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County Durham arsonist faces wait to learn his fate after house blaze
A psychiatric report is to be prepared on a man who has admitted starting a fire inside a house, being reckless as to the danger caused to life and…
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Woman allegedly repeatedly stabbed with scissors while protecting son from ‘random’ Melbourne CBD attack
Man arrested after being restrained and pinned down by ‘heroic’ bystanders, Victoria police say
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Bride and groom bedridden after norovirus-tainted food served at reception: lawsuit
Exclusive: A spokesperson for The Box House Hotel in Brooklyn said they retrained their staff after the outbreak, but argued that norovirus ‘was everywhere’ in New York that winter
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LIVE - Day two of trial of man accused of Willington Christmas Eve pub killing
Live coverage of Willington manslaughter trial following Christmas Eve death of Steven Shevels
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Billy Boston, rugby league superstar and trailblazer from the 1950s and '60s, dies at age 92
Billy Boston, the Welsh rugby league great who blazed a trail for Black sportspeople in Britain during the 1950s and ’60s, has died at age 92
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OnlyFans owner was paid over $700m before his death
The site hosts a range of subscription-based content from cooking to fitness videos, but it is best known for pornography.
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Yorkshireman believed to be first Briton to die fighting for Russia against Ukraine
Bradley Townsend reportedly killed by a drone on 10 June in Donetsk region after joining up with separatists
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Two planned datacentres will have higher UK carbon emissions than ExxonMobil, analysis finds
Exclusive: Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire sites predicted to emit 4.5m tonnes a year when fully running
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Young care leavers dying early a 'national tragedy'
Those leaving care have a death rate around four times higher than the general population, a new review reveals.
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Man charged with murder after woman, 31, dies in fall from height
A 31-year-old woman was sadly pronounced dead at the scene by emergency services
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Ship disabled by attack in Strait of Hormuz and other news from around the Middle East
An oil tanker was disabled after being struck by an unknown projectile off Oman, underscoring shipping risks as Iran maintains tight control over the Strait of Hormuz
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The whitewashing of the Green India Mission forest expansion project
The flagship environmental project has achieved ‘negligible’ results. Why so little progress, and what are the risks as the planet gets hotter? Plus, fusion dance pioneer Usha Jey
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The 10p through the years: how Britain’s iconic coin has changed since 1968
The 10p coins featuring Charles will enter circulation from Tuesday due to an increase in demand
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Households set to learn how energy bills will change as Ofgem reveals new cap
Regulator Ofgem will on Wednesday reveal the level of the annual energy price cap for the three months from October to December.
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Mapped: Where thunderstorms and 75mm of rain could hit UK this week
Widespread and persistent rain is forecast to hit the UK this week
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Sentencing set for polygamous leader convicted of abuse in Arizona after girls discovered in trailer
A polygamous sect leader already serving a 50-year federal prison sentence for orchestrating sex involving children is scheduled to be sentenced on separate state convictions
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Can Trump get Lindsey Graham’s sister elected?
The condensed two-week runoff campaign has proved contentious following an August 11 primary that saw both candidates emerge at the top of the field
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Osprey chicks born on Anglesey for first time, Conservationists say
The chicks were born earlier this summer, and conservationists hope they'll return to Wales after migrating to west Africa
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Mapped: The UK regions set for housing fund boost as Burnham unveils £10 billion plan
Over £2.5bn has been earmarked for local mayors by the government
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Andrew Tate exaggerates and does not own supercars in photos, lawyers claim
Prosecutors argue Tate and his brother Tristan are a flight risk and should not be released on bail.
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Burnham to take Zelenskyy’s pleas for Patriot missiles to Trump – Europe live
UK PM to join delegation of leaders lobbying US president to step up supplies, as Kremlin accuses Burnham of wanting to continue war
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Israel must face sanctions over the killing of journalists like Mariam Abu Dagga
Now is the time to impose real and immediate economic costs on Israel for its actions in Gaza and the West Bank, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley
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Lego Pokemon and World Cup sets help build record start to the year
Lego revealed it is aiming to switch to paper-based bags for its sets across all factories by 2027
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45-year-old man arrested on suspicion of rape after police appeal to trace him
A 45-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of rape after Cleveland Police launched an appeal to trace him.
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China warns it will safeguard its interests after US widens sanctions against Iran
The US has threatened to isolate nations that continue to do business with Tehran, which sells much of its oil to Beijing.
