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County Durham man ordered to pay police officers compensation after assaulting them
Ricky Milner of Murton admitted assaulting two police officers in Seaham.
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One stolen every four minutes - inside the police battle against vehicle thieves
Officers tell the BBC they are overstretched and struggling to keep up with sophisticated criminals.
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King Charles to write to Pope Leo after the pontiff’s lung cancer diagnosis
Currently undergoing treatment for cancer himself, Charles will privately write to the Pope
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Joni Mitchell becomes US citizen: ‘A journey that began 62 years ago’
Canada-born singer-songwriter, 82, posts footage of citizenship ceremony to Instagram
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Scottish swimmer Archie Goodburn to meet PM to discuss brain tumours
Scottish swimmer Archie Goodburn has said his meeting with Prime Minister Andy Burnham is a “unique opportunity for change”.
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Grammar school headteacher 'dragged under car to his death'
Michael Mullins was cycling home from Stretford Grammar School when he was hit by a car
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Her son has serious disabilities. She believes she's the best person to teach him
Katherine Walter teaches her son Will at home, even though he has serious disabilities
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Arson probe after fire destroys Newton Aycliffe homes leaving two women in hospital
An arson investigation has been launched after a house fire in Newton Aycliffe left two women in hospital.
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Drink-driver banned after being caught on Corporation Road in Darlington
Stockton drink-driver Sean Swain Howbrigg banned for 12 months after being caught over the limit on Corporation Road. Darlington
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North East gaming festival unveils mascot by award-winning animator
An award-winning animator and director who has worked with some of the world’s most recognisable names in television and music has designed the mascot for this year’s Animex.
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Trump slammed over AI clip of himself wrestling Yorkshire tiger that killed a man
The US president accompanied the short clip with the signed message: ‘Don’t ever mess with nature’
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Darlington MP says women need more help to tackle violence amid national 'epidemic'
Darlington women and girls need more help to tackle violence, the town's MP has warned, as police figures reveal thousands of sexual offences across the region.
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Kamala Harris fuels 2028 White House speculation with campaign blitz
Kamala Harris is building out her final fall campaign blitz on behalf of other Democrats
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LIVE - Large police cordon after blaze tears through Newton Aycliffe homes overnight
A large police cordon is in place outside a home in Newton Aycliffe following a fire. We will be bringing you updates as we get them.
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Desperate search for missing fishing boat near Isle of Lewis after body found
The body of one man has been recovered while two remain unaccounted for with searches ongoing
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Couple in their 90s face huge care bill after lifetime of 'paying their dues'
I know of an old couple who are in their late 90s and in a care home having worked all of their lives.
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Glasgow exhibition to explore Scotland and South Asia’s textile histories
House of The Stolen Weavers opens at Glasgow’s Tramway on November 20, exploring colonial trade, textile traditions and Scotland’s links with South Asia.
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Raising gaming machine tax could put 3,800 casino jobs at risk, report warns
The Government is reportedly considering an increase in the rate of machine games duty, which typically stands at 20% on profits.
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UK poll tracker: Labour holds lead in close race – but Tories gain ground
Labour only just holds the lead in the voting intention polls with 24 per cent
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New species of dinosaur discovered from fossil ‘overlooked’ for over 100 years
The dinosaur is a long-clawed predator the size of a large tiger.
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Villagers fear late-night events at North Yorkshire hotel could leave them sleepless
Monk Fryston Hall Hotel faces North Yorkshire licensing hearing over late-night music, alcohol and noise fears from villagers. Decision due October 19.
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Man arrested after brothers’ graves set alight in Darlington released on bail
A man arrested on suspicion of arson after the graves of two brothers were set alight at a Darlington cemetery has been released on bail.
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Family of man killed by tiger criticise online content after Trump reposts video
Relatives of William Chapman say footage of attack shared online ‘deeply offensive’ and causing them ‘severe distress’
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Households to see water bills cut as regulator fines failing suppliers
Ofwat stressed that changes to bills are ‘affected by a range of factors and the effect will vary by company and customer type’
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Pascal Struijk: Brighton defender's red card given after VAR intervention overturned
The red card controversially shown to Brighton defender Pascal Struijk against Sunderland is overturned.
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Two in hospital after house fire in Newton Aycliffe as large police cordon in place
Two people taken to hospital after a house fire in Newton Aycliffe as a large police cordon remains in place.
