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Bishop Auckland pub landlords announce departure as new owner takes over venue
A County Durham pub has confirmed its former landlords have left after a year, with a new owner now taking over.
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A timeline of Luigi Mangione’s criminal cases in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO
Luigi Mangione’s guilty plea to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson resolves one of two cases against him
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Wembley fire: 150 people evacuated from Holiday Inn hotel after huge blaze breaks out
Guests and staff at the hotel were evacuated from the scene
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Luigi Mangione admits to killing healthcare CEO in stunning court confession
Mangione pleads guilty to two federal stalking charges as future of state murder case remains unclear
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Teen wanted in connection over string of assaults and burglaries in North East town
Police are appealing to trace Curtis Farry in connection with two serious assaults and two burglaries.
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Moment €9m worth of art stolen from Italy museum
Police released the CCTV footage after the art, which was stolen in March, was recovered.
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FTSE 100 drifts lower in mixed day for Europe
The index closed down 22.56 points, 0.2%, at 10,750.11.
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Wickford derailment latest: Rail bosses say trains safe after second crash
The Wickford derailment comes less than 24 hours after a train derailled in East Sussex
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DWP refunds claimants after admitting hundreds of fraud penalty errors
Nearly 200 benefit claimants are being refunded after the DWP found administrative fraud penalties were wrongly applied.
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Online forum Reddit will join the influential and closely tracked S&P 500 index
Reddit will join the S&P 500 next week, giving the wide-ranging online forum a boost in prestige and investments
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Schools serving US military families put new emphasis on Western civilization and Christianity
The Department of Defense is introducing a course centered on Western civilization and Christianity this fall in the schools it operates for military families
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‘Farage fest’ ferris wheel breaks down during live broadcast
Journalist stranded as he delivered live broadcast from Reform event: ‘This is not in my contract’
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Much-loved County Durham restaurant to reopen under new ownership
Knitsley Mill is set to reopen under new ownership and the direction of an experienced local operator.
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Italian police recover paintings by Cézanne, Renoir and Matisse after heist
Artworks valued at total of more than $10m were stolen from Magnani Rocca Foundation near Parma in March
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Live animals and baking bread feature in Messiaen's `Saint François d’Assise' at Salzburg Festival
Philippe Sly has taken on the challenging title role in “Saint François d’Assise” at the Salzburg Festival
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Amazon delivery van stolen by ‘thief’ sparked 100mph police chase
Police say the driver injured a cyclist and caused significant damage to multiple pieces of street furniture
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Disney World has new trash cans – and some longtime park goers aren’t thrilled
The new trash cans are getting a chilly reception as Epcot’s Food & Wine Festival approaches
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Quirky North East sweet shop with vintage twist to appear on BBC Dragons’ Den
Mr Swainstons, the South Shields traditional sweet shop run by Sean Robinson and John Gray, will appear on Dragons’ Den on BBC One on Thursday,…
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Iberian orca known for ramming boats seen with suspected gunshot wounds
Marine conservationist says deliberate attack would be ‘act of extreme cruelty’ against endangered population
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He wandered two quake-shattered landscapes. Now an AP photographer reflects on what his lens saw
He moved through the aftermath of two deadly earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia, documenting damage to structures, neighborhoods and human lives
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Shocking detail in Luigi Mangione’s confession reveals how he was able to target CEO
‘I shot Mr. Thompson in Manhattan,’ Mangione told the judge. ‘I knew what I was doing was illegal’
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How Charlie Kirk’s killing helped bring Trump and Musk back together
The conservative activist Kirk had worked behind the scenes to mend the bitter rift before his shocking slaying
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Train derails near Essex town of Wickford
Greater Anglia incident happens day after two passengers seriously injured in East Sussex derailment
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Peru steps up fight against illegal gold mining as activity enters protected Amazon reserve
Peruvian authorities have intensified efforts against illegal gold mining in the Amazon's Madre de Dios region
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Trump asks Supreme Court to allow White House ballroom work to continue
Forcing the US president to go "hat-in-hand to Congress" for permission would be "dangerous", the administration says.
