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Full list of school closures as Storm Austen batters Britain
Thousands left without power in Cornwall as Storm Austen hits the UK
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Business leaders complete Great Wall challenge for North East autism charity
Teesside business leaders trek China’s Great Wall, raising £72,000 for Daisy Chain, supporting more than 8,000 autistic and neurodivergent people yearly.
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LIVE - A19 clears after early morning crash
All lanes have been stopped on the A19 southbound near Yarm following a crash.
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Aldi and Lidl to face same rules as rival supermarkets in crackdown
The CMA said it will designate Aldi, Lidl GB and Lidl NI as ‘large grocery retailers’ under current industry rules
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Retail sales in Great Britain fall as struggling households cut back
Latest negative economic update comes as John Healey prepares to announce budget next week
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Is a job guarantee the solution to mass AI unemployment?
An old idea springs anew as a chorus of influential voices predicts that AI may trigger crises of vast magnitude
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Scots call for alcohol tax hikes after post-pandemic death toll spike
Scotland's alcohol-specific deaths remain 16 per cent above pre-pandemic levels as SHAAP calls for higher alcohol duty and tougher action on alcohol harm.
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Paris' Louvre and other top museums will shut down on Saturday over concern about protest violence
The Louvre and other major Paris museums will be closed on Saturday because of concerns about potential violence during planned protests
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Taiwan shuts schools and grounds flights as Typhoon Champi brushes by
Taiwan shut down schools and offices and grounded hundreds of flights as Typhoon Champi began brushing by the island
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Banned County Durham van driver had no idea he'd been disqualified until police stop
A banned driver did not know he had been disqualified until police arrested him behind the wheel of a Ford Transit, a court heard.
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Storm Boelo LIVE - Rain falls as County Durham braces for strong winds
County Durham and Darlington is bracing for strong winds this weekend as Storm Boelo arrives in the region.
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Banks set to report stronger profits as they face prospect of tax hike
The announcements will come on the same week that Chancellor John Healey will deliver his autumn Budget statement.
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Burnham fails to win over voters in first 100 days, new poll shows
One in three of those who expected the Labour leader to do well as prime minister say they have been disappointed
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Vance becomes a hurricane as it churns off the coast of Mexico
Vance becomes a hurricane as it churns off the coast of Mexico
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Remarkable 200-year-old discovery at Amanda Owen farmhouse reveals family connection
A 200-year-old diary linked to Amanda Owen's farmhouse Anty John's reveals fascinating Yorkshire Dales history and a connection to her wedding to Clive.
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North East charity secures National Lottery funding for young people's ideas
A Middlesbrough youth charity has secured National Lottery funding to help young people turn community ideas into action.
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Former MasterChef contestant secures £150,000 to open Bishop Auckland restaurant
Former MasterChef contestant Mike Bartley will open Jörd, a fine-dining restaurant in Bishop Auckland, on October 24 after securing £150,000 funding.
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Cypriot police open investigation into Roman Abramovich's assets
Questions about the integrity of some of Abramovich's professional advisers, were raised earlier this month.
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Detective raped by fellow officer David Carrick calls on Met chief to resign
Linda Williams, who was attacked in 2004, says force’s handling of her case was ‘like being raped all over again’
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Move over, bat flips. Baseball's slow home run trots could have their World Series moment
Baseball is in a bat-flipping golden era, with players soaking up their turns in the spotlight
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Northern England's best beach has been revealed and it’s not Whitby
Time Out has revealed the best beach in the north of England and it might not be the beach you expect.
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Meghan Markle 'deeply distressed' by allegations about her father
The Duchess of Sussex has said she is “deeply distressed” by accusations her father had a hoard of child sex abuse images
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In Netanyahu stronghold, signs of fraying loyalty emerge on eve of election
Kiryat Shmona, Israel's largest commercial center in the far north, has long supported Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party
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How close is the Amazon to a 'tipping point?' Brazil’s election could help shape its future
Brazil's presidential election could be a turning point for the Amazon, the world's largest rainforest
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Harrowing bodycam footage released of cop shooting that killed baby boy on mom’s lap
Mississippi authorities released video Thursday showing the fatal shooting of a 1-year-old boy by a police officer who opened fire while dodging the car driven by a family friend
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RAF holds first ever joint nuclear drill with France in warning shot to Putin
The drill comes at a time of relative tension with Russia over the war in Ukraine
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University of York builds green technology ties with India's Karnataka state
The University of York has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with the Department of Electronics, Information Technology and Biotechnology, Government of Karnataka to collaborate on research into the bioeconomy, agri-tech, and clean energy.
