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What happens if you don't pay your TV licence? The rules households must know
UK TV licence rules explained: who needs one, £180 cost, free and reduced-cost licences, payment options and fines for watching live TV or BBC iPlayer.
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Scotland's booming simulator golf market comes in from the cold
Simulator golf is coming in from the cold as Swedish operator RUFF moves into Scotland. The Herald has mapped at least 30 venues already operating across the country
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All the best Sunday lunch pub spots across North East, according to readers
Northern Echo readers have revealed their favourite pubs, restaurants and inns for Sunday lunch across County Durham, Darlington, Teesside and the wider North East.
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More than 30,000 Scottish homes without power after Storm Boelo hits Scotland
Storm Boelo leaves more than 30,000 Scottish homes without power as 80mph winds cause travel disruption, with SSEN and SP Energy teams repairing faults after storm damage.
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The Seagate One Touch comes with software that makes this HDD stand out
The high-capacity 4TB portable HDD is just the start with this storage solution, as it comes with a suite of data backup software and password protection.
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What happens if you don't pay your TV licence? The rules households must know
UK TV licence rules explained: who needs one, £180 cost, free and reduced-cost licences, payment options and fines for watching live TV or BBC iPlayer.
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Rayner says ‘nothing off the table’ for Burnham to undo harms of Brexit
Andy Burnham admitted he is considering allowing freedom of movement, as pro-EU groups warn Brexit has left a black hole of up to £240bn in economic growth
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State pension age could be cut to 65 under calls that would free up jobs
A petition calling for the UK state pension age to be cut to 65 for everyone has passed 100,000 signatures
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Second English village to hold vote on leaving UK
Barnham could follow in the footsteps of Piddington, which overwhelmingly voted for ‘independence’ from the UK in protest over plans for asylum seekers
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All aboard the TrainTok trend: spotters and staff boost rail content online
Number of videos about British trains doubles in three months as creators find audiences interested in workings of railways
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Train operator advises customers not to travel today due to Storm Boelo disruption
A train operator is advising customers not to travel today because Storm Boelo has disrupted services.
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Mackay admits she 'struggled to find the words' on Israel's right to exist question
Scottish Greens co-leader Gillian Mackay has attempted to clarify her view on Israel's right to exist, saying states have no such right but people do.
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State pension age could be cut to 65 under calls that would free up jobs
A petition calling for the UK state pension age to be cut to 65 for everyone has passed 100,000 signatures
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Ethnic minorities in England less likely to get breast cancer diagnosis from routine screening
Exclusive: People from marginalised groups more likely to be diagnosed via urgent referral or in emergency setting, research finds
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Goods and services the super El Niño could make more expensive – and why
The Bank of England has identified El Niño as a key factor that could drive food inflation in 2027
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The Boulies EP600 almost dethrones our top mid-range office chair
The Boulies EP600 is positioned as a mid-range office chair for the home office. It's highly adjustable, very comfortable, and an easy pick for long hours.
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New treatment could shrink tumours for those with complex and aggressive cancers
Researchers involved in the study said the treatment could ‘transform outcomes’
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Ukraine war: Drone strikes kill three in Belgorod and injure five at industrial plant
Thirty blocks of flats damaged in the Ukrainian attack on the Belgorod region, local governor says
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UK's Andy Burnham wants 'honest discussion' on EU free movement
Ahead of next month's UK-EU summit, Burnham said he favours an 'honest discussion' about the divisive issue of re-adapting free movement between the UK and the EU. But in an interview in London Sunday Times, he ruled out ever joining the Schengen zone or adopting the Euro. #EuropeNews
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Fallen trees, power cuts and travel chaos as Storm Boelo hits the North East
Storm Boelo has caused widespread disruption across Darlington, County Durham and the wider North East after bringing a weekend of strong winds and heavy rain.
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How to watch Man Utd vs Bournemouth: Free streams and TV Channels for Premier League 2026/27
Michael Carrick's tenure hangs by a thread as the Cherries visit happy hunting ground Old Trafford
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State pension age could be cut to 65 under calls that would free up jobs
A petition calling for the UK state pension age to be cut to 65 for everyone has passed 100,000 signatures
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Serbia votes as strongman Vučić faces grassroots challenge to 12-year rule – Europe live
The Student List movement is taking on authoritarian leader following nearly two years of protests against government and institutional corruption
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Rayner backs Burnham call for debate on return to free movement with EU
Cabinet minister says PM’s plea is ‘pragmatism’ but comments risk causing concern among some red wall MPs
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Storm Boelo: The Yorkshire attractions and events affected by high winds
A number of events and attractions in Yorkshire have been affected by the high winds brought to the region by Storm Boelo.
