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Costa fights to revive plans for new North East town drive-thru rejected over parking
An appeal has been submitted for a proposed Costa drive-thru in Coulby Newham. Middlesbrough Council planning officers refused plans in late July that would have seen the coffee chain open a new store in car park two at the Parkway Centre.
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How will the Israeli election work and when will the result be announced?
Netanyahu is facing a tight race with Yashar’s Gadi Eisenko, a former head of the Israel Defence Forces (IDF)
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Serbia votes as strongman Vučić faces grassroots challenge to 12-year rule – Europe live
The Student List movement is taking on authoritarian leader following nearly two years of protests against government and institutional corruption
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Suspect in shooting death of teen on Missouri highway charged in second road incident
Man accused of shooting teen who was driving to a party has also been linked to shooting of a vehicle days earlier
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North Yorkshire woman wins £5,000 and reaches Millionaire's Row on ITV game show
A woman from Thirsk has won £5,000 and secured a place on Millionaire's Row after a dramatic victory on ITV's Win Win with Postcode Lottery.
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Body found in search for 82-year-old who fell overboard from Scottish ferry
Passenger Jim Wither went overboard a week ago
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The strange coastal landmark that helped keep Cleveland miners safe underground
Discover the Huntcliff Guibal Fan House near Saltburn, a surviving landmark from Huntcliff Ironstone Mine and Cleveland’s industrial past.
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Rayner backs Burnham call for debate on return to free movement with EU
Cabinet minister says PM’s plea is ‘pragmatism’ but comments risk causing concern among some red wall MPs
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Israel votes in first election since 7 October attacks and Gaza war
Israelis will head to the polls on Tuesday (27 October) in the first election since the 7 October attacks and subsequent wars in Gaza, Iran and Lebanon. Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a big challenge from former army chief Gadi Eisenkot, with neither expected to secure a parliamentary majority. But would a change in leadership bring peace in the region? Both candidates oppose an independent Palestinian state, and support continued Israeli security control over Palestinian territories. The Independent’s chief international correspondent Bel Trew reports.
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Scottish Greens reject motion to drop long-standing opposition to nuclear energy
The Scottish Greens have overwhelmingly voted against a motion to drop their long-standing opposition to nuclear power and adopt a “more nuanced” position.
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Moscow to host 2030 World Weightlifting Championships
The International Weightlifting Federation becomes the first Olympic federation to choose Russia to host a world championships since its invasion of Ukraine.
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Why residents of flood-hit towns feel abandoned by the government
Communities are being urged to be resilient – but they say that puts the onus on the wrong group
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Beamish Hall's 700-year journey from medieval manor to County Durham hotel
From its origins as a medieval manor gifted to a Norman family after the conquest of England to its modern life as one of County Durham's best-known hotels, Beamish Hall has a story stretching back more than 700 years.
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Trump administration has pushed off 13% of Americans enrolled in food stamps
Stakeholders concerned more people at risk of food insecurity after One Big Beautiful Act took effect
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Ex-Reform MSP: 'It feels like I have escaped a coercively controlled relationship'
Amanda Bland, who served as Reform UK's justice spokesperson at Holyrood, has broken her silence to allege months of shouting, intimidation and the systematic sidelining of women by the party's Scottish leadership. Malcolm Offord rejects her account.
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Suspect in deadly Paris suburb shooting sent for psychiatric observation
He will be observed to evaluate whether his "psychiatric health is compatible with pursuing his interrogation", authorities said.
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Trump is still claiming vandals destroyed the Reflecting Pool
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool ‘hasn’t worked ever’ President Donald Trump claimed during a midterm rally in Georgia on Saturday
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Fire at Quaker Oats plant in Iowa under investigation after massive explosion
The area where the fire broke out wasn’t heavily populated, officials said
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Waitrose 'very sorry' after Christmas food mix-up on its website
Waitrose has apologised after the wrong image appeared online for its No.1 Yule Log Sausage Roll.
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North East woman praises foot and ankle school for easing surgery fears
A North East woman who feared going into hospital has praised an NHS scheme helping patients prepare for foot and ankle surgery and recover faster.
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Hour-by-hour Darlington forecast as Storm Boelo brings 60mph gusts today
Storm Boelo is continuing to batter Darlington and County Durham today, with gusts of up to 60mph and heavy showers forecast before conditions gradually improve.
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Serbia holds a parliamentary election as populist Vucic faces protesting students
Serbians are voting in a parliamentary election seen as a showdown between populist leader Aleksandar Vucic and a student-led movement
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All 8 of Slovakia’s regional heads were reelected
Slovakia's regional elections have seen all eight incumbents reelected
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Newcastle’s Assembly Rooms reopens with a haunting Jekyll and Hyde stage adaptation
HALLOWEEN gets bigger and scarier every year and I’m all for that.
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Seven-year-old North East chess champion claims national podium spot
Newcastle schoolboy Hansen Ji, 7, finishes third in the national UK Chess Challenge Terafinal after becoming British under-1500 rapidplay champion.
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North East city centre drivers offered an extra free hour of parking
Motorists visiting Sunderland city centre can park for longer at no extra cost under a scheme aimed at attracting more shoppers and visitors.
