Travel
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See the world in vertical: Top photos by AP photojournalists
Sept. 30 - Oct. 7, 2026
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The Neet hotspots in England where thousands of young people are out of work
Study reveals third of Neets are concentrated within England’s nine biggest cities
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Mayor highlights need to make walking and cycle routes feel safer
WEST Yorkshire Mayor has highlighted the need to make cycle and walking routes safer for women and girls.
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Step inside the luxury spa guests are calling ‘perfect’ at North Yorkshire hotel
Guests are heaping praise on the new luxury spa at Gisborough Hall, with one visitor describing the experience as "perfect" after trying out the hotel's latest attraction.
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North Yorkshire man jailed after travelling to Cumbria to break into home
A North Yorkshire man has been jailed for more than four years after travelling across the north of England to break into a home.
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American Airlines flight forced to divert over busted toilets
The plane had only ‘two potties operating’ on flight with 287 passengers and crew
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Italian town and community near Paris could be twinned with County Durham
A town in northern Italy and a community near Paris could be twinned with Durham and Bishop Auckland under plans due to go before councillors.
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66-acre County Durham nature reserve with two lakes could be yours for £700k
Escomb nature reserve near Bishop Auckland is up for sale, with an asking price of £700,000.
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Want mind-blowing shots of the 2027 solar eclipse? Look at solar altitude, not totality length
The solar "eclipse of the century" occurs on August 2 2027, and can be seen in its totality in parts of North Africa and Spain — here's my advice for bagging the best possible photo
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Woman dies in crash on main North Yorkshire road
A woman died in the crash that closed the A59 in North Yorkshire today (Wednesday). As we reported earlier, the A59 at Flaxby has been closed both ways since the collision at about 3.30pm. Tonight police revealed more details about what...
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North Yorkshire man jailed after travelling to Cumbria to break into home
A North Yorkshire man has been jailed for more than four years after travelling across the north of England to break into a home.
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Nolan Wells’ friends sue NFL legend Terrell Owens over ‘ARREST THEM’ post
Three friends of Nolan Wells, a Black college student who went missing from a Mississippi island and was later found dead, are suing NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens for defamation
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Video. Israelis mourn Nova festival victims three years after Hamas attack
Video. Ceremonies at the Nova festival site and Kfar Aza marked three years since the Hamas-led October 7 attack that sparked the Gaza war.
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Video. Tokyo sleep competition offers 2 million yen prize to best sleeper
Video. A Tokyo sleep competition organised by Koala offered ¥2 million to the best sleeper, highlighting Japan’s long-hours work culture and sleep deprivation.
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Is Hamburg really Germany's friendliest city?
The cold Hanseatic city of Hamburg ranks among the world's most welcoming, according to an analysis of online comments by travellers.
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Mapped: British man’s 28-year quest to walk around the world as he arrives back in UK
He has travelled a total of 50,000km through 29 countries but it’s not over until he walks to Hull
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Historic Newton Aycliffe hotel praised by guests for spa, food and stunning grounds
The historic hotel, set in 26 acres of landscaped grounds, attracts visitors seeking spa breaks, weddings and countryside escapes.
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Tom Pidcock 'mad' after team-mates hit by vehicle during Tre Valli Varesine
Tom Pidcock wanted to "stop racing" after he says two of his team-mates were hit by a police vehicle travelling the wrong way down the course at the Tre Valli Varesine.
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Israel marks third anniversary of 7 October Hamas attacks
Site of the Nova music festival near Re’im one of the locations where grieving relatives have gathered
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Mystery as Kilmar Ábrego Garcia deportation hearing abruptly canceled
The government is moving to vacate a preliminary injunction put in place by U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis
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LIVE - A19 reopens after crash between car and HGV in County Durham
There has been a crash on the A19 Northbound after B1404 Seaton Lane, near Seaham in County Durham. The incident has caused two miles and 20 minutes of delays.
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Thieves take 500kg of grapes from family-run Norfolk vineyard
The haul would be enough to make about 400 bottles of wine
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Famous UK wildlife island on verge of being evacuated due to water shortages
The island’s managing director said closure would be ‘devastating’ for residents
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KEY DATES: All the school holiday dates in Germany for 2026 and 2027
Wondering when schools are off in Germany? We've put together a handy guide for the coming term so you can plan the year ahead.
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Bradford City inspired horse set for France after riding to Redcar success
A trip to France could be next for Bradford City inspired Sondad after Mick and David Easterby’s thriving stable star continued his good season at Redcar.
