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Nick Clegg’s wife says Gibraltar is Spanish, not British
‘Women don’t think the same as their husband; we have minds of our own’, Ms González Durántez said
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‘It had to be York’: Shed Seven announce biggest-ever headline show
Shed Seven will headline their biggest-ever show at York’s LNER Community Stadium on May 29, joined by The Ks, Reverend and the Makers and The Mersey Beatles.
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Rare Star Wars collection to land at Darlington attraction for 50th anniversary
Star Wars exhibition May The Toys Be With You opens at Hopetown Darlington, featuring vintage toys, posters and memorabilia.
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York firm to supply the Christmas tree for outside 10 Downing Street
A York Christmas trees company will supply the tree for display outside No. 10 Downing Street this Christmas. York Christmas Trees, on Wigginton Road, has been crowned Champion Christmas Tree Grower of the Year 2026 – meaning their tree...
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Ten unions call on Burnham to reject drilling at Rosebank oil field
The UK government has still to announce if drilling at the oil field can go ahead
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UK could rejoin EU ‘within months’ with ‘Switzerland plus’ deal, MEP says
German MEP Bernard Lange lay out a potential speedy route for Britain to rejoin the EU
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£1.5m homes ‘to avoid new mansion tax’
There had been speculation that Mr Healey was weighing up cutting the threshold to £1.5m in order to raise money at the Budget
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Going above and Beyondly to help make the world cleaner and greener
Going above and Beyondly to help make the world cleaner and greener
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Weekend weather forecast: Where heavy rain will hit UK with temperatures to plummet
Temperatures across the UK are expected to drop after a spell of unseasonably warm weather
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Rare King Charles 50p sells for more than 200 times its face value
Only 200,000 were released into banks and post offices, making it the rarest 50p in active UK circulation
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What is a ‘YouTube tax’ and how would it work?
The Independent revealed on Thursday that the government is set to unveil plans to extend the licence fee
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This is how you can find out how long your supplies would last in an emergency
Households across the UK have been urged to stock up on emergency supplies - here’s how to find out how long yours would last
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Philippine nurses mark 25 years of caring for North East patients
Philippine-trained nurses in Teesside mark 25 years with the NHS, celebrating careers at North Tees and Hartlepool hospitals and the community they call home.
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Police officer who raped two women jailed for 12 years
Campbell Petrie was found guilty of physical and sexual abuse towards the women between 2006 and 2023.
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'Switzerland plus' deal option for UK-EU ties, senior MEP says
Bernd Lange's comments come as the Brexit debate has once again reignited across the UK after British Prime Minister Andy Burnham called for the country to readdress its relationship with Brussels. #EuropeNews
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What to keep in your emergency food kit, according to a nutritionist
Nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert reveals how she would make an emergency stock that’s shelf-stable, nutrient-dense and that needs little or no preparation
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Older Brits urged to get flu vaccine after nearly 4,000 deaths in England last winter
Figures from the UK Health Security Agency’s (UKHSA) annual report suggest excess deaths from flu were 3,798 last winter
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Bishop Aukland-born former US presidential adviser receives historic London honour
Durham University Chancellor Dr Fiona Hill receives Freedom of the City of London and joins Haberdashers’ Company in recognition of her public service.
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Trans women barred from female hospital wards under new NHS guidance
Trans rights groups say the rules will ‘push trans people away from accessing care’
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UK temperatures to drop for weekend as stormy weather may return next week
A sunnier but chillier weekend is on the way, ahead of some potentially stormy weather next week.
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Why you'll need to remember your ETA when renewing a passport
Passengers heading to the UK with a supposedly valid ETA might be turned away at the airport if they forget this crucial piece of travel preparation.
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Brit mum jailed for Thai cannabis smuggle after posting on Facebook about 'cut grass'
Comes amid huge increase in people being caught smuggling drugs into the UK
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What mounting pressures are pushing Scotland's car sales forecourts to collapse
A motor industry chief has highlighted mounting pressures after we revealed the collapse of two Scottish car sales firms in the space of a week
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How to watch Grey's Anatomy season 23 — stream online from anywhere in the world
A surge of mass casualties threatens to derail the opening of Grey Sloan's new VIP wing
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The Mova V70 Ultra Complete is one of the most expensive robot vacuums I've tested — and it proves you don't always get what you pay for
Plenty of excellent flagship features that don't come together as a complete package
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Bacon rolls by drone? The US golf start-up targeting Scotland's fairways
Ryan Donovan explains why Scotland is central to Swoop's plans, how clubs could generate more revenue, and whether drone deliveries really are the future
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Openreach self-install FTTP modem trial is reportedly going ahead — it could save you money on a fibre broadband upgrade, but there are dangers in this DIY route
This might just save you some cash in the future, if the setup isn't too much of a headache
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Repairing Brexit economic damage should be Burnham’s top priority, business chief says
Shevaun Haviland argues PM is right to revisit Labour’s EU red lines as current trading relationship is bad for business
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Aberdeen researchers launch two-year study into male breast cancer
University of Aberdeen researchers will study why breast cancer behaves differently in men, with £300,000 in Scottish Government funding.
