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Deadly overnight storms batter Germany, killing a woman and injuring at least 2
Severe storms have caused extensive damage in parts of Germany, leaving one woman dead and at least two people injured
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GCSE results: hundreds of thousands of pupils across England, Wales and Northern Ireland receive grades – latest updates
Education secretary says the government is looking at changing the resits policy in England
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North Korea fires an unidentified projectile off its east coast, South Korea says
The Yonhap News Agency has reported that South Korea says North Korea fired an unidentified projectile off the North’s east coast
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Asian shares gain, with South Korea's Kospi up 6%, after the US Treasury expands its debt buybacks
Shares are mostly higher in Asia, with South Korea’s benchmark Kospi rebounding more than 6%
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How far Bradford City will travel in League One - and how much it costs
BRADFORD City fans tonight make the first journey of a near 6,000-mile League One odyssey. Here is how much it costs driving to every away game.
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'This is the fulfilment of a dream that started with one man’s crazy idea'
A family-run farm business is opening its doors after a two-year journey.
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Saltaire dance school launches new weekly classes for adults
A DANCE school is launching a new series of weekly classes designed for adults of all ages and abilities in Saltaire.
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GCSE results day: More pupils get top grades as gap between boys and girls shrinks
Overall pass rates have now settled back to pre-Covid levels
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Ludwig series 2 full cast list for BBC mystery show starring David Mitchell
David Mitchell and Anna Maxwell Martin are among the stars back for a second series of Ludwig on the BBC
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Special immune cells in centenarians could be killing cancers before they grow
Researchers say special cells clone themselves when immune system comes under attack
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Putin arrests Russians complaining about fuel shortages amid petrol station fights
Kyiv’s strikes have knocked out nearly a third of the country’s major oil refineries
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Travelodge boss quits amid fallout over hotel chain’s security failings
Joanna Boydell steps down after widespread criticism over company’s handling of guest safety issues
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County Durham hospitality group acquires telecoms business
County Durham-based Ramside Estates has acquired long-time supplier Select Telecom in a move aimed at supporting the hospitality group's future…
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Health concerns over high number of overweight schoolchildren in Darlington
More than one in four children starting school in Darlington are overweight or obese, according to a council report.
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Durham footpath closed for months as footbridge repairs continue - public notice
Durham County Council has temporarily closed Footpath No. 5 in Shincliffe Parish for up to six months to allow repairs to a footbridge on the…
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Shoreham beach death tributes paid to family by Ealing school
Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls in Ealing pays tribute to Sara El-Khawas, 14, and her family who died.
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JD Sports says cost-of-living squeeze hitting sales despite football kit boost
The retail chain said it was downgrading its profit outlook in a ‘tough’ market.
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Trump officials worked with Iran on deportation as tensions exploded, emails reveal
Emails reveal that Iranian officials had significant influence over which Iranian immigrants in the U.S. were sent back to their home country in 2025, despite tensions between the countries
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Natalie Harp stowed in trunk of SUV when Trump’s motorcade had no space: report
Preston Harp said his sister’s devotion to the president was an ‘unhealthy obsession’
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Historic northern city named one of the best places to retire to in England
Durham has been named one of the best cities to retire to in England thanks to its historic sites and many restaurants.
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'Extremely angry' man slapped and strangled woman after she rebuffed sexual advances
A man who slapped and strangled a woman after she rebuffed his sexual advances has been locked up for two-and-a-half years.
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Wet weather is back across the North East as rain pours after dry spell
Rain has returned to the North East after weeks of dry weather, with Darlington set for a wet Thursday before drier weekend conditions.
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Russia runs out of petrol at seven in 10 stations as fuel crisis worsens
Ukrainian drone campaign on Russia's energy infrastructure has caused fuel shortages so severe that the Kremlin has admitted it. Queues in Moscow are forming for the first time, and Russia has brought back banned low-grade fuel to plug the gap, while detaining residents who complained publicly.
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GCSE Results Day 2026: LIVE coverage as Bradford students' grades revealed
Students from across the Bradford district are collecting their GCSE results today. Stay with us for live updates, photos, reaction and everything…
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Australia ‘outraged’ as Israel clears soldiers over killing of Zomi Frankcom in Gaza
Australian foreign minister says Israel’s decision ‘falls far short of the accountability we expect’
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Smuggling in Gaza: How banned goods make it across the border and millions of dollars change hands
The smuggling of goods restricted by Israel into Gaza has boomed
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'Charming' Yorkshire Dales town home to the oldest sweet shop in England
Pateley Bridge is a great place to stop off during a long hike to the Yorkshire Dales.
