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Police concerned about Edinburgh man with dementia who has travelled to Aberdeen
Police are appealing for the help of the public to trace a 78-year-old man reported missing from Edinburgh who has travelled to Aberdeen.
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Appeal launched to trace man reported missing from Aberdeen
Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace Ruaraidh Jack, 37, who has been reported missing.
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ScotRail temporary timetable comes into force for north-east passengers today
ScotRail has introduced a temporary timetable today, affecting passengers in the north-east and across the rest of Scotland.
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Police appeal for help to trace 27-year-old man reported missing from Aberdeen
Police in Aberdeen are appealing for the public’s help as part of their efforts to trace Teodor Asaftei, 27, who has been reported missing.
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Train drivers could strike for first time in 20 years amid cost-of-living fears
Train drivers could strike for the first time in 20 years after talks between a rail union and transport bosses failed to reach an agreement over pay.
Headlines
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Cost of living: Energy price cap expected to rise by £830 to £2,800 in October, says Ofgem chief
The UK's energy price cap is expected to rise in October to around £2,800, Ofgem's chief executive says.
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Sadiq Khan demands 'explanation' from Met Police after photos of Boris Johnson at lockdown drinks emerge
London mayor Sadiq Khan has written to the Met Police asking for a "detailed explanation" of its partygate probe - after claiming photos showed the PM was "caught red-handed" at an event for which he was not fined.
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Ava White: Boy, 14, guilty of murdering 12-year-old girl who was stabbed to death after Snapchat video row
A boy who stabbed a 12-year-old girl to death after a row over a Snapchat video has been found guilty of her murder.
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Kurt Zouma: West Ham footballer pleads guilty to kicking and slapping a cat
Kurt Zouma has pleaded guilty to kicking and slapping a cat after footage emerged of the incident in February.
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Sadiq Khan demands explanation from police after 'smoking gun' pictures - as Shapps denies PM was partying
London mayor Sadiq Khan has asked police for an explanation after "smoking gun" pictures emerged of Boris Johnson drinking at an event during lockdown - for which he was not fined.
UK News
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Ava White: Boy, 14, guilty of murdering 12-year-old girl who was stabbed to death after Snapchat video row
A boy who stabbed a 12-year-old girl to death after a row over a Snapchat video has been found guilty of her murder.
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Kemarni Watson Darby: Man who murdered partner's three-year-old son after weeks of beatings jailed for at least 24 years
A man who subjected his partner's three-year-old son to "horrendous" beatings and left him to bleed to death has been sentenced to at least 24 years in prison.
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Monkeypox: 14 new cases detected in England - UK total now 71
England has recorded 14 new cases of monkeypox, taking the UK's total to 71.
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Cost of living: Energy price cap expected to rise by £830 to £2,800 in October, says Ofgem chief
The UK's energy price cap is expected to rise in October to around £2,800, Ofgem's chief executive says.
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Wayne Couzens: Sarah Everard's killer pleads not guilty to indecent exposure
Sarah Everard's killer Wayne Couzens has pleaded not guilty to four charges of indecent exposure.
National Sport
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England squad: Jarrod Bowen and James Justin handed first call-ups for Nations League matches
Jarrod Bowen and James Justin have been handed their first call-ups to the England squad ahead of next month's Nations League matches.
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Dominic Calvert-Lewin opens up on mental health struggles and says 'talking saved my life'
Dominic Calvert-Lewin has revealed he struggled with his mental health this season and that "talking saved my life".
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Pep Guardiola: Manchester City boss says 'we are legends' after Premier League title win
Pep Guardiola declared that he and his Manchester City side are "legends" after winning a fourth Premier League title in the last five seasons.
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Aston Villa transfer news: Boubacar Kamara signs five-year deal at Villa Park
Aston Villa have signed Boubacar Kamara on a five-year contract with the midfielder joining on a free transfer when his Marseille contract runs out.
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Claressa Shields says middleweight rival Savannah Marshall is trying to buy 'extra time' ahead of undisputed clash
Claressa Shields says Savannah Marshall is trying to buy "extra time" because the Brit isn't ready for their undisputed middleweight world title clash, which promoter Ben Shalom says will take place in September.
