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Two North Yorkshire village primary schools could merge in bid to secure their future
Two village primary schools could be merged into a single school operating across both sites under a plan to secure their future and keep them legal.
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Barclays cutting 5,000 jobs as it increases reliance on AI
The bank says it is using more AI leading to a 5% reduction in its workforce.
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From Reading to Russia: The love affair across Europe that ended in a Russian jail
Kercso says that the staged Russian video of his ‘arrest’ was filmed in mid-April in Sochi, after he had already been captured
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Foreign citizen beaten to death during march in South Africa as anti-immigrant tensions flare
Police say a foreign citizen has been beaten to death by a group of around 50 people during a protest march in South Africa
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Coroner moved to tears by death of child denied insulin as family prayed
Elizabeth Struhs’ parents are members of a religious group that rejects modern medicine
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Economy set to worsen, with higher unemployment and weaker growth on the way, Jim Chalmers reveals
Treasury is revising all the numbers for the mid-year update as economists warn of a difficult six months ahead
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Blackpool, Sheffield, Milton Keynes and Wrexham shortlisted for UK city of culture 2029
Each place, selected from longlist of nine, will be given £125,000 to develop bids before winner is announced in new year
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Macron condemns ‘seditious acts’ by ‘ultra-left’ and says he will seek to ban some protests – Europe live
French government will show ‘absolute’ determination to stop the riots, Macron says
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ADHD and diabetes drugs to be tested in pioneering Alzheimer’s study
Prime Minister Andy Burnham, whose father Roy died with the condition in September, said he was proud to back the initiative
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Second Australian lawmaker threatened days after alleged car attack
A 56-year-old man has been charged with threatening Hannah Beazley’s staff with nunchucks
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Sir Tom Hunter warns Scotland's 'punishing' rates system is driving away investment
Sir Tom Hunter has backed The Herald's Reset The Rates campaign, warning Scotland's business rates system is discouraging investment.
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Funding helps County Durham school create inclusive birdwatching space
County Durham pupils with learning disabilities benefit from a £2,000 Banks Group grant creating an accessible outdoor learning and birdwatching area.
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Dame Judi Dench: I can't do a play, do a film, or read any more
The actress tells BBC Radio 4's Today programme about how her eye condition has affected her life.
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A truckers’ protest halts the production of Italy's famed buffalo mozzarella
A truckers' protest in southern Italy has halted the production of buffalo mozzarella, blocking an estimated 3 million euros in just 24 hours
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Interest rate hike ‘firmly on table’ after inflation rises to 11-month high
Experts have said the latest official inflation data has reinforced expectations of a rate hike in November.
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Trump says Google refused request to rename Atlantic ‘American Ocean’
Donald Trump has claimed that Google has turned down his request to rename the Atlantic Ocean the “American Ocean.” The US president told supporters at a rally in South Carolina on Wednesday (21 October) that the company’s CEO, Sundar Pichai, had refused his suggestion. Trump says he called Pichai, who told him, "Oceans are different, sir. You know, they cover, they cover a lot of, they cover really a lot of countries." "So I'll probably pass... I think let's keep it the Atlantic Ocean, right? Pacific Ocean, we're gonna call it the American Ocean,” Trump added.
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Bishop Auckland nature reserve left counting cost after vandals break-in
A County Durham nature reserve has been left facing a costly clean-up bill after burglars smashed windows and ransacked offices during a break-in.
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North East town 'to go again' after City of Culture setback with huge 2030 plans
Middlesbrough is gearing up for Boro 2030, a year-long celebration of the town’s 200th birthday, following its recent UK City of Culture bid.
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Police Interceptors star had sex with female colleague in car park
Ben Sutcliffe sent sexually explicit messages to the officer while on duty, the tribunal heard
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From Middlesbrough to Tokyo and Texas - pop star Loren Heat's remarkable rise
On the back of their newest single, Loren Heat discusses their North East roots, Middlesbrough’s struggling queer scene and their performances in Japan and Texas' SXSW festival.
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Sainsbury’s boss delivers warning to government ahead of Budget
Sainsbury’s said it saw shoppers buying greater volumes of products this year
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Venezuela claims to have 300 billion barrels of oil in the ground. But experts say that's a stretch
One figure sets Venezuela apart from the rest of the world: 303 billion barrels of so-called proven oil reserves
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Expert tips to prevent AI hacks and cyberattacks amid global internet security threat
A cybersecurity expert urges founders to ensure basic steps are taken
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Snowy Hydro 2.0 has blown out to 12 times its original cost – but the CEO says it ‘could have been worse’
New projections by the Snowy Hydro company show tunnelling work is now 65% complete, but the completion date has been pushed back to 2029
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Some New Yorkers back ban on horse-drawn carriages, but drivers fear for incomes
As councillors prepare to banish the vehicles, views in Central Park are divided over the 160-year-old tradition.
