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Designer brands including Stone Island and BOSS coming to North East outlet
Designer labels including Stone Island, BOSS and Moose Knuckles will feature at BADGE's new Dalton Park store.
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White House says Melania Trump brokers truce for Ukraine city 'on brink of disaster'
Ukraine and Russia confirm the truce in Russian-occupied Oleshky, where residents have had to eat garden weeds to survive.
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How Trevor Horn went from County Durham village to star 'who invented 80s'
Trevor Horn is set to return to his home region after going from a County Durham mining village to the very top of the global music industry.
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'Nonsense': Fresh blow for Scottish Government over public service shake-up
The Scottish Government's public sector reform plans have faced more bruising criticism.
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Suspect arrested after 1 killed and several wounded in a shooting in Paris suburb
French authorities report that a shooting in a Parisian suburb on Friday left one person dead and several others wounded
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County Durham driver banned for three years after refusing police blood test
County Durham driver Stephen Drysdale, 56, banned for three years after refusing a police blood sample in Spennymoor.
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Experts warn of ‘real’ risk of turkey shortage this Christmas
About 30,000 birds will need to be culled following the outbreak in Northumberland and experts warn it was likely cases will rise
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Burnham suggests stocking up on tinned food and bottled water
The prime ministers says unexpected events seem to be becoming more common and it was wise to prepare.
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Scotland’s first EPIC cinema screen opens at Vue Livingston after refurbishment
Vue Livingston launches Scotland’s first EPIC cinema screen with Dolby Atmos, laser projection and luxury seating before closing November 30 for upgrades.
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Edinburgh Cashmere Christmas gift ideas: Thoughtful gifting in cashmere and lambswool
Christmas has a way of arriving in a series of small, recognisable scenes. The first window of the advent calendar is opened. Strings of lights go up across town squares and along shopping streets, wreaths appear on front doors, and the first carols drift out of shop doorways
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‘Andy is getting it done’, says Trump as he claims UK ‘opening up North Sea oil’
The US president has welcomed the go-ahead for the Jackdaw gas field, but appeared to think the project would tap oil.
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Pancaked floors, piles of concrete after Nairobi building collapse, in photos
A high-rise building under construction collapsed in Nairobi’s Eastleigh area, leaving a massive pile of concrete and floors pancaked on top of one another. Many people were feared trapped in the rubble following the collapse, which occurred along a busy commercial street crowded with traders and residents.
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Career criminal jailed for stealing 350-year-old map from National Maritime Museum
Melvin West, 70, still refuses to reveal the map’s whereabouts
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Mother who killed their three
Yasmeen Ali was charged with murder but admitted three charges of manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility
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Will ‘off the charts’ El Niño bring snow to the UK this winter?
El Niño could be the strongest the world has seen in the last four decades, as experts warn the UK isn’t immune from its impact
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This business hasn’t had a layoff in 75 years and other companies want to know why
Founded 75 years ago, the St Louis manufacturer has scaled to 1,300 employees and $400 million in sales without downsizing
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CCTV footage appears to show gunmen near church in Jordan
Dozens of people had been inside the church for a funeral when the shooting began, local media report.
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'Erasmus fiasco' as Edinburgh University to 'slash' study abroad team by 60 per cent
Staff fear the cuts will impact the university’s ability to participate in the Erasmus+ scheme when it returns next year.
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Pedestrian dies after being struck by HGV in Aberdeen
A pedestrian has died after being struck by a HGV in Aberdeen.
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France to deploy 70,000 police on Saturday to prevent civil unrest
Security forces to include elite units usually used for counter-terrorism after worst street violence in years
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North East trampoline activity centre unveils £400,000 makeover in time for half term
Newcastle's revamped trampoline park has new activity zones, toddler and SEND sessions, plus birthday party packages.
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Oil spill washes up on UAE beaches after tanker strike
Satellite images show oil spreading for miles along the coastline, threatening local marine wildlife
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North East weather warning brought forward as Storm Boelo threatens 80mph gusts
A weather warning for the North East has been brought forward as Storm Boelo is set to bring powerful winds and heavy rain across the region this weekend.
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Live coverage of man being sentenced for Christmas Eve manslaughter of father
Live coverage of Willington man, Martin Greensmith, as he is sentenced for the manslaughter of his father Steven Shevels.
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Bukayo Saka: Arsenal fear forward could be out for two months
Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka could be sidelined for up to eight weeks with the quadriceps injury he suffered against Bayern Munich.
