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Newton Aycliffe man stole crates of drinks from post office on consecutive days
Newton Aycliffe man Scott Coates must pay £75 compensation after stealing Coke and energy drinks from Silverdale Post Office, Peterlee Magistrates’ Court heard.
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LIVE - Road clears after A19 crash near Seaham
Drivers are facing lengthy delays after a crash on the A19 near Seaham.
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Man arrested after North East stab attack on street as person taken to hospital
A man has been arrested after a stab attack in Stockton - with one person remaining in hospital with injuries not believed to be life threatening.
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Ukraine war live: Russia’s largest search engine targeted in major data centre strike
Death toll from Wednesday’s massive Russian strikes on Ukraine rises to 25, including children sleeping in their beds
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Manchester City charges: Premier League clubs fear political interference in appeal after Andy Burnham comments
Premier League clubs are "concerned" about political interference in Manchester City's appeal after Prime Minister Andy Burnham's comments.
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Feds say woman coached teen on how to maximize Canada school massacre
Officials said James Cody Bryant of Bellingham, Washington, communicated with Jesse Van Rootselaar in British Columbia for at least six months ahead of the shooting
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Smashed Darlington B&M store taped off by police after incident overnight
Police have taped off a smashed B&M store on Northgate in Darlington following an incident overnight.
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Just Eat Takeaway orders return to growth after nearly five years
Owner Prosus said worldwide orders grew 0.1% year-on-year in September.
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Myanmar's military-backed leader seeks closer ties on visit to Malaysia as he pivots to diplomacy
Myanmar's military-backed leader, Min Aung Hlaing, is focusing on diplomacy and bilateral cooperation during his visit to Malaysia
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Singapore Grand Prix: Heat hazard declared for fourth time this season
The Singapore Grand Prix is declared a heat-hazard race, the second weekend in a row that the designation has been used in Formula 1.
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In drought-stricken Sri Lanka, farmers watch wells empty and wildlife crowd shrinking water holes
Sri Lanka is facing severe drought, leaving reservoirs dry and farming communities struggling
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Woman dead, two injured in Poland's second school attack in two days
The incident comes one day after ten people were injured in a knife attack at a school in northeastern Poland
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The exact date clocks go back this month in the UK and why
The change means an extra hour in bed for your Sunday lie-in and will give an extra hour of daylight as the darker nights roll in.
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Northumbrian Water backs Future Leaders programme in North East
Northumbrian Water Group backs the North East Chamber’s Future Leaders Programme with Gateshead College, developing skills and confidence in rising talent.
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Gruesome injuries throw spotlight on France's policing of high school protests
Police have arrested thousands of young people in France during protests demanding better school funding
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Christa Pike now walking after US execution went wrong, lawyer says
A lawyer says the murderer of Colleen Slemmer is moving around her hospital room after surviving two lethal injections.
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Nana Patekar: Outspoken Indian actor Nana Patekar suddenly dies at 75
Known for his intense performances, Patekar carved out a distinctive place in Indian cinema.
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OpenAI used AI to help write email warning Australian government AI had hacked its websites
Revelation comes after executive told parliamentary inquiry he did not believe AI had been used to write message, but was ‘happy to go and confirm’
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Shoplifter caught filling pilowcase pulled knife on man who challenged him
A shoplifter thrown out of a convenience store by a member of the public pulled a knife and briefly chased him back inside.
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Balaclava-clad intruder caught on CCTV as community centre trashed in break-in
A much-loved community centre has appealed for help from residents after a break-in left parts of the building damaged and forced it to close.
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Darlington salon owner shortlisted for award after heartbreaking loss
A Darlington salon owner says a beauty award nomination has lifted her spirits after the sudden loss of her close friend and colleague earlier this year.
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'It's like being shot out of a canon': The extreme motorsport where women keep winning
Swedish driver Susanne Callin has won the European Top Fuel championship for the second year in a row. Is drag racing the first gender-equal sport?
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Plan to transform 'eyesore' land into 26-space car park to 'relieve pressure' on town
Plans have been lodged for a 26-space car park in Yarm on “eyesore” land that has been empty for two decades.
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500 UK supermarkets are offering discounted petrol this October. Here’s how to claim
Fuel analysis by the RAC showed that diesel has risen to a record of 200.01p a litre
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One Tech Tip: Lake America backlash fuels interest in Google Maps alternatives
Google and Apple have renamed Lake Ontario to Lake America on their digital maps, following an order from President Donald Trump
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Do speed cameras have to be visible? When you can challenge a speeding fine
Legal experts explain why motorists cannot challenge a speeding fine simply because a speed camera was hidden by trees, unlit at night or not painted yellow.
