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Major fires that destroyed 19 homes started ‘accidentally’
Families were forced to flee their homes as the fires rapidly spread
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Tim Curry: The Rocky Horror Picture Show star dies at 80
Curry was best known for playing the outlandish Frank-N-Furter in cult film The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
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Boy, 15, arrested after teenager stabbed to death at London council headquarters
A teenage boy was stabbed to death at Brent Civic Centre on Tuesday afternoon
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Pennsylvania man killed by cops after knocking on the wrong door
Glenn Pysher was remembered by loved ones as a ‘promising young man, athlete and scholar who loved his family dearly’
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Patient taken to hospital after one-car crash in Bishop Auckland
One person was taken to hospital after a one-car crash in Bishop Auckland.
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Audrey Werro: World record in sights as European champion competes at Diamond League Zurich
European 800m champion Audrey Werro backs herself to overhaul one of athletics' oldest and most controversial world records.
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FDA approves landmark pancreatic cancer drug that's shown to improve survival
U.S. health officials have approved a groundbreaking pancreatic cancer drug that offers a new approach to treating the deadly form of cancer
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Ex-Premier League star reported missing in Hungary
Akos Buzsaky played for QPR in the Premier League and the club stated it is “praying he’s found safe and well’
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Fundraiser for police officers killed in A66 crash in Middlesbrough tops £1m
Cleveland Police Federation says it will split the money between the two officers' families.
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King Charles III to visit the Bahamas, Guyana, and Antigua and Barbuda this autumn
King Charles III and Queen Camilla will visit three countries in and around the Caribbean this fall
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Dan Sullivan will try to beat another Dan Sullivan for the Alaska Senate seat
Dan J Sullivan, a Republican Senate candidate in Alaska, came away from last Tuesday’s primary with 2.5 percent of the vote – making him eligible to take on Senator Dan S Sullivan in November
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Final tickets left for festival with Groove Armada in 600-year-old castle grounds
Marti Pellow and Gabrielle will headline the opening night of Opulence at Lumley Castle before Groove Armada, Todd Terry and Sam Divine lead a huge…
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County Durham motorist banned after failing to identify vehicle driver
John Thomas Howard, 31, of Shildon, was banned from driving for six months after being found guilty at Peterlee Magistrates’ Court of failing to…
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The US fall foliage forecast is out. Here’s where to see the most vibrant colors
Climate change-driven drought and heat is turning leaves brown earlier than usual in some areas
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Texas law banning drag shows where children may be present struck down again
‘This is a profoundly flawed decision that endangers our children and is an affront to Texas values,’ Ken Paxton says
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Meteorologist can’t stop giggles during live broadcast as prank backfires
A weather presenter burst into uncontrollable laughter during a live report on Sunday (23 August). A fit of giggles overcame WABI-TV meteorologist Patrick Osborn, who later revealed that the outburst was due to a prank that "kind of backfired." Osborn had to step off screen as he could not stop laughing, asking a colleague to take over. He later explained that he had been trying to prank anchor Josh Gabbard by playing a Charlie Brown "wa wa wa" sound during a commercial break, but the clip was longer than they expected and played during his segment, which set Osborn's giggles off.
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Fire service issues statement after house fire kills two and leaves one critical
Fire crews who attended the scene of a fatal house blaze have confirmed six people were inside the property at the time, with one person remaining…
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Trump officials threaten Kennedy Center demolition if court blocks renovations
The justice department has also asked for Trump's name to be put back on the building after it was removed in June following a court order.
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California couple heads to Texas court in custody battle with surrogate
Surrogacy is not regulated on a federal level, which can leave room for gaps in interpretation
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Trump considers more tariffs against Canada as trade war grows: report
An unnamed White House official suggested the administration was going to respond to Canadian levies with their own set of actions
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Maura Higgins to fill Cilla Black's shoes as host of Blind Date reboot for Disney+
The Love Island and Traitors US TV personality will host a reboot of the popular dating show.
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Celtic: Another season, another failure - where did it all go wrong?
Celtic have now faltered in Champions League qualifying on six occasions in eight years. What are the ramifications this time?
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FTSE 100 drifts lower as eyes turn to Nvidia
The chip maker was expected to release earnings after Wall Street closes.
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Dad of soldier says 'hold and cherish' loved ones after River Tyne death
The father of Liam Potts has urged people to “hold, cuddle, and cherish your loved ones” following the 22-year-old soldier's death.
