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Hosepipe ban map: Legal restrictions in place for 27 million people
Every southern county is now subject to a hosepipe ban
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Alzheimer’s research is latest casualty in Trump administration war against ‘DEI’
Grant cancellations at leading research institutions appear to target study of impacts of racism on brain health
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Cannabis gummies sold on social media are laced with spice, scientists warn
Scientists from the University of Bristol tested illegal cannabis gummies that had been seized by police
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Woman jailed for trying to murder toddler by giving her adult medication
The judge imposed an order for lifelong restriction on Laura Docherty for the 'wicked' crime.
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Hayden Panettiere tributes include Viola Davis, Selma Blair and Melissa Barrera
Stars are paying tribute to Hayden Panettiere after the actor's death at 36
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Trump again threatens to ‘bomb the s*** out of’ ally Oman over Strait of Hormuz
President had previously threatened to bomb the country in May
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The Northern Echo launches Best Bakery 2026 competition - and we need your help
We’re on the hunt to find the best bakery in County Durham and Darlington - and we need your help to find the best of the best.
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Indonesia earthquake: Aid shortages and fears of starvation as aftershocks continue
Some 53 people were killed and thousands displaced by the earthquake, which struck early on Saturday.
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Boy, 12, drowns in river in north-east London
The boy was seen entering the River Lea at 6pm on Saturday
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Warning issued as water levels at US’ second-largest reservoir fall to record low
The water level at Lake Powell has fallen to a record low in another sign of crisis along the Colorado River
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Trump slammed for ‘flying palace’ trips with aide: ‘He wants to travel with Natalie’
Democratic senator Jon Ossoff claimed that the president is ‘treating citizens as fools and those who serve as pawns’
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Firms face pressure from shifting demand after weight-loss pills approved
New research found 34% of Britons would consider taking weight loss medication in tablet form rather than injections.
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Car washes and window cleaning could face bans on water use, ministers warned
Government planners have warned that further water restrictions could be extended to more businesses
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Huge inferno engulfs ‘Russian Amazon’ after Ukraine’s largest ever drone strike
Ukraine has successfully targeted Wildberries hubs seven times in six weeks as part of a campaign to bring the war to Russia
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Blair and Kushner in Middle East to try to save Trump’s Gaza peace deal
Jared Kushner is slated to meet with Israel’s prime minister on Monday in discussions aimed at saving a 15-point, U.S.-backed roadmap
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Mountain rescue teams enter River Tyne in desperate search for missing Liam
Mountain rescue teams have entered the River Tyne in a desperate search for missing young man Liam, 22.
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Rain is on the way – but is it enough to end the drought?
The wet weather comes after five back-to-back heatwaves
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In pictures: Hayden Panettiere's life and career, from child actor to Scream star
The former child star whose breakthrough came in 2006 later opened up about her struggles with mental health.
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Virgin takes another step towards Channel Tunnel rail services
Firm wants to run up to 20 daily journeys to Europe but it must get additional approval for overseas tracks.
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Support for Jason Arday’s family shows ‘Britain still cares’, says Windrush campaigner
Crowdfund passes £150,000, while Cambridge chancellor criticises ‘racist feeding frenzy’ around academic’s death
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Police release picture after women punched on night out at city centre club
Images have been released of a man police would like to speak to in relation to assaults on two women in a city centre night spot.
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New Irish bar inspired by likes of The Dubliner taking over Darlington venue
A new Irish bar inspired by the likes of The Dubliner and Katy O’Briens is coming to Darlington town centre.
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Gianni Infantino: Scottish FA withdraws support for Fifa president
The Scottish Football Association has lost confidence in Gianni Infantino and will not be voting for his re-election as president of Fifa, chief executive Ian Maxwell has told BBC Sport.
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Athens’ all-marble Olympic Stadium gets first major clean in a century
The iconic venue hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896
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Cambridge chancellor hits out at ‘racist feeding frenzy’ targeting Jason Arday
Lord Chris Smith has questioned the way in which the Black professor was treated by the media prior to his death
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The Works shareholder questions chair’s New Zealand residency and home working
The retailer is rowing with investment firm Kelso over the appointment of an additional company director to the current board of five.