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Burnham challenges Putin on first trip to Ukraine as UK-Russia tensions grow
The UK is providing Ukraine with the blueprints to long-range SCALP missiles, the prime minister announced in Kyiv
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Evri to create 10,000 jobs as hiring drive launched for parcel delivery firm
Evri has announced it will be launching a recruitment drive, aiming to fill out 10,000 positions across the UK
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Heartbreaking Lindsay Clancy trial comes down to one question
After nearly a month of testimony, jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial are set to hear from the final witnesses in a case that has largely been about her mental state when she strangled her three young children
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13 roads in Darlington hit with traffic lights and roadworks today - see where
Drivers in Darlington face 13 sets of roadworks across the town on Tuesday, August 25. Including A68 Woodland Road.
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Trump’s nutrition advisor says kids should eat fresh food - like hot dogs
Dr. Ben Carson was promoting healthy school lunches that mean pupils ‘won’t have a craving for the unhealthy foods’
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Lindsay Clancy trial: Mother reveals how postpartum psychosis stole her reality
About two weeks after giving birth, Bridget María Chesterton was curled up on the bathroom floor, saying things that made little sense
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Met Office thunderstorm warning issued across large parts of UK
The yellow warning covers parts of England and Wales
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Businesses and residents unite to save North East estate for nature and wildlife
A North East community has rallied behind a campaign to protect a treasured estate for wildlife, with businesses and residents helping to raise…
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Burnham plans trip to New York as Ukraine pleads for US-made missiles
UK prime minister ‘likely’ to attend UN general assembly, after meeting Zelenskyy and saying supply problem is fixable
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Millions of new coins with King’s portrait to enter circulation
UK coins bearing the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II remain legal tender
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Meet the Darlington drag queen swapping suits for sparkles on RuPaul's Drag Race UK
A drag queen from Darlington is set to appear on the new season of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK.
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Asian shares are mixed and oil prices hold steady as the US raises pressure on Iran
Asian shares are mostly lower after U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed finish ahead of potentially market-moving events later in the week
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Government funding boost to help cut North East residents' energy bills
Tyne Housing has secured additional Government Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund investment to improve energy efficiency, cut bills and help…
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Melrose unveils £73m compensation programme after US chemical incident
The firm will compensate affected residents and businesses for damages in relation to the May evacuation order in Garden Grove, California.
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A women's shelter for refugees in Poland fights for survival as anti-Ukrainian sentiment rises
A Ukrainian migrant in Poland has faced online hate despite her efforts to help others
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Inside stunning £1.5m church home where the altar has become a luxury kitchen
A former Victorian church in Middleton One Row has gone on the market for £1.5m, featuring a working pipe organ, stained glass and seven bedrooms.
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Burnham refuses to rule out tax rises in upcoming autumn Budget
‘We have a manifesto and I will honour that manifesto’
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New Heartbeat display to open at popular North Yorkshire attraction
The World of James Herriot in Thirsk will launch a new Heartbeat exhibition, with former Heartbeat actor David Lonsdale officially opening the…
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Evri to create 10,000 jobs as hiring drive launched for parcel delivery firm
Evri has announced it will be launching a recruitment drive, aiming to fill out 10,000 positions across the UK
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Hydrotherapy in Aycliffe helps stroke survivor make 'remarkable recovery' progress
County Durham stroke survivor Carol, who was told she might never walk again after suffering a severe stroke, has credited hydrotherapy at Newton…
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North East predator jailed for sex attack on girl dies in prison
An historic County Durham sex offender who was jailed for abuse on a girl more than 30 years ago has died in HMP Northumberland.
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Gianni Infantino: 'Change is necessary' - players unite against Fifa president
A number of current and former footballers unite against Fifa president Gianni Infantino, stating that "change is necessary" at the global governing body.
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Woman refused flight home to UK after eVisa system mistakes her for twin sister
Nidia Webb, an EU national who has lived in Britain for eight years, was told that the eVisa problem was a ‘known issue’ affecting twins
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Israel’s Netanyahu claims Iran tried to murder one of his sons
Netanyahu’s coalition is trailing in opinion polls two months before an October 27 general election
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Reader Q&A: ask international correspondent Luke Harding a question now
The Guardian’s senior international reporter Luke Harding will be answering your questions live from 1pm BST. Ask him about his new book on Trump and Putin, the state of the war in Ukraine, or his career reporting from Kyiv, Moscow and around the world
