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North East Scotland News
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Complex repairs needed to A96 bridge
There's going to be "detailed and complex repairs" on an A96 bridge after a landslide last weekend.
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Police appeal for help to trace stolen car
Police are appealing to the public for information after a car was stolen in broad daylight in Oldmeldrum.
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Council leaders to ask Scottish Government for more money to avoid bin strikes
Unions have warned ministers to act to end looming bin strikes after council leaders voted to ask the Scottish Government for more money.
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New zero emission buses to come to Scotland
There's going to be 252 new zero emission buses and coaches on Scotland's roads.
Headlines
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Paris Olympics opening ceremony: A daring vision for a city on edge - and a test of endurance for viewers
Athletes floating by were immersed in a journey through French culture and values.
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'Humiliating' searches, banning lawyers, missing CCTV: What has Greater Manchester Police learned from the Baird Review?
The Baird Inquiry has exposed officers at Greater Manchester Police (GMP) acting above the law: making unlawful arrests, inappropriate strip searches, and treating detainees in an "inhumane" manner.
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EuroMillions: UK winner scoops £24m lottery jackpot
A single UK ticket-holder has won the £24m EuroMillions jackpot in Friday's lottery draw.
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Trump running mate JD Vance defends 'childless cat ladies' remark
Donald Trump's running mate has defended comments in which he said the Democratic Party was run "by a bunch of childless cat ladies".
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Adam Boulton: Unlike Veep, Harris's campaign for the White House is serious and like no other
Audiences for Veep, the TV series broadcast on Sky, have shot up since Kamala Harris became the Democratic candidate for the White House.
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Gloucestershire crash: Families of four men killed left in 'an ocean of sadness'
The families of four young men who died in a car crash in Gloucestershire have paid tribute to them, saying they have left an "ocean of sadness" behind.
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Justin Timberlake 'was not intoxicated when arrested for drink-driving' and charge should be dismissed, lawyer says
Justin Timberlake was not intoxicated when he was arrested for drink-driving, his lawyer has said as he seeks to have the charge dismissed.
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Ministers expected to approve pay rises for all public sector workers, Sky News understands
The government is expected to agree to above-inflation pay rises for public sector workers in the coming days, amid concerns over the costs of not settling, Sky News understands.
UK News
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'Humiliating' searches, banning lawyers, missing CCTV: What has Greater Manchester Police learned from the Baird Review?
The Baird Inquiry has exposed officers at Greater Manchester Police (GMP) acting above the law: making unlawful arrests, inappropriate strip searches, and treating detainees in an "inhumane" manner.
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EuroMillions: UK winner scoops £24m lottery jackpot
A single UK ticket-holder has won the £24m EuroMillions jackpot in Friday's lottery draw.
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Gloucestershire crash: Families of four men killed left in 'an ocean of sadness'
The families of four young men who died in a car crash in Gloucestershire have paid tribute to them, saying they have left an "ocean of sadness" behind.
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Heartbroken parents pay tribute to three children killed in east London house fire
The parents of three children who died in a house fire in east London have paid tribute to them, saying: "Your lives were a blessing."
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Criminal investigation launched into police officer filmed kicking man in head at Manchester Airport
A criminal investigation has been launched into an incident in which a police officer was filmed kicking and stamping on a man at Manchester Airport.
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Prison worker pleads guilty to 'inappropriate relationship' with inmate
A prison worker has admitted to having an "inappropriate relationship" with an inmate.
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Subway carriages 'could be transformed into cafes, glamping pods or even saunas'
Subway carriages being flogged for £5,000 each could become houses and even a sauna, it has been revealed.
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UK weather: Temperatures set to soar - as forecasters say there could be heatwave
Temperatures are expected to soar this weekend and into next week - with the Met Office predicting there could be a heatwave.
National Sport
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Pep Guardiola: Man City boss out of contract next summer but says he would love to stay with Premier League champions
Pep Guardiola says he has not ruled out signing a new contract with Manchester City.
