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Emotional John Swinney says he'll deliver Scottish independence for teenage son
The SNP leader has closed his party’s annual conference in Aberdeen on a personal note
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Why Burnham could be the longest-serving PM since Blair
Andrew Neil asks if the new tenant of No 10 is the latest in a series of leaders unqualified for the role – but he could be the longest-serving prime minister since Tony Blair, writes John Rentoul
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Emotional John Swinney says he'll deliver Scottish independence for teenage son
The SNP leader has closed his party’s annual conference in Aberdeen on a personal note
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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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Matt Baker on North East panto homecoming this month: ‘Here is where I’m happiest’
Matt Baker says Darlington’s Christmas pantomime will offer a “spark and a gem of magic” even the London Palladium could not match.
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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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Humza Yousaf challenges questions over Israel and Palestine's right to exist
Humza Yousaf says Palestinians’ right to exist is ignored as SNP MP Lara Bird attacks Ed Miliband and the UK Government over its Gaza response in Aberdeen.
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Two in hospital after serious crash on A64 in North Yorkshire - air ambulance called
Two people have been taken to hospital after a serious crash on the A64 near Castle Howard in North Yorkshire.
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NHS staff ‘may have breached medical records of man killed by tiger’
William Chapman was killed by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster on Saturday
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Doctor on Lucy Letby ward makes admission over murder fears
Dr Stephen Brearey said his warnings about Lucy Letby were repeatedly ignored
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We’re not backing away from Jackdaw and Rosebank decisions, says Andy Burnham
The PM was speaking during a visit to Motherwell.
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Charlotte Crosby opens up about heartbreaking second miscarriage in 5 months
North East reality TV star Charlotte Crosby has revealed she has suffered a second silent miscarriage this year, opening up about the heartbreak of losing a baby just five months after a previous pregnancy loss.
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Fish and chip fans told to avoid two cod alternatives in threat to popular takeaway
Some fish stocks have seen their ratings upgraded, including some North Sea herring
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Fall foliage tracker: New England having 'elite' year with 'majestic' views elsewhere
New England had adequate rain through the spring and summer, plus warm days and cool nights heading into fall
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Two in hospital after serious crash on A64 in North Yorkshire - air ambulance called
Two people have been taken to hospital after a serious crash on the A64 near Castle Howard in North Yorkshire.
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Simon Cowell's job at threat on Britain's Got Talent as replacement steps in
Bradley Walsh wins praise as Britain’s Got Talent guest judge at Blackpool auditions, standing in for Simon Cowell after back surgery, alongside KSI.
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New visitor centre planned for Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s Hill House in Helensburgh
he National Trust for Scotland plans a new visitor centre at Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s Hill House in Helensburgh as part of a £20m conservation project.
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Bank shares drop on reports Chancellor planning Budget tax raid
Speculation is growing that John Healey is poised to hike the surcharge banks pay on their profits in his October 28 Budget.
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Four face trial over explosion which killed Scots man in Rome
Four people will face trial after an explosion which caused the death of a Scottish man in Italy.
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Simon Cowell's job at threat on Britain's Got Talent as replacement steps in
Bradley Walsh praised as Britain's Got Talent guest judge after replacing Simon Cowell at Blackpool auditions alongside Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and KSI.
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Our politicians are addicted to fossil fuels but unlike smoking we all feel the consequences - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Robert Johnson, Melton Road, Barrow upon Soar.
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Scottish Government to abandon 12-week orthopaedic target, leaked NHS plan reveals
A confidential NHS blueprint, obtained by The Herald, reveals the Scottish Government is set to abandon its legally-backed 12-week orthopaedic target — replacing it with a 26-week standard — while centralising surgery into regional hubs and telling patients to expect to travel.
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UK launches world first cancer lab for personalised patient treatment
Clinical trials have already shown positive results in using these circulating tumour DNA (ctDNA) blood tests to monitor patients
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Travis Perkins reveals sales drop amid ‘persisting’ economic uncertainty
It comes as the construction sector is facing a challenging backdrop, with elevated interest rates and cost inflation weighing on new developments.
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MPs are under more threat than ever, says Farage, five years after Amess murder
Nigel Farage has said on the fifth anniversary of the murder of Sir David Amess that MPs are “under more threat than they’ve ever been”.
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450 jobs at risk from potential closure of gas storage facility
Fears are growing over the possible closure of a major gas storage facility off the East Yorkshire coast.
