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Kenya’s Ebola cases rise to 7, including health workers who cared for the first patient
Three Kenyan health workers have tested positive for Ebola after caring for the country's first confirmed case, according to the Health Ministry
Colour blindness does not hold back tattoo artist who opens first studio
Transforming the building into a tattoo studio proved a challenge.
Swinney's emotional explanation for his commitment to independence
BBC Scotland's political editor Glenn Campbell reflects on John Swinney's SNP conference speech.
Mystery name on lost war memorial uncovers 200 years of a Darlington family
IT is time to say hello to the Hullahs of Darlington and the surrounding area.
Every Co-op Christmas sandwich launching in North East in £3.85 meal deal
Co-op is bringing back its Christmas sandwiches, with four returning favourites and two new festive fillings joining the lunchtime range.
Harry Styles debuts emotional new song dedicated to Liam Payne
The pop star performed the song on the second anniversary of Liam Payne's death.
Reform candidate filmed saying asylum seekers should be put in ‘concentration camps’
Would-be MP recorded telling undercover reporter in ITV investigation that Muslims could not be British
France protests: Macron says ‘no place for violence’ as 400 arrested in clashes
President Emmanuel Macron has appealed for ‘calm’ as police deploy tear gas and riot gear
M&S Christmas jobs, hours and how much you can get paid in the North East
More details have emerged about hundreds of Christmas jobs being offered by Marks & Spencer across the North East.
Pizza man goes extra 13 miles to deliver to customers during road closures
Yilmaz Ozturk, owner of Pizza House Easington, continued delivering food to Staithes despite road closures turning a 2.4-mile journey into 15 miles.
Why Burnham could be the longest-serving PM since Blair
Andrew Neil asks if the new tenant of No 10 is the latest in a series of leaders unqualified for the role – but he could be the longest-serving prime minister since Tony Blair, writes John Rentoul
Recovery driver sentenced after runaway car crushes passerby who tried to help
Sean Baker was sentenced after his actions left Kai Dransfield with ‘life-changing injuries’
Plover, not a fighter: masked lapwing nesting on Tasmanian cricket ground indifferent as play continues
While masked lapwings have a reputation for swooping during nesting season, Windsor Park oval’s resident plover just wants a good innings
US Army to use 3D-printed rocket motors for low-cost cruise missiles— X-Bow cuts prototype time to days after building 2,100 engines, will arm the ‘Arsenal of Freedom’
Additive manufacturing makes it easier to produce advanced solid rocket motors.
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How to listen to Dubois vs Wardley II from anywhere in the world
Can't watch the fight? BBC Radio 5 Live are providing live commentary of Dubois vs Wardley 2
I spent two weeks with those wacky headphone-loudspeaker hybrids, but they're the easiest 'pass' recommendation in a long time
Shake it up TDM, now, twist and shout
Highlights - Premier League - Fulham 1-0 Hull City highlights
Alex Iwobi fires Fulham to their first Premier League win of the season against Hull.
Bury FC fans say bumper FA Cup crowd 'meant everything'
The Shakers' home tie with Harrogate Town was described as "massive" by the resurgent club's fans.
Historic Sam Smith's pub set to reopen after standing empty for more than 3 years
The Jolly Sailors, next to Whitby Harbour, is set to reopen after lying vacant for more than three years.
Swinney vows to bring Scotland’s bus network back into public control by 2031
John Swinney used his SNP conference speech to pledge bus franchising across Scotland by 2031, a new misogyny criminal offence before next summer, and a £30 million fund to tackle racism in communities.
Royal Mint reveals the 10 rarest and most valuable 50p coins in circulation today
The Royal Mint has revealed the 10 rarest 50p coins in UK circulation, from the 2023 Atlantic Salmon to the 2009 Kew Gardens design.
Country walk: How to see the best of Malham Tarn without the crowds
Explore a seven-mile Malham Tarn walk in the Yorkshire Dales, taking in Great Close Hill, limestone pavements, wildlife and Pennine Way views near Malham.
To help America, I used Crusader Kings 3 to figure out how to remove a doddering, senile lunatic from power
Any resemblance to actual persons or actual events is purely coincidental.
Historic Sam Smith's pub set to reopen after standing empty for more than 3 years
The Jolly Sailors, next to Whitby Harbour, is set to reopen after lying vacant for more than three years.
Firefighters called to person suspended 40m in the air in North Yorkshire
Firefighters have been called after a person who was left suspended 40 metres in the air when machinery failed in Sherburn-in-Elmet.
Warning to check car lights as clocks go back this month
It will get darker this month as the clocks go back and North Yorkshire Police are advising drivers to have a walkaround check of your vehicle. They suggest focusing on ensuring bulbs are working and documents are up to date. Ensure address...
European diplomats attacked by Israeli settlers in West Bank
The Israeli military condemns the violence but the prime minister's office says it is part of a "smear" campaign.
Israeli settlers attack European diplomats in West Bank
French mayor and archbishop also attacked during violent attempt to stop Palestinians harvesting olives
Violent protests in France as police battle demonstrators, in photos
Cars were set on fire and shops were looted in Paris as police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse violent protesters. They joined nationwide demonstrations against rising living costs and in support of high school students’ grievances.
