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Aberdeen council homes to be assessed for RAAC with 500 likely to contain it
Investigations are being carried out on almost 22,000 council homes in Aberdeen to assess for the presence of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC).
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Rare master video tapes of Aberdeen beating Real Madrid to be auctioned
It was a night that went down in the history books for Alex Ferguson's Dons squad, as they beat Real Madrid in the 1983 European Cup Winner's Cup final - and now you could own the master recordings.
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Our Union Street starts rejuvenation efforts with street clean
The organisation - headed by entrepreneur and former FTSE100 chief executive Bob Keiller - has 'brightening the street' as one of their key action areas.
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Police cuts could cost lives warns Scottish Police Federation
Cuts to Police Scotland could lead to members of the public dying warns the Scottish Police Federation
Headlines
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Sunak proposes raising smoking age every year to create 'smoke-free' generation
Rishi Sunak has pledged to raise the legal age for buying cigarettes in England by one year every year in a crackdown on smoking.
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Laurence Fox arrested over 'ULEZ conspiracy' - and sacked by GB News
Political activist Laurence Fox has been arrested on suspicion of conspiring to commit criminal damage to ULEZ cameras.
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Lucy Letby baby murders: Police launch corporate manslaughter investigation into Countess of Chester Hospital
Police in Cheshire have launched a corporate manslaughter investigation into the Countess of Chester Hospital after nurse Lucy Letby was jailed for murdering seven babies.
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HS2 to Manchester axed in favour of 'Network North'
Rishi Sunak has confirmed the long-rumoured decision to scrap the northern leg of HS2 - a decision former prime minister David Cameron branded "wrong".
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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp demands Spurs match to be replayed after VAR mistake
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has demanded a replay of their Premier League match against Tottenham after a goal was wrongly disallowed.
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FIFA 2030 World Cup: Sky News understands six countries in three continents will host to mark 100 years since first tournament
The 2030 men's FIFA World Cup is set to be spread across six countries on three continents, Sky News understands.
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Murder investigation after man dies in Sunderland following attack by dog believed to be XL bully
A 54-year-old man who was attacked by a dog in Sunderland has died and a murder investigation has been launched, according to Northumbria Police.
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The irony of Rishi Sunak's long-term vision is the short-term political calculation behind it
He may have been prime minister for a year, but his speech to the Conservative Party conference in Manchester felt almost like the moment Rishi Sunak introduced himself for the first time.
UK News
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Lucy Letby baby murders: Police launch corporate manslaughter investigation into Countess of Chester Hospital
Police in Cheshire have launched a corporate manslaughter investigation into the Countess of Chester Hospital after nurse Lucy Letby was jailed for murdering seven babies.
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Laurence Fox arrested over 'ULEZ conspiracy' - and sacked by GB News
Political activist Laurence Fox has been arrested on suspicion of conspiring to commit criminal damage to ULEZ cameras.
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Sunak proposes raising smoking age every year to create 'smoke-free' generation
Rishi Sunak has pledged to raise the legal age for buying cigarettes in England by one year every year in a crackdown on smoking.
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Murder investigation after man dies in Sunderland following attack by dog believed to be XL bully
A 54-year-old man who was attacked by a dog in Sunderland has died and a murder investigation has been launched, according to Northumbria Police.
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Sara Sharif: Safeguarding review to be launched into girl's death
A safeguarding review is set to be launched into the agencies involved with Sara Sharif's family before her death.
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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp demands Spurs match to be replayed after VAR mistake
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has demanded a replay of their Premier League match against Tottenham after a goal was wrongly disallowed.
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Joseph McGready: Second person charged over death of 30-year-old man in Glasgow
A second person has been charged over the death of a 30-year-old man in Glasgow.
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HS2 to Manchester axed in favour of 'Network North'
Rishi Sunak has confirmed the long-rumoured decision to scrap the northern leg of HS2 - a decision former prime minister David Cameron branded "wrong".
National Sport
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Jurgen Klopp demands Liverpool replay against Tottenham after VAR error disallowed Luis Diaz goal
Jurgen Klopp has called for Liverpool's match against Tottenham to be replayed after the VAR failed to award Luis Diaz's goal which was ruled out for offside.
