Society & Culture
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Have your say on future of North East city's public behaviour rules
Sunderland residents are invited to comment on renewing the Public Spaces Protection Order tackling anti-social behaviour and environmental offences by November 15, 2026.
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North Yorkshire primary school admissions open for September 2027 starters
North Yorkshire Council has opened the admissions process for primary school places for children starting in September 2027.
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Colombia's new government: 2016 deal with rebel group has not brought peace — but 132,000 killings
Colombia’s new government says over 132,000 people have been killed, and armed group membership has increased from 6,000 to almost 30,000, in the decade since the country signed a highly touted peace agreement with its largest rebel group
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Death on Six Flags rollercoaster in US triggers ride closures across six states
Six Flags says nine rollercoasters across six amusement parks temporarily closed after reported fatal incident on Goliath ride in Georgia
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Trump gushes about how attractive, athletic Jon Husted is: ‘I looked at his a**’
Trump’s rally in Youngstown, Ohio, was repeatedly interrupted by protesters, whom the president insulted with ‘your mom’ and fat jokes, like he did in Texas
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Ukraine has been betrayed by Trump as Russia continues to target energy infrastructure
What US President Donald Trump says and what he does can often be two conflicting things. Trump also has a habit of vacillating on issues, keeping allies and foes alike on their toes.
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Irresponsible and offensive rhetoric does nothing to tackle the challenge of immigration - Andrew Vine
I winced at reading that a Reform UK councillor in Kirklees had referred to immigrants as “third world animals” and then rolled my eyes in despair when the leader of the authority defended the comment.
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Climate protester restrained after interrupting NSW parliament – as it happened
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People are saying something huge just happened on social media. It’s not quite true
Bot traffic has really reduced in the wake of an attack on a Russian internet company – but it doesn’t tell the full story
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Houthi rebels say multiple airstrikes targeted them in Yemen, and other Mideast developments
The Iran-backed Houthi Rebels say a string or overnight airstrikes targeted the Red Sea island of Kamaran, the Qanawis district north of the port city of Hodeida and the province of Jawf
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Ryedale fundraisers near £5,000 target to support veterans and their families
RAF Association members recently raised funds for the Royal Air Force Association, which supports veterans, serving personnel, and their families.
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Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
German Labour Minister resigns, conservative MPs vote on walking out during Ulrich Siegmund's election in Saxony-Anhalt, authorities detain two suspected of setting fire to a Polish Starlink station and more news on Tuesday, October 13th.
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Shock, anger and a crackdown: why a contentious electoral revision has sparked outrage
Marches in Delhi against changes to voting registration led to dragnets, internet blackouts – and questions about India’s electoral independence. Plus, the cinematographer capturing the beauty of the mundane
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North Yorkshire primary school admissions open for September 2027 starters
North Yorkshire Council has opened the admissions process for primary school places for children starting in September 2027.
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Six Scottish RNLI stations to receive new lifeboats by 2030 as demand increases
Six RNLI stations across Scotland are set to receive new lifeboats by the end of the decade amid increasing demand.
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Three in four Britons believe it is becoming harder to think freely today
As The Independent marks its 40th anniversary, we look at the challenges facing today’s society and find social media is just one aspect hampering free thought. Dan Haygarth and Bryony Gooch report
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BBC's Orla Guerin travels with Yemen's southern national security forces through desert battlefield
Orla Guerin travelled through Yemen, with forces loyal to its internationally recognised government, to a remote desert battlefield where Houthi rebels were dislodged just days ago.
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Where the US midterm elections will be won and lost
An in-depth look at the key polling, races and issues ahead of an election that will define Trump’s final two years as president.
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Local councillors call for action after closure of beloved community centre
Councillors have spoken out about the loss of services following the closure of a much-loved community centre.
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Approval for long-promised bridge at major housing development
A long-promised pedestrian and cycle bridge linking a major housing development near Scarborough to local towns is closer to reality after the final phase of a major residential scheme was approved.
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Same-sex couple sue over Slovakia’s refusal to register marriage
Case of couple who wed legally in Austria exposes clash between EU court ruling and national restrictions
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Florida man allegedly stabbed shopper because he looked like he was born in the 1960s
Ramsey Thomas Lyons, the 47-year-old Punta Gorda man who allegedly attacked an elderly person in a Publix store, told police he had an undiagnosed mental illness
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Photos show search of Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home as she vows she will ‘not be silenced’
Rep. Ilhan Omar said she would “not be silenced” after federal agents searched her Washington home weeks before the midterm elections. She called the search part of President Donald Trump’s “intimidation” campaign.
