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RJ Mitte, actor best known for Breaking Bad, dies aged 34
Actor who played Walter White Jr on the acclaimed show and advocated for disability representation remembered by Bryan Cranston as ‘my sweet son’
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‘Does Scotland’s ethics watchdog understand the law on free speech?’
University of Glasgow professor Adam Tomkins has raised serious concerns about Scotland’s Standards Commission and its approach to freedom of speech and Article 10 rights.
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York Podiatry celebrates milestone for fair and responsible business practices
York Podiatry Ltd has achieved its fifth consecutive year of accreditation from the Good Business Charter (GBC).
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After a year of gloom, Scottish firms see signs the economy is turning
Business sentiment has climbed to its strongest level in more than a year, while expectations for sales and profits have also improved
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State-of-the-art funeral 'SuperVenue' and crematorium near York reveals opening date
A new funeral ‘SuperVenue’ and crematorium is set to open next month - offering families more personal options to remember loved ones.
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IMF warns global economy ‘could soon test the limits of resilience’
World Economic Outlook says states’ oil stocks are low and budgets are overstretched, as it upgrades UK GDP growth forecast for 2026
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North Yorkshire food brand launches new mince range in major supermarkets
A new mince range from HECK! is now available across UK supermarkets.
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The complex issue of egg-freezing in sport
BBC Sport examines the potential benefits, risks and unanswered questions facing female athletes about egg-freezing.
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North Yorkshire railway manager retires after 32 years of dedicated service
Mike Drewery, a station manager who began his career in North Yorkshire, is retiring after 32 years of service on the railway.
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North Yorkshire food brand launches new mince range in major supermarkets
A new mince range from HECK! is now available across UK supermarkets.
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‘Super app’ aimed at UK students uses servers owned by Chinese firm on US blacklist
ZyMix platform has contract with Tencent, which US alleges has links to People’s Liberation Army
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York's National Railway Museum launches photography contest for young people
Young people are being invited to capture images of their journeys for a national photography competition at the National Railway Museum.
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York bakery's remarkable rise from pandemic project to being crowned best independent
A York bakery has grown from a home-based pandemic project to being crowned Independent Bakery of the Year in The Press Food and Drink Awards.
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York bakery's remarkable rise from pandemic project to being crowned best independent
A York bakery has grown from a home-based pandemic project to being crowned Independent Bakery of the Year in The Press Food and Drink Awards.
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BBC shelves plans for new Archers studio as part of cost-cutting
The drama has been recording in Birmingham for 75 years, making it the world's longest running soap opera.
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Threat of AI share crash puts world financial stability at risk, says IMF
High valuations and debt put sector in danger, while fund also warns on government borrowing and cyber-attacks
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York's National Railway Museum launches photography contest for young people
Young people are being invited to capture images of their journeys for a national photography competition at the National Railway Museum.
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Six Scottish RNLI stations to receive new lifeboats by 2030 as demand increases
Six RNLI stations across Scotland are set to receive new lifeboats by the end of the decade amid increasing demand.
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Three in four Britons believe it is becoming harder to think freely today
As The Independent marks its 40th anniversary, we look at the challenges facing today’s society and find social media is just one aspect hampering free thought. Dan Haygarth and Bryony Gooch report
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State-of-the-art funeral 'SuperVenue' and crematorium near York reveals opening date
A new funeral ‘SuperVenue’ and crematorium is set to open next month - offering families more personal options to remember loved ones.
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UK households to face sharper rise in inflation than previously thought, IMF warns
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is also now expected to see UK economic growth slow down next year, according to fresh forecasts
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Newspaper headlines: 'Burnham ready to sign new EU deal' and 'Hand of Gord'
Many of today's papers cover the PM's comments on Brexit and the Daily Star writes of an alleged exorcism.
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New study finds Scottish pubs closing every four and a half days as 585 jobs are lost
Scottish Beer & Pub Association figures show 62 pubs closed between January and September 2026, costing 585 jobs and more than £6m in tax revenue.
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Last-ditch bid to save historic warship which was set to become museum
A last-ditch bid has been launched to save a historic Royal Navy warship which was set to become a museum on Greenock's waterfront.
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Heating oil customers face tough winter despite shake-up promise
Heating oil customers facing soaring bills are promised better regulation of the sector by the government.