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Premier League predictions 2026-27: BBC Sport pundits pick their top four
We ask 26 BBC Sport football pundits to predict who will win the 2026-27 Premier League title, and which clubs will finish in the top four.
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Scientists reveals some trees are actually worsening urban air quality
Trees found to emit more of potentially toxic rubber compound as city temperatures rise
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Travelodge boss steps down amid fallout from sexual assault in hotel room
Staff mistakenly issued a key card to a woman’s attacker
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Historic North East church may have its bells removed for good under fresh plans
St Mary’s Church in South Hylton could have its eight bells removed, repaired and relocated after the Grade II-listed building closed for worship.
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Lebanon extradites al-Assad's general to Syria for war crimes trial
The move comes as the new Syrian government, led by interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa looks to hold senior members of al-Assad’s regime accountable for crimes committed during the country’s civil war, which resulted in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people.
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Burnham announces plans to clean up worst three illegal waste dumps
The government says the sites in Kent, Surrey and West Yorkshire contain 22,000 tonnes of waste.
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Harry and Meghan latest: Duke and Duchess of Sussex moving back to UK
The couple have already enrolled Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet in British schools
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Missing teen mistakenly declared ‘found alive’ after eight-day search
Lily Hooper, 18, disappeared while hiking in Nattai National Park
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‘An insult’: Zomi Frankcom’s family issues strongly-worded statement as Israel rejects criminal investigation into her killing
Penny Wong calls in Israeli ambassador as PM expresses ‘outrage’ over IDF decision
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Travelodge boss steps down amid safety overhaul after sexual assault at hotel
Travelodge chief executive Jo Boydell has stepped down as the group continues to overhaul its safety measures after a sexual assault at one of the…
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Why swimming in the Rhine is allowed in Basel but banned in Germany
Basel has spent decades making the Rhine safe for swimmers, while German cities are imposing bans. Could a growing European push to reclaim urban waterways change that? #EuropeNews
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Premier League: Sergio Aguero, Erling Haaland & Alan Shearer - the best opening day debuts
BBC Sport takes a look at some of the Premier League's greatest opening-day debuts, including Alan Shearer's Blackburn blinder and Michu's Swansea screamers.
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County Durham Aldi stores confirm August bank holiday hours
Aldi has announced its opening hours across County Durham for the August bank holiday weekend, giving shoppers time to plan ahead.
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County Durham lunch club secures funding for trips and activities
Older people in a rural County Durham village will be able to enjoy more social activities and days out thanks to a donation aimed at tackling…
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'About time' as more Teesside venues keep customers safe with 'Ask Angela'
The Ask for Angela scheme is expanding across Teesside, with venue staff receiving enhanced training to help people leave unsafe situations…
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'Serious incident' at care home sparks watchdog probe as 'filthy' toilets found
A 'serious incident' prompted a watchdog investigation into Delamere care home, Middlesbrough that then uncovered more issues.
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Pouring rain as students collect GCSE results day in glum weather conditions
Students collecting GCSE results across Durham and the North East may need umbrellas today, with rain forecast before drier weekend weather returns.
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GCSE results day look-back: Photos of Bradford pupils getting exam results in the 90s
IT’S GCSE results day - when pupils across the district will finally find out if they have made the grade.
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Travelodge boss steps down as chain tackles security after sex assault at hotel
Jo Boydell had been criticised for the company's handling of issues with its safety and security.
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What we know about the Kenya safari helicopter crash that killed seven
A safari helicopter crashed Wednesday morning in a remote part of northern Kenya, killing seven people, including five Americans
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Melancholy made in Hungary is fuelling bestsellers across the globe – and widely misunderstood
A ‘capacity for despair’ forged by political oppression has long been consider a Magyar national trait. But after Orbán, writers in the country remind us that melancholy must not always be bleak
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How an employee-led chess competition is growing at this North East tech firm
An employee-led chess tournament is continuing to grow in the North East, bringing colleagues together through friendly competition and a shared…
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Police seize luxury Porsche after routine Bradford roadside check uncovers offences
A luxury Porsche Panamera was taken off the road in Bradford after what began as a routine document check uncovered a series of motoring offences.
