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Motorsport superstar and TV icon surprises pub landlady ahead of gruelling event
Motorcycle racer and TV personality Guy Martin delighted a Richmond pub landlady after stopping in for dinner ahead of the Scott Trial event
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TV licence could soon be needed to watch Netflix and YouTube under new plans
Ministers are considering plans to extend the £180 fee to online streaming platforms to prevent people avoiding payment
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Sainsbury’s strategy in focus after reports over Morrisons talks
The UK’s second-largest supermarket group will shed light on its latest performance and strategy next week
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Limestone Ridge Nature Recovery Group's fertile grounds playing part in nature’s recovery
While many nature recovery schemes have traditionally been sited on marginal farmland, a group of conventional farmers working some of the country’s most fertile soils have embarked on a two-year project to demonstrate enhanced nature recovery alongside modern farming practices.
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How to watch Brentford vs Liverpool: Live streams and TV channels for Premier League 2026/27
The high-flying Bees look to extend their unbeaten run as the Reds need to bounce back
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How to watch Brentford vs Liverpool: Live streams and TV channels for Premier League 2026/27
The high-flying Bees look to extend their unbeaten run as the Reds need to bounce back
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Highlights - Premier League - Newcastle 0-1 Aston Villa
Johan Manzambi heads the winner for Aston Villa against Newcastle, marking manager Unai Emery's 100th Premier League victory.
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Halloween warning as 90 per cent of costumes are breaking UK law
Trading Standards and fire chiefs warn parents after 91 of tested children's Halloween costumes bought online failed UK safety and flammability laws.
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Highlights - Premier League - Everton 0-2 Chelsea
Pedro Neto scores twice for Chelsea as they beat Everton 2-0 at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, in a game overshadowed by a nasty head injury to Emiliano Martinez.
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Major high street retailer announces opening date inside ex North Yorkshire bank
Joules has confirmed when it will open its new Northallerton store, with discounts, prizes and giveaways planned to mark its arrival.
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'If you want an RTX 5080 better buy one while you can still afford one': as Nvidia's RTX 5090 reportedly disappears, gamers are worried about more price hikes — and I'm concerned about the entire future of GeForce GPUs
Is the plug starting to be pulled on the GeForce GPU range? And is Nvidia turning to cloud gaming instead?
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Sam Fender fans say he's 'so back' as North East singer issues mysterious tour teaser
Sam Fender has sent fans into a frenzy after the Rein Me In singer teased something for 2027 amid rumours of another huge UK tour.
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Encryption Is Getting Squeezed From All Sides
Canada’s planned surveillance law is the latest grim step in a series of threats to encryption that are spreading around the world.
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Highlights - Premier League - Manchester City 3-2 Ipswich Town
Manchester City go six points clear at the top of the Premier League as Enzo Maresca's side record a seventh straight league victory with a 3-2 win over Ipswich at the Etihad.
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Ex Darlington footballer who became one of Love Island's biggest stars
Former Darlington FC defender Luke Trotman found fame on Love Island after injury side-lined career
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Yorkshire falling behind in electric vehicle transition, analysis finds
Yorkshire is one of the most challenged regions in Britain when it comes to electric vehicle adoption, new analysis has found.
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Award-winning North East takeaway launches autumn menu with pizza and burger specials
Birtley’s Casa Rosa, named Takeaway of the Year at the North East 2026 Local Awards, unveils a new autumn menu with pizzas, burgers, vegan and gluten-free options.
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'Fantastic' Yorkshire farm shop with its own café and pumpkin picking
The Balloon Tree farm shop and café might be the perfect place to pick up a pumpkin for Halloween.
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Canada 24-21 England: Red Roses' 41-match unbeaten run ends in Toronto
England's 41-match unbeaten streak ends in dramatic fashion as Shoshanah Seumanutafa's late try hands Canada a thrilling 24-21 victory in Toronto.
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Former university chair to receive honorary doctorate for outstanding service
A BUSINESS leader is set to receive an Honorary Doctorate for his outstanding service
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Christa Pike case shows why UK was right to abolish death penalty: Christa Ackroyd
I was going to tell you this week about the most wonderful uplifting family day at the Horse of the Year show.
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Dramatic rescue at Beverley swimming pool highlights lifesaving training
Restart a Heart Day falls forms part of a nationwide effort to boost survival rates from cardiac arrests outside of hospital.
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The eight North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the Postcode Lottery last week
Eight North East postcodes have won thousands of pounds in the postcode lottery over the last week. Check to see if you have won below.
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Pope's health should not be taken 'for granted', says top Vatican diplomat
Archbishop Paul Gallagher tells the BBC there was no sign of the Pope's ill health prior to his operation this week.
