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North East's Harry Potter filming locations still attracting fans 25 years on
For many North East Harry Potter fans, a trip to Hogwarts is much closer to home than they might think.
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Why Saudi Arabia has struggled to defend itself against the Houthis' recent attacks
Saudi Arabia has one of the world’s most expensive and sophisticated arsenals, filled with American warplanes, missile defenses and other technology
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60 Minutes reporter nearly quit over conflict with Bari Weiss: report
An ‘aggressive back-and-forth’ began after editors suggested holding the story, according to the report
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Britons travelling to EU countries told not to apply for delayed Etias visa waiver
Abta advice comes as more than more than 150 websites offer service of securing entry to Schengen zone
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Met Office issues yellow wind warning for northwest Scotland
A yellow warning for wind has been issued for parts of Scotland.
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BBC FM radio transmissions suspended in Afghanistan
BBC programming is still reaching audiences on shortwave, medium wave, via satellite and online.
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MI5 chief Ken McCallum confirms Russia did interfere in Brexit referendum but says it had little impact – as it happened
He argued there was no evidence to suggest the result of the Brexit vote had been swayed as a result of the effort
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Bellway cashflow surges 36 as builder prepares for slower year ahead
Bellway's adjusted operating cashflow rose 36 to £868.6m but the company expects a tougher trading environment in the year ahead
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Sri Lankan ambassador visits foreign worker sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia
Sri Lankan legal team files clemency appeal on behalf of Anojan Sivarasa
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Herald Business LIVE: Today's top stories - October 13
Welcome to The Herald's Business live blog, where we’ll be bringing you the latest developments from across Scotland’s business industry.
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Radio 1 DJ Tony Blackburn to bring Sounds of the 60s Live to Scotland next year
Tony Blackburn will bring Sounds of the 60s Live to Glasgow’s King’s Theatre on September 1, 2027, with a second Scottish date in Edinburgh.
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Blair's closure deserves dignity, not political point-scoring over Darlington Market
Darlington is my home town. The closure of Blair's greengrocers, following the loss of Robin Blair, has understandably struck a chord.
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Scottish chippy institution expands into England with new opening
A famous Scottish fish and chip chain is expanding into England following a £1.5 million investment.
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AI could give terrorists access to bioweapons if guardrails fail – MI5 chief
Sir Ken McCallum gave his annual speech on threats to the UK at Thames House on Tuesday.
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Sycamore Gap tree vandal released from prison
Newcastle Crown Court heard the two engaged in a ‘moronic mission’ to cut down the landmark
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Zacharia gets off to bumpy start in brief, unusual first press briefing
Newly-minted press secretary lasts less than 15 minutes in awkward debut before the White House press corps
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Man killed in tiger attack identified as William Chapman
A health and safety investigation is under way at Yorkshire Wildlife Park following the incident.
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MI5 tackling more state threats than during Cold War, warns intelligence chief
Sir Ken McCallum says operations to tackle terrorism and state threats are now roughly of an "equal scale".
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Trump’s new press secretary has a history of pushing banana conspiracy theories
Katie Zacharia was appointed as White House press secretary on Friday, replacing Karoline Leavitt, who left the role in August
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Profit down by a third at pubs and clubs giant founded by Scottish entrepreneur
A Scottish pubs and clubs company owned by Stefan King has reported a decrease in profit despite a rise in sales
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UK supermarkets warned after hackers turn supermarket freezers into ovens
French supermarket cyber attack heats fridges and freezers by up to 50C, spoiling millions of euros of food and prompting warnings for UK retailers.
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UK's Burnham weighs approval for oil and gas drilling in the North Sea
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces a crucial decision on whether to allow oil and gas drilling in the North Sea
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Signs appear at old Middlesbrough Next store as new fashion retailer to move in
Middlesbrough's former Next building could soon welcome shoppers again, after new signs appeared in the windows advertising for staff at Fashion House.
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The Saudi megaprojects at risk of collapse as war with Houthis escalates
Saudi Arabia’s image as a safe haven has been battered by Iranian and Houthi attacks. But could this threaten its much-touted Vision 2030? Alex Croft reports
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Padel courts open at popular Sunderland venue with prices from £24 and on-site café
New padel courts have opened at Sunderland's Beacon of Light, with prices from £24 an hour and £2.50 racket hire.
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Green light for £160m programme to create digital and creative hubs in Tees Valley
Tees Valley’s £160m Investment Zone gets digital and creative hubs for Middlesbrough and Hartlepool, supporting local jobs, growth and innovation by 2029.