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‘Mega-donors’ could be ‘damaging for trust in politics’, watchdog warns
The Ethics and Integrity Commission said perceptions around so-called ‘mega-donors’ could be ‘damaging for trust in politics’
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Six Erie mass shooting victims named as grandfather’s motive remains a mystery
Audio evidence recovered by investigators included muffled gunshot sounds coming from inside the home just before two ‘distressed’ began pounding on the door
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Midwives win £750,000 in compensation for dangerous exposure to laughing gas
More than 120 midwives at Basildon University Hospital were awarded the settlement
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Retail sales sluggish as consumers exercise spending caution ahead of Budget
Total UK retail sales increased by 1.3% year-on-year last month, a fall from growth of 2.3% last September, according to the BRC and KPMG.
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Women’s autoimmune symptoms more likely to be dismissed as psychological, study finds
Female patients also endure longer delays in receiving a formal diagnosis when compared with men, research suggests
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I get paid £120,000 a year to make social media videos go viral
Social media "clippers" make short, vertical videos that appear on the likes of Instagram and TikTok.
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The Apple Upgrade program is great for consumers and Apple, but bad for carriers like Verizon and AT&T — here's why
The original iPhone transformed the way carriers like AT&T operate — and the Apple Upgrade program is Apple's next big power play.
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BBC to stop recording The Archers in Birmingham for first time in its 75-year history
Plans for a new theatre for world’s longest-running soap in Digbeth scrapped as part of cost-cutting measures
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Leeds Bradford Airport expected to experience 'shutdown' over strikes, says union
Strikes by more than 100 workers at Leeds Bradford Airport are set to escalate in a dispute over pay.
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Tom Gordon raises maternity safety concerns for Harrogate and Knaresborough families
Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon has warned that concerns about maternity care are a real issue for local families, after polling commissioned by the
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Normandy veteran Henry Rice dies aged 100
Henry Rice, from Cranleigh, Surrey, was a signalman who served off Normandy in the days after D-Day.
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Andy Burnham promises ‘serious dialogue’ over UK’s relationship with EU
PM hails next month’s ‘reset’ summit as first step to closer ties, but tensions over trade may prove problematic
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Analysis: Trump's global headaches worsen weeks before midterms
US President Donald Trump has had a whirlwind weekend, announcing a diesel deal with Russia and an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. With the midterms coming up, it looks like Trump is turning overseas for help.
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UK spent £1.1 trillion more on benefits than transport, homes and technology
The Centre for Social Justice said welfare had acted as an ‘anaesthetic that has kept areas of the country numbed during two decades of economic failure’
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Six Ukrainian energy sites hit by Russia since Trump announced ceasefire, Zelensky says
Despite the US president announcing energy infrastructure would not be targeted strikes have continued, Ukraine says.
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Burnham vows to keep Falklands after Argentinian ‘sabre-rattling’
Shadow defence secretary James Cartlidge described reports of Argentinian harassment as ‘sabre-rattling’
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Harrogate care home invites community to board games night
A care home in Harrogate is inviting local residents and families to join its residents for an evening of traditional board games this autumn.
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Italian jewellery brand Moriconi Italy to open new Glasgow boutique
Moriconi Italy will open a permanent boutique at Glasgow's Silverburn in October, expanding from its existing kiosk to offer its full jewellery range.
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Heathrow Airport ‘cannot wait forever’ for third runway, boss warns
Heathrow Airport expansion is estimated to cost £33 billion, including £1.5 billion to move the M25 to build the runway
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One of York's best-loved attractions unveils dramatic new look in major revamp
A dramatic rebrand, revamped shop and new hot chocolate hub are set to transform York's Chocolate Story visitor attraction
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Rogue AI hack of UK cyber defences ‘inevitable’, minister warns
Experts have warned AI could wipe out humanity within the near future if the technology is allowed to progress unchecked
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How significant are Burnham’s remarks on Kremlin interference in Brexit vote?
Prime minister has reopened the debate over whether Russia sought to influence the 2016 referendum
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This cheap office chair has the all-day back support most budget seats lack
Our office furniture editor recommends this Sihoo B100 ergonomic office chair over other cheap models thanks to the adaptive lumbar support for all-day comfort.
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£35m Heriot-Watt brewing hub could create 1,570 jobs and boost economy by £53m a year
Heriot-Watt’s proposed £35m brewing and distilling centre could add £53.4m to Scotland’s economy annually and support 1,570 jobs within 10 years.