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Pub fans confused as County Durham live music spot appears closed without warning
The music venue in Crook appears to have suddenly closed, leaving visitors confused.
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What are the proposed driving licence changes and when would they happen?
People aged 70 and over won’t have to retake their driving tests under new government rules
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Nigel Farage faces renewed watchdog probe after Clacton by-election victory
The investigation into a £5m gift received by Farage reopens, as he returns as the MP for Clacton.
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Amy Hunt: Can getting glammed up really improve your performance?
Sprinter Amy Hunt has been showing off her nails at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
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People in Clacton react to Nigel Farage's by-election win
The Reform leader wins the by-election he triggered, and gains more votes than last time.
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Retail sales unexpectedly fall in July as government tax refunds fade
Shoppers unexpectedly cut their spending in July as a boost from government tax refunds faded
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Mount Etna ash keeps Sicily’s largest airport closed for fifth straight day
Persistent ash spewing from Mount Etna is continuing to disrupt travel plans for holidaymakers looking to fly from Sicily’s largest airport
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'Despicable' GP sexually assaulted woman saying he was 'checking for lumps'
A “despicable” GP who sexually assaulted a woman by grabbing her breasts and saying he was “checking for lumps” has been jailed.
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Stolen Matisse artworks recovered by police in Brazil
A man is arrested after eight works by the French artist are found at a home in greater São Paulo.
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Grandmother spared jail after fatal car park crash that killed 81-year-old pedestrian
Linda Hall was given a suspended sentence after guilty to causing the death of Rita Grimshaw, 81, by careless driving
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How to help after Colombia's devastating earthquake
Colombia is grappling with the aftermath of a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck Monday, affecting a large part of the western region
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Vance says keeping gas prices low ‘goal number one’ for Iran war
Vice President JD Vance moves to reassure voters that the Trump administration is working to resolve the conflict and bring down the cost of oil, which has spiked with the blockading of the Strait of Hormuz
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Karoline Leavitt’s resignation left Trump blindsided with no replacement: official
White House press briefings will be given by top officials — as they had been intermittently during Leavitt’s maternity leave — but names are being bandied about for a down-the-line permanent replacement
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Lucy Davis 'overwhelmed' by kindness after incurable cancer diagnosis
The Office actress thanks well-wishers for their support after she revealed she had incurable cancer.
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Glyn Razzell refused prison release after killing his wife
Judges at the High Court overrule the Parole Board's decision to release Glyn Razzell.
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Two prisoners charged after attack on Sara Sharif's father
Steven Sansom, 47, and Adam Watson, 39, are also charged with other offences relating to the Belmarsh Prison incident.
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Jimmy Rimmer: European Cup winner Rimmer dies aged 78
European Cup winner and former Aston Villa and Manchester United goalkeeper Jimmy Rimmer dies at the age of 78.
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Luigi Mangione to appear in court amid reports of plea deal over healthcare CEO’s killing – live
Earlier this week prosecutors and Luigi Mangione’s lawyers filed a joint letter requesting the hearing at 11am on Friday in Manhattan federal court
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Almost 500 arrested on suspicion of starting wildfires in France this summer
More than 180 minors among those detained, as firefighters tackle blazes across Europe amid record-breaking heatwave
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Italian police recover stolen paintings worth millions taken in daring heist
Artwork by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse all recovered
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Killer who refused to reveal where wife’s body is to remain in prison
Mrs Razzell’s relatives and loved ones urged the High Court to block his release
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Growth plans in focus at JD Sports after pressure on chief executive
On Thursday August 20, boss Regis Schultz will unveil a trading update for the sportswear retailer’s performance.
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Enzo Fernadez: Chelsea set deadline for Man City for offers for Argentine
Chelsea's deadline to Manchester City for an Enzo Fernandez bid is 17:00 BST on Friday - will the deal happen?
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Man, 78, killed after being ‘trampled by cattle’ at National Trust estate
John Orton died after being injured by animals at Felbrigg Hall in Norfolk on July 13
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One million sign petition to keep PC Andrew Harper's killers in jail
The milestone was acknowledged "without fanfare" ahead of the anniversary of the officer's death.