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Florian Wirtz: Should Liverpool drop Germany playmaker?
More than a year since his £116m move, Florian Wirtz is still struggling to hit top form at Liverpool - so does he need to be dropped?
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Darlington charity warns ‘poverty fatigue’ is causing funding shortfall
Darlington charity First Stop warns ‘poverty fatigue’ is hitting donations as rough sleeping persists ahead of the CEO Sleepout at Mowden Park on November 19.
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County Durham crash LIVE - B6279 Kinninvie Crossroads closed after smash
The Kinninvie Crossroads near Barnard Castle has been closed following a crash. An air ambulance has landed at the scene.
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Hunt for Amelia Earhart’s plane enters critical phase
The first woman to make a solo flight across the Atlantic, Earhart had been attempting to fly around the world when she disappeared in 1937
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Waterford: Murder investigation after four die in arson attack
Philip and Kim English, and two of their children, died in the fire and two more children are critically injured.
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No black-footed ferrets found in Meeteetse, 40 years after a rescue saved the species
Wyoming wildlife managers report no black-footed ferrets are being detected in the Absaroka Range foothills near Meeteetse, a key conservation area for the species
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Ben Nevis challenge helps North East bereavement service secure defibrillator
Northumbrian Water volunteers raised more than £1,240 climbing Ben Nevis, funding a defibrillator through the Stephen Carey Fund for bereavement support.
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Paedophile who abused teen decades ago dies in North East jail months into sentence
A sex offender jailed for 19 years for abusing a child has died in HMP Holme House prison.
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Kroger announces 3,000 layoffs as it looks to ‘reduce duplicative work’ with AI
It’s the latest shakeup after Kroger named a former Walmart executive as its CEO in February
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Sir Ranulph Fiennes stepson says explorer is ‘very lonely’ and calls for visits
Famous adventurer, 82, has not been seen in public for two years
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'This incident will not define us' - garden centre speaks out after £3,000 theft
The director of a popular County Durham garden centre says staff were left upset and questioning whether they could have done more after thieves stole more than £3,000 worth of stock in just 20 minutes.
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Ex Frankie and Benny's to become award-winning Indian restaurant in Sunderland
Award-winning My Delhi will take over the former Frankie and Benny's site in Sunderland, aiming to open in early 2027.
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Teesside TikToker needs North East actors for 'Shameless and Top Boy' style show
A viral Teesside creator is using North East acting talent to spotlight local issues in a new play inspired by life in Middlesbrough.
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JD confirms relocation to new town centre store as opening date revealed
JD has announced the opening date of its new Middlesbrough store - with just days to go until the doors are opened.
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Is Zelensky right to say data centre strikes have taken down Russian bots?
Experts say there is no evidence that Russian trolls have been affected by Ukraine’s Yandex attacks.
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Greta Thunberg backs French high school protests over run-down schools
Greta Thunberg has thrown her support behind high school protesters in France
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What to cut back and what to leave standing in your garden's fall cleanup
Fall is garden cleanup time, but that doesn't mean you should clear everything away
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Why are bedbug outbreaks becoming more common? Expert shares why
A flight was cancelled when passengers in the economy section complained to crew they had been bitten by bedbugs
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What is XFG Covid strain? Symptoms to look out for as UK cases rise
More than half of the positive tests were found to be a variant of XFG
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CVS agrees to pay $315 million to settle Justice Department case over opioid prescriptions
CVS Pharmacy Inc. and various subsidiaries have agreed to pay $315 million to resolve a Justice Department case alleging it unlawfully dispensed medically unnecessary prescriptions of highly addictive opioids
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Terrorists could use AI to target UK with drones and bioweapons, MI5 chief warns
Sir Ken McCallum said UK was entering ‘new era of national security’ with most threats since the Cold War, as he warned against rising danger from Russia and Iran
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Royal Marine forced to test military drone in garden pond, Wes Streeting claims
The Defence Secretary applauded the innovation but slammed the ‘regulatory handcuffs’ that stood in the way
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BA flight forced to turn back to Gatwick over cracked window
British Airways said the plane landed safely at Gatwick and passengers were due to resume their journey.
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Second man jailed over Sycamore Gap tree felling released on licence
Sycamore Gap tree vandal Daniel Graham released on licence after serving 16 months for felling the Northumberland landmark beside Hadrian’s Wall in 2023.