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UK Government issues travel warning over medical treatment at holiday hotspot
Northern Cyprus has become a medical tourism destination due to lower treatment costs.
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Taylor demands Albanese repeal ‘cruel tax’ in return for NDIS bill support
Coalition leader tells Anthony Albanese that delaying change to budget measure is ‘unconscionable’
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Will Andy Burnham allow North Sea oil and gas drilling as Rosebank decision looms?
Andy Burnham has previously said he will be ‘pragmatic’ about North Sea oil
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Ukraine energy company says its facilities seriously damaged after 13 Russian strikes in a week
Ukraine’s state energy company says Russia has attacked its facilities 13 times over the past week, with nearly 300 attacks this year
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Trump says BBC is harassing his family after trying to subpoena his children
Trump legal team claims the BBC is ‘abusing the deposition process’ as broadcaster fights a $10 billion lawsuit
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Rhossi, a rare sea turtle, recovers after 5,000-mile trek from Wales to Texas
Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, near death on Welsh beach in 2023, is thriving in Houston despite lingering pneumonia
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Belgian wildfire approaches Germany despite rain as Greece probes deadly blaze
Belgium is battling one of its largest wildfires, despite cooler weather and rain helping firefighters
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Wessex Water announces first hosepipe ban in 50 years
The last ban was put in place during the infamous scorching summer of 1976
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Israeli minister calls for killing of ‘30 to 40’ people in Gaza every night
‘There are people there who are not worthy of life ... they’re not even people,’ he said
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Chase after 'eyes in the sky' hunt group illegally riding bikes near retail park
Cleveland Police seized three off-road bikes after deploying drone support to track riders allegedly using land behind Tees Bay Retail Park…
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Ukrainian strikes kill six in Russia, officials say
A 14-year-old child was among four others injured, the acting governor of Russia's Belgorod region says.
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Parents pushed to breaking point by Child Maintenance Service, BBC told
Mothers, like Katy, describe battles to make ex-partners pay, while fathers say they have been wrongly charged thousands.
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Who is Hasan Piker – and why are some Australian conservatives outraged about his return to the ABC?
The leftwing commentator has been invited to appear on the Planet America program on Monday night
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Police end two-day stand-off after suspect found asleep on roof
The man was pulled down the ladder before being arrested by officers in the garden of the property
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Co-op slashes price of bread to 15p and milk and eggs to 30p
Co-op is cutting the price of bread, milk and eggs to as little as 15p for 24 hours, with shoppers able to get all three essentials for 75p.
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HMRC urges shoppers to report vape shops, barbers and 'dodgy shops' in new campaign
HMRC is urging shoppers to report vape shops, barbers and 'dodgy' high street businesses they suspect of tax fraud or money laundering.
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Burnham exchanged messages with person posing as top Trump aide
The new prime minister spoke over message to who he believed was White House chief of staff Susie Wiles
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Homes damaged, 180,000 without power as Hurricane Lala sweeps past Hawaii
Hurricane Lala battered parts of Hawaii with flash floods ‘like we've never seen’
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Drugs, violence and racism: A week in Glasgow city centre
A BBC investigation captures people openly dealing and taking drugs, as well as thefts, arrests, and violence.
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Family slam County Durham hotel as 'disgusting hovel' after black mould found in room
A family travelling from Scotland have blasted The Moorings Hotel in Chester-le-Street hotel as a “disgusting” hovel after claiming their rooms…
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A pension warning has been issued for millions - check if you're affected
Pensioner poverty is rising again, with single retirees facing almost double the poverty rate of couples, new research from Steve Webb warns.
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Trump blames Reflecting Pool ‘vandals’ for dead grass where July 4 celebrations held
‘Anybody who thinks the Reflecting Pool wasn’t vandalized should go back to Law School,’ Trump claimed, in an apparent jab at Jeanine Pirro
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Asian shares are mostly higher while US futures and oil prices hold steady
Shares are mostly higher in Asia after U.S. stocks edged back from their all-time high following a weaker than expected report on the U.S. economy
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See inside Darlington mum-of-three’s new play space becoming a hit with families
A Darlington play space created to support neurodivergent children and their families has become a hit with families two months after opening its…