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Scots ethics watchdog defends decision to shred freedom of speech files
Scotland’s Standards Commission defends its decision to retain councillor hearing case files for 12 months, arguing that detailed written rulings are preserved permanently.
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Ukrainian soldier goes on trial over sabotage of Nord Stream gas pipelines
Special forces officer Serhii Kuznetsov denies involvement in the 2022 blasts that left pipelines badly damaged
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Russell Brand was ‘ruthless and calculated’, prosecutors tell jury as rape and sexual assault trial begins – live
Russell Brand back in Southwark crown court today where his rape and sexual assault trial begins
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William Chapman: Family pay tribute to man killed by tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Mr Chapman had suffered from ‘significant mental illness over a number of years’, his family added in a statement
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Family who spent £12k taking son to London for hospital appointments call for change
Families should not be ‘worrying about whether they can afford the train fare or petrol to get their child to specialist care’, experts said
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Terrifying safety loophole exposed after man is thrown to death from roller coaster
A man's death on a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia has raised questions about ride safety and regulation
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Residents in Saudi Arabia's capital say they have heard new explosions in Riyadh
New explosions have been heard in Riyadh, with blame falling again on Iran-backed Houthi rebels from Yemen
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IMF chief urges the US and other wealthy nations to rein in debt to ease global economic pressure
The head of the International Monetary Fund says the United States and other wealthy nations need to urgently tackle mounting global debt levels that are weighing heaviest on low-income countries
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Are Burnham’s Brexit promises distracting him from an impending food crisis?
In The Room hosts Helen MacNamara and Cleo Watson say Whitehall risks too much focus on long-term EU ambitions while more immediate pressures build around diesel, farming and food security. Report by Maja Anushka
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ICE agent accused of deliberately running over fleeing man in Texas
A Texas prosecutor says a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent appeared to use a vehicle to intentionally strike a man who took off running in Houston
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Details of pastor's Big Church Festival death revealed as inquest opened
He was described as ‘our beloved pastor Robert’ in a tribute from his church
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Waiting restrictions introduced on North East city road - public notice
A temporary waiting ban has been announced on a busy Newcastle road, according to a public notice.
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Bumble dating app agrees £980 million takeover deal sending shares soaring
Shares in the group jumped 57 per cent overnight after the deal was announced
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Pope Leo recovering from surgery after lung cancer diagnosis
Vatican says operation on US-born head of Roman Catholic church was ‘successful’
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Katie Price says ‘I don’t need to be here’ during ex’s rape trial
The court heard Ms Price had chosen a nanny because she ‘wasn’t very attractive’ in the hope that Hayler would not cheat on her
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North East schoolchildren star in City of Culture 2029 bid film
Middlesbrough schoolchildren star in a campaign film supporting the town’s bid to become UK City of Culture 2029, celebrating community and creativity.
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At least 2 dead as gunman targets politician’s memorial service in South Africa
The horror attack left at least two mourners dead and five others injured, as police say the shooting is being investigated by a political killings task team
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Police search underway for County Durham man wanted on prison recall
Police are searching for a County Durham man who is wanted on prison recall.
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EU says ‘no indication’ intelligence sharing with Ukraine has stopped as Russian attacks leave 600,000 without power – Europe live
European Commission declined to comment on reported disruption to Starlink’s services in Ukraine
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Crown seeks to recover £197,000 from ex-council leader jailed over romance fraud
Andrew Polson, 54, duped his lover Ann Kelly, 72, into handing him the cash in a property scam between May 2021 and March 2022
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Andy Burnham to meet swimmer Archie Goodburn after emotional TV plea
The Scottish swimmer has urged Mr Burnham to appoint a national brain cancer lead
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Scots court toilet shame: wheelchair user forced to cling to urinal
A Glasgow Sheriff Court inspection found disabled toilet facilities still inadequate years after HMIPS first recommended improvements.
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Poland blasts Musk for slowing Kyiv’s Starlink: ‘Big man, are you playing politics?’
‘We are watching you’, said Polish foreign minister Sikorski amid growing outcry over the restriction of the technology
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Heavy rain and gales to batter UK as Met Office issue yellow weather warning
The Met Office has forecast gusts of 50 to 60 mph, with some exposed coastal and hilly locations predicted to see gusts of around 70 mph