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Marra hands finance brief to leadership rival Fagan in first shadow cabinet
Michael Marra has named his first shadow cabinet as Scottish Labour leader, handing rival Joe Fagan the finance brief and claiming official opposition status at Holyrood after Amanda Bland's departure from Malcolm Offord's group.
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Woman, 19, fighting for life after Brisbane drive-by shooting injures four
She is in critical condition, police say
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The boss whose twice-bust business appears to be back despite £3m debts
Andrew Woosnam took millions from his companies before leaving creditors including HMRC out of pocket
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Bust companies revived in ‘phoenix’ deals more likely to fail again, study finds
Exclusive: Research for the Guardian says ‘pre-pack’ administration deals pay far less to creditors
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Boozed-up County Durham man raped woman in North Yorkshire
A woman may never fully recover from being raped by a holidaymaker during his visit to North Yorkshire earlier this year, York Crown Court heard.
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‘I can’t believe I get to see that’: One Born Every Minute is back for a 12th series
Reality TV show returns to focus on childbirth, diversity and the sharing of stories in a social media age
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One unexpected phone call from Mel Gibson made Scots actor Cosmo a star
This week’s Icon frequently plays burly, stern authority figures, and sometimes Santa Claus. Highly successful yet humble, he suffers still from imposter syndrome and is – ye ken – an opsimath. But we’ll come to that later (as opsimaths tend to do).
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Days before Israeli election, military conducts massive West Bank operation
The Israeli military has carried out a massive operation in the occupied West Bank, displacing hundreds of Palestinians
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Liverpool: Why are Andoni Iraola's side struggling for goals in the Premier League?
Liverpool have scored 15 goals in four cup games this season, but have managed only nine goals in seven Premier League matches.
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Full list of attractions and events closed today as Storm Boelo batters the region
Popular attractions across County Durham, Darlington, North Yorkshire and the wider North East have been forced to close today as Storm Boelo continues to batter the region.
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LIVE - Hundreds of homes left without power across County Durham as storm hits
- Good morning and welcome to our Northern Echo live breaking news blog. - Hundreds of homes across County Durham are without power this morning as Storm Boelo continues to bring strong winds across the region. - Northern Powergrid is working to restore supplies to affected properties. - It’s Anna Barnes signing on to keep you up to date with this breaking story as it develops. - If you have been affected by a power cut, or have any pictures or information, and it is safe to do so, please get in touch by emailing anna.barnes@newsquest.co.uk.
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County Durham reality TV star opens up about lifelong battle with OCD
County Durham television personality Kelly Waite is hoping to shine a light on the reality of obsessive compulsive disorder after appearing in a Channel 5 documentary.
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English mayors to get new powers and more funding to boost regional growth
The PM says it will prevent local leaders from having to go ‘cap in hand’ to Whitehall
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‘Gaza’s suffering has become campaign fodder’: Palestinians fear the worst from Israel election
Humanitarian catastrophe largely ignored as rivals Gadi Eisenkot and Benjamin Netanyahu vow to end Hamas rule
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Dogger Bank scheme releases more than 1,000 juvenile lobsters into North Sea
1,054 juvenile European lobsters released off Yorkshire by Dogger Bank Wind Farm and Whitby Lobster Hatchery in North Sea conservation scheme.
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Auckland Palace concert to raise funds for County Durham youth organisations
Auckland Palace hosts a November 12 fundraising concert for the High Sheriff of Durham’s Youth Awards, supporting young people and grassroots groups.
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'Just live your life' - North Yorkshire centenarian shares simple advice
A Bedale woman has celebrated her 100th birthday with an opera singer, a special cake and a family reunion that brought relatives together from across the world.
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To make AI morally good, tech companies are turning to religion. But some say it isn't that simple
Tech companies are increasingly turning to religion for guidance on developing ethical AI models
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Strictly Come Dancing 2026 week 5 exit leaked with fans left 'heartbroken'
The week five elimination on Strictly Come Dancing 2026 has been leaked ahead of the BBC results show on Sunday (October 25) - who is going home?
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Amanda Owen's youngest daughter Nancy shows off unexpected talent away from Ravenseat
Amanda Owen's youngest daughter Nancy is preparing for a ballet exam as Our Farm Next Door follows the Owen children's changing lives at Ravenseat.
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Live in a tenement? Then these are the warning signs you need to know
Scotland’s tenement owners urged to inspect gutters, roofs and stonework, tackle damp and plants, and plan shared repairs to protect ageing homes nationwide.
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How Darlington retirement village residents are finding joy through singing
Residents at a Darlington retirement village are keeping active and boosting their wellbeing through weekly singing sessions led by a professional singer.
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Stakeknife's Scottish spymaster: The dark secrets of Northern Ireland's 'Dirty War'
Our Writer at Large has investigated Ulster's Dirty War for decades. Here, he talks to the veteran BBC reporter, John Ware, about the role of Scottish army officer Gordon Kerr
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Key players in Israeli election as Benjamin Netanyahu fights for his political life
Benjamin Netanyahu’s policies on matters of religion and state are unpopular among many Israelis heading into the election. But polls in the run up have not shown a clear path for his rivals either, writes James C. Reynolds