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For over 100 years, travelers have checked into US motel rooms and found the Gideon Bible
The Gideon Bible has become a symbol of America's roadside culture and Protestant tradition
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Police seek giggling man after 'shaken' woman's alleged unwanted kiss
Northumbria Police have released images of a man they want to speak to after a reported sexual offence at a premises on Fish Quay in North Shields.
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Person in hospital after medical incident sees air ambulance land in Bishop Auckland
A person was taken to hospital after the air ambulance landed in Bishop Auckland on Wednesday.
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Gatwick airport profits fall as passenger numbers drop
A £2.2 billion expansion will see the airport move its emergency runway 12 metres north to accommodate around 100,000 more flights a year
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‘Reluctant’ approval for Tasmanian datacentre sets marker for national battle
Concerns over planning process as George Town council gives go-ahead for 288MW AI factory despite opposition from locals
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Pro-Russian hackers claim responsibility for major cyberattack on Norway's public digital services
A pro-Russian hacker group has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Norwegian government digital services
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Fundraiser for families of Cleveland Police officers killed in A66 crash hits £1m
A fundraiser launched for the families of two Cleveland Police officers killed in the A66 crash has reached £1 million.
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Refugee who fled war passes GCSEs as he targets World Cup dream
Nasser recently oversaw a charity football match at Ipswich Town’s ground and said he would love to referee at a future World Cup
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Xbox boss 'thinking about affordability' of next-gen console
In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Asha Sharma also discusses giving gamers digital versions of games they own.
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ICE agent embroiled in interstate extradition dispute after allegedly shooting Venezuelan man
Christian Castro is charged in Minnesota with assault and falsely reporting a crime by another
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Home Bargains to close 33 North East stores on major date in retail calendar
Home Bargains stores across across County Durham, Darlington, Teesside, Tyne and Wear and Northumberland, will be closed on a major date in the…
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Rupert Grint to return to Harry Potter in Broadway play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Grint, now 38, will play his character as an adult in the Harry Potter spin-off play in New York.
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South African police arrest two Thai men for allegedly smuggling parrot eggs
Bird eggs intercepted in homemade incubators at Johannesburg airport as officials try to halt wildlife trafficking
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US declares drought disaster for parts of Puerto Rico as dry conditions persist
The U.S. government has announced a drought disaster for more than two dozen cities and towns in Puerto Rico as water woes deepen across the U.S. territory, with no relief in sight
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Council chief who led North Yorkshire overhaul announces retirement
North Yorkshire Council chief executive Richard Flinton has announced his retirement after nearly 40 years in public service, leaving in March…
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Ending private health rebate for Australians 65 and over is ‘good policy change’, report co-author finds
Research finds 0.1-0.4% of the total insured population will ditch insurance, while the government will save as much as $940m
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The Latest: Canada strikes back at US with retaliatory tariffs as trade war escalates
Canada has struck back at the United States with retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion in American goods, including steel, dairy products, appliances and farm equipment, as the trade war between the once-friendly neighbors escalates
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Condolences left for "brave officers who made ultimate sacrifice" in fatal A66 crash
Heartfelt tributes have been left to the "brave officers" after they were killed in the line of duty, PC Matthew Blades and Tom Clough.
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Two women accuse former Fat White Family member Saul Adamczewski of physical and emotional abuse
Insecure Men singer has now been dropped by his record label and had tour dates cancelled after two women shared allegations about his behaviour
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Elon Musk’s Order of Freedom award highlights his vast influence in Ukraine
Elon Musk, founder of SpaceX, has emerged as a central, if controversial, private figure in Ukraine's defense effort
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UK jewellery company with four online brands enters administration after 19 years
UK-based jewellery company Roxoa and its four online brands have fallen into administration after nearly 20 years in business.
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Teenager, 15, arrested over fatal stabbing at Brent Civic Centre
The victim, believed to be a 17-year-old, was found fatally injured at Brent Council's headquarters.
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Cristiano Ronaldo: Ten-man Al-Nassr seal dramatic win after Portugal star subbed off
Cristiano Ronaldo is taken off at half-time with his 10-man Al-Nassr side 2-0 down - but they fight back to seal a dramatic win over Al-Ettifaq.
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Heart, hope and a steely determination: Dolly Parton's musical legacy
BBC music correspondent Mark Savage looks back on the legacy of the "irreplaceable" late singer.
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Women using HRT at lower risk of dementia, study suggests
Scientists found those who had used hormone replacement therapy were 10% less likely to be diagnosed with dementia
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A Wildberries depot in Russia is hit again and destroyed as Ukraine extends its drone campaign
Ukrainian long-range drones have struck a major warehouse belonging to Russia’s biggest online retailer, Wildberries, for the second time in just over a month
