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Revolut and Lloyds Bank are down for millions — here's all the latest on the outages
Is Google Cloud to blame?
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Hundreds of Leeds staff to lose jobs as Paddy Power owner announces mass redundancies
Hundreds of workers in Leeds could lose their jobs as gambling giant Flutter prepares to cut around 1,400 jobs in the UK and Ireland in a restructuring programme blamed on higher taxes.
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North Yorkshire church receives £1.5m grant for conservation project
A NORTH Yorkshire church is ready to launch the next phase of a major conservation project thanks to a £1.5m grant.
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York area vineyards take on apprentices as industry grows with skills shortages
North Yorkshire’s growing wine industry is creating new career opportunities through hands-on training leading to apprentices being taken on.
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Seven of UK's 10 worst areas for dying before 60 are in Scotland, figures reveal
Seven of the UK's 10 worst areas for deaths before 60 are in Scotland, with Glasgow recording the second-highest estimated rate, new analysis reveals.
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Reset The Rates: The six asks of The Herald's campaign explained
The Herald is calling for major change to the business rates regime in Scotland - here's the detail
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York restaurant owner speaks out after Home Office drops bid to remove licence
A York restaurant owner has spoken out after a Home Office bid to revoke his venue's licence was dropped.
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How to watch Phony online from anywhere – stream the new comedy mystery series now
Hulu's brand new series is witty and unsettling all at once
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Youth unemployment crisis is 'economic catastrophe and moral failure', Burnham says
The scale of youth unemployment is an “economic catastrophe and a moral failure”, Andy Burnham said as he pledged action to get young people off benefits and into work.
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Thames Water lenders to appoint Lord Hutton as independent chair in takeover bid
The former business secretary would take up the role if the group’s rescue bid is given approval.
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How to watch NBA 2026/27: Free Streams & TV Channels
The advent of Brunson, Wemby and SGA makes this a whole new ballgame
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UK unemployment falls to lowest in a year — but vacancies hit five-year low
The ONS’s data also showed a boost for average wage growth across the UK workforce.
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York restaurant owner speaks out after Home Office drops bid to remove licence
A York restaurant owner has spoken out after a Home Office bid to revoke his venue's licence was dropped.
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Courts, police and prosecutors told not to destroy sex crimes files as appeals loom
Scotland’s SCCRC tells courts, police and lawyers to preserve sex offence files as rape shield ruling prompts possible appeals over convictions since 2013.
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York restaurant owner speaks out after Home Office drops bid to remove licence
A York restaurant owner has spoken out after a Home Office bid to revoke his venue’s licence was dropped. Akwan Irani, the owner of Turkish restaurant Yakamoz, said he was not responsible for the actions of its previous owner who was fined...
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Badenoch says Healey’s budget will be worse than Reeves’s if he doesn’t slash spending – UK politics live
Conservative leader to give a speech later, while Treasury sources say Healey has ruled out a rise in capital gains tax
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Royal Exchange boss unveils new plays two years after damaging censorship row
Selina Cartmell announces season including Stockport-set version of Phaedra myth by Simon Stephens
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'Postcode lottery' warning as backlash grows over leaked NHS orthopaedic care plans
Arthritis UK warns Scotland’s leaked NHS orthopaedic plan could mean longer waits and travel for surgery, as unions and surgeons demand meaningful consultation.
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Why County Durham has the opportunity of a lifetime
BUSINESSiQ Editor Mike Hughes meets Cllr Joe Quinn, Portfolio Holder for Planning, Investments and Assets at Durham County Council, to talk about one of the most exciting development opportunities in the country.
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NHS careers event in North East to showcase hundreds of roles
People considering an NHS career can attend a free event showcasing the wide range of jobs across the health service.
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Chancellor rejects calls to raise Capital Gains Tax in Budget
Influential Labour figures had been pushing for equalising CGT and income tax, but critics have said this could drive wealthy people out of Britain.
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North East doctor wins national award for end-of-life care research
Teesside doctor Dr Donna Wakefield wins NIHR20 award for tackling inequalities in palliative care and improving end-of-life support for advanced illness.
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Can one photo of your face reveal how ill you are?
AI may help doctors judge how ill a patient is using a single photograph of their face, say US researchers.
