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North East car thief punched, headbutted and spat at two police officers
Middlesbrough car thief Richard Heppenstall jailed for three-and-a-half years after stealing a Fiat 500 and assaulting two police officers.
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Labour chair of housing committee calls for urgent funds for affordable homes in England
Exclusive: Abena Oppong-Asare urges chancellor to unlock billions of pounds, as housing associations say they could build 41,000 homes in 10 years
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Hurricane Isaias ‘biggest test’ for Fema since Trump cuts, experts warn
Gulf officials say they are ready for storm but concerns raised about restructured agency’s ability to respond effectively
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Inside 'inviting' and luxury North Yorkshire spa earning glowing reviews from guests
Guests are raving about a luxury North Yorkshire estate’s woodland-inspired spa, with a heated outdoor pool, panoramic sauna and hot tubs overlooking the countryside.
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Bannatyne clubs back air ambulance with North East charity week
Bannatyne Health Clubs will raise funds for Great North Air Ambulance Service during Charity Week events, October 12 to 18, across North East and Cumbria.
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Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize 2026 as Trump loses again
Trump heaped pressure on the Norwegian Committee to give him the award
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North East landmarks light up to honour nearly 10,000 kinship carers
North East landmarks light up yellow for Kinship Care Week from October 5 to 11, honouring 10,000 kinship carers raising children for family and friends.
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UK drinks company to close after 6 years as it collapses into liquidation
Straight and Narrow Drinks, a UK maker of low-calorie alcohol-free beverages, is set to close after entering liquidation.
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'Careless use of AI is the real threat - not the ghost stories'
Meredith Whittaker says the tech has been misunderstood, in an exclusive interview with BBC Global Women.
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Everton owners The Friedkin Group consider selling club
Everton owners the Friedkin Group are exploring the sale of the club less than two years after taking control.
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Window cleaners become trapped on 15th floor of London skyscraper
London Fire Brigade used the tallest aerial appliance in Europe to bring the pair down to safety
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Iran latest: Airline captain among three dead in attack on international airport
Almost half of departures from the Riyadh airport had been cancelled by 1500 GMT yesterday, with more cancellations expected for Friday
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LIVE - Darlington greengrocer to serve last customers after over 150 years
A historic Darlington greengrocer, considered one of the oldest in the world, will serve its final customers today after more than 150 years
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Prince Harry reveals he slipped into depression after move to Canada
Harry also talks about mental health struggles after his mother’s death, saying he felt ‘disloyal and guilty for the possibility of being happy and joyful without her’
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End of an era as historic Darlington greengrocer closing TODAY after 150 years
A much loved family run Darlington greengrocer which has served generations of shoppers for more than 150 years will close its doors for the final time today.
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Experts identify three factors harming young people’s mental health
A professor has warned of a ‘turning point’ that society must address as more young people feel ‘they’re going to have a future that’s less hopeful than their parents’
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Experts name when and how Northern Lights could be visible from UK this weekend
An increase in solar activity has increased the chances of seeing the northern lights in the UK this weekend
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Dolphin Centre sport hall STILL has no reopening date months after closing for refurb
A Darlington sports hall which has been out of action for almost four months still has no confirmed reopening date, leaving regular users frustrated and unable to return to activities they have enjoyed there for decades.
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Durham Freemasons grant brings advice closer to families facing child poverty
Durham Freemasons award £60,000 grant to Stockton Citizens Advice for Community Connectors supporting families facing child poverty in the North East.
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India’s ‘Cockroach’ party accuses government of mass detention of members ahead of weekend protest
Thousands expected to march in Delhi on Saturday, as anger mounts over controversial changes to voter lists in world’s largest democracy
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Airtel Money kicks off £5.3bn IPO in biggest London float for five years
The group saw shares rise as much as £2 each from an initial price set at £1.96 in conditional trading, before the stock later eased back.
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Stigma, funding cuts and the Iran war put contraception out of reach for Africa’s girls
Zimbabwean teenager Kelly Nhedega once dreamed of finishing school and starting a career before having a family
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A1 crash leaves lane closed with severe delays and debris on road
Motorists are facing severe delays this morning (October 9) on the A1 Western Bypass following a crash near Team Valley in Gateshead.
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Shark attack survivor says predator 'winked' at him as he fought it off
Mel Ismail has revealed new details of his near-death encounter
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Person rushed to hospital after crash that sees road cordoned off by police
A person was taken to hospital after a crash on West Dyke Road in Redcar at around 7.15pm on Thursday (October 7).
