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Man who asked judge not to lock him up so he could go on holiday jailed
A man who asked a judge not to lock him up so he could go on holiday has been jailed for more than nine years.
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UAE diplomat running for UN chief faces questions over her country's support for Sudan rebels
Lana Nusseibeh, a diplomat from the United Arab Emirates, is the newest contender for United Nations secretary-general
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Trump drops jaws with support for Vivek Ramaswamy’s ‘moral dumpster fire’ attack ad
President Trump has heaped praise onto the ad, even claiming: ‘I only wish I could have had an ad like that against somebody’
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Terror probe underway after person killed in ‘Islamophobic’ shooting
A 12-year-old girl is among the people injured after a gunman opened fire
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Everything to know about Teesside Park: Shops, entertainment and an unusual border
Everything you need to know about Teesside Park, from shops, restaurants and opening times to free parking, bus routes, its racecourse past and more.
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Trump DOJ charges ex-FBI officials who briefed Congress on Hunter Biden laptop
Kash Patel accuses former intelligence specialists of lying to Congress about bureau’s role in laptop investigation
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Pope Leo accepts honorary title from King Charles
Charles and the Queen met the Pope on this day last year during a state visit to the Vatican
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White House ballroom construction progress seen in aerial footage
Donald Trump’s administration has released aerial footage showing the construction progress on the White House ballroom. Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino shared the video on X, which he said was filmed from Marine One during a flyover on the president’s journey to Joint Base Andrews. The original East Wing of the White House was demolished in October 2025 to make way for the 90,000-square-foot facility, proceeding without congressional authorization. Trump has defended the project, arguing it will offer a secure location for state visits, official ceremonies and inaugurations. In February 2025, the ballroom’s cost was estimated at $100m. The figure later rose to $250m and has since grown to $600m.
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Elvana to bring Elvis-Nirvana mash-up to North East for Halloween show
Elvana brings its Elvis Presley and Nirvana mash-up to Anarchy Brewery, Newcastle, on October 31, for a Halloween show with fancy dress and special ale.
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Future of historic house once described as 'Scotland's most at risk building' secured
The future of an historic house once described as Scotland’s most at risk building has been secured after Scottish Ministers confirmed its ownership would be taken over by Midlothian Council.
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County Durham man given conditional discharge after interfering with car
A County Durham man has been given a conditional discharge after admitting interfering with a car with the intention of committing theft.
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Family says Christmas will never be the same after dad killed in pub beer garden
Steven Shevels’ family say Christmas will never be the same after his death in a Willington pub beer garden. Son Martin Greensmith jailed for manslaughter.
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Thousands of homes without power as Storm Austen hits south-west England
Dozens of schools in Cornwall also affected as another storm heads for Scotland, Northern Ireland and the north of England
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Two ex-FBI officials charged with lying about investigation into Hunter Biden’s laptop
Contents of laptop of Joe Biden’s son were part of a bizarre saga in the final weeks of 2020 presidential election
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Video by left-wing group claims Lindsey Graham paid men for sex
Former Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene alleged on X that politicians’ secrets function as ‘levers of control’ that keep them ‘in line’
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George Furbank on life at Harlequins and Marcus Smith partnership
George Furbank traded champions Northampton for struggling Harlequins - and the early signs of synergy with Marcus Smith are promising.
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Andrew can be called to give evidence in High Court fraud trial
The High Court trial involves allegations of fraud made by a wealthy Turkish woman against her former adviser.
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Perthshire farm crowned Champion of Champions at Scottish Agriculture Awards
A Perthshire farming business has been named the outstanding winner at the 2026 Scottish Agriculture Awards after judges praised its combination of farming skill, innovation, commercial success and attention to detail.
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Kaitlan Collins tears into Trump’s defense of Vivek Ramaswamy attack ad
CNN star questions President Donald Trump’s decision to go to bat for advert in which Democrat Amy Acton is accused by her own mother, whom she has not spoken to in 48 years, of lying about her traumatic past
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Viral American travels 4,000 and hails Saltburn Thai restaurant as 'the real deal'
Viral American Tiktoker Kalani Ghost Hunter praised a "phenomenal" Saltburn Thai restaurant while challenging stereotypes about food in northern England to his audience.
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Debts at dental business now in liquidation top £400,000
A Clifton Moor dental practice business has gone into liquidation with debts exceeding £400,000.
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Brazil's Lula opens state toolbox to woo voters in runoff against Bolsonaro. Here's what is on offer
After finishing behind Flávio Bolsonaro in the first round of Brazil’s presidential election, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has pushed for popular — and costly — measures to bolster his chances in the runoff
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Six men charged after ‘high-value’ Pokemon cards stolen from warehouse
26 boxes of collectable cards were allegedly stolen in the break-in
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The driveway tweak that could reduce the risk of your home flooding
About 54 per cent of front gardens in the UK are now concreted over, up from 46 per cent in 1991
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Andy Burnham defends Gogglebox appearance after Badenoch criticism
Burnham says he "makes no apology" for the move as Kemi Badenoch says she is "amazed" he has time.
