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Man killed by falling tree as Storm Boelo leaves 160,000 properties without power
An amber wind warning will remain until Sunday evening as severe weather continues to batter the UK.
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Two men killed by falling trees as Storm Boelo batters UK with 84mph winds
Footage showed floodwater coursing through a Scottish town, while A roads were closed, train lines blocked and hundreds of thousands of homes were left without power
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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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Storm Boelo latest: Thousands without power as 80mph winds batter UK
Ferry and train services have also been halted as Storm Boelo hurtles towards UK bringing heavy rain and gales
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Dónal Lunny: Celebrated Irish musician dies aged 79
A founding member of three renowned bands - The Bothy Band, Planxty and Moving Hearts - he was widely credited for the revival and growth of Irish traditional music.
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Royal Mail wants four-word sign outside people's homes to help postmen
Royal Mail has urged households with dogs to display a simple four-word warning sign, cautioning that deliveries could be halted if safety measures aren’t followed
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Andy Burnham warns of ‘winter of greater flooding’ – UK politics live
The prime minister said the government is having conversation about emergency preparedness
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Just Eat apologises for AI food mistakes after social media ridicule
A spokesperson said it was removing inaccurate AI images and pausing the rollout of the tool.
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Strictly's Craig Revel Horwood and Paul Chuckle to star in North East Sister Act tour
Craig Revel Horwood and Paul Chuckle join the cast of Sister Act, which will arrive in Sunderland during its UK tour.
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How to watch Northern Ireland Open snooker – live stream Alex Higgins Trophy
The race for the Alex Higgins Trophy heats up in Belfast – here's where to watch and stream the action on the green baize
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Mark Allen: Former world number one considering retirement after Northern Ireland Open exit
Mark Allen says that retiring from snooker is "something I have been contemplating for a while" following his 4-2 loss to Jordan Brown in the Northern Ireland Open.
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Dexys Midnight Runners' Kevin Rowland on band's Newcastle return
Kevin Rowland discusses Dexys Midnight Runners’ new album Love, their return to Tyneside and North East concert at Newcastle’s O2 City Hall on October 21.
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Ronnie O'Sullivan: Why seven-time world champion faces a battle to stay in world's top 16
Snooker's World Championship without Ronnie O'Sullivan is hard to conceive, after years of him being so often the central figure at the Crucible. But it may not be far away.
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‘Islamist’ bomb threat sent to 300 UK schools being treated as a hoax, say police
Northern Ireland’s education minister said some schools closed after receiving the threatening email
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‘I lay in pool of blood after being shot at point blank range’
Shot through the stomach and stranded in the Northern Irish countryside with no backup, Blue* was the lucky one. Now, the former undercover operative tells Sam Kiley about what went wrong, how he survived, and the pressure of making split-second decisions
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John Swinney says the campaign for Scottish independence has already begun
John Swinney used his SNP conference speech in Aberdeen to declare that the campaign for a second independence referendum has already begun.
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Swinney says the 'stars are aligning' for independence but polls show Scots split
John Swinney will tell SNP conference the stars are aligning for independence but three polls published this week show Scots are split on the constitution and rank it well below the cost of living in their list of priorities.
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Swinney insists 'stars are aligning' for Scottish independence
The first minister will tell delegates at the SNP conference in Aberdeen that 2026 has been a turning point in Scotland's "journey to nationhood".
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£11m home of London’s oldest restaurant donated to the National Trust
The site at 34-35 Maiden Lane in Covent Garden, central London, has been home to Rules since 1798
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World faces big challenges but ‘we can be better’, Obama tells Glasgow audience
Barack Obama has told an audience in Glasgow that hope is worth fighting for despite the big challenges facing the modern world.
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Ex-leader of Northern Ireland’s largest unionist party sentenced to 15 years for sex abuse
The former leader of Northern Ireland’s largest unionist party has been on Thursday to 15 years in prison for the rape and sex abuse of two girls decades ago
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ITV win rights to new drama from producers of BBC hit Blue Lights
A new murder mystery from the makers of Blue Lights is coming to ITV.
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HRT: Warning to women amid shortages of some products
Two brands of HRT patches, including Estradot transdermal and FemSeven Conti patches, have been affected.
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Barack Obama awarded honorary degree from Queens University Belfast
Receiving his doctorate, the 44th US president praised Northern Ireland's progress and challenged the next generation to continue building a peaceful and inclusive future.
