UK
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Ann Widdecombe murder suspect accused of trying to break into Nigel Farage’s home
Joshua Kerry, who is accused of killing Ms Widdecombe with a hammer, allegedly researched ‘prominent people’
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Australian bishop jailed for sexual abuse of two Indigenous men
Christopher Saunders, 76, served as Bishop of Broome from 1996 until 2020
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Trump-backed Ken Paxton reportedly blames Iran war and high gas prices for midterms struggles as president heads to Texas – live
Leaked audio shows state’s attorney general tell fundraiser affordability is his campaign’s biggest problem; Trump due to speak in Texas on Wednesday
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UK poll tracker ahead of Holborn and St Pancras by-election
Labour holds a clear lead over its nearest rivals – but the picture in London may be less clear-cut
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Puffin island Lundy on cusp of closure as it runs out of water
Lundy is in "real jeopardy" and could be evacuated if supplies run out, bosses say.
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Man admits sexually assaulting woman drugged by husband without her knowledge
The husband is accused of inviting 13 other men to abuse her at their family home in Greater Manchester.
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County Durham driver had cocaine, cannabis and related drug in system at wheel
County Durham driver Carrie Davies banned for 14 months after admitting cocaine and cannabis drug-driving offences in Peterlee. She must complete rehabilitation.
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North East smokers urged to quit with free support during Stoptober
Stoptober urges Hartlepool smokers to quit with free expert support from University Hospitals Tees, including nicotine replacement therapy and clinics.
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Major rail disruption between Darlington and York after person hit by train
Train services between Darlington and York are facing major disruption after a person was hit by a train.
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‘Now is the moment’: housing activists at Madrid encampment pin wary hopes on Spain’s early election
Campaigners set up in more than 1,200 tents in Puerto del Sol square say challenge now is to translate a groundswell of public support into concrete change
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Houthi attacks: What we know about strikes on Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Aden airport
The Houthis’ military spokesperson said ballistic missiles and drones targeted King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh
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Enthusiasts hope the organic farm staple buckwheat can reach more fields and tables
For Paige Hansen, changing the food system starts with changing the ingredients
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France halts use of stun grenades after boy's hand blown off in student protests
The step comes after several groups complained of police using disproportionate force towards teenagers.
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Trump to speak to Putin about plague lab death in Russia
Fears that the death may have been caused by pneumonic plague has prompted calls for more transparency from Russia.
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What is XFG Covid strain? Symptoms to look out for as UK cases grow
More than half of the positive tests were found to be a variant of XFG
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‘Do something meaningful’: Vance demands Iran nuclear concessions to end war
Vice President JD Vance said in an exclusive interview with Reuters that Iran must make a “meaningful” reduction in its nuclear enrichment capacity
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Russian strikes kill at least 15 in Ukraine on Putin’s birthday
Multiple explosions were heard in Kyiv, with many residents taking shelter in subways and metro stations
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Nobel Prize in chemistry set to be awarded in Stockholm
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences will award the Nobel Prize in chemistry
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Water firm owner asks investors for £550m after record sewage fine
The firm recently received a record-breaking fine for environmental offences relating to pollution incidents in Devon and Cornwall
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Viscount banned from driving after racking up multiple speeding fines
The viscount had previously been caught speeding on three occasions over the last two years
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Traffic, travel and weather news - Live updates for County Durham and North East
Live updates on roadworks and traffic incidents in Darlington, Bishop Auckland, Durham, and the wider North East, including the A66, A19, A1(M), A1, A167, and the A69 this morning (October 7).
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State of emergency in Florida as Hurricane Isaias set to make landfall
The weather system, currently a tropical storm, is forecast to hit the Gulf Coast as a dangerous hurricane
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Star Trek star intervenes in ‘intimidating’ letter from Aldi row
The Star Trek actor Shatner waded into the drama on Tuesday as he responded to Brooks’ post
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What is the Plague? The deadly disease that killed up to 60% of Europe’s population
The Black Death struck vast swathes of Europe, Asia and Africa in the 14th century
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Tragedy as person dies after being hit by train between Darlington and York
A person has died after being hit by a train on the East Coast Mainline between York and Darlington
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I led the controversial SAS Death on the Rock operation – this is what happened
Ed*, the SAS commander leading one of the most contentious flash points of the Northern Ireland conflict, describes the moments leading up to the Gibraltar operation in March 1988 - and tells Sam Kiley how the fallout has lasted for decades
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Yorkshire Water admits £1.5m river sewage scheme has fallen short of target
Yorkshire Water admits its £1.5m Ripon scheme cut River Ure storm overflow discharges by 43 in 2025, missing its promised 75 reduction amid pollution concerns.