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450 jobs at risk from potential closure of gas storage facility
Fears are growing over the possible closure of a major gas storage facility off the East Yorkshire coast.
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'A significant moment for Edinburgh': Capital to host G20 finance meeting next summer
Finance ministers and central bank governors will meet at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre on July 8 and 9.
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Ten unions call on Burnham to reject drilling at Rosebank oil field
The UK Government has still to announce if drilling at the Rosebank oil field – the largest untapped field in the North Sea – can go ahead.
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Fishermen furious after Norwegian trawler catches '12 per cent' of quota in one day
Fisherman in Shetland have called for urgent government action after more than 12 of the UK's entire quota for saithe was caught by a Norwegian ship in one day
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Fish and chip fans told to avoid two cod alternatives in threat to popular takeaway
Some fish stocks have seen their ratings upgraded, including some North Sea herring
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What sort of homes and communities do we want to leave to the next generation? - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: David Ingham, Ripon.
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Gambling tax hikes will cause closures and job cuts, say Entain and Rank
Entain, which owns Coral and Ladbrokes, said the UK has become an ‘increasingly challenging tax environment’.
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World first lab uses AI to set personalised care for cancer patients
Clinical trials have already shown positive results in using these circulating tumour DNA (ctDNA) blood tests to monitor patients
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Yorkshire Wildlife Park tiger attack victim 'had previous bouts of psychosis'
The family of a man who was killed by a tiger at a wildlife park have expressed concerns about his contact with mental health services leading up to his death, an inquest opening has heard.
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Bank of England deputy ‘surprised how well’ economy absorbed energy price shock
The gross domestic product increased by 0.1% in August, following 0.4% growth in July, according to official statistics.
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Family raise concerns over care before man killed by tiger at Yorkshire zoo
The family of a 24-year-old man who was killed after entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park have raised concerns about the mental health care he received before his death.
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Inquest into death of man killed by tiger at wildlife park to be opened
An inquest into the death of a man who was killed by a tiger after entering its enclosure at a wildlife park is set to open on Thursday (Oct 15).
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Crew of missing fishing vessel off Lewis named by police
A fisherman who died after his vessel went missing off the Isle of Lewis has been named alongside his missing crewmates.
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York accountant’s frustration after employee feared being deported over visa delays
A York accountant has voiced his frustration after his employee, a Sri Lankan national, feared she would be deported over delays in processing her visa.
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York accountant’s frustration after employee feared being deported over visa delays
A York accountant has voiced his frustration after his employee, a Sri Lankan national, feared she would be deported over delays in processing her visa.
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Ten unions call on Burnham to reject drilling at Rosebank oil field
The UK Government has still to announce if drilling at the Rosebank oil field – the largest untapped field in the North Sea – can go ahead.
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World-leading NHS genomics lab launches to improve care for cancer patients
New testing combines data about a patient and their tumour with artificial intelligence (AI) to build the fullest picture of a person’s cancer.
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Tories urge Burnham to apologise over comments about Ann Widdecombe murder case
Andy Burnham should apologise for saying an “individual” was “responsible for the murder” of Ann Widdecombe, shadow Commons leader Jesse Norman said, adding the Prime Minister’s remark was a “breach of the presumption of innocence”.
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'Repair bridges': Andy Burnham pledges to help Zelensky with Donald Trump
Andy Burnham has said he will seek to restore Donald Trump’s support for Ukraine and “repair bridges” as Volodymyr Zelensky visited Downing Street.
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Greens urge SNP to introduce ‘Amazon tax’ on big online businesses
The Greens said big retailers were making ‘obscene profits’ while high streets are being ‘hollowed out’.
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All the allegations against Russell Brand from day one of trial
Southwark Crown Court heard in detail on Wednesday about the alleged incidents, which are said to have taken place between 1999 and 2009 as his showbiz career was flourishing
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Scottish swimmer Archie Goodburn to meet PM to discuss brain tumours
Scottish swimmer Archie Goodburn has said his meeting with Prime Minister Andy Burnham is a “unique opportunity for change”.
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Raising gaming machine tax could put 3,800 casino jobs at risk, report warns
The Government is reportedly considering an increase in the rate of machine games duty, which typically stands at 20% on profits.
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New species of dinosaur discovered from fossil ‘overlooked’ for over 100 years
The dinosaur is a long-clawed predator the size of a large tiger.
