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Minister tells social media firms to take down dangerous driving content in wake of fatal A66 crash in Middlesbrough – UK politics live
Defence minister says police ‘need time’ but ‘in the meantime’ the government has told platforms to take down content glorifying dangerous driving
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Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' football from 1986 World Cup win over England sells for £2.5m
The football with which Diego Maradona scored his famous 'hand of God' goal in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final victory over England is sold at auction.
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Social media companies told to remove content celebrating dangerous driving
PCs Tom Clough, 38, and Matthew Blades, 37, died after the police vehicle they were driving was struck by a Volkswagen Passat travelling on the wrong side of the A66 in Teesside on Saturday night
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Hawk fire: 90,000 told to evacuate as wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada
The fire has burned around 10,500 acres and is completely uncontained, officials say.
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Guests joked Alan Jones and alleged victim looked ‘like a great couple’ at luncheon, court hears
Radio host’s indecent assault and sexual touching trial enters fourth week, with shock jock Jason Morrison telling court complainant C appeared ‘stuck’ beside Jones
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China probes use of formaldehyde to keep cabbages fresh
Using the carcinogen to preserve food is prohibited in China, the world's largest producer of cabbages.
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The health of Norway's King Harald deteriorates over the weekend
King Harald of Norway's health has deteriorated, according to the royal palace
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New Zealand to consider banning children under 16 from social media
Prime minister Christopher Luxon’s party to introduce bill seeking the ban, citing harm to a generation of children
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Air conditioning push favoured over emissions cuts in six European nations, survey finds
Poll also finds sizeable majorities who believe it should be easier to install air con in homes
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Pensioners given urgent warning over State Pension payment date
State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other DWP payments due on August 31 will be paid early. See the full list of affected benefits.
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New Fed chair faces critical test at Jackson Hole as inflation fears mount
Investors will hope Kevin Warsh offers ‘comfort blanket’ at annual meeting of central banks amid bond market anxiety
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Burnham and European leaders arrive in Kyiv as Ukraine marks Independence Day
U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham is in Kyiv on Monday, meeting President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and co-chairing a meeting with international leaders
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What is El Nino – and is the weather phenomenon linked to climate change?
Meteorologists warn El Nino could contribute to record global temperatures and the hottest year ever in 2027
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Punter kicked woman after partner became involved in Darlington pub brawl
A man who tried to prevent onlookers from intervening in a pub brawl involving his partner, delivered a kick to the prone woman with whom she was…
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Supermarket giant vows ‘unbeatable prices’ on hundreds of groceries
It comes two years after the supermarket first launched a price match against hundreds of Aldi and Lidl products
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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,…
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Trump boasts ‘there has never been anything close’ to his endorsement winning streak
Trump boasted that his candidates have a 97% success rate across congressional, senate and gubernatorial elections
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Pictures as crowds enjoy free concert by 17-piece band in Darlington town centre
Music filled Darlington Market Square yesterday as the Durham Big Band Alumni and Friends brought an afternoon of swing, jazz and well-known tunes…
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Enes Kanter Freedom gets tossed from arena after courtside clash with WNBA star
Freedom was seated along the baseline wearing a black shirt that read "WOMAN noun. adult human female"
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Two men charged and drugs, guns and cars linked to CFMEU seized as police investigate alleged corruption
Police arrest five men and search six properties including the union’s Victorian headquarters
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Robot named Walter takes over bricklaying duties in North East housing development
Robot-built homes are putting the North East at the forefront of construction innovation.
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Cricket captains from around the world renew appeal for medical treatment of Imran Khan
Famous cricketers from around the world have renewed their appeal for the medical treatment of former star player turned politician Imran Khan in a letter to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
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When to watch Emmerdale and Coronation Street as schedule changes this week
Emmerdale and Coronation Street won't air as usual on one day this week due to ITV1 airing the EFL Carabao Cup match on Tuesday, August 25.
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Police awaiting decision on whether to charge seven officers of 'torture camp'
Police are awaiting a decision on whether to charge seven officers of the "torture camp" Kirklevington Detention Centre.
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Salmonella outbreak: How can I check if my eggs are safe to eat?
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said that investigations had linked salmonella cases to imported eggs
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A66 remains closed after fatal crash that claimed lives of seven people
The A66 remains closed this morning (August 24) as repair work continues following the devastating crash which claimed the lives of seven people.