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Donald Trump’s Texas rally rocked by repeated protests
Trump briefly stepped away from the microphone after one protester appeared to approach the stage
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Durham farming event highlights pressures facing growers and rural communities
County Durham farming leaders and councillors mark Back British Farming Day, addressing rising costs, food security and support for rural communities.
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Russian attack on two buses kills 30 near Ukraine frontline
Authorities say 18 people also wounded after incident in Kramatorsk in country’s ‘fortess belt’
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Darlington teenager joins support crew of famous steam locomotive Tornado
Hopetown Darlington’s Holly Cuthbert, 19, joins 60163 Tornado’s support crew after volunteering in railway heritage with The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust.
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‘Another nail in the coffin’ - Fury as Bishop Auckland Hospital ward faces closure
Plans to close Bishop Auckland Hospital’s frailty ward and move services to Darlington have sparked anger from councillors, residents and the GMB union.
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Jurors in Beau Lamarre-Condon murder trial shown photo of alleged ‘execution-style’ gunshot wound
Former NSW police officer has pleaded not guilty to the February 2024 murders of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies in Sydney
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The long-deployed USS Lincoln is returning home to San Diego
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier is returning home to San Diego after a record-setting uninterrupted time at sea supporting the Iran war
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EU sends envoy to Beijing as rising exports from China raise economic anxiety
The European Union is bracing for a confrontation with China as a trade deficit exceeding $1 billion a day heightens anxiety over potential job losses and pushes the bloc’s political leaders to take a more aggressive approach toward its second-largest trading partner
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UK drivers splashing pedestrians could face £5,000 fines and licence points
The warning comes as wet October weather arrives across the UK, with rainfall set to intensify through November and December.
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Families could get a huge inheritance tax break under new £1 million plan
Kemi Badenoch has pledged to slash inheritance tax and let couples pass on an extra £1m tax-free under a new Conservative plan.
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What rising bond yields really mean for your savings, mortgage and pension
Bond markets are constantly in motion but most people have no idea how they affect their day-to-day finances
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NHS radiographer struck off over earthquake insult aimed at admin worker
Kyle Harris branded an admin worker a 'pillock' before making the cruel earthquake remark
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Premier League football shirts made by workers on £1 an hour
A BBC Sport investigation traces official football shirt production to factories in Cambodia where workers are paid less than £1 an hour.
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USS Abraham Lincoln scheduled to dock in San Diego after harrowing stretch at sea
Deployment for nearly a year was marked by reports of supply shortages, and deteriorating morale and mental health among crew
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Violence-plagued horror home that left neighbours 'living in fear' shut down
A violence-plagued horror home that left terrified neighbours “living in persistent fear” has been shut down.
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Finance leaders unite in North East to build 'stronger, more resilient communities'
UNEP FI’s first UK & Ireland Community of Practice event in Newcastle explored collaboration on finance, warmer homes, energy transition and resilient communities.
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French minister invites UK to ‘come all the way back’ to the EU
Finance minister, Roland Lescure, welcomes Burnham’s pledge to explore closer ties with bloc
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Over 700 jobs to be created as 57 sites of major UK restaurant chain to reopen
A total of 57 former Beefeater, Brewers Fayre, and Cookhouse sites are set to be bought by Common Table Group, a new hospitality company.
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'Come all the way' back to EU, French finance minister tells Britain
Roland Lescure tells the BBC that being in the bloc enables members to better address the challenges facing the world.
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Police searching for man and girl who fled scene after crashing into parked car
Police are hunting for a driver and their passenger after a car collided with a parked car before fleeing the scene on Hastings Close in Thornaby.
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Electric shock gloves deemed too painful by US Army are being rolled out by ICE
An October 2024 US Army trial found that role-playing soldiers stopped resisting within seconds of being shocked, with test subjects reporting lingering fear and soreness
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Iran war live: Three killed in Saudi Arabia as fighting with Houthis escalates
Yemen said earlier Houthis attacked Aden International Airport with ballistic missiles and explosive-laden drones
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Two men in Florida developer’s plot to murder his estranged wife plead guilty
Sergio Pino reportedly went after his wife amid a financial dispute during their divorce
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Trying to execute Christa Pike again would push into uncharted legal territory, experts say
After Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike survived an execution attempt it's unclear whether the state will try again
