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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.
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Kaspersky's VPN and password manager went dark for days worldwide — and the timing has raised awkward questions about Russia's drone-hit data centers
Kaspersky blamed technical issues for a multi-day outage
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Is the new-look Kindle Colorsoft 2026 worth buying? Here's what you need to know
Is the upgraded Colorsoft a good buy? It depends on what kind of reader you are...
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Workers are spending more time correcting AI-generated content than doing actual work
Does AI really save time?
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Premier League highlights: Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 Coventry City
Tottenham Hotspur record their first Premier League win of the season and move off the bottom of the table with a home victory over Coventry City.
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Singletons want to meet in real life – we’re embracing that, says Tinder boss
The chief executive of Match Group said Tinder has undergone a turnaround after years of declining usership.
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Newspaper headlines: 'The French correction' and 'Labour cuts £2bn from Army'
Violent unrest in France continues and Defence drops funding for frontline military vehicles lead Tuesday's papers.
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Healey should adopt cuts at Budget to ‘live within our means’, Badenoch to say
The Conservative leader will urged Andy Burnham and his Chancellor John Healey to ‘live within our means’, by adopting cuts across Government.
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The singles choosing IRL dating events over apps
The BBC hears from people who think dating events are better value for money than dating apps.
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The NHS is not ready for winter, top A&E doctors warn
Medics warn hospitals face a ‘horrific’ situation as the NHS battles a year-round crisis in emergency care pressures
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Andy Burnham outlines new rules to outlaw ‘rip-off’ private parking fines
Drivers to get five minutes to decide whether to park and 10 minutes to leave after their session ends
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North Yorkshire vet reveals 5-minute Halloween hack to keep your dog calm
A North Yorkshire vet shares simple Halloween tips to help keep anxious dogs calm when trick-or-treaters come knocking.
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Cocktails and hourly snow: More details about York’s city centre Christmas ice rink
More exciting details have been revealed about the pop-up ice rink coming to York this Christmas. It was announced back in July that Thor’s Tipis will be bringing ice-skating back to the city centre – with a rink to be built on a platform...
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SNP delegates back domestic energy production as ministers urged to finalise strategy
SNP conference backs domestic energy production as Stephen Gethins urges the Scottish Government to finalise its oil and gas strategy amid North Sea debate.
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Country pub named one of the region's best wedding venues
An independent country pub has been named a regional finalist in the Wedding Industry Awards 2027.
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King Charles III strips 15 people of honours, including BBC star and politician
King Charles III has stripped 15 people of honours so far in 2026 - check the full list here.
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Sam Fender announces huge Scottish gig in Lord of the Rings-style video
Sam Fender announces a huge Scotland concert in a Lord of the Rings-inspired video, featuring Edinburgh’s Murrayfield. Newcastle singer urges fans to sign up.