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North East visitor centre applies for alcohol sales licence - public notice
Billingham Beck Visitor Centre in Billingham could serve alcohol from 8am to 10pm daily if Stockton Council approves a new licence. Objections close October 29.
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Premier League manager 'sacking season' - when is it and who should be worried?
As pressure builds on Manchester United manager Michael Carrick, BBC Sport looks at when the Premier League 'sacking season' begins.
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Man caught on CCTV trying to enter ex-partner's Darlington home after marriage ended
Spennymoor man Christopher Greenwell admitted three breaches of a non-molestation order after CCTV showed him trying to enter his ex-partner’s Darlington home.
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The penguins are noisy, the people fantastic - what it takes to be an Antarctic postmaster
George Clarke from Bristol will run the post office at Port Lockroy in Antarctica from October to March.
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'A day of reckoning': Israel’s coming election is like no other in its history
Tuesday’s vote comes against the backdrop of volatile events in the occupied West Bank and wider region. It will also be a referendum on Netanyahu’s leadership, writes Foreign Editor David Pratt
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Polls open for Bulgarians in presidential election centered on drone attacks on Black Sea shipping and economic hardship
Polls open for Bulgarians in presidential election centered on drone attacks on Black Sea shipping and economic hardship
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British, French paratroopers in largest airborne drill for decades amid Russia fears
Six hundred French and British paratroopers dropped from four RAF A400M Atlas aircraft
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How AI turned Britain into a nation of super-complainers
As AI makes writing complaints easier than ever, Britons are moaning more and more. Experts tell Nicole Wootton-Cane the problem goes far beyond an administrative headache
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'Hidden jewel' North Tyneside country park with a 'pleasant' café and wildlife
The Rising Sun Country Park has been described as a "hidden jewel" in the city and is the perfect place to relax during a busy week.
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Father Christmas and Victorian festive fun set for North East museum
Preston Park Museum in Stockton unveils its 2026 Victorian Christmas, with Father Christmas, festive workshops, twilight evenings and a new pantomime.
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Two Darlington restaurants named finalists for major curry industry award
Two popular Darlington restaurants are battling for one of the UK curry industry's biggest honours after reaching the finals of a major regional award.
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Wind-up radios selling out after government advises public to stockpile for crisis
Households are encouraged to keep a three-day supply of items in case of disruption to everyday life
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North East brewery named best in Britain after creating beers inspired by landscape
Red Kellie wins a national brewing honour for her work with small-batch beers and foraged Northumberland ingredients.
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Storm Boelo latest: Thousands without power as 80mph winds batter UK
Ferry and train services have also been halted as Storm Boelo hurtles towards UK bringing heavy rain and gales
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Storm Boelo mapped: Where strong gales and rain will hit UK today
Met Office issues two amber ‘danger to life’ warnings as more strong gales to hit the UK
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LIVE updates as Storm Boelo hits Scotland as roads rail and ferries disrupted
Severe weather warnings for Storm Boelo have been issued across Scotland, with Amber warnings issued for Saturday night and Sunday and ScotRail and CalMac services disrupted.
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County Durham hearty Sunday lunch spot with towering roasts diners can't resist
When Northern Echo readers were asked to reveal the best places for a Sunday lunch in the North East, one venue stood out from the crowd.
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Burnham open to 'honest discussion' on EU free movement
The PM said he wants a "factual" and "evidence-based debate" about returning to free movement between Britain and Europe.
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Obama rallies rapturous Michigan crowd for El-Sayed: ‘He’ll finish the job we started’
Former president speaks to crowd of thousands in support of Abdul El-Sayed for US Senate and Democratic ticket
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Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi ‘sounds strong’ but is isolated, son says
Kim Aris tells the Guardian chance to speak with detained Nobel laureate was ‘public relations’ move from military leaders
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Protesters clash with police in Paris as demonstrations turn hostile across France
Belgian police used pepper spray and tear gas during confrontations in Brussels with anti-government protesters on Saturday
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United States Grand Prix: Kimi Antonelli stands on brink of history in Austin
Kimi Antonelli can become the youngest F1 world champion on Sunday, but far from feeling the pressure he says he is enjoying himself more than usual.
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California leader calls attack on alleged noncitizen voting ‘weaponizing the law’
State attorney general said Trump’s justice department’s directive to verify 20,000 ballots is completely improper
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Gunmen kill at least 10 villagers and loot shops in northeast Nigeria
Police are searching for other casualties, with officials warning the actual death toll could rise further.
