UK
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North East pub landlord named and shamed by HMRC over £145,000 tax default
A Gateshead pub landlord has been named and shamed by HMRC over deliberate tax defaults involving more than £145,000.
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UK regulator FCA to investigate how it handled Epstein whistleblower who took his own life
British banker Simon Andriesz helped to expose alleged ties between late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick
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Trump claims he’s ‘doing great’ as his approval rating sinks to record low – as it happened
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Nigel Farage has 'confidence' in Durham County Council leader as majority cut to one
Nigel Farage has said he still has confidence in the leadership of Durham County Council despite its majority sitting on a knife-edge amid 'chaos' allegations.
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Trump says US moved bombers from RAF Fairford after additional threats
Trump detailed that additional threats received by Washington prompted their moving of the military aircraft from the UK base they were deployed in.
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Barnard Castle Co-op to close in weeks as as new wine retailer takes over
A Co-op store in the heart of Barnard Castle is set to close under the retailer's branding later this year after a decision was taken to sell the site.
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Newspaper headlines: Badenoch's 'Britannia Dome' and 'King tells Andrew 'I won't fund court fight''
Several of Tuesday's papers lead on a Tory pledge to devote £10bn to an Iron Dome-style defence system.
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Bradford MP calls for free parking to boost Wibsey high street
Bradford South MP backs £210m Government high street investment, Bradford College skills training, local businesses and free parking to boost Wibsey’s economy.
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Polestar 5 UK launch: I was among the first to drive this new electric GT
The Polestar 5 has arrived in the UK as the brand’s halo grand tourer: a low-slung, four-seat electric missile that blends supercar performance with genuine long-distance comfort.
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I visited the Castle Howard Arboretum and met a red squirrel named David Attenborough
Yorkshire is erupting in autumn leaves, so last weekend, I visited Castle Howard Arboretum: a 120-acre botanical garden dedicated to trees.
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UK weather: Temperatures drop as rain and cloud sweep in
Tuesday will see cool air spread across the UK ahead of a noticeable drop in temperatures for all by Wednesday.
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Why Donald Trump in not as pro-British as Nigel Farage suggests - Helen Ryan
Ahead of the anticipated meeting of Prime Minister Andy Burnham and President Donald Trump, MP and leader of Reform UK Nigel Farage was eager to weigh in. He spoke out with advice for Burnham, stating, “It's very, very simple. We have an American president who, whilst his country may have some some different interests to ours, he is himself instinctively very pro-British. That's a head start."
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UK oil refinery broke toxic pollution limits dozens of times
Pollution was spilled into local rivers and protected sites, documents shared with the BBC suggest.
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Bradford ranks among Britain's biggest investors in gold and silver - new study
Bradford ranks eighth in the UK for gold and silver investment interest, with 979 searches per 100,000 people amid a nationwide rise in buy gold searches.
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Chief Rabbi attacks 'Zionism is racism' vote as Polanski banned from Israel
The leader of the Green Party, Zack Polanski, has been banned from entering Israel after his party passed a controversial resolution declaring ‘Zionism as racist’.
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Council report acknowledges new flag policy 'could be said not to advance equality'
A REPORT into Bradford Council’s proposed new flag policy acknowledges that it “could be said not to advance equality.”
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Tuesday briefing: Why the Green party’s Zionism vote has caused a backlash
In today’s newsletter: The party has voted to define Zionism as racist and back a single Palestinian state. But what does the policy mean, why has it caused alarm among Jewish members, and how will it impact the future of the Greens?
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Families honour Second World War bomber squadron aircrew at Yorkshire Air Museum
Descendants honour RAF 77 Squadron airmen killed in the Second World War at Yorkshire Air Museum, Elvington
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Tees Valley AI traffic system wins two major awards after cutting delays
Tees Valley Traffic Digital Twin wins two 2026 awards for using AI and live data to cut congestion, reduce delays and improve journeys across Teesside.
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World's fastest-growing sport arrives in County Durham with new indoor courts
One of the world's fastest-growing sports can now be played year-round in Teesdale after two new indoor padel courts opened at Thorpe Farm Centre.
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St Giles' Cathedral introduces fee for visitors outside Scotland
St Giles' Cathedral now charges an entrance fee for visitors from outside Scotland.
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125 years after Seebohm Rowntree’s landmark study, new report exposes modern poverty and inequality in one of Britain’s 'most affluent cities'
The University of York’s Cost of Living Research Group has looked at modern living standards across the city and revealed the extent of hidden pockets of poverty and inequality in one of the North’s most affluent cities.
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Newscast - Is RAF Fairford Safe? - BBC Sounds
The US withdraws its bombers from RAF Fairford following last week’s major incident.
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Tories pledge £10bn for British anti-missile defence system
The Conservatives say their plan would protect the UK at a time when Nato allies have warned of Russian drone incursions.
