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Three right-wing extremists, planning a terror attack, have been jailed for a total of 29 years

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The judge said the case was one of the most difficult she had dealt with in 30 years.

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Claire Button given life sentence for murdering 5-year-old son

A mother has been given a life sentence, with a minimum term of 9 years, after...

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The court heard they had amassed more than 200 weapons, including machetes, swords, crossbows and an illegal stun gun

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Three men who were part of extreme right-wing group jailed for planning terror attack

Three men who were part of an extreme right-wing online group have been jailed...

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Birmingham’s Safety Advisory Group made the decision after police raised security fears, pointing to “current intelligence” and trouble involving the Israeli club’s fans in Amsterdam last year.

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Prime minister condemns decision to ban Israeli fans from Villa Park

A ban on Israeli fans from attending an Aston Villa match is "wrong", Sir Keir...

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An injection to prevent HIV is set to be approved for use in England and Wales.

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'Game-changing' HIV prevention jab to be offered in England and Wales

An injection to prevent HIV is set to be approved for use in England and...

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Sam Fender's picked up the Mercury Prize, just a few miles away from where he was born and raised.

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Sam Fender wins 2025 Mercury Prize just a few miles from his home

Sam Fender was announced tonight, Thursday 16th October, as the overall winner...

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Newcastle’s very own Sam Fender is celebrating winning the Mercury Prize Award 2025 in his home city 🏆🙌🎉

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Our reporter caught up with CMAT - one of tonight's nominees for the #MercuryMusicPrize

She is very pleased to be in Newcastle!

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#MercuryMusicPrize nominee Emma-Jean Thackray stopped for a chat with our reporter on the red carpet

She tells us she can't quite believe she's here

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Our reporter caught up with Scottish #MercuryMusicPrize nominee Jacob Alon on the red carpet

They tell us they are buzzing to be here!

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Mum found guilty of murder of son

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Mum found guilty of murder after autistic son killed at home in South Ockendon

A mother has been found guilty of murder after her autistic son died at home...

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We're behind the scenes at this year's #MercuryMusicPrize awards - in Newcastle

Nominees including Wolf Alice, Fontaines DC and Britpop legends Pulp are all hoping to take home the award for the best album of the year

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A mother has been found guilty of murder after her autistic son died at home in Essex last December

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Mum found guilty of murder after autistic son killed at home in South Ockendon

A mother has been found guilty of murder after her autistic son died at home...

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Bradford Bulls are back in the Super League

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Bradford Bulls are back in the Super League

Bradford Bulls will return to the Super League for the first time since 2016...

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Lawyers claim Johnson's knowingly sold asbestos-contaminated talcum powder in the UK, something the company denies

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Thousands sue Johnson & Johnson over alleged talc cancer risk

Thousands of people are taking legal action claiming Johnson & Johnson...

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The 46-year-old was found at his home in Greater Manchester last month.

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Boxer Ricky Hatton's cause of death revealed as inquest opens

An inquest into the death of former world champion boxer Ricky Hatton has...

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GDP rose by 0.1% month-on-month in August:

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Chancellor facing further budget challenges after muted economic growth

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been put under further pressure ahead of next...

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The government has published evidence relating to the trial of two British men who allegedly spied for China.

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Starmer faces more questions after publishing China spy case evidence

Sir Keir Starmer's government is facing more questions over the China spying...

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In tonight's programme:

🌍 a major UK climate change report;
🐶 could vets bills start to come down?
🤖 kids struggling to tell AI from reality;
⚽and the romance of third tier Scottish football!

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The couple were found in the New Forest on Sunday:

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Tributes made to couple found dead in camper van at New Forest cider festival

Tributes have been made to a married couple who were found dead in a camper...

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Robert Bush, formerly of Kirk Ella near Hull, pleaded guilty to 35 counts of fraud by false representation, but denied 30 counts of preventing a lawful and decent burial.

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She's scored a record 48 goals for Wales:

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Jess Fishlock announces retirement

Cymru’s most capped international footballer and record goal scorer Jess...

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🥶❄️🌨️ It’s beginning to look a lot like… icy roads and snow! Apparently it’s the official start of the gritting season - we went to Worcestershire to meet the gritters there

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A travel company will be urged to review its safety measures following the little boy's death:

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Death of five-year-old boy in Greece ruled as accidental drowning

A travel company will be urged to review its safety measures after a...

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His trial for 30 counts of preventing the lawful and decent burial of a body is expected to start in October next year:

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Former Funeral Director admits multiple offences after investigation into remains at premises

A Hull funeral director has admitted multiple offences after an investigation...

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