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Ex-bankers jailed for rigging rates have convictions quashed
Jay Merchant, Jonathan Mathew, Philippe Moryoussef, Alex Pabon, Colin Bermingham had their convictions overturned by the Court of Appeal.
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Nobel Prize in Chemistry given to scientists who solved ‘mirror image’ mystery
The scientists ‘have provided a solution to a chemical mystery that is over a century old’
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Police hunt two women after £1,000 shoplifting spree at UK shopping centre
The incidents took place at both Reading Gate Retail Park and Calcot Sainsbury’s retail park
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How can I protect my data after the ASOS hack and who was affected?
Personal information, such as names and contact details, may have been accessed in the hack, the fashion retailer warned
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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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Rediscovering confidence after erectile dysfunction
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Why family who lived at site of 7 October attack want to return
The BBC's Middle East Correspondent visits kibbutz Nir Oz - one of the worst hit places during the 7 October 2023 attacks.
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Stargazers invited to the UK's highest pub for spectacular dark-sky views
Stargazers are being invited to a North Yorkshire pub famed for its spectacular night skies as darker evenings return.
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Husband in court accused of murder of Norfolk GP Hannah Terry
Mark Cain is charged with the murder of Dr Hannah Terry, whose body was found at her home.
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Reform internal inquiry says party did not break law over donations sting
Officials were recorded by undercover journalists discussing a potential way to secure foreign donations to the party.
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Separatists win in Quebec – but does that bring separation from Canada any closer?
Lack of majority for Parti Québécois puts any referendum in doubt, especially amid bruising trade war with Trump
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Violent abuser flushed girlfriend's rabbit down toilet before fleeing to Thailand
Nicholas Cash wept as he was sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison
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WHO to investigate reports of second plague case after death of Russian lab worker
Global health officials continue to press Moscow for full transparency
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North East gym raises funds for lifeboat crews with endurance challenge
North East gym Exortus raises more than £200 for Hartlepool RNLI after 29 members tackle a gruelling 90-minute fitness challenge for lifesaving charity.
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The overlooked North Yorkshire village with a tiny church hidden among the trees
Just a short drive from Redcar lies Upleatham - a quiet North Yorkshire village hiding an intriguing past and one very unusual church.
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Susan Collins tells voters she’s ‘not exactly’ Trump’s favorite senator
Democrats are targeting the Maine seat to gain control of the Senate
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Personal information for over 1 million people stolen in a cyberattack on Arizona's court system
A cyberattack on Arizona’s court system has compromised personal information for more than a million people
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Former bishop sentenced to more than six years in prison for sexually abusing young Aboriginal men
Christopher Alan Saunders becomes highest-ranked Catholic in Australia convicted of sexual abuse over his time as member of clergy
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'Frightened' people choose to avoid County Durham bus station over disorder concerns
People in Consett have been left "frightened" and taking detours to avoid their bus station because of anti-social behaviour.
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Christopher Saunders: Former Australian bishop jailed for sexually abusing young men
The former Bishop of Broome is one of the most senior Catholic clerics in the world to face sex abuse charges.
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Israelis mourn on the anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack as Palestinians grapple with war it sparked
Israelis are gathering at intersections, bomb shelters, and the site of a music festival that Hamas-led militants overran on Oct. 7, 2023
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Test cricket's biggest scandals: Your top 10 revealed
See what BBC Sport readers voted as Test cricket's biggest scandals, together with contributions from the TMS team.
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GP warning and and advice issued over 6 supplements including iron and vitamin D
Dr Asiya Maula, a private GP at The Health Suite, warns overdosing on vitamin supplements can cause nerve damage, stomach pain and vomiting.
