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Urgent search launched to find missing man with links to York
North Yorkshire Police has joined an extensive search for missing man, Matthew Thompson, who has connections to York.
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Civil servant accused of juggling five jobs says work was his ‘lifeline'
Prosecutors say Chowdhury ‘exploited’ the work-from-home culture which began during the Covid-19 pandemic to hide his multiple jobs
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Letters detailing most intimate parts of Lord Nelson’s life could fetch £6m
The collection is made up of 415 letters, documents and manuscripts relating to the officer
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Who really runs BBC Scotland? Inside the battle for power and money
Hayley Valentine runs BBC Scotland. At least on paper. We follow the money to find out where the real power lies.
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Rural councils demand action from John Healey in Budget after feeling 'neglect'
John Healey is set to announce his first Budget as Chancellor next week.
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Popular well-being brand to open first northern shop in York
Norfolk Natural Living is opening its first northern shop at 50 Stonegate, York, offering vegan, cruelty-free fragrances, aromatherapy and home products.
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Cambridge professor takes own university to court over new library 'megabuilding'
Suchitra Sebastian claims the design is ‘too coarse’ for the historic university town
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Popular well-being brand to open first northern shop in York
Norfolk Natural Living is opening its first northern shop at 50 Stonegate, York, offering vegan, cruelty-free fragrances, aromatherapy and home products.
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Eberchi Eze: Why is he struggling at Arsenal?
Eberechi Eze has been struggling for form this season for Arsenal, but there could be hope that the forward turns it around.
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Stratford International on track to get cross-Channel trains in budget boost
Sadiq Khan says upgrade would unlock station’s potential and allow it to live up to its name and be truly international
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Trump's embrace of Putin jolts Europe, but not enough to break away
Donald Trump's embrace of Vladimir Putin has driven a wedge between the transatlantic allies. But for all their outrage, Europeans are not yet ready to break away from the United States and go their own way.
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Rare sketch of young Queen Elizabeth to go up for auction – for less than expected
The late monarch sat for the portrait when she was just six or seven
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How much is the cost of living in the UK rising? Here’s what the data says
From inflation to wages, The Independent looks at how the standard of living in the UK has changed
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Noel Clarke pleads not guilty to sexual offence charges
The former Doctor Who and Kidulthood star appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court on Wednesday.
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Author Helen Fielding launches award to find the next Bridget Jones's Diary
The Bridget Jones Prize will go to the author of the funniest 1,000-word diary-style piece of writing.
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Rock icon to play headline show in York tonight - here's all you need to know
A frontman of a top American band is set to perform in York tonight.
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Jackdaw gas field approval triggers backlash from environmentalists
Andy Burnham said the scheme will protect hundreds of jobs and help keep British homes warm this winter.
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Killer Billy Dunlop to make bid for freedom as fourth parole hearing starts today
“Evil” killer Billy Dunlop will today plead for his release from prison as his fourth parole hearing gets underway in London.
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Strictly Come Dancing star set for exciting new career move away from BBC show
Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas is reportedly set to appear as a judge on Dancing With The Stars.
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Sam Fender reveals date for huge Murrayfield stadium show on 'biggest ever' tour
Sam Fender will play Edinburgh's Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium next summer as part of what has been billed as his biggest headline tour to date.
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In The Room
France is reeling after a weekend of unrest that escalated dramatically. Hundreds of thousands marched peacefully, but elsewhere shops were looted, cars burned, police attacked and public buildings set alight. What began with schoolchildren furious about missing teachers, crumbling classrooms and a system they believe is failing them quickly became something much bigger. People of all ages joined demonstrations driven by anger over the cost of living, deteriorating public services and a future that feels increasingly out of reach. With France approaching a presidential election, the unrest exposes a deeper political crisis. But this is not just a French story. Across Europe, established parties are struggling to retain the confidence of increasingly disillusioned electorates. And Britain has experienced its own moments when public anger has spilled into violence. Helen MacNamara, who was inside government during the 2011 riots and has attended countless COBR meetings, examines what happens when governments begin to lose control of the streets, and what France's crisis might tell us about the pressures building closer to home. New episodes of In The Room come out weekly. Listen to the latest on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or watch on YouTube.
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Pope Leo's alma mater Villanova traveling to Rome for hoops doubleheader vs. Notre Dame
Villanova and Notre Dame's men's and women's teams are set to play a doubleheader in Rome on November 1, marking the start of the college basketball season
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Animal rights group Peta asks Crystal Palace to retire bald eagle mascot
Animal rights group Peta is urging Crystal Palace to retire their bald eagle mascot, saying a "bright stadium filled with boisterous fans is no place for animals".
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Tommy Robinson voicemail left on Daily Mail journalist’s phone played in court
Audio of a voicemail Tommy Robinson left on a Daily Mail journalist’s phone has been played to jurors at Southwark Crown Court. The 43-year-old, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is on trial for allegedly harassing journalists Jacob Dirnhuber and Andrew Young, causing them fear of violence, in August 2024 after they worked on a story about him while he was on holiday in Cyprus. The voicemail, released by the Metropolitan Police and played in court on Tuesday (20 October), was left on Ted Verity’s phone. It said: “If it’s legitimate journalism then expect me to come knocking,” adding: “I’ve already located every f****** one of you.” Mr Yaxley-Lennon entered not guilty pleas to two charges of harassment causing fear of violence in July last year.