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£11m site of London’s oldest restaurant given to the National Trust
The site at 34-35 Maiden Lane in Covent Garden, central London, has been home to Rules since 1798
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Far-right and Iran add to mix of terror threats UK faces – not to mention AI
Annual update from MI5 chief highlighted a complex cocktail that could have real-life consequences for Britain
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British and Irish governments ‘should negotiate paramilitary disbandment in Northern Ireland’
Report finds ‘window of opportunity’ for formal process involving loyalist and republican groups
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Mother won lottery just weeks after playing fake scratchcard prank on husband
Peterborough has been named among the top 10 luckiest locations in the UK by the National Lottery
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Portadown residents lose latest legal challenge to Orange Order parade route
Portadown’s Garvaghy Road residents lose Court of Appeal bid over Orange Order parade, while Secretary of State Sir Chris Bryant’s ban remains in place.
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Leeds Light Night as art comes alive on landmarks - dates, times and buildings
Artists took inspiration from the ideas of Leeds primary school children
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Inside a £1.1m Crathorne home where high-spec living meets family luxury
Discover The Burrow, a £1.1m contemporary family home in Crathorne near Yarm, with five bedrooms, garden room, double garage and gym/studio, now for sale.
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Newspaper headlines: 'Airlines sound alarm on costs crisis' and 'King's £1.5m bailout'
The weekend edition of the Financial Times highlights what it is calling a "mounting crisis" for airlines.
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Inside York home blending ‘original character and timeless appeal’ as it hits market
A two-bedroom home that blends “contemporary style with its original character and timeless appeal” has hit the market in Russell Street, York, for £400,000.
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What happens when you grow up not knowing your family medical history?
People who have been adopted or are in care sometimes struggle to access family medical history which could be crucial to their own health.
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Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Bryant announces Drumcree parade ban
Sir Chris explained that an agreement could not be reached between the Orange Order and local nationalist residents on Portadown’s Garvaghy Road
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‘I was hiding in the hedge as an Irish farmer covered me in petrol’
SAS soldier John describes the grim reality of on-the-ground surveillance in Northern Ireland in the late 1980s to world affairs editor Sam Kiley
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We’ll protect Troubles military veterans, cabinet minister promises
Exclusive: Following revelations about the role of special forces in Northern Ireland as revealed in The Independent’s podcast ‘SAS: The Shadow War’, Sir Chris Bryant says his government is committed to protecting veterans
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I led the controversial SAS Death on the Rock operation – this is what happened
Ed*, the SAS commander leading one of the most contentious flash points of the Northern Ireland conflict, describes the moments leading up to the Gibraltar operation in March 1988 - and tells Sam Kiley how the fallout has lasted for decades
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Jane McDonald announces final cruise - everything you need to know
Jane McDonald is inviting fans to join her for one last week of luxury at sea.
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I was the bait to lure the IRA into a deadly confrontation with the SAS
One SAS soldier tells world affairs editor Sam Kiley how he posed as a coal delivery driver to act as an IRA target in controversial ambush in August 1988 that left three dead
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UK city with most National Lottery millionaires in the last 30 years revealed
The cities with the most millionaire lottery winners have been revealed by the National Lottery
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Nations League: Northern Ireland make huge strides despite Georgia frustration
With eight points from four games, Northern Ireland show real progress through what manager Michael O'Neill calls "one of the most enjoyable windows" he has had in international football.
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I was the bait to lure the IRA into a deadly confrontation with the SAS
One SAS officer tells world affairs editor Sam Kiley how he posed as a coal delivery driver to act as an IRA target in controversial ambush in August 1988 which left three dead
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'It can put you on your knees' - Veteran slams unexpected Bradford fireworks
For most people, fireworks are a cause for celebration. For Queensbury veteran John Swaine, an unexpected explosion can transport him back to the streets of Belfast during the Troubles.
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‘You just need your dad’: Karl Bushby’s son on his return after 28 years
The son of a Yorkshireman who has spent the last 28 years walking around the world has spoken about the sacrifices of growing up while his father pursued his journey – and the surreal prospect of finally seeing him come home.
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York coach launches programme to help women overcome imposter syndrome
York life coach Diane Spence launches The Subconscious Recode at the end of October 2026, helping ambitious women overcome imposter syndrome and self-doubt.
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Julie Ann McIlwaine: Murder conviction overturned for woman who killed abusive partner
The Court of Appeal ruled that jurors were misdirected on Julie Ann McIlwaine's loss of control defence to the killing of James Joseph Crossley.
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Poet brings great-grandparents’ 1848 wedding journey to life on North East ferry
Irish poet Noel Connor’s film Crossings honours his great-grandparents’ 1848 wedding journey aboard the Shields Ferry across the River Tyne on October 1.
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York coach launches programme to help women overcome imposter syndrome
York life coach Diane Spence launches The Subconscious Recode at the end of October 2026, helping ambitious women overcome imposter syndrome and self-doubt.
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Brits are feeling more confident with their money than they were two years ago
Brits are feeling more confident with their money than they were two years ago, despite ongoing economic pressures.