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The great Ballon d'Or campaign - a race for football's biggest individual prize
The Ballon d'Or is football's greatest individual accolade - and the thirst to win it has grown in recent years.
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Police say no further investigation needed into Yes Scotland chief
Police say there is no reason to investigate Yes Scotland finances further
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Why driving through floodwaters can be deadly – and when to turn the car around
In England alone, there have been several high-profile deaths in recent years
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Voters verdict on Andy Burnham’s first 100 days show that good vibes are not enough
As Andy Burnham approaches his 100th day as prime minister, political editor David Maddox looks at why a third of those who expected him to be ‘good’ have been disappointed
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Many feared trapped as a tall building collapses in Kenya
A multi-story building has collapsed in a busy commercial area of Kenya’s capital, and many people could be trapped beneath the rubble
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Fans flock to Greggs as popular festive bake lands in 200 North East shops
Greggs fans across the North East have rushed for their first festive bake of the season after the chain's second wave of Christmas products released on October 22.
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Why should I stockpile and what will I need?
The UK government has warned households to have three days of essential supplies on hand.
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'Every farmer we met in the West Bank had been attacked by Israeli settlers'
Observers who were detained at an olive harvest in the Occupied Palestinian Territories have spoken out, as Israel prepares to fully close the West Bank
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NHS radiographer who left women feeling like 'pieces of meat' struck off
Oluwaseyi Idowu was referred to the tribunal after one patient suffered cuts, friction burns and pain
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Through pioneers and slow progress, America's relationship to women's sports continues to evolve
Women’s sports are gaining momentum across the U.S., with athletes and fans celebrating historic TV ratings and wins for equal opportunities and pay
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Hartlepool man jailed for murdering stepdaughter he was 'sexually obsessed' with
A Hartlepool man has today been jailed for life at Preston Crown Court with a minimum term of 35 years after being found guilty of murdering his stepdaughter, who he was sexually obsessed with.
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Netflix star Zach Zucker brings cult hit Stamptown to Edinburgh’s Christmas line-up
Stamptown, led by Netflix star Zach Zucker, joins Edinburgh’s Christmas at Bristo Square from December 3 to 19, bringing anarchic comedy and cabaret.
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Netanyahu says Israel will demolish homes after West Bank attack
The army said two Israeli soldiers were killed and three others were lightly wounded at a military checkpoint near Hebron
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Scottish engineering company almost triples turnover to record level
A Scottish engineering company has seen turnover almost trebled to more than £10 million.
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Mapped: The European countries with the most heat-related deaths in 2026
The study said there were more than 50,000 heat-related deaths in towns and cities across Europe
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£20k reward offered after man found dead in ‘awful circumstances’
Crimestoppers is offering the sum for information given anonymously that leads to the conviction of the person responsible for Jinming Zhang’s death
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World-first personalised cancer vaccine slashes risk of death and disease returning
Melanoma is the most aggressive form of skin cancer, causing about 2,600 deaths a year in the UK
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Eleanor Coppola died before she could finish ‘Making Marie Antoinette.’ Sofia saw it through.
Eleanor Coppola shot 80 hours of behind-the-scenes footage during the making of “Marie Antoinette” in 2005
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Man living in Baltimore sewer arrested as mom claims he was harassing her children
When the mom went to investigate, she was stunned to hear someone singing inside the sewer
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Woman at centre of Cornell University rape inquiry in 'constant fear', lawyer says
The woman, known anonymously as Jane Doe, alleged she was drugged and raped by several men on Cornell's campus.
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People warned to stay away from North East beaches as storm erupts crashing waves
Redcar RNLI has warned people visiting the North East coast to stay away from crashing waves as Storm Boelo brings strong winds to the region.
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Result of crunch vote at £1 billion Scottish company revealed
The result of the crunch vote at the £1 billion Scottish company, forced by a US hedge fund, has been revealed
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Latest Ferguson Marine news, interviews and updates on the shipyard
All the latest news, interviews and updates about Ferguson Marine.
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Balaclavas could face restrictions under council plans to help 'everyone feel safe'
New South Tyneside proposals could let officers challenge balaclavas used to conceal identity during crime or anti-social acts.
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Rail lines to close as amber warning issued for Scotland
Rail lines in the west and north of Scotland are to close during Storm Boelo, with speed restrictions also being introduced across the country as strong winds and heavy rain move in.
