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UK threatens to ban Eritreans over returns policy
Move comes after east African country abruptly withdrew returns cooperation earlier this year
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40-bedroom Travelodge near Aberdeen Airport put up for auction with £1.6m guide price
Aberdeen Airport Travelodge hotel goes to auction on October 29 with a £1.6m guide price, alongside Aberdeen’s New Telecom House.
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Hundreds of IDF investigations into killings without public outcome, BBC Verify finds
BBC Verify has identified 254 incidents from the past three years the Israeli military said it is reviewing after being accused of harm.
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University bosses warned of serious reputational damage over 90 programme closures
A motion submitted ahead of the next staff and student Senate meeting calls on university leadership to "reconsider" the decision to close 90 programmes.
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Tech market sell-off deepens amid fears over US inflation and AI debt
Chip makers and tech investors such as Samsung and SoftBank plunge as potential interest rate hikes spook markets
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Cornell president faces revolt over alleged fraternity gang rape
Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff faced angry members of the school’s faculty Wednesday
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Trudy strengthens to a hurricane as system nears Mexico’s coast with major storm expected
Trudy has intensified into a Category 1 hurricane as it approaches the Pacific coast of Mexico
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'A significant moment for Edinburgh': Capital to host G20 finance meeting next summer
Finance ministers and central bank governors will meet at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre on July 8 and 9.
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North East costume graduate lands big-screen role on new Sense and Sensibility
A GROWING career in costume design has led to the big screen
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Centuries-old Chinese artefacts damaged by mysterious fall in empty British Museum
The 300-year-old Chinese porcelain bowl fell from its display shelf and shattered
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The truth about cold and flu tablets – and what you should take instead
Recent studies have shown that oral phenylephrine performs no better than a placebo for relieving nasal congestion
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Six Flags Over Georgia set to reopen after deadly roller coaster accident
Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem died at the park after being ejected from the Goliath ride
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Ancient cauldron successfully lifted from North East river after 'military operation'
An ancient iron cauldron which has lain undisturbed beneath a North East river for hundreds of years has been successfully recovered in a major archaeological operation.
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Artwork dating back nearly 200 years to go under the hammer in North Yorkshire
A rare drawing by John Constable is set to go under the hammer at Tennants in North Yorkshire next month.
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Severe drought declared across parts of England
Environment Agency says ‘severe drought’ is the most critical stage of dry conditions and can have lasting effects on the environment
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Fifa: Could Arsene Wenger take on Gianni Infantino for presidency?
Senior figures in European football tell BBC Sport they want former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger to run as a surprise candidate against Gianni Infantino.
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El Niño and climate change fuel monster hurricane, scientists warn
Both climate change and a strong El Niño combined to cause Hurricane Polo to explosively intensify from a tropical storm to a Category 5 monster in just 24 hours
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Teachers doubt Scotland can meet 2030 child poverty target amid rising pupil hardship
Scottish teachers report rising child poverty, hunger and financial stress among pupils, while only 34 trust ministers to meet 2030 targets.
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Revealed: Audit Scotland warned ethical standards watchdog was risking public trust
Audit Scotland warned in 2021 that serious failings at Scotland’s Ethical Standards Commissioner’s office risked public trust. A follow-up report found significant challenges remained.
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White supremacist’s attempted mass shooting at Hindu temple thwarted after gun jams
Alexandros Paporakis, a Taco Bell cashier from Palatine, Illinois, faces felony charges of making a terrorist threat and unlawfully possessing weapons
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Ten unions call on Burnham to reject drilling at Rosebank oil field
The UK Government has still to announce if drilling at the Rosebank oil field – the largest untapped field in the North Sea – can go ahead.
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North Yorkshire mother launches campaign on loss and motherhood
Malton mother Louise Kirby-Jones, who lost both her parents within a year, has helped launch The Motherless Mothers charity's #Unmuted campaign to highlight the hidden challenges faced by women raising children without maternal support due to bereavement, estrangement or illness.
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North Yorkshire artist Lucy Pittaway to host charity weekend in aid of Dementia UK
Yorkshire-based artist Lucy Pittaway is hosting a charity fundraiser to support Dementia UK.
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Lost dog spent five weeks retracing family’s steps in Yellowstone
A small dog named Luna has been on the loose in Yellowstone National Park since September
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Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Nissan Pathfinder, an Edmunds three-row SUV comparison
The Hyundai Santa Fe and Nissan Pathfinder are three-row crossover SUVs with prices that undercut most other competitors by thousands — both at the top and bottom ends of their lineups
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Rishi Sunak praises Northallerton space technology firm's growth
Rishi Sunak praises Northallerton space technology firm AmbaSat after European Space Agency funding for satellite projects and green hydrogen monitoring.