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Sainsbury’s expects challenging run-up to Christmas as households feel squeeze
Supermarket urges government not to ‘further aggravate’ pressure on costs for businesses in next week’s budget
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At Cadillac Mountain, a missing Wabanaki marker and the fight over what national parks should tell
Signs and exhibits about slavery, climate change, and Native Americans have been removed from national parks across the country as part of the Trump administration’s campaign to eliminate what it calls disparaging material
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Comedy stars bring Comic Strip and Trigger Happy TV to Barnard Castle
Peter Richardson, Phil Cornwell and Dom Joly bring The Comic Strip and Trigger Happy TV live events to The Witham, Barnard Castle, on November 25 and 28.
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Edinburgh letting agency wins three Gold ESTAS awards in its 20th anniversary year
Edinburgh-based Arden Property Management has won three honours at the ESTAS Awards, including Gold for Best Letting Agency in Scotland, based on verified landlord and tenant reviews.
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Scotland risks losing investment over rates burden, boss of leading jeweller warns
ROX managing director Kyron Keogh warns Scotland risks losing investment to England amid concerns over business rates
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Health insurance costs keep climbing for American workers, a new survey finds
A new survey by healthcare research nonprofit KFF reveals that people relying on employer-sponsored health insurance are paying more for coverage this year
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Martin Lewis delivers his Budget predictions after meeting chancellor
The money expert said there was ‘great difficulty’ for the prime minister and chancellor ahead of next week’s Budget
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Argentina’s president rules out military action over Falkland Islands
Milei’s remarks mark first time he has ruled out military intervention on the territory since Trump said he would review US support for British sovereignty
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Trump praises supporter who punched heckler and compares him to Evander Holyfield
Trump applauds crowd member after protester hit at South Carolina event, commending his ‘courage’ and comparing him to retired boxing champion, who was in attendance and joined the president on stage to speak
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Asian shares retreat after strong profits lead a rally on Wall Street
Asian shares and U.S. futures are broadly lower after U.S. stocks climbed, lifted by strong profit reports from SpaceX, Capital One Financial and other big companies
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Amanda Hopgood challenges Reform claims over County Durham record
Amanda Hopgood argues Durham residents deserve facts, not spin, as she challenges Reform UK's account of council tax, investment and progress at County Hall.
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Halloween disco and nature trail among activities at Durham attraction
The Light in County Durham hosts free and ticketed half-term activities from October 28 to November 1, including workshops, nature trails and a Halloween disco.
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Mapped: Where storms Austen and Boelo will smash UK this weekend with 80mph winds
Forecasters have issued three weather warnings ahead of Storm Austen
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Darlington specialist care hub opens as family honours mother's legacy
Darlington family opens Springfield Healthcare’s Centre of Excellence, training North East carers in complex and palliative care to support patients at home.
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Barclays reveals profit growth of 12% after £200 million cost savings
In the third quarter, the bank said it made around £200 million worth of cost savings.
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PCC reports progress on crime plan across County Durham and Darlington
County Durham PCC Joy Allen reports better victim support, crime prevention and policing, with fewer call waits and offences across Durham and Darlington.
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Woman who felt 'trapped' in body sheds 5st 9lbs and praised by Olympian Nicola Adams
Hartlepool's Amy McBean lost 5st 9lbs and reached the semi-finals of Slimming World's Woman of the Year 2026.
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Israel using US-made electroshock weapons on Palestinian detainees
An American company is still supplying Taser weapons linked to prisoner abuse by Israeli forces
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Barristers accuse legal tailor of treating them with ‘disdain’
Dozens of barristers have claimed they have experienced poor treatment at the centuries-old business
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£20m upgrade begins at Bishop Auckland sewage treatment works
Northumbrian Water begins a £20m sewage works upgrade at Bishop Auckland, boosting phosphorus and ammonia removal to protect the River Wear by early 2028.
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Beau Lamarre-Condon visits McDonald’s drive-thru in van allegedly used to dispose of bodies, in CCTV shown to jury
CCTV footage shows the police officer buying fast food, attending hospital, and visiting three separate Bunnings stores in the days after the alleged murder
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Herald Business LIVE: Today's top stories - October 22
Welcome to The Herald's Business live blog, where we’ll be bringing you the latest developments from across Scotland’s business industry.
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Wester Hailes High School pupils move into new Edinburgh building
Wester Hailes High School opens a new Passivhaus building in Edinburgh for 800 pupils, with leisure facilities, community spaces and an October 27 tour.
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Two named storms in two days as Austen and Boelo target UK
The Met Office has named a new storm, Boelo, which is set to bring another round of stormy weather to the UK over the weekend.
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Thousands died in cold weather as UKHSA issues ‘serious risk’ warning
UKHSA said deaths linked to cold weather occurred in care homes, hospitals and people’s own homes