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Teenager arrested for allegedly poisoning soldiers on behalf of Russia
A 17-year-old girl has been arrested in Ukraine for allegedly poisoning soldiers on the orders of the Russian security services
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Countries need to help more people with less aid. Here is a blueprint
Humanitarian organisations have a responsibility to demonstrate that money has been spent as promised, and learning from spending it, HRH Infanta Cristina and Antón Leis Garcia write
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Last-minute delay hits dramatic removal of iconic Santa Monica Pier sign
The historic blue neon Santa Monica Pier sign, which has welcomed generations of tourists since 1941, will be removed beginning Tuesday
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Vincent Kompany: Bayern Munich manager taken to hospital after collapsing
Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany is taken to hospital after collapsing as he watched the club's second team train on Friday.
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RNLI issues coastal safety warning as Scotland faces 80mph storm gusts
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has issued a reminder to those along the coast to be aware of the dangers as Storms Austen and Boelo are expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain across Scotland this weekend.
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Ethiopia's Tigray rebels urged to disarm as commander vows to fight on
An official in Tigray’s federal-backed caretaker administration urged rebel fighters to disarm, hours after a rebel commander called for continued resistance following the loss of Mekelle
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Man who pushed father to his death in Willington pub beer garden jailed for six years
Martin Greensmith has been jailed for six years for manslaughter after pushing his father Steven Shevels to his death at a Willington pub on Christmas Eve.
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Historic Scottish housebuilder defies market pressures to double profits
Cruden reports stronger sales and profits as it hails a pipeline of around 3,500 homes across Scotland.
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Philippines announces bounty on senator wanted by the ICC for crime against humanity
Philippine officials announce a bounty for the capture of Senator Ronald dela Rosa, who faces arrest by the International Criminal Court for alleged crimes against humanity
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Trump says ‘Andy is getting it done’ as he claims UK ‘opening up North Sea oil’
‘Andy is getting it done, and I guess it’s against the liberal principle, but he knows what’s right. It’s going to make UK a very wealthy country’, the US president said
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Ex-Tory campaign chief and his wife sentenced over election bets
Anthony Lee passed confidential information to his wife Laura Lee about when the 2024 general election would be held.
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US supreme court sides with Republicans on rejecting student IDs in New Hampshire midterms
Voting rights advocates say directive would disenfranchise young and low-income voters, but Republicans say it’s needed to combat voter fraud
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Hub opens for Scotland’s first joint university-college undergraduate school
UWS and New College Lanarkshire open a learning hub on October 23, widening degree access and supporting skills development for students across Lanarkshire.
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Beer giant warns pubs to adapt as weight loss drugs curb alcohol sales
Beer generated nearly £14 billion of sales in British pubs, bars and restaurants in the year to February 2026
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Six killed and 28 injured in attack during funeral in Jordan’s Karak
Such attacks are extremely rare in Jordan
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What is the state of the UK economy heading into next week’s Budget?
Next week, John Healey is expected to reveal plans for a number of cost-of-living measures while increasing taxes for banks and gambling firms.
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Glasgow museums remove mummified remains from public view
Kelvingrove Museum and The Hunterian say they have removed human remains from display because of ethical concerns.
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Tommy Robinson guilty of harassment because this is not a vigilante world, jury told
Prosecution says Robinson ‘threatened people and acted like a bully’ towards Daily Mail journalists
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All the events cancelled across County Durham and the North East ahead of Storm Boelo
Events and popular attractions across County Durham, the North East and North Yorkshire have been cancelled as Storm Boelo threatens to bring strong winds and heavy rain this weekend.
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Three people taken to hospital after A19 crash that sparked traffic standstill
Three people have been taken to hospital after a crash on the A19 near Yarm. Their conditions are not known.
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Michael Carrick: Man Utd boss gives emotional address, refuses to rule out dropping Bruno Fernandes
Michael Carrick speaks for five uninterrupted minutes at media briefing to outline what Manchester United means to him, then refuses to rule out dropping Bruno Fernandes.
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Pensioners ‘to lose £1,600’ under Labour’s plans to scrap triple lock
The government has said it will change the pension policy from 2030
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Free inclusive cycling programme launched in Darlington to build confidence
Darlington launches a six-week inclusive cycling programme at Eastbourne Sports Complex, helping people with disabilities build confidence and independence.
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Darlington primary school praised for 'excellent' behaviour in Ofsted report
A Darlington primary school is celebrating after Ofsted inspectors praised its pupils’ behaviour, attendance and strong sense of belonging.
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Hour-by-hour Darlington forecast as yellow warning issued ahead of Storm Boelo
Darlington is braced for a chilly, wet and windy weekend as Storm Boelo sweeps across the North East.