World News
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'A sign of things to come': India and Pakistan heatwave made 30 times more likely by climate change, study finds
The savage heatwave that has scorched India and Pakistan in recent months was made more likely by climate change and is a harbinger of the region's future, scientists have said in a new study.
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Hong Kong cardinal, 90, in court accused of breaking China's national security law
A 90-year-old Catholic leader has appeared in a Hong Kong court accused of breaking China's national security law.
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US will defend Taiwan if China attacks, says Biden
President Joe Biden has said that the US would intervene militarily if China attacks Taiwan.
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Professional cyclist shot dead in alleged love triangle revenge murder by her ex-lover's girlfriend
A woman is being hunted by police on suspicion of shooting dead a professional cyclist who had an affair with her boyfriend.
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Man killed in steamroller accident in Ireland
A man has died after an accident involving a steamroller in Ireland.
Business News
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Cost of living: Energy price cap expected to rise by £830 to £2,800 in October, says Ofgem chief
The UK's energy price cap is expected to rise in October to around £2,800, Ofgem's chief executive says.
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Cost of living: What is the energy price cap and why are bills rising so sharply?
Energy bills continue to rise for millions of people across the country - with more pain set to come later this year.
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BA owner faces pay revolt over 'excessive' share award plan
British Airways' (BA) parent company is facing a shareholder pay revolt amid criticism of proposals for an "excessive" hike in executives' share awards despite racking up enormous losses during the pandemic.
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Bank of England tells banks: 'Take climate action now or face profits hit'
The Bank of England has told banks to take climate action immediately or face a hit to annual profits of up to 15%.
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'Economy almost grinding to a halt': UK private sector growth falls to its weakest point since last winter's lockdown
UK private sector growth is the weakest it has been since last year's winter lockdown, as the cost of living crisis hits consumer demand.
Entertainment News
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Kate Moss and Johnny Depp's relationship history - as supermodel expected to testify in libel trial against Amber Heard
In a case that has raised the bar for eye-popping revelations and allegations, it is perhaps one of the most shocking - Amber Heard's claim that Johnny Depp pushed his ex-girlfriend Kate Moss down some stairs during their relationship.
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Kourtney Kardashian wedding photos released after Travis Barker nuptials in Italy
Kardashian family members have shared photos of their luxurious weekend in Italy for the wedding of Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker.
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BBC newsreader Huw Edwards says depression left him unable to get out of bed
Popular newsreader Huw Edwards has described how depression left him unable to get out of bed.
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Platinum Jubilee: Mamma Mia! musical star on performing with Brian May at the Golden Jubilee - and plans for this year's pageant
The cast of Mamma Mia! the Musical are among the stars taking part in next month's Platinum Jubilee parade.
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Depp v Heard: Actress' loss of earnings 'could be as high as $50m' - as Kate Moss prepares to give evidence in libel trial
Amber Heard's loss of earnings could be as high as $50m due to negative statements made by Johnny Depp and his attorney, an industry expert has told her libel trial.
Unusual News
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Noisy jackdaws 'cast a vote' by calling to each other before taking off in their thousands, study shows
Noisy jackdaws known for suddenly taking flight in their thousands only do so after calling out to each other louder and louder in a type of bird democracy, according to a study.
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Welsh local councillor William Gannon resigns after repeated allegations that he is Banksy 'undermining' his ability to work
A local councillor is resigning because people keep accusing him of being the famed street artist Banksy.
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Child actor who starred in Jaws becomes police chief where it was filmed
A child actor who starred in the blockbuster 1975 film Jaws has become a police chief on the island where it was filmed.
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Parasitic worms get sucked into gender bias row amid claims of names being sexist
Parasitic worms have been sucked into the gender bias row after a report claimed the naming of the creatures was sexist.
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Metallica baby: Woman gives birth at Brazil stadium show 'as band plays Enter Sandman'
Supermarkets, cars and lifts are just some of the unusual birth places reported for babies who have made speedy entrances into the world.
Latest in the North East
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- Police concerned about Edinburgh man with dementia who has travelled to Aberdeen Just now
- Appeal launched to trace man reported missing from Aberdeen 3 hours ago
- ScotRail temporary timetable comes into force for north-east passengers today
- Police appeal for help to trace 27-year-old man reported missing from Aberdeen