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Belgian GP: Max Verstappen makes eye-catching Practice One start but grid penalty for race confirmed
Max Verstappen set an impressive early pace to top opening practice at the Belgian Grand Prix in a session in which the world championship leader's expected grid penalty for Sunday's race was formally confirmed.
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Canada's Tokyo Olympics football gold medal under fresh scrutiny amid drone spying scandal
Canada Women's gold medal victory at the Tokyo Olympics has been called into question by new information brought to light around the spy drone scandal which has seen head coach Bev Priestman suspended from the Paris Games, according to the country's Olympic Committee chief.
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Liverpool Premier League title chances: Arne Slot's areas to address to challenge Man City and Arsenal
The Arne Slot era is underway - but what does the Dutchman need to do at Liverpool this season to challenge for the Premier League crown in his debut campaign?
World News
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Paris 2024 Olympics: Lady Gaga, Celine Dion, and Zinedine Zidane star in rain-soaked opening ceremony
Celine Dion brought the curtain down on a rain-soaked but spectacular opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics - which also featured a performance from Lady Gaga on the banks of the River Seine.
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Paris 2024 Olympics: Spectacular opening ceremony - in pictures
The Paris Olympics is officially under way after a spectacular opening ceremony featuring the likes of Lady Gaga, Celine Dion and Zinedine Zidane.
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Paris Olympics opening ceremony: A daring vision for a city on edge - and a test of endurance for viewers
Athletes floating by were immersed in a journey through French culture and values.
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Russia seems intent on turning Olympics ban into boycott - but athletes 'desperate' to compete
When it comes to artistic swimming, Russia is an Olympic powerhouse. The national team has won every single event - team and duet - for the last six games in a row.
Business News
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Building materials group SIG weighs cash call after profit warning
A London-listed building products company which was bailed out by investors during the pandemic is weighing a further cash call in the wake of a stinging profit warning.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges to 'fix' economy - as expert says 'black hole' matches Tory tax cuts
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has promised to "fix" the "mess" the Conservative government left in the economy, amid reports of a £20bn "black hole" in the public finances.
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Fuel prices remain a rip-off, competition watchdog declares
Competition among fuel retailers is "failing consumers" because drivers are still paying too much to fill up, according to regulators.
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Why things look rosy for NatWest 12 months on from debanking crisis
NatWest has an increasingly confident air about it.
Entertainment News
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Celine Dion makes spectacular comeback with Eiffel Tower performance at Paris Olympics opening ceremony
Celine Dion stunned viewers all over the world with a performance from the Eiffel Tower in Paris during the Olympics opening ceremony - the first since revealing she suffers from stiff person syndrome (SPS).
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Justin Timberlake 'was not intoxicated when arrested for drink-driving' and charge should be dismissed, lawyer says
Justin Timberlake was not intoxicated when he was arrested for drink-driving, his lawyer has said as he seeks to have the charge dismissed.
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Wax replica of Sinead O'Connor withdrawn by Dublin museum after criticism of 'hideous' likeness
Sometimes nothing compares to the real thing - as Dublin's wax museum discovered after it unveiled a figure of Irish singer Sinead O'Connor.
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Paris 2024 Olympics: Lady Gaga, Celine Dion, and Zinedine Zidane star in rain-soaked opening ceremony
Celine Dion brought the curtain down on a rain-soaked but spectacular opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics - which also featured a performance from Lady Gaga on the banks of the River Seine.
Unusual News
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Hockey player opts to have part of finger amputated to compete at Paris Olympics
A hockey player chose to have part of his finger amputated so he could compete at the Paris Olympics.
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Chaos at Olympic football match as VAR rules out Argentina goal two hours after game suspended
A pitch invasion caused chaos at an Olympic football match between Argentina and Morocco - with a video review ruling out an equalising goal two hours after the game was suspended.
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Devon: Would you buy six-acre Drake's Island near Plymouth with private beach and 15 ghosts?
A six-acre island off the Devon coast - complete with private beach, fortifications and planning permission for a luxury hotel - has been put up for sale.
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Sharks off Brazil coast test positive for cocaine
Sharks in waters off the coast of Brazil have tested positive for cocaine, scientists say.