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Minnesota professor linked to series of bizarre incidents involving urine at university
Investigators determined professor responsible for urine found on a backpack, in trash cans and in water bottles
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Campaign launched to safeguard one of Scotland's oldest surviving churches
St Monans Auld Kirk in Fife is one of the oldest surviving medieval churches in Scotland still standing today
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Nigel Farage says charities that help asylum seekers reach UK should be prosecuted
Reform leader did not say who should be targeted but party figures have been critical of small boat rescues by RNLI
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Man reported missing from Bedfordshire believed to be in Helensburgh
Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a man reported missing from Bedfordshire.
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North East charity seeks £5 donations for Christmas meals project
A North East charity is asking for donations to provide Christmas meals, company and a warm welcome for people experiencing homelessness.
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'Goldmine' Northumberland bakery where 'fruit' tastes like cake from Gleneagles baker
Discover Grant's Bakery in Corbridge, famous for fruit-inspired desserts, handmade pastries and award-winning bakes.
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Watch: BBC joins police on front line against car theft
Investigations reporter NJ Convery has been out on a nighttime hunt for vehicle thieves.
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All the new driving licence rules introduced in October
Learners must now spend at least six months getting driving experience before they can take a practical test
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What happened in the Yorkshire tiger attack?
William Chapman was mauled to death when he entered the tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster on Saturday
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Zelenskyy says Russia keeps striking Ukraine’s energy sites despite Trump ceasefire push
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is voicing outrage over Russia's ongoing attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure
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County Durham driver banned for three years after testing positive for cannabis
County Durham driver Daniel Kirby banned for three years after cannabis-driving on A689 at Rushyford
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026: Winning pitctures revealed
Other winning images include fluorescent fungi and a Sisyphus-like dung beetle
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North air ambulance charity raises £1.2m towards replacing ageing helicopter fleet
Great North Air Ambulance Service raises more than £1.2m through Operation SOS to fund a third helicopter and secure critical care across the North.
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Trump’s DOJ threatens to block California votes in explosive pre-election showdown
The Justice Department on Tuesday gave California officials 48 hours to review a list of alleged noncitizen voters or face legal action
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‘Like being in a vortex’: US report details extent of ‘devastating’ dating-app scams
Congress calls for Match Group and others to do more to help victims like Mary, who lost $100,000 to app scammer
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Dolly Parton’s nephew denies threatening her manager as he breaks silence
Dolly Parton's nephew, Bryan Seaver, has been embroiled in a rift with her longtime manager since the singer’s death
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Traffic, travel and weather news - Live updates for County Durham and North East
We'll be bringing you all the latest live traffic, travel and weather updates from County Durham and the North East.
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Labor’s bill to cut private health insurance rebate blocked by Greens over pensioner carve-out
Almost 80,000 older Australians expected to end private health cover by 2028-29 as a result of Albanese government’s proposal
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Catholic Church in Scotland earned £7.6m from seminary sale
The Catholic Church in Scotland earned €9million (£7.6m) when it sold its seminary in Rome
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Trump faces fresh economic nightmare as food and gas prices soar before midterms
Consumer prices likely surged in September, driven by rising gasoline and food costs, and adding to a string of unfavorable developments for President Donald Trump
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Council employee took a year's sick leave – then got caught working secret second job
Elisha Neavin was even caught starring in YouTube videos for British Gas
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Israeli strike in Gaza kills a woman, and other Middle East developments
A hospital in Gaza says the latest Israeli strike in the Palestinian territory has killed a woman
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Shoplifter who stole razors and toothbrushes ordered to repay County Durham store
A shoplifter must repay more than £190 after stealing electric razors and toothbrushes from an Asda store in County Durham.
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Burnham had two hospitality dinners with Man City chairman, deleted records show
The prime minister has been under growing pressure since the club was found guilty of Premier League rule breaches.
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Villa Park: Is stadium rebuild affecting Aston Villa's performances?
With Villa Park's North Stand currently closed for building work, is the reduced capacity affecting Aston Villa's performances?
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Trump ‘blindsided his own Ukraine peace envoys by agreeing deal with Putin’
Officials were left ‘surprised’ at the announcement having just offered Kyiv new security guarantees
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Chilton man found dead in his garden days before Christmas 'after taking cocaine'
A County Durham man was found dead in his back garden, an inquest heard.
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Bungling gang jailed for almost 14 years for armed raid on wrong house
Three members of a bungling gang who carried an armed raid on an innocent family having burst into the wrong house have been jailed for a total of almost 14 years.