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AFP boss says politicians’ heated rhetoric is fuelling threats against MPs
Commissioner Krissy Barrett says women are more often singled out, often with threats of sexual violence
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El Salvador’s Bukele says bodies found in Haiti are not those of missing Salvadorans
El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele has denied that human remains handed over to his military teams at Haiti’s airport are the bodies of four Salvadorans reported missing after coming under attack by gangs on Oct. 18
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Frelick and Pratt lift Brewers to 5-4 comeback win over Rays and 2-0 World Series lead
Sal Frelick tied the score with his first home run in three months, Cooper Pratt hit a go-ahead single in the seventh inning and the Milwaukee Brewers stunned the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 for a 2-0 World Series lead by overcoming a four-run deficit for the second time in the postseason
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Students like new tenancy freedoms - but landlords warn of higher rents
The Renters' Rights Act gives greater flexibility to leave a tenancy but the changes have posed challenges for student landlords.
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‘Horrific’: woman, 19, shot in head in drive-by shooting outside boxing event near Brisbane
Offenders still at large after shots fired from vehicle outside licensed premises in Loganholme
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Budget to include £1bn for social and affordable housing
The move will take funding for the 10-year programme to more than £40bn.
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As the US and China form AI blocs, countries are increasingly torn between them
With the two leading AI powers, the United States and China, forming their own AI blocs, other countries are maneuvering to harness the strengths of both groupings without alienating either and risking losing out
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Ukraine war live: Elon Musk accuses Kyiv of breaching Starlink rules
Ukraine said that the Starlink satellite system and its military version Starshield were now fully functional
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Meghan broke contact with father in letter citing abuse claims
Sources close to the duchess said she warned her father last year that he would never meet his grandchildren.
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New York's archdiocese and survivors of clergy abuse agree to $800 million legal settlement
The Archdiocese of New York and attorneys for about 1,300 parishioners who say they were sexually abused by clergy have agreed to an $800 million settlement of their legal claims
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Vehicle fire in Tyne Tunnel causes major delays as emergency services respond
A vehicle fire in the Tyne Tunnel led to major traffic delays on Saturday afternoon, with both tunnels temporarily closed while emergency services dealt with the incident.
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Who are the candidates for the Brazilian election?
Voters in Sunday's election are choosing between two very different candidates, as Americas correspondent Ione Wells reports from Rio de Janeiro.
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Newscast - The Secrets Of Creating A Budget - BBC Sounds
What it's like to prepare for the biggest in a chancellor's career.
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Rosebank: Life on the oil field at the centre of a political storm
Scotland editor James Cook finds out what life is like on board a ship in an untapped oil field awaiting its fate.
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Brazil election: Voters to choose between Lula and Bolsonaro's son
Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of Brazil's jailed former president, is presenting a strong challenge to Lula, 80, who is seeking a fourth term in office.
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Why the King's Caribbean tour could be 'biggest risk of his reign'
The meticulously-planned visit takes in three countries in nine days - but is not without jeopardy.
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Explosion and fire erupt at Quaker Oats plant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; no injuries
An apparent explosion has caused a fire at a Quaker Oats plant in Iowa that the company touts as the largest milling facility in the world
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Music streaming: Why we're listening to so many old songs
The chart is full is full of old music and classic songs are dominating streaming services. But why?
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Donegal: Brown bears adjusting to new life in Irish countryside
For Bu and Tyapa, the five-year journey from Russia to the Irish countryside was anything but straightforward.
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Why is Ukraine so reliant on Starlink and can Europe plug the gap?
Ukraine needs another satellite internet service, but a decent alternative to Elon Musk's network doesn't exist - yet.
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Andy Burnham says he wants ‘honest discussion’ about freedom of movement with EU
Prime minister is considering different options for new relationship with Brussels ahead of summit in November
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Bukangi: Will the shark leave the Busan canal and make it back to sea?
More than a million people flocked to Busan to catch a glimpse of the female dusky shark they called Bukangi.
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The row over military service that could shape Israel's future
The ultra-Orthodox community is resisting being drafted into the Israeli army. But will they now bring down the Netanyahu government?
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US Grand Prix: Kimi Antonelli takes Austin pole on weekend he can win F1 title
Kimi Antonelli secures pole position for the United States Grand Prix on the weekend on which he can potentially clinch his first world title.
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British, French paratroopers in largest airborne drill for decades amid Russia fears
Overall, roughly 2,500 personnel took part, which included 600 French and British paratroopers dropping from four RAF A400M Atlas aircraft
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Obama attacks Trump as he campaigns for Democrats ahead of midterm elections
"This election is our last best chance to at least rein in some of the foolishness of this administration," Obama said.
