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I visited Nantucket to get to the bottom of the ‘No Influencers’ backlash
Islanders say neither sharks nor ghosts worry them — it’s the content creators on shore who are ruining their summer. As Dairy Boy founder Paige Paul plants herself in the center of the conflict, correspondent Alex Hannaford drops anchor on the simmering culture war just off Cape Cod
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Anthony Taylor: Retiring Premier League referee on VAR, toxic debate and intense scrutiny.
Retiring Premier League referee Anthony Taylor says his decision to quit was partly due to the toxic debate around officials.
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Starmer’s leadership style doesn’t work in politics, admits senior ex-minister
Yvette Cooper suggested Andy Burnham is better suited for ‘a world of social media’
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When do the major European leagues start and what are the big stories in La Liga, Serie A and the Bundesliga?
BBC Sport looks at the big stories in Europe heading into the 2026-27 season.
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The warming climate is forcing marathons to consider changes to keep runners cool
Marathon organizers are adjusting to warmer race conditions caused by climate change
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Reflecting Pool's botched repairs threaten to tarnish the National Park Service's reputation
President Donald Trump's handling of repairs at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has put the National Park Service in a difficult spot
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Thousands enjoy landmark police event marking 20th birthday in County Durham town
Thousands of families enjoyed free rides and activities at the 20th anniversary Chester-le-Street Police Activity Week after County Durham and…
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Dance production company seeks 80 volunteers for new North East 'spectacular'
Sunderland-based Southpaw Company is seeking 80 volunteers to take part in HOME, a large-scale immersive performance celebrating the opening of…
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Piranha drama: boy, 8, hooks fearsome exotic fish in Pennsylvania lake
South American fish with razor-toothed jaws was probably released by someone who owned it as a pet, officials say
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Man arrested after addresses shared during Thetford anti-migrant protests
Anti-migrant disorder broke out in Thetford, Norfolk last week with police officers assaulted and several people arrested
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Smiles all round as Darlington students celebrate 'unbelievable' A-Level results
The sun shone down on beaming students at Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College in Darlington as they opened their results on Thursday morning.
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Eurovision Song Contest 2027 to be held in Burgas, Bulgaria
The Black Sea location has been selected after Bulgarian singer Dara won this year's contest.
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Water bills set to rise for many after firms permitted extra funding
Ofwat has given provisional approval for 13 water companies to charge customers more to pay for investments.
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UFC 330: Islam Makhachev says he 'does not have much time' left in UFC
Islam Makhachev says he "does not have much time" left in the UFC as the Russian prepares to make the first defence of his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 on Saturday.
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Families feel the pinch of higher children's shoe prices as kids head back to school
As summer fades and kids head back to school, the pressure to stand out or fit in with the right footwear is colliding with higher prices
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European Athletics Championship: Keely Hodgkinson leads home Femke Broeders-Bol to qualify for 800m final
Great Britain's Keely Hodgkinson wins her 800m semi-final leading home Femke Broeders-Bol of the Netherlands.
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Delays expected for several hours on A66 as police lead 'abnormal load' to Darlington
A police-led convoy is transporting an "abnormal load" through Teesside, potentially causing delays.
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Award-winning Indian and 'upscale' venue named as restaurant week big hitters
A restaurant with “eye-catching” presentation and an award-winning Indian have been named as the winners of the latest Teesside Restaurant Week.
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Italian businessman admits organising bombing at home of journalist and friend
Valter Lavitola’s lawyer says he had intended attack to boost security for investigative reporter Sigfrido Ranucci
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Badenoch’s popularity is rising – but voters still unconvinced by Tory party
There is a belief that the Conservatives ‘have not learned their lessons’, researchers say
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Scientists invent 'world's greenest balloon'
Imperial College London experts say standard party balloons can take years to break down.
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Darlington family's daily 70-mile school run for daughter rewarded with top A-levels
Darlington student Annabel Cochrane is heading to Oxford University after achieving three A grades and an A* in her EPQ, following years of…
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Sunderland: Can Black Cats surprise Premier League doubters again?
Sunderland were one of the stories of the 2025-26 Premier League season - but can they do it again this time around, with added European commitments?
