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North East firm reaches milestone in turning waste biomass into cleaner aviation fuel
Teesside clean technology firm Nova Pangaea Technologies has completed successful endurance trials at its Wilton demonstration plant, saying it…
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Nepal flash floods: Heavy casualties feared
The flood in Rasuwa - an area north of Kathmandu bordering Tibet - is feared to have swept away villages.
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Pensioners should be taxed more to help bolster Britain’s finances, Burnham told
Andy Burnham has refused to rule out tax rises in the autumn Budget
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Newcastle transfer news: Nico Gonzalez deal agreed with Man City for £52m
Newcastle United agree a deal worth up to £52m for Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
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Fears grow for fourth rate hike after Australia sees higher-than-expected July inflation
ABS says CPI was 3.5% in July, casting doubt on Reserve Bank meeting its 2.5% inflation target without further hike
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Burnham announces plan for 10,000 work experience placements for young people – UK politics live
Prime minister spoke to press while on visit to a Sainsbury’s supermarket this morning
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World-famous Black Dyke Band to return to North Yorkshire venue
The Black Dyke Band, one of the world’s most celebrated brass bands, will return to The Garden Rooms at Tennants in Leyburn in 2027, following a…
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Family fun day to support Great North Air Ambulance's lifesaving work
The Great North Air Ambulance Service will host its annual Helifest family fun day at Progress House on Urlay Nook Road, featuring entertainment,…
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New programme to help North East manufacturers build inclusive workplaces
The North East Automotive Alliance, Ingeus and the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority have launched a new InclusionWorks programme to help North…
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Battle of Britain anniversary to be marked with Middlesbrough parade and service
The annual Battle of Britain commemoration will take place in September at the Cenotaph in Middlesbrough.
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LIVE - Road closed and traffic diverted after crash on County Durham road
Commercial Street in Low Willington is currently closed and traffic is being diverted after a crash this morning.
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Four County Durham directors take on gruellling 56-mile walk for Marie Curie
Four directors from a heating and renewables company are preparing to take on a gruelling 56-mile charity walk to raise funds for Marie Curie.
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Energy bills warning as millions face ‘rationing’ heating this winter
The October energy price cap will rise by 4. Find out what campaigners are warning about and what households can do to cut costs.
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Two years in limbo: the residents still paying mortgages on flats destroyed in east London fire
Spectrum Building leaseholders awaiting payouts after freeholder, Arinium, went bankrupt shortly after 2024 blaze
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Britons face highest price cap in three years as energy bills rise 4% from October
Households in Great Britain will pay equivalent of £1,723 a year, prompting calls for more support
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Inside one of cheapest North East homes with mountains of mail and £10K price tag
A three-bedroom terraced home in County Durham with a £10,000 guide price is heading to auction, offering a major renovation challenge for its next…
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Residents told to 'avoid area' as six fire engines called to house blaze
Firefighters have told residents to "avoid the area" after a fleet of fire engines were called to an early morning blaze in Grangetown
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Raheem Sterling charged with dangerous driving and nitrous oxide possession
The former England forward Raheem Sterling has been charged after a crash involving a Lamborghini on the motorway, police have said
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Durham Freemasons’ grant to support children affected by domestic abuse in Darlington
A Darlington charity that supports women and children fleeing domestic abuse has received a £15,000 grant through Durham Freemasons to help provide…
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'Unspoilt' beach under 30 minutes away from Durham for perfect family day out
Easington beach is a great place for relaxing and might be worth a visit during the last weeks of summer.
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Iran seeks to criminalise all contact with foreign media in latest ‘chilling’ crackdown
As photojournalist sentenced to 15 years, rights groups warn law would turn civic engagement into security crime
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Celebrity tributes pour in for Dolly Parton: ‘a gift to the world’
Lily Tomlin, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Céline Dion and Oprah Winfrey are among those remembering the queen of country after she died aged 80
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Quarter of over-40s ‘unaware of preventable dementia risk factors’, survey finds
Around 982,000 people are living with dementia in the UK today
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Student jailed for 10 years after stabbing former friend following fake Rolex dispute
Harper Dennis was found guilty of manslaughter following a two-week trial
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Rising energy bills ‘difficult’ for people, Andy Burnham says
Ofgem has announced that its price cap will rise by 4% or £60 per year to £1,723 from October 1.
