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Why are the Houthis attacking Saudi Arabia and how are they breaching its defences?
Washington has largely ignored the lingering disruption created by the Houthis around the Red Sea. But a wider conflict with Saudi Arabia could force them to intervene, writes James C. Reynolds
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Heathrow boss warns Burnham airport cannot wait forever for new runway
Heathrow Airport expansion is estimated to cost £33 billion, including £1.5 billion to move the M25 to build the runway
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Britain is on track to lose one pub a day in 2026. Here are the hardest hit areas
Almost 300 pubs have permanently shut their doors in the first nine months of this year, according to industry data
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North East accountancy firm wins two national workplace awards
North East accountancy firm Clive Owen LLP wins two Great Place To Work UK awards for Best Workplaces for Women and Consulting & Professional Services.
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Seven-year-old pupil’s road safety sign unveiled at North East development
Seven-year-old Edith’s winning road safety sign is installed at Taylor Wimpey’s Marske Sands development, urging drivers to slow down in Marske-by-the-Sea.
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Ex-Darlington councillor who lived 'lifetime of kindness' leaves £10k gift in will
A former Darlington councillor who would “quite literally give you the shirt off his back” has left a final gift of £10,000 to the town’s hospice.
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UK van drivers face extra £2.5bn in diesel costs this year, figures show
Calls for planned fuel duty rise to be scrapped as analysis finds average fuel bill could hit £1,965, up from £1,294
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Teens at Sydney private religious school made to share beds with teachers, inquiry hears
Former student says nothing untoward happened to her during stays but tells NSW parliamentary inquiry culture of Redeemer Baptist School left much to ‘untangle’ as an adult
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Chagall or Lenepveu or both? Row over Paris opera house dome enters legal arena
Descendant of 19-century artist demands removal of Marc Chagall’s 1960s canvases that cover original fresco
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UK households issued ‘do not eat’ warning after Salmonella found in imported eggs
Food standards authorities said the eggs originate from a Ukrainian supplier
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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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Roman fort found in Wales could prove myth of emperor’s camp is real
Exclusive: Finds suggest account in medieval folklore of a camp near Frenni Fawr hill was rooted in reality
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‘What planet is she on?’: the Seekers take aim at CPAC over use of I am Australian
The carnival is over for use of Australian band’s song they say was played without permission at conservative conference
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North East dentist wins regional NHS award after 25 years of patient care
Middlesbrough NHS dentist Ushmita Johar wins regional SAS Dentist of the Year award for patient care, oral surgery expertise and training junior clinicians.
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US bombers should leave Britain for good and take nuclear weapons with them
US B1 bombers scurrying back to their homeland from RAF Fairford brings joy to many!
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Native athlete pride: Shiyazh Pete recognized on Indigenous Peoples Day
Shiyazh Pete’s time with the Dallas Cowboys was brief, but his NFL debut in a preseason game in August gave Navajo fans a moment to remember
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£325,000 Nunthorpe home blends character and style with stunning makeover
Refurbished three-bedroom semi-detached home in sought-after Nunthorpe, featuring an open-plan dining kitchen, landscaped garden, garage and £325,000 guide price.
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Trump rips into Democratic hopeful El-Sayed: ‘Jihadist lunatic who hates our Country’
President Donald Trump issues latest inflammatory attack on Abdul El-Sayed, who has accused the commander-in-chief of seeking to distract from ‘the suffering his policies are inflicting on us’
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Two Northern Echo campaigns shortlisted for national awards after 'driving change'
The Northern Echo’s Darlington campaigns, Maya’s Law and the TEWV NHS scandal, are shortlisted for NMA Making a Difference awards. Vote by October 23.
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Women's football: Billion-dollar boom is leaving players behind - Fifpro raises concerns
Women's football is on course to become a billion-dollar industry, but many professional players are still earning low wages, working on insecure contracts and experiencing rising psychological stress, a Fifpro survey indicates.
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Watch: CCTV shows people take cover after missile strikes hits Riyadh airport
Footage from inside the airport shows the moment the strike hit on Saturday.
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Millions to benefit from new NHS prescription change. Here’s what you need to do
Aim of new service is to prevent unnecessary calls and premature visits to collect medication
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Darlington Orchestra treasurer wins national Volunteer of the Year award
Darlington Orchestra treasurer Vicky Bain wins national Volunteer of the Year at the 2026 Making Music Awards for 12 years of community music service.
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Watch: Documents falsified to evade tax on Abramovich's wealth
Working with the Bureau of Investigative Journalism, BBC Panorama reveals how the Russian billionaire hid his wealth with the help of Deloitte.