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Scottish retail sales fall 0.7 per cent in real terms as shoppers rein in spending
Scottish retail sales rose 0.7 year on year in September, but fell in real terms as shoppers cut spending on non-food goods ahead of Christmas.
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Number of cloned number plates on UK roads at record high, data shows
More than 11,400 drivers last year were fined for offences they did not recognise as RAC says system needs reform
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Beth Dobbin: British Olympic sprinter in bed for 22 hours a day after ME diagnosis
Beth Dobbin ran for Great Britain at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Five years on, she is largely bedbound after being diagnosed with ME, a devastating illness for which there is no cure.
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North East restaurant takeover highlights swallowing difficulties
Percy Hedley Foundation stages Gateshead restaurant takeover to raise dysphagia awareness, offering texture-modified meals for inclusive North East dining.
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Poundland creates 400 seasonal jobs ahead of Christmas
POUNDLAND is creating 400 seasonal jobs across the UK and Ireland to support its stores during the busy Christmas period
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Same-day test helps doctors detect hidden infections in critically ill children
Metagenomics offers a new way of detecting infections in intensive care patients.
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North East firm forecasts profits of up to £35m as gold demand drives growth
Strong demand for gold, jewellery and pawnbroking services has helped a financial services and retail company forecast annual profits of up to £35 million.
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Bishop of Paisley attacks SNP for revoking anti-abortion group's fringe slot
Scotland's Catholic bishops leader has attacked the SNP for revoking permission for anti-abortion group SPUC to hold a fringe event at its Aberdeen conference.
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Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Germany and France strike deal to further relax EU auto emissions rules, Merz says EU will need to increase funding for Ukraine, house martin named Germany’s Bird of the Year for 2027 and more news on Friday, October 16th.
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All the new driving licence rules introduced in October
The changes come after the government announced in January that learner drivers in England and Wales could face a wait of six months between sitting their theory and practical tests
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Scots islands face depopulation crisis amidst ferry chaos
Scotland’s island communities face a depopulation crisis, with Western Isles workforce projections raising fears as MPs call for better ferry and fixed links.
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Haworth ghost tour features in new guide to Britain's spookiest places
HAWORTH'S ghostly legends have earned it a place among the UK's most chilling destinations
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North Yorkshire runner prepares for milestone 100th marathon after 25-year challenge
Great Ayton runner Marc Mason will run his 100th marathon at the Yorkshire Marathon on October 18, raising money for Middlesbrough MS Therapy Centre.
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Ship attack reports near Hormuz reach record high as oil exports slow
BBC Verify analysis of data from a UK maritime agency shows 12 vessels were struck in a week.
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New board members bring wealth of experience to Darlington Pride in Place
AN initiative to transform lives by investing up to £20m in Darlington’s most disadvantaged communities has been enriched with four new board members.
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Germany and France strike deal to further relax EU auto emissions rules
France and Germany have backed a further scaling down of EU emission rules for cars as part of a long-negotiated deal on the automotive industry struck Thursday, diplomatic sources confirmed to AFP.
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Newspaper headlines: Healey's 'tax raid on banks' and Brand 'topless monster'
The chancellor's possible plan to tax banks and new evidence in Russell Brand's rape trial dominate Friday's papers.
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MPs back island tunnels and bridges as answer to 'unreliable' ferry crisis
Westminster MPs say bridges and tunnels could transform Scotland’s islands, while urging urgent ferry upgrades and UK Government support for Shetland and Western Isles.
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How to watch Samoa vs France for FREE: Live streams for Rugby League World Cup 2026 game
The 2021 losing finalists should enjoy a comfortable start
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How to watch Samoa vs France for FREE: Live streams for Rugby League World Cup 2026 game
The 2021 losing finalists should enjoy a comfortable start