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Number of York academics recognised in prestigious list of top scientists continues to rise
Researchers across the University are included in the latest Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientist Rankings.
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Watch: What we know about Russia's overnight strikes on Ukraine
BBC Ukraine Correspondent Dan Johnson is in Kyiv, where at least three people were killed in overnight strikes.
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'Real beauty' North Yorkshire city named one of prettiest places to live in UK
It has been named as one of the prettiest places to live in Britain thanks to its Gothic Cathedral, rich history, and amazing restaurants.
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Leaders of India’s Cockroach party jailed for violating ban on protest site
Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das will spend spend five days in prison for entering Delhi’s Jantar Mantar – a historic protest site that has been closed by authorities
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Meet the new Dashwoods: Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles star in ‘Sense and Sensibility’
Daisy Edgar-Jones stars as Elinor Dashwood in a new “Sense and Sensibility” adaptation directed by Georgia Oakley
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Mauritius reels from worst riots in decades after woman shot by police
Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam imposed a curfew after days of unrest that first began over water shortages.
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Best cosy autumnal walks around the North East from lakeside strolls to valley views
From colourful woodland trails and historic parkland to lakeside strolls and spectacular valley views, the North East is home to some of the country's best autumn walks.
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Bargain Darlington fashion store closes just a year after opening in town centre
An affordable Darlington fashion shop has closed its doors just a year after opening in the town centre.
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New youth hub opens in Newton Aycliffe offering support, activities and advice
Newton Aycliffe’s Next Chapter youth hub offers support, activities and wellbeing services for 10-18s, with SEND access up to 25, in Durham’s pilot.
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Airtel Money slips from float price as unconditional trading starts
Earlier this month, the company launched its Initial Public Offering at a roughly £5.3 billion valuation.
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Scientists discover whole new genus of deep-sea ‘spaghetti worms’ with suction cups
It is rare to establish an entirely new marine organisms
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In The Room
In recent weeks, the Prime Minister has made a series of pointed interventions on Britain’s relationship with the EU. At Labour conference, he said Brexit had done “more harm than good”. In a BBC interview, he suggested it was “possible” that a future Labour manifesto could promise another in-out referendum. And in a podcast this week, he claimed Russia had interfered in the Brexit vote. Burnham clearly has strong feelings about Europe. Today, we ask: why is he bringing the Brexit debate back now? Also, with Chancellor John Healey’s first Budget just two weeks away, we examine the big calls facing the government this winter — from fuel costs to the threat of freezing weather. New episodes of In The Room come out weekly. Listen to the latest on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or watch on YouTube.
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Family pays tribute to ‘bright young man’ killed by tiger at Yorkshire wildlife park
The family of William Chapman, who was killed by a tiger at a wildlife park, have described the 23-year-old as a “bright, warm and engaging young man”.
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Edinburgh jewellery store wins second national design award
Sheila Fleet Jewellery has won its second national store design award in 2026 for its immersive, nature-inspired Edinburgh shop.
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Israel returns stolen Greek artefacts as Athens intensifies Elgin Marbles campaign
It is the first such repatriation between the two countries
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CalMac ferry sailings cancelled as parts of Scotland brace for 60mph winds
Strong winds are set to hit parts of north-west Scotland on Wednesday, with forecasters warning of disruption to travel and possible power cuts.
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North East hotel expands art display after thousands of pounds in sales
Hilton Garden Inn Sunderland expands its North East art display after guests buy thousands of pounds’ worth of paintings by 20 regional artists at the hotel.
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Peter Rabbit trail auction raises record £300,000 for North East hospice
Peter Rabbit sculptures raise a record £300,000 for St Oswald’s Hospice after Newcastle and North Tyneside public art trail auction on October 13.
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Turkish police raid opposition TV, halting live broadcasts
It is the latest in a series of crackdowns on media critical of the Turkish president and his government.
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Badenoch and Farage embroiled in furious row over Falklands and Chagos Islands
The dispute erupted after Mr Farage ppeared to suggest he would be willing to “trade” the Diego Garcia military base to secure Donald Trump’s silence on the Falklands
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Railway manager retires after 32-year career across North East and North Yorkshire
TransPennine Express station manager Mike Drewery retires after 32 years on the railway, having led teams across North Yorkshire and the North East.
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Child safety officer incorrectly assessed Elizabeth Struhs as ‘safe’ day after she was admitted to hospital in coma
Inquest into death of eight-year-old Queensland girl who was denied insulin by her religious parents told her case was complex
