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Many firms are still falling behind when it comes to getting their AI infrastructure up to speed
AI infrastructure is a major holdback
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Race for crucial midterms attracting vast sums of money on both sides
Billionaire Michael Bloomberg is spending $80m to help Democratic candidates, while Trump has promised Republicans $400m
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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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Lawyer caught by BBC offering to make illegal-worker fine go away
Because of our investigation, the home secretary has ordered a review of how fines are issued and collected.
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Hackers steal children's data after company used 'Password1' for old account
The data watchdog reprimanded Ogi Networks Limited and Data Cymru after the 2024 ransomware attack.
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Macron blasts ‘unacceptable’ and ‘stupid’ commentary on protests from other leaders – Europe live
Macron says he is frustrated by the ‘visible manipulation of information’ about the events in France
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What factors helped lift inflation in September – and where did prices fall?
The cost of filling up with petrol last month was up 26.5% year on year, compared with an annual rise of 20.2% in August.
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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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MPs urge wildfire reforms after record incidents - including North York Moors blaze
MPs are calling for disposable barbecue restrictions, new firefighting aircraft and Australian-style public awareness campaigns after two record-breaking wildfire years across the UK.
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North Yorkshire farmer wins national award for regenerative farming transformation
North Yorkshire farmer James Johnson wins Regenerative Farmer of the Year at the 2026 British Farming Awards for transforming Mallard Grange Farm through regenerative farming.
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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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Killinghall Village Hall’s £27,000 upgrade to cut energy bills
The £27,018 project is expected to save an estimated £2,493 a year through solar power and LED lighting
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Tumble dryer warning for 1.6 million machines after blaze killed two
The specific type of tumble dryer may ‘burn almost completely’ if a fire starts, making it hard for experts to find a fault
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Scotland's energy minister calls for Jackdaw profits to fund renewables
Stephen Gethins said cash should be saved in a fund for the future
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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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Driver more than 3 times alcohol limit used same petrol station as police, court told
A driver was more than three times the legal alcohol limit when he drove to a petrol station used by police, York magistrates heard.
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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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Scotland cannot track surrogate pregnancies or outcomes for mothers and babies
Public Health Scotland cannot identify surrogate pregnancies in national maternity data, leaving officials unable to track numbers or analyse outcomes for mothers and babies.
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The Jackdaw gas field and what it means for the climate crisis and your bills
Andy Burnham insists the decision will ‘protect hundreds of jobs and keep millions of homes warm’ but the move has proved controversial with environmentalists
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'Gun' fired in Ayrshire town as specialist police deployed to estate
A gun was fired at a house in Ayrshire, with specialist officers deployed to investigate
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Government borrowing rises above forecasts to £24.5bn ahead of Budget
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that public sector net borrowing rose by £1.8 billion to £24.5 billion for September.
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Nick Nairn backs campaign against 'pretty impenetrable' rates system
Nick Nairn has backed The Herald's Reset The Rates campaign, saying Scotland's business rates system unfairly penalises hospitality trade
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Women take to the skies to help save struggling Age UK North Yorkshire and Darlington
Sandra and Caroline complete charity skydive to raise vital funds for Age UK North Yorkshire & Darlington, supporting 16,400 older people.
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Survey reveals North East nerves over John Healey's first Budget
North East financial firm Active says 71 per cent of clients expect to be worse off after the October Budget
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Police drop case against church magazine editor who picked up dead deer off A66
Police have dropped a case against a church magazine editor who picked up a dead deer off the A66 in a bid to take it home and eat it.
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'Made in Scotland': French film festival to launch 34th edition in Edinburgh
French Film Festival UK is set to bring francophone cinema to more than 40 venues across the nation, including the Filmhouse Cinema and the Institut Français d'Écosse
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‘Danger to life’ warning issued by Met Office as Storm Austen hits UK
Strong winds are expected to spread across southern parts of England and Wales
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Vanessa Williams announces Bradford show on first full UK tour
Vanessa Williams is bringing her upcoming UK tour to Bradford Live on February 26.
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Jackdaw announcement must provide certainty to north east, says Swinney
The decision to approve Jackdaw was made on Wednesday.
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Rejoining the EU won’t stop illegal migration to the UK - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Jarvis Browning, Fadmoor, York.
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Yorkshire dark matter experiment would require additional funding
A flagship scientific project that could bring Nobel Prize-winning discoveries to North Yorkshire would require extra Government funding if a UK bid is successful, ministers have said.
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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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Gaming Can’t Afford More Games the Size of ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’
Between crushing layoffs, ballooning budgets, and bland end products, video game makers need to stop chasing AAA glory.
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North East law firm Muckle tops £20m turnover after five-year growth
Newcastle law firm Muckle LLP reports 9 per cent turnover growth to £20.6m and a fifth consecutive year of rising revenue and profit across the North East in 2026.
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Busy Danish homeware shop Søstrene Grene confirms Durham opening date
Shoppers in Durham will soon be able to step inside one of Scandinavia's most popular homeware brands, as Søstrene Grene has confirmed the opening date of its new store at The Riverwalk.
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Tumble dryer safety fears raised by coroner after death of father and daughter
A coroner has raised concerns about the safety of a Hoover tumble dryer following the death of a father and his nine-year-old daughter in a fire.
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UK gives green light to controversial North Sea gas project
The Shell Group, one of the project's co-developers, predicts the field can produce around 6.5% of the UK’s gas production at its peak.
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Rare show in night sky as meteor shower set to peak over Scotland
Scotland's skies could see a spectacular show tonight
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One in four people with depression may suffer from this new type
‘Circadian depression’ is linked to disruption of a person body’s internal clock
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Lidl to launch new limited-edition card worth £600 for shoppers - how to get one
Lidl will be launching a new card where shoppers will have £50 to spend on Middle Aisle items every month for a year.
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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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When technology becomes part of the talent infrastructure
AI-ready devices make workplace technology a talent advantage
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Darlington mum who found dream job on maternity leave grows wool shop across UK
Darlington entrepreneur Hannah Hazledine-Herd, owner of Pretty Knits Wool Shop, named 2026 Start Up Loans Ambassador for the North East.
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Bradford midwife celebrates three generations of NHS service
Despite facing discrimination and hardship, she built a career in care that laid the foundation for future generations.
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Watch: 'We don't pay' - lawyer advises how to avoid £45,000 illegal-worker fine
Mohammad Alias Yousaf made his claim to an undercover reporter posing as a mini-mart owner.
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Country Hits Live brings Nashville spirit to Ilkley’s King’s Hall this Thursday
COUNTRY Hits Live is set to bring the atmosphere and energy of an evening in the home of country music to Ilkley
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Burnham faces Badenoch at PMQs after Jackdaw gasfield approved – UK politics live
The Jackdaw field will start supplying gas to homes and businesses from the end of the month, the government said
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Hull MPs urge rail companies to 'ditch the diesel' in trains to city
Two senior Hull MPs have written to rail companies that serve the city, urging them to invest in battery electric trains when they invest in their fleets.
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Bridges or island identity? Scots inquiry head says locals must decide future
Patricia Ferguson says Scotland's island communities must decide whether bridges and tunnels are right for them, amid concerns over depopulation and island identity.
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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.
