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UK furniture company closes after 12 years as it enters voluntary liquidation
Furniture Stop UK has closed after 12 years in business, having entered creditors' voluntary liquidation.
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New passport rules implemented for all passengers at Edinburgh Airport
Millions of passengers arriving at Edinburgh Airport will use a new eGate system that doesn't require a passport.
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Residents at York care home treated to afternoon of music and memories
Residents were recently treated to an afternoon of live music at Ouse View care home.
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How to watch Rugby League World Cup 2026 on 7plus — it's *FREE*
The Rugby League World Cup is free-to-air in Australia
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Plans for ‘world’s first carbon-negative’ Yorkshire data centre rejected
A York and North Yorkshire bid to become one of five UK AI Growth Zones has been rejected by the government.
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World faces big challenges but ‘we can be better’, Obama tells Glasgow audience
Barack Obama has told an audience in Glasgow that hope is worth fighting for despite the big challenges facing the modern world.
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North Yorkshire Passion Play with 70 performers to end in crucifixion scene
Richmond, North Yorkshire, will stage Something Extraordinary, a Good Friday Passion Play with 70 actors, historic streets and casting from October 18.
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450 jobs at risk from potential closure of gas storage facility
Fears are growing over the possible closure of a major gas storage facility off the East Yorkshire coast.
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Reform UK candidate resigns over claims of ‘nepotism, cronyism and bullying’
Former Reform UK candidate Paul Bennie resigns, accusing its Scottish leadership of "nepotism, cronyism and bullying" while questioning deputy leader Thomas Kerr’s "fitness for his role".
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UK threatens to ban Eritreans over returns policy
Move comes after east African country abruptly withdrew returns cooperation earlier this year
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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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Tech market sell-off deepens amid fears over US inflation and AI debt
Chip makers and tech investors such as Samsung and SoftBank plunge as potential interest rate hikes spook markets
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Joint-up thinking needed on British agriculture and the countryside - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Peter Auty, Sunnybank, Great Hatfield.
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'A significant moment for Edinburgh': Capital to host G20 finance meeting next summer
Finance ministers and central bank governors will meet at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre on July 8 and 9.
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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 Rosebank oil field – the largest untapped field in the North Sea – can go ahead.
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Yorkshire artist to host charity weekend in aid of Dementia UK
Yorkshire-based artist Lucy Pittaway is hosting a charity fundraiser to support Dementia UK.
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North Yorkshire mother launches campaign on loss and motherhood
Malton mother Louise Kirby-Jones, who lost both her parents within a year, has helped launch The Motherless Mothers charity's #Unmuted campaign to highlight the hidden challenges faced by women raising children without maternal support due to bereavement, estrangement or illness.
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North Yorkshire artist Lucy Pittaway to host charity weekend in aid of Dementia UK
Yorkshire-based artist Lucy Pittaway is hosting a charity fundraiser to support Dementia UK.
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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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Fishermen furious after Norwegian trawler catches '12 per cent' of quota in one day
Fisherman in Shetland have called for urgent government action after more than 12 of the UK's entire quota for saithe was caught by a Norwegian ship in one day
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Key economic data in the countdown to the Budget
Fresh estimates of inflation, unemployment and borrowing will be announced in coming days.
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UK weather: Temperatures to rise to 23C before autumn chill sets in
Warm air will bring unseasonable warmth to the south and east of the UK on Thursday but chillier conditions are set to spread to all areas by the weekend.
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Whalefall review: Worth watching for the bits inside a sperm whale
Based on Daniel Kraus’s novel, this film about a diver swallowed by a sperm whale is terrifically gruesome – and far too sentimental, says Bethan Ackerley
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Ukraine war live: Musk hits out at Trump over Starlink after Zelensky ‘betrayed’
Kyiv had refrained from attacking Russian refineries but resumed strikes on Thursday after the US made a deal with Putin
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All UK drivers over 70 need to know this Highway Code rule update
UK drivers over the age of 70 years old have been issued an updater reminder on a must-know Highway Code rule.
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Villagers still without permanent internet five WEEKS after outage
Elderly residents in a North Yorkshire village have been without broadband for five weeks, prompting another provider to step in with temporary connections.
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New passport rules implemented for all passengers heading to Newcastle Airport
Passengers arriving at Newcastle Airport can now pass through eGates without showing their passports under new rules.
