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Man suffers life-threatening injuries in crash between BMW and tractor
Police are appealing for information following a serious crash in Fife.
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Viral American vows to open parmo shop after trying Teesside treat miles from home
A food influencer who tried a parmo in Teesside has sparked a wave of recommendations from North East food lovers.
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Which war is having the biggest impact on diesel prices - Iran or Ukraine?
Both conflicts have led to less diesel being exported - but the data shows more has been lost from the Middle East.
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Two Inverness surgeons honoured for humanitarian work in Ukraine and Gaza
NHS Highland surgeons Angus Watson and Andy Kent have received UK Humanitarian Medals for their work supporting healthcare teams in Ukraine and Gaza.
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'What motherhood should feel like’ - Darlington mum's life changed by guide dog
A Darlington mum says her guide dog has transformed family life and given her the confidence to enjoy precious days out with her son that once felt impossible.
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Grindr attempted murderer who wrote chilling 'murder plan' dies in County Durham jail
A convicted attempted murderer who planned to kill a man he met on a dating app has died in a Barnard Castle prison.
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Rescued turtles return home after NSW government cut flows to wetland
Environmental water to the area was halted after a complaint from a private landholder, leading to the deaths of wildlife and sheep
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Herald Business LIVE: Today's top stories - October 12
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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South Africa vs Australia: Matt Renshaw stars again as tourists close on statement victory
Australia close on statement victory over South Africa in Durban after Matt Renshaw's dream Test continues.
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French police detain teen pupil suspected in school shooting in which 2 were wounded
Police have detained a 14-year-old pupil suspected in a rare school shooting in France
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Derelict County Durham pub to get new lease of life with underage clientele
A former Chester-le-Street pub which has stood empty for years is set to be transformed into a children's nursery, in a move which could create 30 jobs.
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Push for independence has 'turned a corner', Swinney claims
The push for Scottish independence has “turned a corner”, John Swinney has claimed.
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Saudi Arabia cancels flights and threatens severe response to Houthi attacks
Oil prices have surged as Saudi Arabia battles to fend off the Houthi rebels
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Mamdani orders review of NYPD's use-of-force policies as progressives call for greater change
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has ordered the New York Police Department to conduct a sweeping review of how officers use force against civilians
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Experts issue flu advice after hospital cases at highest autumn level for years
Figures from September have been higher than the same period for the last four years
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'World's largest market' offers hope for Scotch whisky amid global volatility
India's whisky market offers fresh hope for Scotch producers, but exports to the US remain under pressure, says industry chief Mark Kent
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Concept Life Sciences appoints new CEO with 20 years of pharma experience
Concept Life Sciences appoints Dr Adrijana Vinter as CEO. The drug discovery CRO’s new leader brings 20 years’ pharmaceutical research experience and leadership.
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John Swinney warned as SNP faces legal action over 'unlawful' event ban
John Swinney faces pressure to reverse the SNP's cancellation of an abortion coercion event amid the threat of legal action.
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Portadown residents lose latest legal challenge to Orange Order parade route
Portadown’s Garvaghy Road residents lose Court of Appeal bid over Orange Order parade, while Secretary of State Sir Chris Bryant’s ban remains in place.
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Meet Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford: The Nobel Prize-winning economists
The US economists awarded the prize for their research into how central banks and governments can better handle economic shocks
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Teacher drives 30 hours with car-sized pumpkin in bid to smash world record
Giant pumpkin growers are gathering in Northern California for an annual pumpkin-weighing contest
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Spainish king and queen to visit Ceuta as migrant crisis reveals rifts
Spain's Ceuta, a city in North Africa, is facing a migration crisis that has exposed deep divisions
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Top 10 must-see events at this year's Royal National Mòd
The Royal National Mòd is now under way in Glasgow and The Herald has hand-picked the top ten must-see events.
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Saudi minister vows 'serious response' to Houthi attacks on airports
It comes after the armed group hit Riyadh's international airport and another facility, killing 13 people, in a significant escalation.
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The forgotten Knight of Napoleon who became ‘father of physical fitness’ in Glasgow
François Foucart, Napoleon veteran and Glasgow’s ‘father of physical fitness’, is honoured with a plaque at Strathclyde after more than a decade of research.
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Man to stand trial charged with murder of popular scientist
A man is to stand trial charged with the "hate crime" murder of a popular scientist.
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Alex Gibney’s ‘Musk’ has already gotten under Elon Musk’s skin. It goes nationwide this week
Elon Musk has been vocal against Alex Gibney's documentary “Musk,” calling the filmmaker names like “idiot” and “horrible human.”
