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Costa fights to revive plans for new North East town drive-thru rejected over parking
An appeal has been submitted for a proposed Costa drive-thru in Coulby Newham. Middlesbrough Council planning officers refused plans in late July that would have seen the coffee chain open a new store in car park two at the Parkway Centre.
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Awards for trio of innovators exploring fresh fields
Three farmers from the region have been heralded as exemplars after winning national accolades recognising their innovative practices.
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Greek basketball chief resigns amid match-fixing investigation
Liolios has denied the charges against him, and his defence team has argued that there is no solid evidence linking him to match fixing, describing the case as a conspiracy. #EuropeNews
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How will the Israeli election work and when will the result be announced?
Netanyahu is facing a tight race with Yashar’s Gadi Eisenko, a former head of the Israel Defence Forces (IDF)
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Civilization 7's game changing update was 'personally challenging' for its creative director, as being able to play as a single faction 'wasn't part of the original vision'
Ed Beach says that players "had not been given full service by the game as the way it first shipped".
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How to watch Man Utd vs Bournemouth: Free streams and TV Channels for Premier League 2026/27
Michael Carrick's tenure hangs by a thread as the Cherries visit happy hunting ground Old Trafford
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State pension age could be cut to 65 under calls that would free up jobs
A petition calling for the UK state pension age to be cut to 65 for everyone has passed 100,000 signatures
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Serbia votes as strongman Vučić faces grassroots challenge to 12-year rule – Europe live
The Student List movement is taking on authoritarian leader following nearly two years of protests against government and institutional corruption
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Suspect in shooting death of teen on Missouri highway charged in second road incident
Man accused of shooting teen who was driving to a party has also been linked to shooting of a vehicle days earlier
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North Yorkshire woman wins £5,000 and reaches Millionaire's Row on ITV game show
A woman from Thirsk has won £5,000 and secured a place on Millionaire's Row after a dramatic victory on ITV's Win Win with Postcode Lottery.
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'This is the bit where the comet hits the earth and the dinosaurs die:' Tim Sweeney revisits scathing 26-year-old eulogy for beloved studio Looking Glass
Sweeney's assessment of the games industry in the 2000s hits close to home today, but I still hold out hope that the future can be better.
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Body found in search for 82-year-old who fell overboard from Scottish ferry
Passenger Jim Wither went overboard a week ago
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The strange coastal landmark that helped keep Cleveland miners safe underground
Discover the Huntcliff Guibal Fan House near Saltburn, a surviving landmark from Huntcliff Ironstone Mine and Cleveland’s industrial past.
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Rayner backs Burnham call for debate on return to free movement with EU
Cabinet minister says PM’s plea is ‘pragmatism’ but comments risk causing concern among some red wall MPs
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OpenAI's isolated red-team AI agents built a hidden CPU cache channel to talk with no network or shared files — exploited CPU cache timing to bypass microVM sandboxes
A hijacked AI agent could use the same technique to leak data without touching the network.
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Storm Boelo: The Yorkshire attractions and events affected by high winds
A number of events and attractions in Yorkshire have been affected by the high winds brought to the region by Storm Boelo.
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Israel votes in first election since 7 October attacks and Gaza war
Israelis will head to the polls on Tuesday (27 October) in the first election since the 7 October attacks and subsequent wars in Gaza, Iran and Lebanon. Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a big challenge from former army chief Gadi Eisenkot, with neither expected to secure a parliamentary majority. But would a change in leadership bring peace in the region? Both candidates oppose an independent Palestinian state, and support continued Israeli security control over Palestinian territories. The Independent’s chief international correspondent Bel Trew reports.
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Scottish Greens reject motion to drop long-standing opposition to nuclear energy
The Scottish Greens have overwhelmingly voted against a motion to drop their long-standing opposition to nuclear power and adopt a “more nuanced” position.
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New parking rules explained: What drivers need to know about fines and appeals
Private parking firms issued 16.9m tickets in 2025/26. Proposed UK reforms include five- and 10-minute grace periods, appeals and £20 caps for genuine errors.
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Moscow to host 2030 World Weightlifting Championships
The International Weightlifting Federation becomes the first Olympic federation to choose Russia to host a world championships since its invasion of Ukraine.
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Why residents of flood-hit towns feel abandoned by the government
Communities are being urged to be resilient – but they say that puts the onus on the wrong group
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I tested the Lavazza MilkEasy Plus for a month, and it’s an excellent affordable frother that’s unbelievably easy to use — here’s why I’d recommend it
One month on, and the Lavazza MilkEasy Plus is a staple of my coffee-making setup.
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TCL mini-LED vs LG OLED TV: which of these two budget models comes out on top for the same price? I put them side-by-side to find out
Can TCL's affordable mini-LED match LG's entry-level OLED? I tested both TVs side-by-side using reference testing scenes to find out
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Beamish Hall's 700-year journey from medieval manor to County Durham hotel
From its origins as a medieval manor gifted to a Norman family after the conquest of England to its modern life as one of County Durham's best-known hotels, Beamish Hall has a story stretching back more than 700 years.
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Big Tech is cashing in on AI while the rest of corporate America sees no financial returns — report outlines how rising token costs threaten to squeeze corporate profit margins
Apollo data shows the Magnificent Seven widening their revenue-per-employee lead over the S&P 493 between 2019 and 2026, highlighting the growing productivity gap between Big Tech and the broader market.
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Trump administration has pushed off 13% of Americans enrolled in food stamps
Stakeholders concerned more people at risk of food insecurity after One Big Beautiful Act took effect
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Popular ice cream company opens new cafe - 'It’s like Willy Wonka’s factory'
A new café has opened its doors with a deeply personal story behind it.
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Discover more about Data Centers with insights from the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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Ex-Reform MSP: 'It feels like I have escaped a coercively controlled relationship'
Amanda Bland, who served as Reform UK's justice spokesperson at Holyrood, has broken her silence to allege months of shouting, intimidation and the systematic sidelining of women by the party's Scottish leadership. Malcolm Offord rejects her account.
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'Frankly appalling' - Gun fired at Yorkshire family home with woman inside
Police are investigating after a gun was fired at a Sheffield home while a young woman was inside.