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Israel votes in first election since 7 October attacks and Gaza war
Israelis will head to the polls on Tuesday (27 October) in the first election since the 7 October attacks and subsequent wars in Gaza, Iran and Lebanon. Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a big challenge from former army chief Gadi Eisenkot, with neither expected to secure a parliamentary majority. But would a change in leadership bring peace in the region? Both candidates oppose an independent Palestinian state, and support continued Israeli security control over Palestinian territories. The Independent’s chief international correspondent Bel Trew reports.
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New parking rules explained: What drivers need to know about fines and appeals
Private parking firms issued 16.9m tickets in 2025/26. Proposed UK reforms include five- and 10-minute grace periods, appeals and £20 caps for genuine errors.
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Why residents of flood-hit towns feel abandoned by the government
Communities are being urged to be resilient – but they say that puts the onus on the wrong group
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I tested the Lavazza MilkEasy Plus for a month, and it’s an excellent affordable frother that’s unbelievably easy to use — here’s why I’d recommend it
One month on, and the Lavazza MilkEasy Plus is a staple of my coffee-making setup.
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TCL mini-LED vs LG OLED TV: which of these two budget models comes out on top for the same price? I put them side-by-side to find out
Can TCL's affordable mini-LED match LG's entry-level OLED? I tested both TVs side-by-side using reference testing scenes to find out
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Waitrose 'very sorry' after Christmas food mix-up on its website
Waitrose has apologised after the wrong image appeared online for its No.1 Yule Log Sausage Roll.
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Hour-by-hour Darlington forecast as Storm Boelo brings 60mph gusts today
Storm Boelo is continuing to batter Darlington and County Durham today, with gusts of up to 60mph and heavy showers forecast before conditions gradually improve.
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Wetherby engineering firm founder shortlisted for top manufacturing award
James McCartney, who established Enhanced Control Solutions in 2019, is in the running for the Manufacturing Leader award.
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AI agents go rogue chasing a £350 train refund
AI assistant leaked private family illness to 5 companies as leverage to force an expired £350 train refund.
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'Hidden treasure' Yorkshire restaurant offering 'delicious' food
The Whippet Inn is loved by both visitors and locals in York thanks to its amazing food.
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The boss whose twice-bust business appears to be back despite £3m debts
Andrew Woosnam took millions from his companies before leaving creditors including HMRC out of pocket
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Dogger Bank scheme releases more than 1,000 juvenile lobsters into North Sea
1,054 juvenile European lobsters released off Yorkshire by Dogger Bank Wind Farm and Whitby Lobster Hatchery in North Sea conservation scheme.
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Only one in five people can pass this three-question IQ test
The Cognitive Reflection Test has a pass rate of just 17 per cent, leaving the majority who attempt it boggled.
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York graduate launches new app to help students find seasonal jobs
York graduate Aiden Tonyy has created a new app, Seasonaly, that aims to make seasonal job hunting easier and faster for students.
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Wes Streeting says defence investment can boost North East jobs
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting op-ed
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Four ways Labour could raise money in the Budget without hiking income tax
Chancellor John Healey may need to raise money to boost his fiscal headroom - BBC Verify examines what options could be on the table.
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Wetherby engineering firm founder shortlisted for top manufacturing award
James McCartney, who established Enhanced Control Solutions in 2019, is in the running for the Manufacturing Leader award.
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Banks set to report stronger profits as they face prospect of tax hike
The announcements will come on the same week that Chancellor John Healey will deliver his autumn Budget statement.
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Only one in five people can pass this three-question IQ test
The Cognitive Reflection Test has a pass rate of just 17 per cent, leaving the majority who attempt it boggled.
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UK frozen food company stocked in 1,000 stores enters liquidation and closes
Quality Bites, a halal frozen food brand stocked by over 1,000 UK independent supermarkets, voluntarily entered liquidation and closed on October 7.
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New book by East Riding author aims to break down barriers to creative careers
Creative Careers Unlocked, written by East Riding author and creative industries specialist Emily Maguire, is set to be published next month.
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Monk Fryston, North Yorkshire: Roadmap of a heritage written in stone
Two miles east of the A1(M) on the Leeds to Selby road, the 21st century trappings of a designated trunk road brush hard up against Monk Fryston’s remarkable heritage and dominate the village.
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UK households urged to prepare for three days of disruption in emergencies
Households are being urged to prepare for up to three days of disruption during severe weather emergencies.
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Demand for UK government action 10 months after British man’s death in Grenada
Police closed case of Andrew Frederick despite autopsy report ruling his death a homicide
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Billions to shareholders: Calls to nationalise Scots wind farms and buses
Scottish wind farms made £2.83bn profit, with 90 paid to shareholders, as bus funding rose 72; campaigners demand public ownership of energy and transport.