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Halloween pumpkin shortage warning after 'horrendous' summer drought
UK farmers have warned of a potential pumpkin shortage this Halloween after a summer drought left crops much smaller
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Surprise drop in UK unemployment to 4.7%
ONS data shows rate down from 4.9% but number of job vacancies continues to shrink
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'Everyone told me Bradford was bad': Influencer reveals what he actually found
British Muslim influencer Lewis Haigh visits Bradford, challenging stereotypes and praising the city's Pakistani community, hospitality, food and culture.
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Drivers to get new rights in car parks and avoid 'unfair' fines above £100
Drivers will soon be given new rights so they can avoid "unfair" fines over £100 for making common mistakes in private car parks across the UK.
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Job vacancies fall as small firms cut back on recruitment
Small firms cite labour costs as a key factor in scaling back hiring, the Office for National Statistics says.
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Former indie-rock frontman to perform intimate gig at Yorkshire distillery
Scarborough musician Freddie Schmuck, former frontman of indie-rock band The Feens, will perform in Hunmanby at the Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery.
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North Yorkshire church receives £1.5m grant for conservation project
A NORTH Yorkshire church is ready to launch the next phase of a major conservation project thanks to a £1.5m grant.
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Scottish city restaurant company placed into liquidation
Edinburgh restaurant company said it had 'taken the difficult decision' to close its doors.
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Durham PCC Joy Allen urges ministers to follow Northern Ireland driving reforms
PCC Joy Allen explains, in her own words, why she continues to urge Ministers to follow in the footsteps of Northern Ireland and introduce graduated driver licensing to England
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Yorkshire furniture group plans UAE expansion under new leadership
A NEW group chief executive officer has been appointed at Flair Furniture Group
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Scotland unemployment falls to 4.3 per cent, below UK average
The latest job figures for Scotland revealed in this month's data
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Tuesday briefing: Can Andy Burnham beat Britain’s headphone dodgers?
In today’s newsletter: The prime minister’s campaign against noisy passengers has struck a chord with commuters. Whether anyone hears him remains to be seen.
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Reform comms chief wears Meta smart glasses at Holyrood as Lib Dems demand ban
Reform UK’s communications chief in Scotland says he wears Meta smart glasses at Holyrood as Lib Dems call for a ban over privacy and security fears.
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'Give us lessons on personal finance and how to get a job,' teens say
Teenagers say they want more work experience at school and opportunities to improve their communication skills.
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France protests live: New curfews to be decided after Italy deploys troops to Milan
Hundreds of thousands of people protested this weekend over declining public services and rising cost-of-living pressures
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Number of profit warnings from Yorkshire firms lifts in third quarter amid ‘challenging’ environment
UK-listed companies in Yorkshire issued five profit warnings in the third quarter of 2026, up from the three recorded during the same period last year, according to EY-Parthenon’s latest Profit Warnings report.
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Double success for Bradford NHS staff at national awards
A HEALTHCARE team has won national recognition for its dedication to patient care and professionalism
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Healey to reject calls to raise capital gains tax in budget
Cabinet colleagues have previously called for an increase but chancellor feels it might ultimately cost the Treasury
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Yorkshire seaside town named among UK's top five autumn holiday destinations
Whitby has been named one of the UK’s top destinations for an autumn getaway, according to holidaycottages.co.uk.
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West Yorkshire should copy France to build mass transit network, report finds
Mayor Tracy Brabin has staked her reputation on bringing trams back to the streets of Leeds and Bradford as part of a £2.5bn project.
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Yorkshire seaside town named among UK's top five autumn holiday destinations
Whitby has been named one of the UK’s top destinations for an autumn getaway, according to holidaycottages.co.uk.
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Former indie-rock frontman to perform intimate gig at Yorkshire distillery
Scarborough musician Freddie Schmuck, former frontman of indie-rock band The Feens, will perform in Hunmanby at the Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery.
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Durham Cathedral to host NSPCC Christmas carol service return
Durham Cathedral will host the NSPCC Carol Service, with free festive singing and fundraising afternoon tea supporting children across the UK
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Oil prices top $110 as traders weigh Middle East supply risks
The price of Brent crude remained at a five-month high as uncertainty over when energy supplies will return to normal amid the war with Iran keeps oil inflated.
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When do the clocks go back in 2026?
British Summer Time will soon comes to an end as the clocks go back an hour to Greenwich Mean Time.
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How do we support ketamine users when their needs are so different?
For the last two years Megan has been in agony and unable to stand straight because of her ketamine use.
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Aberfan: The Village That Fought Back
Aberfan’s grieving community takes on the government, demanding justice and the removal of the remaining tips after the disaster that killed 144 people.