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Reform councillor resigns after being filmed making ‘offensive’ racist remarks
Alan Feeney recorded by an undercover journalist calling Asian homeowners ‘parasites’
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How to watch British Champions Day 2026: FREE live streams, schedule, TV channels for huge horse racing meeting
£4.35m in prize money is on offer on Britain's richest raceday
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Food reviewer says beef dripping fish and chips shop is 'absolute heaven'
The restaurant is one of the UK’s last remaining coal-fired fish and chip shops.
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McDonald's and Nando's back drive to get 100,000 young people into work
Hospitality giants pledge 100,000 jobs for unemployed 18 to 24-year-olds in partnership with the DWP.
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British under-30s set to work in EU again as UK pushes for Brexit reset
Brussels is negotiating with member states ahead of the crucial UK-EU summit next month
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Halloween costume warning as 90 per cent of spooky outfits are breaking UK law
Trading Standards and fire chiefs warn parents after 91 per cent of tested children's Halloween costumes bought online failed UK safety and flammability laws.
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‘Austerity is inevitably painful’: How Michael Gove justifies his politics
In the latest episode of Radical Thinking, the Conservative stalwart Michael Gove joins Aditya Chakrabortty to discuss the future of the right, his record on Brexit and austerity, and the Spectator’s position on Islam
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Piece Hall Christmas Markets 2026 - Everything visitors need to know
Find out everything you need to know about The Piece Hall Christmas Markets, including dates, traders, entertainment and festive events.
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How to watch England vs Tonga for FREE: Live streams for Rugby League World Cup 2026 game
Brian McDermott's men begin their campaign in Perth
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How to watch England vs Tonga for FREE: Live streams for Rugby League World Cup 2026 game
Brian McDermott's men begin their campaign in Perth
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Man jailed for Starmer-linked arson attacks deported, Home Office says
Romanian national Stanislav Carpiuc was sentenced in June over arson attacks targeting the former prime minister's car and property.
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Honeybees are barging aside wild pollinators in hunt for pollen and nectar, study finds
As a surge in beekeepers has lead to increased numbers of honeybees, researchers record them pushing bumblebees and other rival species away from flowers
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Bradford mum helps inspire families across UK to get moving
A MUM from Bradford is helping to inspire families across the UK to get moving
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New passport changes coming to UK airports - everything travellers need to know
Contactless passport checks are coming to Heathrow, Gatwick and Manchester, but travellers still need valid passports and should keep them in hand luggage.
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'Cool spaces' to become 'essential' in York due to climate change - warning
Places where people can shelter from extreme heat in York will soon become essential, a councillor has said.
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Gig of the week: Iconic rock frontman brings only Yorkshire date to Barbican
York arts picks: Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, The Penelopiad, Velma Celli, Swan Lake, and Brandon Flowers this October in York
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Primrose Valley could open for this holiday week under new plans
Thousands more holidaymakers could descend on the Yorkshire coast in winter under plans to open one of the country’s biggest holiday parks a month earlier.
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Kids eat for free at these food hubs this half-term - including Gordon Ramsay spots
Find out where kids can eat free or for £1 this October half-term, including Burger King, Bella Italia, ASDA cafés, Morrisons and Premier Inn.
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Healey backs Heathrow third runway for ‘jobs and growth’ in split from Burnham
Healey speaks positively of airport expansion, including at Heathrow, during meetings at IMF summit in Thailand
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Shed Seven reveal Bootham Crescent dream and planning for new show
Shed Seven have shared their excitement at a stadium show for the first time at York’s LNER Community Stadium in May.
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UK government wants to include streaming platforms in BBC licensing fee to fix ‘outdated’ funding model — so if you watch Netflix on your TV, this includes you
From the government's proposed legislation to the impact on viewers, an expert shares their thoughts on the BBC's new funding model.
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Yorkshire road named among UK’s most haunted with reports of werewolf creature
A STRETCH of road in Yorkshire has been named among the most haunted in the UK
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Darlington shop that's survived changing high street for more than 115 years
For more than a century, generations of Darlington families have walked through the doors of Leggs.
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Time for Royal Armouries to begin a new chapter in Leeds - Nat Edwards
Thirty years ago, when the Royal Armouries Museum building was completed, it brought new life to this part of Leeds. It was the original regeneration scheme on the South Bank, taking an under-used and dilapidated post-industrial landscape and creating something quite unique.
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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump orders last-minute stay on Russian sanctions
Trump had himself approved the sanctions law only last month. The bipartisan bill was designed to quickly hit Russia's financial resources for its war on Ukraine
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Bradford curry house selling viral naanwich named 'one of the best' by visitors
Chowdreys in Bradford is loved by guests for its viral naanwich and amazing service that makes you feel like family,
