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I watched BBC Scotland for a night and all I got was a sense of doom
Seven years after the BBC Scotland channel launched with big ambitions, its audience is shrinking and its future is in doubt. I spent an evening watching it to find out what has gone wrong.
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Palestinians and European diplomats attacked by Israeli settlers in West Bank
Marco Rubio said he wants Israel to do more to deter attacks committed by settlers in the West Bank
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Hilarious quips and ‘100,000-volt’ energy: the hypemen (and women) redefining Afrobeats music
Style of emceeing based on high-octane, ad-libbed vocals has flourished thanks to its unique way of captivating crowds
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LIVE - Road closed both ways due to 'police incident' at junction - updates
Hylton Castle Road in Sunderland is closed both ways from Grange Road to Washington Road, due to a 'police incident'.
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Equatorial Guinea is expanding an ambitious malaria elimination plan
Equatorial Guinea has tackled malaria with a successful strategy on Bioko Island
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Police officer injured in shooting in city centre
A man and woman fled the scene in the early hours of Sunday
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'Ten out of ten' drunk and his daughter punched man after row leaving Darlington pub
Three people involved in a drunken attack after leaving a Darlington pub have been given suspended prison sentences.
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NHS data breaches a 'disgrace', says Health Secretary Yvette Cooper
A total of 15 NHS staff are sacked for accessing records of the Nottingham attacks victims.
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Every scrap of paper checked: Police hunting for synthetic drugs in Chicago jail
BBC News hears from users, dealers, prison and recovery workers as America battles with a deadly new drug epidemic.
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Nottinghamshire police officer in hospital after being shot in the foot
Large cordon in place around Angel Row area of city centre after ‘shocking incident’ in the early hours of Sunday
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Dangerous drivers and car takers in County Durham among offenders jailed recently
Four men have been jailed for road offences in County Durham.
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500MW solar farm plans amended after concerns from residents and landowners
Light Valley Solar proposes nine changes to its North Yorkshire scheme after concerns over homes, wildlife, access and the Monk Fryston grid connection.
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Hurricane Trudy batters Mexico with heavy rain and strong winds
Hurricane Trudy brings heavy rain and strong winds to Mexico’s southwestern and west-central Pacific coast
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Inside the new cat and mouse game between police and the British far right
Officers have had to adapt quickly to ‘brand new’ tactics from far-right protesters
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Martin Lewis explains Blue Badge rule change that could save drivers money
Martin Lewis explains changes to Disabled Persons Railcard eligibility, including how Blue Badge holders could save a third on train fares.
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South Africa v Australia - Cricket - BBC Sport
Find out the in depth batting and bowling figures for South Africa v Australia in the Men's International Test Match Series on BBC Sport.
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A wave of homemade, synthetic drugs sweeps US and deepens crisis
BBC News hears from users, dealers, prison and recovery workers as the country battles with a deadly new drug epidemic.
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Chelsea: Emiliano Martinez breaks jaw against Everton
Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez says he will be back "in a few weeks" after breaking his jaw in a collision with Jarrad Branthwaite.
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Police chief from 'rocky' start in council estates to battling war on animal crime
Growing up on Yorkshire council estates, Chief Inspector Kevin Lacks-Kelly developed a compassion for animals and protecting wildlife.
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Dubois vs Wardley 2: What next for heavyweight division after Dubois win?
After world champion Daniel Dubois' emphatic win over Fabio Wardley, what's next for the heavyweight division?
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Five plans approved or thrown out in Darlington this week - see where
Darlington Council has decided five planning applications, covering a parcel locker, housing and building repairs.
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More than 300 guests celebrate North East law firm's milestone anniversary
Square One Law celebrates its 15th anniversary at The Baltic in Gateshead, highlighting growth across Yorkshire and plans to support expanding businesses.
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Strictly Come Dancing fans 'gutted' and 'shocked' as week 4 exit leaked
Some fans were left disappointed, with one saying: "I'm absolutely gutted for the couple that left."
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Search narrowed for missing men and boat which failed to arrive in Lewis
An 'area of interest' has been identified in the search for two missing men and their boat, which failed to arrive in Lewis on Tuesday night
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Death of Scotland’s seas? Fury at SNP stewardship of country's once-bountiful waters
Campaigners are outraged at the SNP’s stewardship of the sea. Our Writer at Large hears from them, and their fishing lobby opponents who have just hired an SNP minister as CEO
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Hurricane warning: Miami poised for No. 1 after 5 of the top 7 teams lose in historic Top 25 day
The college football rankings are in for a shakeup after a historic weekend for the Associated Press Top 25
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France protests: Burnt out cars and shattered glass on Paris streets after protests turn to riots and looting
Around 1,800 people were arrested after nationwide protests saw outbreaks of violence and vandalism.