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ADHD and autism services in England ‘under significant pressure’, watchdog warns
Children and adults with ADHD and autism face ‘long waiting times, variations in access and fragmented care’
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Libyan acquitted over involvement in Lockerbie bombing dies aged 70
His former employer, Libyan Airlines, announced his death ‘with deep sorrow and profound grief’
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Now you seafood, now you don’t: $350k worth of oysters vanish without a trace in NSW
About 400,000 juvenile Sydney rock oysters were taken from an oyster farm on state’s mid-north coast earlier this year, police say
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Supermarket creates 10,000 work experience roles to help Neets crisis
Andy Burnham commended Sainsbury’s for ‘stepping up’ while his government addresses youth employment crisis
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'Heavily intoxicated' drinker at Durham bus station fined for breaching order
Jonathan Armstrong, 32, formerly of Stockton, was fined at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court after admitting breaching a criminal behaviour order…
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Iran-US war live: US responds to Iranian video threatening to assassinate Trump’s son
Three-minute video claims Barron Trump is being monitored and that there’s a $10m bounty for his killing
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Gatwick profits fall as Iran war sees passenger numbers drop
The West Sussex airport said 19.1 million passengers travelled through the airport over the first half, down 4.7% compared with a year earlier.
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Holiday to-do list: drop everything, manage product feeds
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North East town set for road humps, cycle lanes and traffic changes - public notice
Middlesbrough Council has unveiled new traffic restrictions, cycle lanes and traffic-calming measures for central and north Middlesbrough
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Major gangland figure Steven Daniel arrested in organised crime raid
Steven 'Bonzo' Daniel was arrested on Wednesday at his home in the north of Glasgow.
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The next tropical storm developing in the Atlantic will be called Dolly
Storm systems are named by the World Meteorological Organization
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A night locked inside Jerusalem’s holiest church with clergy and pilgrims
The Church of the Holy Sepulcher was built over the spots where Christians believe Jesus was crucified, buried and rose from the dead
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Vertu brings Chinese electric vehicle brand Leapmotor to North Yorkshire town
Vertu Motors has become the first Vertu dealership to represent Chinese electric vehicle brand Leapmotor, launching the partnership at its Vauxhall…
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Road closed off and emergency services at scene of house fire
Birchington Road and Leighton Road in Grangetown is currently closed while officers and emergency services respond to a house fire.
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Dolly Parton's life in pictures over decades-long career after death aged 80
Dolly Parton lived an extraordinary life, with her music reaching millions of people around the world
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Parking shake-up at Teesside hospital with 'narrow spaces' to tackle bay misuse
ANPR cameras could be introduced at Redcar Hospital to tackle parking problems, with concerns raised over drivers misusing bays and drop-off areas.
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Three entrepreneurs invest £1m to transform Durham pub into new destination venue
A trio of North East entrepreneurs have invested £1 million to breathe new life into a historic Durham hospitality venue, with ambitions to create…
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Only a handful of tickets left for new County Durham festival featuring Marti Pellow
Marti Pellow and Gabrielle are set to perform at a new music event launching at Lumley Castle Hotel in Chester-le-Street.
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Raheem Sterling charged with dangerous driving after crash on M3 in Hampshire
Raheem Sterling will appear in court next month to face charges of dangerous driving after crashing his car into motorway barriers in May.
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Mamdani says he is powerless to stop New York rally by ‘troubling’ Hindu group
Mohan Bhagwat, chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), is scheduled to speak at a Manhattan event
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Housebuilder helping young people explore construction careers in North East
Housebuilder Keepmoat is tackling the construction skills shortage by training the next generation of talent through its Newcastle-based social…
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Heatwaves show UK must do more to promote cycling and walking, campaigners say
Civil society groups argue climate crisis means transport sector needs to urgently reduce its carbon emissions
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Smokers more likely to quit by vaping than other alternatives, study finds
Researchers found that vape use led to 61% increased odds in a quit attempt being successful after six months
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Ukraine war live: Kyiv agrees not to strike Russia amid CIA chief’s mysterious visit
Ratcliffe’s purpose and meetings in Russia are not immediately clear but it marks the first known trip from a US spy chief since November 2021
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£35m transformation of North East industrial site to create modern business hub
UK Land Estates will invest millions to transform its 12-acre Seventh Avenue site on Team Valley, Gateshead, with energy-efficient upgrades…
