August 2026
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Ricky Gervais reveals the one thing that would make him marry his longtime partner
Earlier this year, Jane Fallon revealed she had been diagnosed with breast cancer
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Homebuilder Bellway celebrates 80 years in North East
Newcastle-based homebuilider Bellway is celebrating its 80th anniversary of building homes in the North East and across Britain.
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Popular homeware brand to launch new second-hand marketplace in the UK
The Ikea marketplace will allow people to upload photos of their old Ikea items to sell.
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Comedy night returning to Bradford market after success of first event
Comedy in the Kitchen is returning to Bradford's Darley Street Market this November.
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Polestar 3 review: 680hp electric SUV packs a punch with blistering pace and poise
The Polestar 3 feels blisteringly quick – so much so that my mother-in-law let out a little gasp when the road conditions allowed me to give the…
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Darlington man gets conditional discharge for assaults on three NHS workers
Alexander Jefferson, 26, of Roseberry Park Hospital in Middlesbrough, was given a conditional discharge after admitting three assaults on NHS…
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Tragedy as body found in search for missing 22-year-old North East soldier
A body has been found in the River Tyne during the search for missing Northumberland man Liam Potts.
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Scarborough teenagers ‘intimidate shop staff and swear at public’ sparking crackdown
Police imposed a dispersal order in Scarborough last night after a day of trouble from teenagers. The order covered the town centre, the Old Town and the South Bay seafront and finished at midnight. It meant anyone told to leave by an...
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Mapped: Where thunderstorms and heavy rain will hit the UK
The Met Office has forecast an ‘intense downpour’ across parts of England and Wales after the driest July on record
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Abandoned bikes, half a bath and heaps of rubbish found in Durham litter crackdown
A City of Durham Parish Council-backed volunteer group collected 37 bags of rubbish in a Viaduct clean-up and plans further action to tackle litter…
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Chainsaw and other tools stolen from York greenhouse
Police have issued a description of suspects after a chainsaw was stolen from a York. It was one of a number of tools, also including a strimmer and hedge cutter, taken from a greenhouse in Ousecliffe Gardens. It happened at about 4.45am...
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Drivers face £100,000 costs for breaking motorway rule introduced 12 years ago
A total of 378 drivers across England and Wales have been convicted this year after being caught by motorway cameras driving in closed lanes.
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Video. Mud baths and red water: inside Bulgaria's Lake Atanasovsko
Video. Tourists slather mud and float in red brine at Lake Atanasovsko, while Pomorie’s salt museum preserves Bulgaria’s fading salt-making heritage.
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David Shrigley London exhibition will find the funny side of old masters
Dulwich Picture Gallery show to feature British artist’s work hung next to paintings by Dutch and Flemish greats
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York warned of salmonella outbreak after person dies and hundreds affected
A person has died and hundreds of people have been affected by a food poisoning outbreak in the UK, health officials have said.
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Dead body found at Charlton Athletic’s stadium
Charlton issued a club statement after the body was discovered earlier on Tuesday
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Inside the £720k North Yorkshire hilltop home with its own orchard and waterfall
Far Shirby features extensive landscaped gardens, a Japanese-inspired retreat and countryside views.
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Fitness club promising ‘new standard of training’ to open in local town
A new fitness club promising "a new standard of training" is set to open later this year
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Household energy bills expected to jump to three-year high in October
The predicted increase comes despite the Prime Minister’s plan to remove VAT from household electricity bills from October.
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UK needs more clean air zones like Ulez, says mother of girl killed by air pollution
A landmark new study has linked London’s ultra-low-emissions zones to improved lung function in children
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The Government alert over wildfire risks was the right thing to do - Sarah Todd
It would be churlish not to comment positively (don’t fall off your chairs) on the recent Government alert. It was absolutely the right and proper thing to do to send out the mobile phone emergency message warning about the extremely high risk of wildfires nationally.
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Erin Patterson appeal: Mushroom murderer's trial undermined by hotel mix-up, court told
Erin Patterson's defence team appeal against her conviction for killing relatives with a beef Wellington laced with toxic mushrooms.
