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UK Covid inquiry finds care homes were treated as afterthought
The UK Covid-19 Inquiry has found Scotland acted earlier than the rest of the UK to isolate hospital discharges into care homes, but still entered the pandemic unprepared, with 4,272 residents dying and 82 of discharges untested.
TV star George Clarke names North East bakery 'one of the best' he's ever visited
TV star George Clarke has praised Pure Knead Bakery in Newcastle as one of the best he has ever visited.
Proposal to hike North Yorkshire councillors' allowances
Inflation-linked rise in councillor allowances is recommended
Huge setback for Alberta's separatist movement after decisive defeat
Leaders of the movement for independence vow to push on but the margin of defeat could make that difficult.
Baby who died from meningitis may have been saved if tested sooner, inquest finds
Five-month-old Esta High died at Leeds General Infirmary in November 2023 after doctors put her symptoms down to Covid-19
Trucker protest leaves supermarket shelves and gas pumps empty in southern Italy
Supermarkets and gas stations in Naples are facing shortages due to week-long protests by truck drivers against high gasoline costs
Trendy LA neighborhood’s war over wild coyote erupts after child attacked
Coyote euthanized after reportedly roaming Atwater Village comfortably for months and attacking one-year-old boy
France vows major security operation involving military this weekend
Some military forces from Operation Sentinelle will be deployed to free up police and gendarmes for the expected demonstrations, French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said. #EuropeNews
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Warnings issued after 9-year-old injured while partaking in ‘fire challenge’
The child is in ‘unbearable pain,’ New Orleans officials said
UK inflation expected to have accelerated in September after fuel surge
The September inflation rate will be watched closely by economists as it is typically used to decide the level that many benefits will increase.
US certifying Boeing's largest 737 Max after years of delays, AP source says
The U.S. government is set to announce the certification of Boeing's 737 Max 10 jet after years of delays
Will Germany introduce a daily alternative to the Deutschlandticket?
Germany's popular nationwide transport pass is affordable and convenient, but demands that you pay for a whole month's worth of travel up front. What if there was a more flexible option?
Hundreds back call to stop parking bans in York roads
Hundreds of people have backed a call to stop proposals to ban parking in some York roads going ahead.
Who is BBC Scotland director Hayley Valentine?
Alison Rowat profiles the woman at the centre of the BBC Scotland channel closure. Who is she? what drives her? What's her next move?
'BBC closure means Scotland’s voice is quieter and its voice easier to ignore'
What does the closure of the BBC Scotland channel means for viewers and journalism
Nebraska dad sues state after his $1M record request bill and 50-year wait
‘I was dumbfounded. I thought I was reading it wrong’
Vandals wreck York sports clubhouse used by children and community teams
Vandals have smashed windows, ripped off shutters and forcibly damaged locks at a York clubhouse used by numerous community sports teams.
Critical incident declared at hospitals under ‘extreme pressure’
The critical incident was announced on Tuesday while more than 200 patients who are medically safe to leave remain in hospital beds
Government to announce long-awaited decision on Jackdaw gas field
The Jackdaw gas field is likely to be approved by ministers following months of speculation about its future.
Bishop Auckland pumpkin trail returns for half term with chance to win prizes
Families are planning visits to a pumpkin trail at Auckland Palace and Gardens in Bishop Auckland, with hidden pumpkins, challenges and prizes on offer this half term.
AMD's FSR 4.1 now works on Radeon RX 6000 GPUs, Xbox Series X and S, and Ryzen AI Max, AI 9, and Z2 SoCs — new release brings cutting-edge tech to older hardware with a small performance cost
AMD gives older GPUs an image quality boost amid the ongoing AI chip drought
Restaurant owner speaks out after Home Office drops bid to remove licence
A York restaurant owner has spoken out after a Home Office bid to revoke his venue’s licence was dropped.
Video. Heavy rain causes widespread flooding in France’s Marseille
Video. Heavy rain from a Mediterranean weather system has caused flooding across parts of south-eastern France, inundating roads and streets in the Bouches-du-Rhône department.
Nato increases Black Sea deployment amid escalating deadly Russian attacks
Mounting anxiety as Russia’s war on Ukraine reaches Nato’s borders with targeting of vessels transporting agricultural cargo
Katie Zacharia reveals biggest lessons from doomed White House press secretary stint
Official who served as President Donald Trump’s spokesperson for just five days tells columnist friend about brief but intense experience in the media glare
The most desirable RTX Spark laptop, but not for your average PC gamer
Quality control issues, still-missing anti-cheat providers, and an unholy price tag, but a lovely machine.
'Appalling'- 'vermin' fears as rubbish overflowing from York bin
Rubbish overflowing from a York bin has sparked vermin fears and a call for action to tackle the issue.
1000 human mathematicians pledge to shun AI in their research
There is a growing backlash against the way AI companies have gone about tackling mathematical problems – and now some mathematicians are opting to avoid AI altogether
Major rail disruption across North East as replacement buses run for two weekends
Rail travellers face weekend disruption due to engineering work.
Year-long ban for former teacher for inappropriate remarks and classroom incidents
A teacher at a school in the Borders has been removed from the register after being found unfit to teach following a series of inappropriate comments and classroom incidents.