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Pensioners ‘spending their children’s inheritance to go on more holidays’
The trend, known as ski-ing – meaning ‘spending the kids’ inheritance’ – could be down to older people being fitter and wealthier than younger generations
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Britain's factories deliver surprise boost to the UK economy
UK GDP grew in August, beating forecasts as production output rose and manufacturing increased, but the service sector is still struggling.
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Award-winning North Yorkshire cheeses land nationwide Morrisons deal
A FAMILY-RUN North Yorkshire cheesemaker is celebrating after two award-winning cheeses secured a nationwide supermarket listing.
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Flu or a just cold? Here are the key symptoms to look out for
How to tell the difference between cold and flu symptoms
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Fish and chip fans told to avoid two cod alternatives in threat to popular takeaway
Some fish stocks have seen their ratings upgraded, including some North Sea herring
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Nigel Farage predicts ‘strikes, riots, protests’ in the UK if Reform wins power
The admission of potential chaos follows a string of hardline policy announcements from the party
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Why are Yemen’s Houthis attacking Saudi Arabia?
At least 13 people were killed and hundreds injured in a strike on Riyadh’s international airport. The attack last Saturday (10 October) was the third facility hit in a week by Houthi forces. Footage of the strike was released by Saudi Arabia and has been shared widely across social media. But why are Yemen’s Houthis attacking Saudi Arabia and what does this mean for UK? The Independent’s chief international correspondent Bel Trew takes a closer look. Watch Bel’s full analysis in the video above.
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Ukraine to restart strikes on Russian oil refineries, Zelensky says
Russia reports a Ukrainian strike on an oil refinery on Thursday, after Ukraine's president says a pause is over following fresh Russian attacks.
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Gambling tax hikes will cause closures and job cuts, say Entain and Rank
Entain, which owns Coral and Ladbrokes, said the UK has become an ‘increasingly challenging tax environment’.
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Gen Z warned of fake job offer messages amid employment crisis
Concerns about missing out on work can make messages hard to ignore
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Heidi Alexander says third Heathrow runway could grow ‘every corner’ of UK
Heidi Alexander told business leaders at the AirportsUK conference that the Government still needed to make a final decision on the runway plans.
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How to watch Australia vs New Zealand for FREE: Live Streams & TV Channels
All the ways to watch Australia vs New Zealand for free online from anywhere as the Rugby League World Cup 2026 gets underway at Allianz Stadium, Sydney.
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How to watch Australia vs New Zealand for FREE: Live Streams & TV Channels
All the ways to watch Australia vs New Zealand for free online from anywhere as the Rugby League World Cup 2026 gets underway at Allianz Stadium, Sydney.
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Leithers bid for £3m Town of Culture prize as residents invited to shape plans
Leithers of all ages have been invited to Leith Imaginarium on Sunday, October 25 from 12 pm to 4 pm to contribute to the bid, which will net £3m if successful.
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Dog that hunts invasive ‘sea vomit’ creature named animal of the year
Sgiath had originally trained as a mountain rescue dog – but now tracks down an invasive maritime creature
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World first lab uses AI to set personalised care for cancer patients
Clinical trials have already shown positive results in using these circulating tumour DNA (ctDNA) blood tests to monitor patients
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UK furniture company closes after 12 years as it enters voluntary liquidation
Furniture Stop UK has closed after 12 years in business, having entered creditors' voluntary liquidation.
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Budget 2026: Chancellor urged to ease cost of living with tax rises
The IPPR is urging the Government to look at tax rises to tackle the cost of living pressures.
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Iconic British actor to visit North Yorkshire next year - here's how to get tickets
One of the UK's most iconic actors is set to visit to the North Yorkshire coast for a special evening of stories and laughter in 2027.
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The sociable and noisy birds who work with others to raise their offspring
Sociable and noisy, during colder weather long-tailed tits can be spotted in flocks and work with others to raise their offspring. Andy Brown reports.
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UK furniture company closes after 12 years as it enters voluntary liquidation
Furniture Stop UK has closed after 12 years in business, having entered creditors' voluntary liquidation.
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From cafés to butchers: Darlington businesses that have stood the test of time
From cafés and butchers to fashion retailers, discover the long-established independent businesses that have helped shape Darlington for generations and continue to thrive today.
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How to watch Crystal Lake – stream the Friday the 13th prequel online
Here's how to watch Crystal Lake online from anywhere, with the Friday the 13th prequel series starring Linda Cardellini as Pamela Voorhees.