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Traffic, travel and weather news - Live updates for County Durham and North East
Live updates on roadworks and traffic incidents in Darlington, Bishop Auckland, Durham, and the wider North East, including the A66, A19, A1(M), A1, A167, and the A69 this morning (October 7).
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Harrogate Indoor Funfair reveals 16 rides for half-term return
Harrogate Indoor Funfair is returning to the Great Yorkshire Events Centre this October half term with 16 rides.
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The overlooked North Yorkshire village with a tiny church hidden among the trees
Just a short drive from Redcar lies Upleatham - a quiet North Yorkshire village hiding an intriguing past and one very unusual church.
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How to spend a day in the Yorkshire town named among friendliest to retire to
Here is how you can spend a day exploring Beverley, one of the friendliest places to retire to in England.
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Slovenia is officially home to the best wine region in Europe
Štajerska, praised for its authenticity and centuries of wine culture, beat out more than 90 leading territories for the title.
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York road closures: Level crossing, city centre and streets among restrictions
A level crossing, city centre street and a number of residential roads are among 13 locations affected by the latest temporary traffic restrictions across York.
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New island emerges in Caspian Sea as water levels continue to fall
Scientists warn that parts of the northern Caspian could face an Aral Sea-like scenario, while climate change and human water use are adding pressure on the region.
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More than a third of Neets living in nine largest cities, research finds
A study has shone light on ‘stark differences’ between areas.
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UK weather: Midweek to bring coldest night of the autumn so far
After a spell of unusually warm weather, temperatures across the UK are set to tumble.
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Karl Bushby: Yorkshire adventurer back in UK after 28-year journey
Yorkshire adventurer Karl Bushby has returned to the UK after swimming the English Channel – 28 years after setting out on his extraordinary journey around the world.
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Woman sues after she was seriously hurt on mechanical genitals ride in Las Vegas bar
The woman said some of her injuries could be permanent
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North East town that shaped Coronation Street and Byke Grove star with 30-year career
Jill Halfpenny has become one of the North East’s best-known stars during a career spanning more than three decades.
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In ‘Tenzing,’ the Everest-scaling Sherpa Tenzing Norgay finally gets the spotlight
The first image ever taken of a human being standing atop Mount Everest was of Tenzing Norgay
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Burnham challenged to make 11-hour train trip from Manchester to Whitby and back
ANDY Burnham has been challenged to travel from Manchester to Whitby and back by train as councillors hit out at ‘inadequate’ public transport.
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Burnham challenged to make 11-hour train trip from Manchester to Whitby and back
ANDY Burnham has been challenged to travel from Manchester to Whitby and back by train as councillors hit out at ‘inadequate’ public transport.
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Thousands of runners set to descend on North Yorkshire coast for sold out event
Scarborough will host the McCain Yorkshire Coast events on Sunday, October 11, with the 10K and Fun Run already fully booked and only a limited number of places left for the 5K.
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You can now buy part of a Devon railway station – and even live there
The ‘quirky’ property is just one mile from one of the country’s most popular coastlines
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95-hectare North Yorkshire solar farm set for approval despite concerns
Plans for a major solar farm covering around 95 hectares of agricultural land in North Yorkshire are recommended for approval.
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‘We live in one of the world’s most beautiful villages – but we can’t wait to leave’
Brian and Jill Skarda, who live on Arlington Row in Bibury, have accused irresponsible tourists of ruining the beautiful village made famous by Bridget Jones’s Diary
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North Yorkshire Airbnbs will not be exempt from tourist tax - mayor
Only applying it to hotels would be "disgraceful", says councillor.
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Mayor vows Airbnb properties will not escape visitor levy
AIRBNB properties and short-term holiday lets should not escape a proposed visitor levy for York and North Yorkshire, councillors have warned.
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Olympic medallist to cut ribbon at new £6m supermarket
AN Olympic medallist is to open a new supermarket in a North Yorkshire town this week.
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Thieves steal four e-bikes worth thousands in morning raid near North Yorkshire town
The county's force said the theft happened at a remote property near Grosmont, in the Whitby area, in the early hours of 3 October 2026.
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Nigerian Air Force says plane carrying 25 crashed with no survivors in southern Ondo state
Officials say there were no survivors among 25 people on board a Nigerian Air Force plane that crashed in southern Nigeria’s Ondo state
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Thieves steal four e-bikes worth thousands in morning raid near North Yorkshire town
The county's force said the theft happened at a remote property near Grosmont, in the Whitby area, in the early hours of 3 October 2026.