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Jean-Philippe Mateta: What does future hold after Crystal Palace contract claim?
Following a dispute over the length of his contract, will Jean-Philippe Mateta stay at Crystal Palace beyond the transfer window?
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Asian shares mostly decline as bond market pressure mounts
Asian shares are mostly lower and oil prices have declined at the start of a week capped by a meeting of top U.S. economic officials at Jackson Hole
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Fundraisers for families of police officers killed in A66 crash top £250k
More than £250,000 has been raised for the family of two police officers who died when a car driving the wrong way on a dual carriageway crashed…
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Horror at remote Oregon property as five bodies found and killer turns up dead
A quintuple murder suspect was found dead inside a vehicle in Enumclaw, Washington, on Sunday, a day after the bodies of five people were discovered
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County Durham hospitality group acquires telecoms business
County Durham-based Ramside Estates has acquired long-time supplier Select Telecom in a move aimed at supporting the hospitality group's future…
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Andy Burnham arrives in Ukraine to announce long-range missile support
The prime minister is to chair his first meeting of the coalition of the willing as he arrives in Kyiv on Monday
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New daily diabetes pill that helps with weight loss launches in UK pharmacies
Foundayo will be available on private prescription, with pharmacists warning of counterfeit GLP-1 problem
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Long-standing North East chippy up for sale for £50,000
A popular Stockton chippy has been put up for sale.
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Silent prayer vigil to be held for seven people killed in devastating A66 crash
A silent prayer vigil will be held in South Bank today (August 24) as the community continues to mourn seven people who died in the A66 crash.
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Government tells TikTok to remove dangerous wrong-way driving trend videos
The Government has urged TikTok to remove wrong-way driving videos as court records show one of the men killed in the A66 crash was awaiting trial.
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Dominic Perrottet’s brother allegedly shared ‘dirt’ including secret phone recording of minister, Icac hears
Charles Perrottet appeared to be furthering fugitive developer Jean Nassif’s interests by undermining adversaries, a former NSW MP claims
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UK producers of popular alcoholic drink facing 'worst harvest ever' for 40 years
Cider producers have said they are facing their "worst year ever" due to the dry weather impacting apple harvests
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New Zealand's prime minister proposes banning children from using social media
New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has unveiled a bill that would ban children younger than 16 from using social media
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Richmond's historic Old Brewery home serves up period charm by the barrel
Dating from the early 19th century, The Old Brewery is an attractive Grade II-listed home on Richmond’s green – just a short walk from the town…
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Man to go on trial today accused of Christmas Eve killing at Willington pub
A man is due to go on trial today accused of the Christmas Eve killing of a man at a Willington pub.
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Girl, 8, dies after contracting brain-eating amoeba likely caught in Louisiana lake
‘The injuries to her brain were too severe for her little body to recover from,’ Lilian Smart’s family wrote on Facebook
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How do you vaccinate 1,000 tiny penguins against bird flu in the wild? It’s ‘really tricky’ but there is a way
Phillip Island’s ‘iconic’ little penguins get first bird flu vaccinations in what is thought to be largest program of its kind
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Complaints climb as millions set to face higher energy bills
Complaints over smart meters made up a significant proportion of complaints
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Father of USS Lincoln sailor taken into ICE detention while son deployed in Middle East
Joshua Aviles says he is on a nine-month Middle East deployment and learned his has father has been arrested while he was waiting for green card approval
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Wild beaver kits born in Norfolk for first time in more than 500 years
Pair are offspring of two beavers who mysteriously arrived in Pensthorpe nature reserve near Fakenham in December
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Motorist ordered to pay £1,056 after failing to identify driver in County Durham
Peterborough motorist Tarisai Taruvinga has been ordered to pay more than £1,000 and given six penalty points after failing to identify the driver…
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Darlington school pays tribute to ‘much-loved’ former teacher killed in A66 crash
A Darlington school has paid tribute to its former “much-loved” English teacher, PC Matthew Blades, who was killed in a crash on the A66 over…
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Holiday club speaks out after 'disappointing' Ofsted health and safety concerns
A Teesside holiday club has responded after a recent Ofsted report highlighted problems with staff training and safety measures.
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UK graduate job vacancies plunge to lowest in a decade
Just 8,383 jobs for people leaving university were advertised in July, says recruitment website Adzuna