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‘Mega-donors’ could be ‘damaging for trust in politics’, watchdog warns
The Ethics and Integrity Commission said perceptions around so-called ‘mega-donors’ could be ‘damaging for trust in politics’
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Women’s autoimmune symptoms more likely to be dismissed as psychological, study finds
Female patients also endure longer delays in receiving a formal diagnosis when compared with men, research suggests
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Mysterious hill believed to be linked to love and fertility on North Yorkshire Moors
Visible for miles around, Freebrough Hill has sparked generations of myths, folklore and debate about how the unusual landmark was formed.
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One of the ‘Cornell 7’ wants a gag order to limit what can be said publicly
An attorney for one of the accused Chi Phi fraternity brothers said that Jane Doe’s attorney ‘has been trying his case in the media since filing the lawsuit’
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Tom Gordon raises maternity safety concerns for Harrogate and Knaresborough families
Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon has warned that concerns about maternity care are a real issue for local families, after polling commissioned by the
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UK spent £1.1 trillion more on benefits than transport, homes and technology
The Centre for Social Justice said welfare had acted as an ‘anaesthetic that has kept areas of the country numbed during two decades of economic failure’
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Six Ukrainian energy sites hit by Russia since Trump announced ceasefire, Zelensky says
Despite the US president announcing energy infrastructure would not be targeted strikes have continued, Ukraine says.
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Best Curry House in Bradford - Search begins for this year's winner
Nominations open today and will shut on Sunday, October 18, so make sure you tell us your favourite as soon as possible.
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Drumcree: Garvaghy Road residents fail in bid to challenge Parades Commission decision
Judges said their decision was confined to the lawfulness of the decision, not in deciding whether or not the march should occur.
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Appeal to trace Czech woman last seen in John O’Groats
Police are appealing for the assistance of the public to trace a 48-year-old woman who was last seen in Caithness on Tuesday, October 6.
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Germany's coalition rocked by labour minister's abrupt resignation
Germany's labour minister, and co-leader of the Social Democrats, has abruptly stepped down from both of her leadership roles citing personal reasons - as well as harsh criticism during her time of mourning.
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Driver left fearing for safety after incident along major road in North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire Police are appealing for information following a road incident that left a driver fearing they would be forced off the road.
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Immigration agents search Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's home
Omar, an outspoken Trump critic, said the search was "an attempt to target political enemies" and she "will not be silenced".
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Harrogate care home invites community to board games night
A care home in Harrogate is inviting local residents and families to join its residents for an evening of traditional board games this autumn.
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Primary school admissions for September 2027 are now open
Parents and carers with children due to start primary school in North Yorkshire in September next year can apply for their places now.
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‘I’m disgusted’ Vandals cause over 50 public toilet closures across Highlands
FOI data shows Highland public toilets closed 55 times after vandalism since 2023, with Alness, Bonar Bridge and Fort William facilities permanently shut.
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South Africa police deputy chief quits amid corruption and sex offense claims
South Africa's suspended deputy police head, Shadrack Sibiya, has resigned amid allegations of corruption and sexual offenses
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Government expands police support to political figures who are not MPs
Shabana Mahmood says there is "insufficient protection" for those who play a role in public life.
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On Yemen's desert battlefield, a war with global consequences is being waged
Yemen's entrenched civil war is now impossible to ignore. But in operating rooms in its port city of Aden, geopolitics feels remote.
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Ilhan Omar says she will not be silenced after federal agents raid her home
Trump and key allies have accused Omar of immigration fraud, and have called to expel her from the country
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Democrats rebuke federal raid of Ilhan Omar’s home: ‘rogue abuse of power’
Top House Democrats question the ‘corrupt weaponization’ of federal government against Trump’s adversaries
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Two injured in A1(M) crash near Boroughbridge as police launch appeal for witnesses
North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information and witnesses following a collision on a major road in the Harrogate district.
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'Intelligence gathering' set to take place on Bradford city centre streets
The first day of action is expected to include street cleansing, enforcement action and “intelligence gathering."
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2 men die on same day in Bradford district - police issue appeal
Coroner’s officers are appealing for help to find their relatives.
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Approval for long-promised bridge at major housing development
A long-promised pedestrian and cycle bridge linking a major housing development near Scarborough to local towns is closer to reality after the final phase of a major residential scheme was approved.
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Yorkshire Water agrees to face Ripon residents over concerns about sewage discharge
Yorkshire Water’s Corporate Affairs Manager and one of its River Health Team Managers will join the next Full Council meeting to discuss sewage discharges into local rivers and plans to improve river health. It will be on Monday 9 November...
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Edinburgh councillor calls for referendum on major council boundary changes
Conservative Neil Cuthbert is seeking assurances that a referendum would be held in the event of “any major change to the boundaries of Edinburgh”.