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Dermot Gallagher: One little question surrounding Liverpool's disallowed goal would have prevented terrible mistake
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher says the match officials were in no position to overturn their decision to disallow Luis Diaz's wrongly disallowed goal for Liverpool at Tottenham once the game restarted.
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Liverpool VAR audio dissected: Forensic analysis of offside mistake after PGMOL release discussion
Plenty has been said about the two-minute clip of the decision that led to Liverpool's disallowed goal at Tottenham on Saturday.
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World Cup: 2030 tournament matches set for Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay
World Cup 2030 is set to be held in six countries across three continents, while Saudi Arabia could be set to host the 2034 edition of the tournament.
World News
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Venice coach crash aftermath an 'apocalyptic scene' as 21 killed - including two children
At least 21 people have died after a coach fell 30 metres from an overpass and caught fire near Venice in northern Italy.
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FIFA considering lifting blanket ban on Russia competing in international football
FIFA is looking at ending Russia's blanket ban from international football, Sky News understands.
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Warming world nearing 'point of no return', says Pope Francis ahead of COP28 climate change conference
Pope Francis has appealed to world leaders to address climate change before it's too late, warning the planet is nearing a "point of no return".
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Cristiano Ronaldo faces new legal challenge from rape accuser over 2010 hush money deal
Lawyers representing football star Cristiano Ronaldo are set to return to court today in a legal battle over the hush money he paid in 2010 to a woman who accused him of raping her.
Business News
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HS2 to Manchester axed in favour of 'Network North' - as former PM Cameron calls decision 'wrong'
Rishi Sunak has confirmed the long-rumoured decision to scrap the northern leg of HS2 - a decision former prime minister David Cameron branded "wrong".
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Fuel retailers deny profiteering as pump prices shoot up
Fuel retailers have dismissed claims that drivers are being overcharged following a surge in pump prices.
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Tesco's price pledge as profits surge on higher sales
Tesco has said it will continue to lower grocery prices "wherever we can" while revealing a leap in sales and profits.
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Train strikes: Full list of October 2023 dates and rail lines affected as Tube action called off
Thousands of rail workers and train drivers are going on strike this month - with an overtime ban which started on Monday and mass disruption expected today.
Entertainment News
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Laurence Fox arrested over 'ULEZ conspiracy' - and sacked by GB News
Political activist Laurence Fox has been arrested on suspicion of conspiring to commit criminal damage to ULEZ cameras.
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Victoria Beckham reveals how time of David's alleged affair with Rebecca Loos was 'most unhappy I have ever been'
Victoria Beckham has spoken for the first time about her husband David's alleged affair with his former personal assistant Rebecca Loos, saying: "It was the most unhappy I have ever been in my entire life."
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David Beckham Netflix documentary: Five big revelations - from alleged Rebecca Loos affair to World Cup pain
A new documentary delves into the life of David Beckham - half of one of the world's most photographed and iconic celebrity power couples.
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Tupac Shakur's brother says killing has remained unsolved for 27 years because of his race
On the junction of the Las Vegas strip where Tupac Shakur was shot dead in September 1996, only a graffiti-covered lamp post with some scrawls of "RIP Pac" and "Tupac Shakur, I love you," hint at what unfolded here.
Unusual News
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Ding Junhui: Chinese snooker star forfeits opening frame for wearing wrong trousers at English Open
A snooker player was docked the opening frame of a match after he turned up in the wrong outfit for the tournament.
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Stoneman Willie: Mummified man to be buried after 128 years on display in Pennsylvania
A mummified man is going to receive a proper burial after being on display at a funeral home in Pennsylvania for 128 years.
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Halloween pumpkins will be bigger than normal due to wet summer
Summer may have been a bit of a washout, but pumpkins are thriving thanks to all the rain.
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France grapples with bed bug infestation as authorities warn of health problem before Olympics
France is grappling with a bed bug problem, with the government warned it must tackle the pests ahead of the Olympics in Paris.
Latest in the North East
Latest News
- Aberdeen council homes to be assessed for RAAC with 500 likely to contain it {UTVTS}
- Rare master video tapes of Aberdeen beating Real Madrid to be auctioned {UTVTS}
- Our Union Street starts rejuvenation efforts with street clean {UTVTS}
- Police cuts could cost lives warns Scottish Police Federation {UTVTS}