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NFL: San Francisco 49ers & Minnesota Vikings go 5-0
The San Francisco 49ers and the Minnesota Vikings maintain their perfect starts to the season on another gripping Sunday in the NFL.
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Trump under fire from his own party over deal giving Putin a ‘financial lifeline’
"Congress explicitly banned Russian energy imports in 2022 to prevent American dollars from financing (Russian President Vladimir) Putin’s brutal war against Ukraine," stated a joint release
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Shildon training company reaches major milestone with 1,000 five-star reviews
A Shildon first aid training company is celebrating after reaching 1,000 five-star reviews and marking 17 years in business. Help! First Aid Training, which now trains more than 2,500 learners a year, thanked customers and staff for their support.
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Six jailed at Teesside Crown Court including for car theft and group attack
Teesside court roundup: offenders jailed over Stockton club attack, Middlesbrough domestic abuse order breach, police assaults, car theft and criminal damage.
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Millions aged 40 and over could be automatically signed up to new social care scheme
Former pensions minister Sir Steve Webb says a pension-style social care scheme could help people protect their savings from care costs.
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Tiger who attacked man in Yorkshire enclosure pictured for first time
Amur tiger Altai arrived at the wildlife park last year
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The undercover female agents working in the shadows of The Troubles
The objective of female covert surveillance officers was to disappear into the background. Liz* tells Sam Kiley how that required obsessive attention to detail: no Army-issue watch, no perfume, no brightly coloured clothes - and no false steps
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Top executives dropped from world oil event schedule after Riyadh airport attacks
That airport has been attacked four times in the last week
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Senegal's crackdown on LGBTQ+ people forces them to go into hiding, rights watchdog says
Human Rights Watch reports that Senegal has launched a harsh crackdown on LGBTQ+ people, leading to arrests and rights violations
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Trump furious as Don Jr’s ex Kimberly Guilfoyle faces the axe: report
President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are considering firing U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle, according to a new report
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Andy Burnham says Russia interfered in Brexit vote
Prime minister has left the door open to the UK rejoining the EU
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Teenager arrested after two teachers shot in French school
A 14-year-old was detained after the middle-school principal and teacher were injured.
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What to Stream: Katseye, 'VisionQuest,' 'Tenzing' and a new 'Castlevania' game
New streaming entertainment options are arriving this week, including a tribute to Norm Macdonald and a new Marvel series
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Siberian ‘man eating’ bear attack surge prompts population warning
At least 22 people have been killed in bear attacks since spring, as populations spiral out of control in certain regions, Russian state media reported
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Rescue helicopters race to flood-hit Nepal villages as 5 reported missing
Rescue helicopters and ground troops are reaching villagers along the Budhi Gandaki River in Nepal
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South Korea’s military says North Korea fired a projectile toward the sea
South Korea’s military says North Korea fired at least one projectile toward the sea, adding to a recent streak in weapons demonstrations
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Yorkshire tiger latest: Woman ‘tried to pull victim back’ before he leapt into pen
South Yorkshire police said the man sustained serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene
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What to know about Pope Leo’s planned lung nodule surgery
Pope Leo XIV is to have an operation to remove a localized lung nodule detected early
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Chinese carmakers increasingly rely on overseas markets as September exports surge
A Chinese industry association says passenger car exports surged 64% in September compared to the same month last year
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Sinn Féin ministers facing no-confidence vote after Drumcree dispute
The motion against Michelle O'Neill and three other Sinn Féin ministers will be debated after receiving the backing of unionist parties last week.
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EU deal with China limits imports of hybrid electric vehicles
Brussels uses WTO rules to quickly impose 350,000 vehicle-a-year quota, which will halve Chinese market share to 3%
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Cloudways and Hostinger web hosting reviewed – a tech expert’s comparison
A look at each provider’s plans, features and ease of use
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It would be ‘dereliction of duty’ not to seek closer EU ties, Burnham to tell MPs
The prime minister will call on all parties to support the government’s EU approach
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55 jobs lost as UK engineering company enters administration after 20 years
Automotive engineering company Pneuride ceased trading in September and has now entered administration, resulting in the loss of around 55 jobs.
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Judge orders Trump to pull $20M taxpayer-funded ads after legal challenge
A Manhattan judge has ordered the Trump administration to cancel taxpayer-funded TV ads that promote his political message
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Yorkshire Wildlife Park remains closed after fatal tiger attack
Yorkshire Wildlife Park remains shut after a man was fatally attacked by a tiger on Saturday.
