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Guy Fawkes: The story behind Yorkshire man involved in failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605
Guy Fawkes is known for his involvement in the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605 - here is his background and connection with Bonfire Night.
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Revealed: billionaire Reform donor was in business with foundation linked to Iranian regime
Exclusive: Sasan Ghandehari’s partnership with religious foundation raises questions about past dealings with republic criticised by Nigel Farage
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EU and Canada draw closer in Trump’s world, with Britain looking on
The EU and Canada are hoping to deepen ties at their upcoming Montreal summit, in areas like trade, energy, defence and critical minerals. Meanwhile, the UK is seeking its own reset with Brussels.
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Man who killed Bradford police officer handed second life sentence
Her death remains one of the most high-profile cases of police officers killed in the line of duty in recent British history.
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'My family fled the Nazis. Why did it take 18 years to reclaim German citizenship?'
Restoring German citizenship as a descendant of Nazi persecution can be a long and drawn out process. We spoke to Christian Mahne who became German after nearly two decades of trying.
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Wetherby Young Offender Institute the worst in UK for violence, stats show
A judge recently labelled the prison as “the Wild West”
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Civil servant who juggled five jobs 'wasn't thinking straight'
Kashim Chowdhury is accused of fraudulently juggling multiple public sector jobs.
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Stocks rattled by fears over tech sell-off and rising oil prices
In London, the FTSE 100 index ended down 27.85 points, 0.3%, at 10,725.03.
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Luke Littler: Fallon Sherrock one of 24 'amateurs' to face world champion in Netflix show
Women's world number three Fallon Sherrock is named among the 24 contestants bidding to beat Luke Littler in a new Netflix special.
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FA Cup first round: Altrincham v Notts County & Cray Wanderers v Stockport on the BBC
Non-league clubs Altrincham and Cray Wanderers will stage the BBC's two chosen FA Cup first-round ties next month.
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Russell Brand raped woman even though she screamed in pain, court hears
Alleged victim told her parents and others about attack and was encouraged to go to police but she feared she would not be believed
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Andy Burnham confirms infrastructure spending changes in Budget to help North
The Prime Minister’s announcement followed a “situation room” meeting with England’s metro mayors.
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Vietnamese man to be deported after being caught working at nail salon
Thanh Quan Dinh protested ‘I just did the tips, filed and coloured’ when caught by immigration officers
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North East podcast shortlisted for national award after reaching 127 countries
Northumberland podcast The Nature Garden shortlisted for Best Regional Podcast at the 2026 Independent Podcast Awards after reaching listeners in 127 countries.
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Ann Ming fears 'cold and calculated' killer Billy Dunlop will be tipped for release
Ann Ming fears her daughter Julie Hogg's killer Billy Dunlop will be recommended for release following his parole hearing yesterday.
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Caroline Flack's brother never recovered, inquest hears
Paul Flack was "everyone's favourite person" but this "took its toll", an inquest hears.
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How to watch The Pride of Britain Awards 2026 online for FREE
Carol Vorderman and Ashley Banjo host the annual awards show
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Trump ordered to answer questions under oath in BBC lawsuit
Trump is suing the BBC over an episode of Panorama that edited together two different sections of a speech he gave in 2021.
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What to know about the AI-detected security bug impacting wide swaths of the internet
The language that’s known as the backbone of the internet is now subject to what experts are calling the one of the most notable vulnerabilities in recent memory
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Masked men held kitchen knife to man's throat during terrifying night-time raid
Balaclava clad raiders woke a North Yorkshire man and held a kitchen knife to his throat while they ransacked his home, York Crown Court heard.
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Brand scolded woman about his sheets after alleged rape, court told
The comedian, who denies all charges, went from ‘charming to violent and cold-hearted’, a witness claimed
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Selfridges unveils Christmas windows with festive scenes from around the world
The Christmas And The City theme greets shoppers at all the department store’s UK outlets this festive season.
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Barclays boss indicates bank taxes in budget ‘bearable’ and backs Healey – UK politics live
CEO of Barclays tells reporters: ‘I deeply respect the responsibility that the chancellor has and he has our full support and backing’
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York teen's night with the stars at extraordinary reunion with surgeon who saved him
A York heart patient has paid tribute to the pioneering surgeon who saved thousands at an extraordinary reunion at the Pride of Britain Awards.
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Bradford girl, 6, helps launch 2026 Poppy Appeal
The 2026 appeal was launched in Manchester on Thursday.
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North East consultancy wins international AI and digital transformation award
Newcastle-based Opencast wins AI & Digital Transformation Company of the Year at the GP Bullhound Allstars Awards, highlighting North East tech growth.
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David Attenborough reveals how UK households can save hedgehogs with one task
Veteran broadcaster David Attenborough has shown how effective so-called ‘hedgehog highways’ can be in urban areas
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Aung San Suu Kyi’s son speaks to detained former Myanmar leader for first time in five years
Kim Aris says ‘hearing her voice again means more than words can express’ amid loosening of detention restrictions
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John Healey vows to be a chancellor ‘who backs business’ ahead of Budget
Chancellor says he is seeking to rebuild the damaged relationship between Labour and business
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MI5 spied on NHS founder Nye Bevan for more than 20 years
He came to its attention in the 1930s when he was considered a left-wing firebrand.
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Corridor care is a problem that is not going away in the NHS - Jayne Dowle
Our local hospital’s A&E department recorded its busiest day ever earlier this month, with a total of 450 people attending, setting a new daily record. And this is only October, the start of autumn, not the depths of winter.
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‘I worked in government during UK riots – controlling them is a balancing act’
As riots in France lead to increasingly dramatic measures, ex-deputy cabinet secretary Helen MacNamara explains the important balancing act governments face during mass unrest. Report by Maja Anushka
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New clinical trial backed by Andy Burnham could speed up Alzheimer’s treatments
The Prime Minister’s father Roy died with Alzheimer’s disease in September.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Thousands of busy roads to be resurfaced to tackle pothole crisis
The government has also announced a further £220 million in funding for councils in England to tackle potholes
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Bingley teenager named leader of National Youth Orchestra
A TALENTED teenager has been named the new leader of the National Youth Orchestra (NYO)
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Retired Woking decorator's Pokémon cards sell for £1.5m
He says he found treasure in his attic where the collection had been stored for 15 years.
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Harrogate musician who worked with Tina Turner and on The Lion King has died
The brilliant keyboard player in legendary 1970s Harrogate rock band Wally, who signed to Atlantic Records in the long-haired, flared trousers days of the 1970s, has sadly passed after a stellar second career as a Hollywood composer.
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Hollywood stunt couple sue surveyors after country home hit by septic tank smell
Robert Bowen, was part of stunt teams nominated for industry awards for F1 and House of the Dragon
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Further arrests made after police officer injured in shooting
A weapon that appeared to be a sawn off double-barrelled shotgun was pictured at the scene
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Tour de France 2027 UK stages in detail: Where will you stand?
The full route for the 2027 Tour de France is announced in Paris, with street-by-street details of the six stages in the UK revealed.
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TV quota ‘sham’ row as London firms cash in on Scots BBC productions
Scottish TV production quotas scrutiny after an investigation records claims of loopholes, token offices and weak checks on regional productions.
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Letters detailing Lord Nelson’s scandalous affair could fetch £6m at auction
The collection is made up of 415 letters, documents and manuscripts relating to the officer
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Russell Brand accuser said alleged rape 'really hurt', court hears
The friend of a woman claiming to have been raped by Russell Brand says she said he was "quite aggressive".