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Inside the French police operation to rescue stolen Renoirs
One of the two works, ‘Portrait of Madame Colonna Romano’, suffered a tear
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Black student alleges racist joke by supervisor, told to seek therapy
In her Los Angeles Superior Court action, plaintiff Jonnae Serrano states her supervisor used terms such as "you people," "your people" and "folks like you"
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Australian held in Iraq for five years over contract dispute is finally released
Pether’s wife says she is ‘hugely relieved’ after months of ‘absolute nightmare’
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Teenagers who died in River Wear car plunge drowned, inquest hears
The cause of death for two teenagers who died with one other when a car went into the River Wear was “consistent with drowning”, an inquest was told.
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guards ‘almost certainly’ behind RAF Fairford threats, says Burnham
UK to bring further sanctions against Tehran and IRGC after assessment Iran was likely to have coordinated incident
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Climate change making restoring Scotland’s rainforest 'more complicated' - expert
Climate change is making restoring Scotland’s rainforest “more complicated” with access to funding “holding us back”, members of a coalition to save it have said.
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H&M ‘investigating claims it was hit by cyber attack’
The H&M group, which has 4,000 stores in more than 80 markets, has a roster of fashion and homeware brands including Cos, Weekday, & Other Stories and Arket
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Famed off-grid Arizona saloon closes for first time in decades because of flooding
The cash-only venue runs entirely on solar power and relies on a single five-mile dirt road for visitor access
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Welfare concerns as woman taken to hospital after A1(M) closure in County Durham
A woman in her 20s was taken to hospital after police were called to the A1(M) at Carrville over concerns for her welfare on Sunday morning (October 11).
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Bill Maher Calls for abolition of frats amid Cornell 7 saga
‘Any place that’s all male, no girls allowed, just doesn’t function without depravity,’ Maher said
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Man caught on camera poisoning co-worker to seek dismissal of charges
‘I almost died. I experienced death so, so close, so many times,’ the woman poisoned by the chemical engineer said
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Popular retailer to recruit more than 1,000 Christmas staff across Scotland
Marks & Spencer is hiring more than 1,000 seasonal staff across Scotland, offering £13.41 an hour, with roles in Glasgow, Edinburgh and beyond.
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‘We are devastated’: Huge fire destroys oldest food market in Paris
The 400-year-old landmark has been left in ruins after more than 150 firefighters struggled to battle an overnight inferno
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Ministers have 'appetite' to weaken no compulsory redundancy protection, union claims
Scottish civil servants face uncertainty as no compulsory redundancy protection expires on March 31, 2027, amid plans to cut 20 of core civil service jobs.
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How Trump and a family death splintered the Harps and pushed Natalie closer to MAGA
Preston Harp and his sister Natalie, Trump’s devoted White House aide, are both grieving for their father while pursuing very different political paths
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Trump tears into Zelensky: ‘Time for Ukraine to get a new president’
President further vented that Ukraine’s president ‘better damn well stop’ after being asked about his deal to buy diesel from Vladimir Putin
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Women's World Cup qualifying: Do England lack ruthlessness in front of goal?
England take a two-goal lead into the second leg of their Women's World Cup qualifying play-off against Greece - but should it be more?
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IFS warns against ‘steady-as-you-go’ Budget as inflation not headroom is key
Higher interest rates on Government debt will push up borrowing by about £10 billion in 2029-30, the IFS said.
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Nobel peace laureate Navi Pillay defends international justice, slams U.S. moves against ICC as ‘negative and cruel’
Nobel peace laureate Navi Pillay defends international justice, slams U.S. moves against ICC as ‘negative and cruel’
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Nato commander tells Putin: We will destroy ‘anything and everything’ if you attack
The speech is expected to outline Nato’s response to a Russian attack in detail to deter Moscow
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Lord Botham joins 200 protesters to march against giant wind farm plans
Cricket legend Lord Ian Botham joined around 200 protesters on a march across Barningham Moor as campaigners stepped up their fight against plans for a huge wind farm.
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Katie Price believed teen allegedly raped by ex-husband was ‘afraid’, court hears
The media personality began giving evidence behind a screen in Kieran Hayler’s rape trial at Lewes Crown Court on Monday
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North East soap star's remarkable career from Byker Grove to Emmerdale
From coalfield dramas to Emmerdale stardom, Charlie Hardwick has built a career spanning more than four decades with the North East at its heart.