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Doctors treating Elizabeth Struhs recommended involuntary mental health assessment of her mother, coroner hears
Inquest into death of Queensland girl denied insulin by her religious parents is told Kerrie Struhs believed God would heal her daughter
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'New chapter' at luxury County Durham hotel with fresh restaurant and menu
The Manor House Hotel and Spa in West Auckland has launched Restaurant 1429, unveiling a new name and contemporary menu as part of the next chapter for its dining experience.
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Witness appeal after woman sexually assaults man on board train
British Transport Police is appealing for witnesses to come forward following a sexual assault on board a train from Dalmuir to Larkhall.
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Fishermen furious after Norwegian trawler catches '12 per cent' of quota in one day
Fisherman in Shetland have called for urgent government action after more than 12 of the UK's entire quota for saithe was caught by a Norwegian ship in one day
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California braces for wildfire threat as 70mph winds approach
California is bracing for fire weather, with thousands potentially losing power as utilities aim to prevent wildfires during hot and windy conditions
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Key economic data in the countdown to the Budget
Fresh estimates of inflation, unemployment and borrowing will be announced in coming days.
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Police watchdog orders Met to reinvestigate Graham Linehan discrimination complaint
The Father Ted co-creator earlier received a settlement over his arrest at Heathrow Airport
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North East therapy dog team expands as demand for visits continues to grow
Caremark Redcar and Cleveland expands CareBark therapy dog team to 16, supporting wellbeing, mental health and companionship for customers across the North East.
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UK weather: Temperatures to rise to 23C before autumn chill sets in
Warm air will bring unseasonable warmth to the south and east of the UK on Thursday but chillier conditions are set to spread to all areas by the weekend.
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Israeli rights groups report a surge of Palestinian inmates being shot with rubber bullets
Two of Israel’s leading human rights groups are sounding the alarm about a surge of mostly Palestinian inmates being shot by guards with rubber bullets at close range
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43 PICTURES: Remarkable moment ancient cauldron is lifted from depths of River Wear
A remarkable archaeological operation on the River Wear has successfully brought a potentially centuries-old cauldron back to the surface.
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Ukraine war live: Musk hits out at Trump over Starlink after Zelensky ‘betrayed’
Kyiv had refrained from attacking Russian refineries but resumed strikes on Thursday after the US made a deal with Putin
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'We are battling Labour on plans to house illegal immigrants in County Durham homes'
Billions of pounds of global investment are there for County Durham if we want it.
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All UK drivers over 70 need to know this Highway Code rule update
UK drivers over the age of 70 years old have been issued an updater reminder on a must-know Highway Code rule.
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An increase in killings of women in Cameroon spurs protests and demands for better laws
Elementary school teacher Geraldine Achiah died in Cameroon after allegedly being beaten by her husband
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Villagers still without permanent internet five WEEKS after outage
Elderly residents in a North Yorkshire village have been without broadband for five weeks, prompting another provider to step in with temporary connections.
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Globally-acclaimed artist brings woodland-inspired exhibition to North East doorstep
North East land artist James Brunt unveils Home exhibition at Kirkleatham Walled Garden, inspired by local woodland, from October 17 to mid-December.
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New Lidl store coming to County Durham edges closer as work starts on old bus site
A new Lidl supermarket in Stanley has moved closer to opening as fit-out works begin on the former Go North East bus depot site on Chester Road.
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New passport rules implemented for all passengers heading to Newcastle Airport
Passengers arriving at Newcastle Airport can now pass through eGates without showing their passports under new rules.
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Pensioners ‘spending their children’s inheritance to go on more holidays’
The trend, known as ski-ing – meaning ‘spending the kids’ inheritance’ – could be down to older people being fitter and wealthier than younger generations
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Scotland's hybrid working crackdown for civil servants is 'unworkable', union warns
The Scottish Government has been told its hybrid working crackdown for civil servants is unworkable, according to a trade union chief.
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Citylink launches Aberdeen to Glasgow coach route via Edinburgh Airport
Scottish Citylink’s M6 route launches October 24, linking Aberdeen, Glasgow, Perth and Falkirk with Edinburgh Airport in four daily services from £35 return.
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Yorkshire tiger latest: Victim’s family concerned about contact with health services
Former child actor William Chapman’s family said he had suffered from ‘significant mental illness over a number of years’ and was ‘prescribed strong medication’
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Clashes break out for a third day in Albania as anti-government protests swell
Clashes between police and student demonstrators protesting Albania's long-governing Socialist government have erupted in Tirana