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Joy as Ukrainian refugee and soldier's daughter excels in A-levels
Ukrainian teenager Anastasiia Sochka, who fled the war in Ukraine and settled in Hartlepool, has achieved outstanding A-level results at English…
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North Yorkshire college celebrates strongest A-level results in years
Students at a North Yorkshire sixth form college are celebrating a strong set of A Level results, with performance reaching its highest level in…
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I’m a plant scientist. Here’s why Britain’s grass has turned yellow
The public may need to accept that lawns will be yellow during dry summers
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Eclipse warning: All the key signs you may have damaged your eyes
Symptoms after looking at the sun without eclipse glasses can include blurred vision
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Sports Direct owner buys Harvey Nichols department store chain
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group acquires majority of upmarket retailer’s sites from the administrators
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Reform councillor suspended over posts calling for Commons speaker to be hanged
Kirklees councillor David Rowan called for then Commons speaker John Bercow to be hanged in 2019
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Trump’s loss of Karoline Leavitt was so sudden that there is no plan to replace her
White House press briefings will be given by top officials — as they had been intermittently during Leavitt’s maternity leave — instead of a replacement for the departing spokeswoman
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Ms. Lauryn Hill and Fugees' bandmate Wyclef Jean will headline Global Citizen's antipoverty festival
Ms. Lauryn Hill and her Fugees’ bandmate Wyclef Jean are set to bring their pointed and political music to Global Citizen Festival this fall
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Europe wildfire tracker: France and Spain at risk of new fires as temperatures soar
The continent is facing its fifth major heatwave of the summer
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Future doctor among Yarm school's students celebrating A-level success
With pixCaptions: Conyers School and Sixth Form College students Lois Hudson-Foster, Ned Parker, Seb Waller and Hanna Dabbous.
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Middlesbrough College celebrates record results and student success
Middlesbrough College students are celebrating a record year of success after achieving strong T Level, A Level and Level 3 vocational results. T
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£35m leisure hub to throw free launch party with paddleboarding and live music
Hartlepool’s Highlight Active Wellbeing Hub will celebrate its official opening with a free day of family activities, entertainment and…
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UK economy shows surprising resilience – but that might not last | Richard Partington
Weaker growth, rising energy costs and persistent inflation mean Britain could face tougher times in the autumn
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North East college students celebrate A-level success and new futures
Students at a North East college are celebrating A-level success after securing university places and degree apprenticeships, with many meeting or…
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Ukraine’s drones hit a major Russian refinery 800 miles from the border, sparking a fire
Ukrainian drones have struck a major refinery deep inside Russia, marking the fourth attack in three days
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Japan condemns visit by Vladimir Putin to disputed Kuril Islands
Japanese PM says islands seized by Soviets late in second world war are part of Japan under international law
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Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley buys Harvey Nichols
Harvey Nichols warned in its latest accounts that it would need to ‘cease trading’ within a year if it failed to secure fresh funding
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Man, 102, dies after alleged assault in Welsh pub
A 56-year-old man from Llanelli has been arrested
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Transport watchdog investigates third near miss at Sydney airport
Two planes came close to collision on the runway on Sunday – hours after another near miss – making a total of three in recent weeks
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Karoline Leavitt’s wildest moments as White House press secretary quits
Leavitt has had a combative relationship the press during her tenure but is stepping down to spend time with her family
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Water bills to rise for millions to help repair leaking infrastructure
Ofwat has provisionally ruled that five of 13 suppliers can increase charges for customers to increase investment by £3.4bn by 2030
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Former Catholic bishop accused of hosting alcohol-fuelled parties to sexually abuse Aboriginal men found guilty
Christopher Alan Saunders found guilty of 13 sex offences in West Australian district court on Thursday. He was acquitted of six other charges
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CIA ‘had low confidence’ in Trump assassination threat that sparked secret plane swap
Intelligence officials were skeptical about Israeli tip-off but proceeded with elaborate ‘deception operation’ to safeguard president out of abundance of caution, according to Washington Post report
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How to keep babies and children safe in heatwaves
Biological factors mean a child’s core temperature rises faster than an adult’s – and that can result in a medical emergency
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Polls open in Clacton, where Farage spent more than £10,000 in byelection against Count Binface – UK politics live
The Reform UK leader resigned as the MP for Clacton at the start of July and forced a byelection
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World Cup and June’s hot weather help UK economy withstand Iran war pressures
The ONS said GDP rose by 0.4% between April and June, helped by growth of 0.3% in June.
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California’s beaches are becoming carpeted with thousands of barbed fish
Many species that feed on rays, such as sharks, sea lions and giant sea bass, have seen their populations dwindle