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Fuel from South Korea being shipped to Russia as Ukraine war grinds on
Exclusive: Guardian analysis finds more than 150,000 tonnes of fuel was shipped to Russian ports in July and August, some using sanctioned tankers
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Kemi Badenoch vows to build £10bn ‘Britannia Shield’ to fend off missile attacks
The leader of the opposition accused Labour of failing to keep the country safe
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Europe is pouring billions into space. Can Glasgow's satellite industry keep up?
The city's space boom raises questions about the role of the state in backing important industries.
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MPs call for investigation after Howard Lutnick-Jeffrey Epstein whistleblower dies
Simon Andriesz said he felt let down by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority before his death last month.
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What prompted the US bombers to leave RAF Fairford?
The mass evacuation of American bombers from the UK points to concern in the Pentagon, our security correspondent writes.
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The October Prime Day home office deals I'd actually buy
I'm tracking what to buy for your home office in Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale, from the best office chairs and mini PCs we've tested to cool WFH gadgets.
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We're saving £100 a month into pensions for our toddler and baby - here's why
A growing number of parents are opening retirement funds for their children.
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‘Concerning trajectory’ cancer diagnosis rates among under 50s, expert says
A charity said there have been increases in rates of prostate, kidney, womb, liver, pancreas and breast cancers among adults under 50
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Jeremy Clarkson: farmers are being attacked from everywhere
Jeremy Clarkson has appeared on stage at the Conservative Party Conference as he said farmers were being “attacked” from every angle by rising costs.
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I've hand-picked the 37 best early deals in the Prime Big Deal Days sale at Amazon UK — get up to 50% off Kindles, Ninja, Nintendo, Fire TVs, Ring, and more
This year's Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale starts tomorrow, but there are dozens of early deals live now, so I've rounded up all the very best offers on TVs, laptops, appliances, smart home tech, and more.
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British Museum boss 'sorry' for Bayeux Tapestry visitor issues
Changes to how visitors see the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition were made after concerns over long queues and overcrowding.
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Can we harness the brain's deep-cleaning system to prevent Alzheimer's?
The glymphatic system is the brain's recently discovered network for flushing out toxins. Now, we're uncovering surprising ways to boost it to protect brain health
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Iran war live: Trump’s forces have ‘fled’ 1,000km from Iran’s borders, says commander
Iran has said it will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz ‘until our seven conditions are met’
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Jeffrey Archer, former Conservative politician and novelist, dies aged 86
Lord Archer died peacefully at home between writing sessions, his publisher said
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Meghan Markle launches new ‘Holiday Collection’ in run-up to Christmas
The Duchess of Sussex’s lifestyle brand revealed that ‘The Holiday Collection: Chapter One’ would be launched on October 6, with the added tagline ‘Merriment in the Making’
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Air campaign against Houthis under way in Yemen, says Saudi-led coalition
Operation supported by 100 fighter jets said to have secured ‘air protection’ of Bab al-Mandab strait and destroyed hundreds of targets
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Much-loved North Yorkshire business closes shop after 78 years
A long-running and much-loved North Yorkshire business has closed its doors for the last time after being acquired by a supermarket giant.
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Green party of England and Wales facing international ostracism over ‘Zionism is racism’ vote
European Green party says motion goes against its policy, with German Green co-leader calling it ‘intolerable and unacceptable’
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Sainsbury's in merger talks with supermarket giant rival
The last attempt at a merger on that scale saw Sainsbury's launch a £7 billion bid for Asda
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Conservatives propose £10bn ‘Britannia Shield’ inspired by Israel’s Iron Dome
Party to unveil plans for one of UK’s ‘most significant military programmes since the cold war’
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France vs Belgium Free Streams: How to watch Nations League match online from anywhere, team news
The Red Devils are seeking revenge after their narrow defeat in the reverse fixture
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How to watch Italy vs Turkey for FREE: Live streams, Team News & TV channels as the Azzurri look for 3 points in Bologna
The Azzurri will start as heavy favorites after thumping Vincenzo Montella’s side 4-1 just a week ago
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Much-loved North Yorkshire business closes shop after 78 years
A long-running and much-loved North Yorkshire business has closed its doors for the last time after being acquired by a supermarket giant.
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Donald Trump says a 'threat' led US to move bombers from RAF Fairford
The Pentagon confirmed on Sunday it had removed the B1 bombers from the base in England back to their home stations in America.
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Trump says ‘threats’ led to US decision to remove bombers from RAF Fairford
Donald Trump said he believed the Fairford plot may have been linked to Iran, without providing evidence
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Former North East pub firm named and shamed by HMRC over £95,000 tax default
A former South Shields pub and restaurant business has been named by HMRC over deliberate tax defaults involving more than £96,000.