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Data watchdog investigating huge surge in ‘add me on WhatsApp’ scam calls
The ICO’s chief of criminal investigation says he believes the number of reported ‘robo calls’ could be the tip of the iceberg
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UK households are being urged to stock up on nine items. Here’s what to buy
Wes Streeting is urging the public to prepare for extreme weather, cyber attacks, and war
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Thieves in Italy steal 30,000 wine bottles worth €5m, reports say
The heist at the Florence-based winery is believed to be one of the largest thefts of its kind in Italy.
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Countries around the world consider blocking livestream of US execution
The Pentagon said the execution of Nidal Hasan by firing squad in Texas would be streamed live
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Carney says Canadians will decide their future after Elon Musk calls for separatism
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says that Canada’s future will be decided by Canadians
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UN weather body provides update on when El Nino will peak – and end
The World Meteorological Organisation outlined the forecast in its monthly climate bulletin
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Navi Pillay named winner of 2026 Nobel peace prize for efforts to promote international law - live
The Nobel committee chair says the winner was ‘instrumental in ensuring war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide are prosecuted’
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‘I was hiding in the hedge as an Irish farmer covered me in petrol’
SAS soldier John describes the grim reality of on-the-ground surveillance in Northern Ireland in the late 1980s to world affairs editor Sam Kiley
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Full cast list for ITV's gripping new drama The Party starring Luke Evans
ITV will release a new gripping drama this weekend - see the full cast list, what it's about and how to watch it.
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One taken to hospital after HGV and car crash in A66 layby as air ambulance attends
A person was taken to hospital after a crash between a HGV and a car in a layby on the A66 that saw the air ambulance, police and paramedics attend.
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Hegseth ridiculed after failing to keep up with his own troops on training exercise
Jimmy Kimmel dubbed Hegseth ‘our secretary of war and styling mousse’ after footage emerged of the military workout
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Darlington mum juggling mental health role and beauty business shortlisted for award
A Darlington woman balancing a career in mental health with a growing beauty business says she was left stunned after being shortlisted for a prestigious Northern Echo award.
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Hoads Wood illegal waste "supersite" finally cleared at £15m cost
Concerns remain over the ancient Kent woodland's future after 39,500 tonnes of rubbish were cleared.
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Singapore Grand Prix: George Russell fastest from Charles Leclerc in only practice session
Mercedes driver George Russell leads Ferrari's Charles Leclerc in practice at the Singapore Grand Prix.
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Paedophile sued by Scouts for £425,000 after victim compensation claim
Jacob, 81, who in later life lived in Balmoral Crescent, Macclesfield, is currently incarcerated in a cell at HMP Isle of Wight
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Plans for Sydney’s controversial new public square in doubt after NSW government intervention
State planning minister declares project ‘state significant’, wresting approval process away from local council
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Polanski defends leadership of Greens and says he will not step down after byelection defeat by Labour – UK politics live
Sagal Abdi-Wali defeats Green party leader Zack Polanski to retain the Holborn and St Pancras seat for Labour
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New species identified after expert spotted a picture of it on Instagram
Conservationists warn the species is already critically endangered, with an estimated 30 to 50 plants left in the wild
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Train workers to strike in dispute over safety of new £7bn railway
The East West railway was due to open over a year ago
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South Africa v Australia - Cricket - BBC Sport
Find out the in depth batting and bowling figures for South Africa v Australia in the Men's International Test Match Series on BBC Sport.
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Vietnam mobilizes troops after heavy rains trigger flash floods and raise risks of landslides
Heavy rains are lashing much of central Vietnam and have caused severe flooding in cities like Hue and Danang
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Cyberpunk 2077 movie adaptation from Paramount on the way
The smash hit from the studio behind The Witcher series is to be turned into a film by Paramount Pictures.
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North East regeneration showcased at major cities conference
Newcastle and Sunderland host ATCM’s 2026 Big Cities Conference, showcasing North East regeneration, hospitality, culture and future city development.
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Upper Crust owner sees sharp drop in passengers around Middle East travel hubs
SSP Group said its financial performance in recent months had been ‘resilient’ in a ‘challenging environment’.
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Northern Lights: What causes the spectacular display and how to see them
Many people think the aurora occurs when particles from the Sun hit our atmosphere – but this isn’t the case