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Police searching for wanted County Durham man linked to criminal damage and burglary
County Durham Police are searching for Shay Johnson, 22, who has recent links to Wingate and Peterlee, wanted in connection with criminal damage and burglary.
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Zack Polanski says application of Zionism is racist and no state has right to exist
Green leader in England and Wales calls ‘debates about words’ unhelpful and denies recent motion was controversial
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Canada fire: Multiple deaths and injuries after explosion sparks disaster in Alberta
Defence minister David McGuinty describes the situation as ‘very, very active and delicate’
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Forgotten history of Amanda Owen's Anty John's project and the man who lived there
Amanda Owen's Anty John's farmhouse has a fascinating past linked to Swaledale map maker Anthony Clarkson, whose story is explored in Our Farm Next Door.
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I worked on death row for 18 years. This is why the livestream execution was scrapped
The idea to livestream the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan was all about the U.S. administration wanting to show power and test what is acceptable, death row lawyer Dr Asim Qureshi tells Suha Kidwai
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Manhunt after teenager struck by Range Rover in hit and run incident
A manhunt has been launched after a teenager was injured in a hit and run incident in Midlothian
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Look inside former Darlington bar as night spot transformed into modern office space
A former Darlington bar has been transformed into a new office space following a quarter of a million pound revamp.
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Amanda Owen reveals why she refuses to limit her nine children's screen time
Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda Owen explains why she sets no screen time limits for her nine children, saying technology is a lifeline for family farming.
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An extraordinary life: descendant welcomes biography of woman ‘gifted’ to Queen Victoria
A girl called Àìná was captured by an African king and later taken to England to become Sarah Forbes Bonetta, protege of the imperial monarch
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Urgent plan needed to end 'corridor care' for children, health secretary says
Yvette Cooper also announces £140m investment in England's urgent care system, ahead of winter.
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Green Party leader Zack Polanski says he will not overturn Zionism motion
The Green Party leader said, while he wanted to amend it, the motion would stand until 2028.
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Could this £1m North East manor be the ultimate family retreat?
Cap:Designed to be comfortable enough for everyday family life yet elegant enough for entertaining, Morton Grange Manor is the epitome of style.
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‘Many family stories’: Tim Winton’s Cloudstreet takes out ABC radio poll of top 100 Australian books
Markus Zusak’s novel The Book Thief secures second place, while Trent Dalton’s Boy Swallows Universe rounds out podium dominated by men
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Woman left mum's friend with split lip during boozed-up attack at Spennymoor home
Sunderland woman Katie Jardine, 26, received an 18-month community order after punching her mother’s friend in Spennymoor on July 8.
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Woman condemns ‘degrading’ and ‘disturbing’ Halloween Park experience
Robyn Doughty describes her visit to Newsham Scream Park as ‘humiliating and quite disturbing’
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The County Durham farm shop with Highland cows that visitors are raving about
A County Durham farm shop and restaurant near Bishop Auckland is winning praise for its food, friendly staff and Highland cows.
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'Hidden gem' Durham countryside tea room praised for huge scones and homemade cakes
The Pump House Tea Room in Houghall, Durham, has a 4.6-star Google rating, with visitors praising its homemade cakes, scones and countryside setting.
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Darlington Market accused of 'throwing retail in the skip' over 2am booze sale plans
Darlington Market has been accused of “throwing its retail offering in the skip” by becoming “one big bar” amid plans to open until 2am.
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Christmas tree spotted in County Durham café window before Halloween sparks debate
A Christmas tree spotted in the window of a popular County Durham café has raised the question of whether it is too early to start putting up decorations.
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Condé Nast’s UK profits drop by more than a third as sale of Vogue publisher ruled out
Magazine group points to restructuring bill but says it ‘remains profitable in the UK for another year’
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Sir Bobby Robson's son shares football history with County Durham pupils
Pupils at a County Durham primary school got a football history lesson from Sir Bobby Robson’s son, who visited to celebrate the North East icon’s life and legacy.
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New jobs up for grabs at The Bowes Museum - here's how you can apply
A much-loved County Durham museum has jobs up for grabs, and here’s how to apply.
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Inside closed village pub as £320k makeover takes shape ahead of major reopening
Take a first look inside Hope & Anchor in Greatham as the closed pub moves closer to its planned November reopening.