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Wandsworth prison ordered thousands of coats and blankets after heating failure
Issues with the heating supply and hot water at HMP Wandsworth became so serious that it was reported as a ‘loss of service’, a report said
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David Attenborough explains simple trick Londoners are using to protect hedgehogs
Veteran broadcaster David Attenborough has shown how effective so-called ‘hedgehog highways’ can be in urban areas
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The disputed story of the 'creepy' undercover police officer
Andrew Coles denies claims he deceived a young woman into sex while infiltrating an activist group.
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Rock icon to play headline show in York tonight - here's all you need to know
A frontman of a top American band is set to perform in York tonight.
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Billy Dunlop parole hearing LIVE - Killer admits he felt 'euphoric' after murder
Killer Billy Dunlop will today plead for his release from prison as his fourth parole hearing gets underway in London.
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Bayeux Tapestry tickets go on sale again today. Here’s how to get them
It’s the first time the iconic artwork has been displayed on British soil in nearly 1,000 years
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Hockney’s wishes respected as ‘one of his last projects’ opens in Bradford
A GALLERY dedicated to the late David Hockney that is re-opening in Bradford this week was one of the final projects the artist was involved in.
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France protests live: French government to deploy military for protests this weekend
Hundreds of thousands of people protested this weekend over declining public services and rising cost-of-living pressures
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France has a proud tradition of protesting, and sometimes people lose their heads
France is known for its vibrant protest culture, where activism is seen as a social duty and part of the national identity
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Man ordered to pay more than £2,000 for act after getting parking ticket
A man was ordered to pay £2,270 in fines and costs after he threw a parking fine notice on the ground in Cornwall. Stephen Lang, of St Martins Crescent, Camborne, was found guilty of littering at Exchequer Quay car park in Penryn on 20 November 2025. The court heard that the 58-year-old was issued with a penalty charge notice after his vehicle was found parked outside a marked bay. Lang approached the officer and challenged the notice before removing it from the vehicle and throwing it to the ground. The officer picked up the notice and placed it back on the vehicle before Lang removed it again and threw it in her direction. Lang was issued with a £250 Fixed Penalty Notice for littering, which he failed to pay despite a reminder. He was ordered to pay a £250 fine, £1920.90 in costs and a £100 victim surcharge.
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How the UK's hottest summer has affected autumn leaves
The UK's hottest summer on record has caused some trees to shed their leaves early, but experts say spectacular autumn colours could still be on the way.
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Campaigners hit out at ‘cynical’ front-of-shirt sponsors ban as gambling ads soar
The Premier League front-of-shirt ban began during the 2026/27 season, three years after it was first announced
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The Acer Googlebook 14 is an excellent first attempt at a new type of laptop – but Google's software needs work
The Acer Googlebook 14 is the most affordable of these new breed of laptops – but is it the MacBook Air killer Android users have been waiting for?
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Ali G is back. But is Sacha Baron Cohen's character past its sell-by date?
Borat and Bruno creator Sacha Baron Cohen returns as Ali G, more than two decades after the release of Ali G Indahouse.
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Inmates at scandal-hit prison given coats, blankets and soup after heating failure
Issues with the heating supply and hot water at HMP Wandsworth became so serious that it was reported as a ‘loss of service’, a report said
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Budget tax hikes for financial sector would be ‘own goal’, says CBI
Rain Newton-Smith, chief executive of the major business group, will call on Chancellor John Healey to give ‘business breathing space’.
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RSPCA struggling with capacity crisis as number of unwanted cats hits all-time high
Record toll of felines needing new homes strains charity’s centres as large-scale rescues soar
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Rare sketch of young Queen Elizabeth goes up for auction
The late monarch sat for the portrait when she was just six or seven
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Beatles attraction ‘to rival Graceland and Dollywood’ coming to Liverpool
The new attraction is moving into a 100,000-square-foot site opposite Liverpool Lime Street station
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Albanian police deploy water cannons as protests hit seventh day
Albanian police deployed water cannons as protests continued into their seventh day on Monday (19 October). Officers responded with tear gas after demonstrators hurled rocks at them. Protesters also attacked government buildings and lit fires. Violence has erupted after high school and university students mobilised in a broader anti-government movement calling for prime minister Edi Rama to resign. It comes as thousands of rioters in France were arrested during the weekend’s widespread protests, with justice minister. Violence has also been seen in other parts of Europe, with similar incidents in Belgium and Italy.
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FTSE down but off lows as oil price drops amid Iran war peace talks hope
In London, the FTSE 100 index ended down 31.69 points, 0.3%, at 10,733.00.
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David Attenborough’s simple tip to protect hedgehogs in city gardens
Veteran broadcaster David Attenborough has shown how effective so-called ‘hedgehog highways’ can be in urban areas
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Perfume brand chooses York for its first shop in the North
Norfolk Natural Living is opening its first northern shop at 50 Stonegate, York, offering vegan, cruelty-free fragrances, aromatherapy and home products.
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Perfume brand chooses York for its first shop in the North
Norfolk Natural Living is opening its first northern shop at 50 Stonegate, York, offering vegan, cruelty-free fragrances, aromatherapy and home products.
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How to watch Liverpool vs Villarreal: Live Streams, Team News & TV Channels for Champions League 2026/27
The Reds will seek to maintain their perfect record in Europe this season
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Russell Brand told woman to ‘clear up the mess you’ve made’ after alleged rape, court hears
Woman says alleged assault at comedian’s London home was one of most painful experiences of her life
