being used by diverted traffic after villagers warned it could become the scene of a serious…
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‘Everyone has a story worth sharing’: New Bradford photography project launches
A NEW project is inviting people to share stories behind treasured objects
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School leavers urged to become train drivers to tackle shortages
Less than 4 per cent of train drivers are under 30 and a quarter of the current workforce will hit retirement age by 2030
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Worried about your kids' GCSE results? Here's what to do
TODAY, for young people across the district, their anxious wait for their GCSE exam results comes to an end when they discover their grades.
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County Durham restaurant closing for revamp after 20 years dishing up Thai treats
A popular County Durham restaurant is closing its doors temporarily as it undergoes a transformation.
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Skipton MP backs campaign to ‘save the summer job’ for young people
A CAMPAIGN is under way to protect summer job opportunities for young people.
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 20th, 2026 – Morning
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 20th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Police orchestra to perform Bradford concert supporting families of premature babies
A SYMPHONY orchestra will perform a charity concert in support of a cause close to the hearts of one Huddersfield family