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Traffic restrictions planned on North East road for gas works - public notice
Sunderland Road in Gateshead faces traffic, cycle lane and parking restrictions from November 2 for gas mains replacement works, due to finish November 27.
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Plans lodged to divert public footpath across North East farmland - public notice
Stockton Council made an order on October 13 to divert Footpath No 4 Whitton across farmland. Residents can formally object in writing by November 16
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Students step into world of NHS careers at immersive Hartlepool hospital event
Pupils and students were invited to a career event hosted by the University Hospitals Tees at the Health and Social Care Academy.
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Man charged after police called to person 'carrying axe and meat cleaver'
A man has been charged over "carrying an axe and a meat cleaver" in Stockton. He is due to appear in court this morning.
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For decades, he’s hunted tickets from Cal Ripken’s ‘Iron Man’ streak. Just 8 elude him
Lifelong Orioles fan Rick Taylor has spent 28 years collecting tickets from every game of Cal Ripken Jr.’s 2,632-game streak
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Why big music stars like Harry Styles and Celine Dion are embracing residencies
Harry Styles' residency at Madison Square Garden has drawn tens of thousands of fans eager for an exclusive experience
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Chancellor unveils £800m savings for businesses by slashing pointless paperwork
John Healey says he wants to cut back on ‘form-filling’ to give companies ‘breathing space’
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British woman dies in Bahamas while trying to save sons swept away while snorkelling
The family were on a snorkelling expedition when the tragedy happened
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Katie Boulter reaches Japan Open semi-final to reclaim British number one ranking
Katie Boulter reclaims the British number one ranking after fighting back to beat Antonia Ruzic in three sets in the quarter-finals of the Japan Open.
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Expert warns HMRC can now raid bank accounts for unpaid tax money without permission
HMRC can now raid your bank account to claim unpaid tax money, without needing to go to court, warn experts.
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Earl wins £100k fight with traveller site owner over threats to 'invade' his woods
Kenneth Mackay, the 83-year-old fourth Lord Inchcape, hired a team of dog-handler security guards
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Chancellor says he will cut 'pointless paperwork' to save businesses up to £800m
Ministers say the changes in regulations will reduce unnecessary bureaucracy.
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Pensioner charged with causing death of police officer in crash
Pc Alice Mayo, 29, was driving a blue Fiat 500 which was involved in a crash with a white Land Rover Defender
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Edinburgh diners offered cashback at independent restaurants through new app
Edinburgh diners have a chance to get up to 100 cashback on meals at 35+ independent restaurants with Shuffle, a £2.99-a-month app.
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American comedian denied entry into Japan and ‘held in cell for 24 hours’
Comedian says officials told him he did not have the correct visa, but he feels ‘like I was targeted’
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Andy Burnham says politicians can ‘spot faithfuls and traitors a mile off’
The prime minister made the comments while appearing on a charity episode of Gogglebox
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Meghan Markle says child abuse image claims against father were passed to Met in 2018
The Duchess of Sussex said she was first made aware of ‘disturbing allegations’ against him in 2018 by the Met Police
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Storm Austen mapped: Where high winds and rain will hit UK today before Boelo arrives
More than 9,000 home in Cornwall have no electricity as gusts reach 11mph
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Rock giants Kings of Leon to play in North Yorkshire next summer- ticket details
Kings of Leon will play Scarborough Open Air Theatre in one of two northern UK shows. Find ticket sale dates and details.
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Why Age UK North Yorkshire and Darlington says it needs help now
For almost four decades, Age UK North Yorkshire and Darlington has helped older people live well, stay connected and remain at the heart of their communities. Trustee Jevan Lago-Watson explains why its future matters to all of us, and how you can help secure it.
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North East theatre reveals plans to celebrate landmark 70th anniversary
Middlesbrough Theatre has revealed plans for a special show celebrating its 70th anniversary and seven decades of performances, people and community.
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Pub group Punch reveals jump in sales after snapping up 74 sites
Boss Andy Spencer said the company has started the new financial year with ‘real confidence’ despite economic pressures on the pub sector.
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Jackdaw gas field approval will strengthen UK energy security, Burnham says
The gas field, 150 miles east of Aberdeen in Scotland, had been approved after years of uncertainty and a court case.