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Moscow warehouse burns as Ukraine drone crews prepare to strike again
Ukraine is projecting the conflict deep into Russian territory
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Fire close to major road in North Yorkshire - emergency crews called in
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to a field fire off the A59 in Whixley.
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Here are the cheapest fuel prices in and around Bradford this week
Here's a list of the cheapest garages in and around Bradford, according to petrolprices.com.
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Bradford named one of UK’s top cities for manufacturing growth
BRADFORD has been named one of the UK’s top cities for manufacturing growth.
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Summer artisan market brings independent makers back to Malton
Handcrafted treats and creative stalls will fill Malton’s Market Place this weekend as the town’s monthly artisan market returns from Little…
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Piemaker 'blown away' by first day of trading at new shop
Popular Pocklington piemaker Dan Leaver says he is ‘blown away’ by the first day of trading at his new pie shop.
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North East firm announces new sponsorship deal with football club
Teesside-based Circle Cloud has become a sponsor of Thornaby FC
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First look at County Durham town's new nightclub after old venue given revamp
Take a first look inside a new County Durham nightclub that opened its doors for the first time last week.
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Surfshark warns personal devices are a 'wide-open door' as UK Prime Minister falls for impersonation scam
Personal smartphones have become unmonitored attack vectors, allowing low-level scammers to execute intelligence-grade operations on high-value targets
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York named Britain's best destination for a dog-friendly day out
York has been named Britain's best destination for a dog-friendly day out after new research from Tails.com.
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Burnham makes Christmas pledge as he unveils £442m plan to end homelessness
This week, the government has committed to ‘offer everyone a route off the streets this Christmas’
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Camilla opens up on King Charles’ cancer diagnosis
Camilla has spoken about keeping her husband’s cancer diagnosis a secret prior to the official announcement
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Andy Burnham urged to join EU pact to fix Brexit ‘mess’
Lib Dems accused Nigel Farage’s Reform of preferring to claim they would ‘send in the Navy at taxpayers’ expense’ and than admit they’re responsible
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Russia will ramp up 'grey zone' attacks on UK without greater deterrence - expert
Moscow said there would be “consequences” after reports that British drones have been used to strike targets on Russia’s mainland for the first time.
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Pioneer North Yorkshire fisherwoman honoured in new stage show
The extraordinary story of a North Yorkshire woman who became the first to skipper a North Sea fishing vessel is being brought to life in a new…
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Kim McGuinness launches new solar scheme for North East households
North East homeowners are being offered discounted access to solar panels and battery storage under a new scheme launched by Mayor Kim McGuinness.
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Ukraine’s ousted defence minister challenges Zelensky and calls for wartime elections
Mykhailo Fedorov says Ukraine faces ‘systemic crisis of governance’
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'Matter of time until someone dies' as balaclava-clad yobs cause chaos in Darlington
A councillor has warned that it's "only a matter of time until someone is killed" at a Darlington junction where off-road bikers in…
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Popular streaming platform's prices to rise by up to £24 a year from next week
Paramount+ customers can expect their bill to increase by up to £2 per month and £24 per year, according to reports.
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Train fares set to increase by more than four per cent next year
Regulated train fares in England could increase by more than four per cent next year.
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Road and footpath closures set for gas works in North East town - public notice
Sunderland City Council has announced temporary road and footpath closures in Houghton-le-Spring from 7 September for gas main repair works,…
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Polestar 3 review: 680hp electric SUV packs a punch with blistering pace and poise
The Polestar 3 feels blisteringly quick – so much so that my mother-in-law let out a little gasp when the road conditions allowed me to give the…
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Yorkshire charities shortlisted for £20,000 boost at York Racecourse
Sky Bet, in partnership with York Racecourse, has announced the 22 shortlisted organisations for the Sky Bet Ebor Community Sweepstake 2026.
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Premier League predictions: Phil McNulty previews new season
How will your club fare in the 2026-27 Premier League? BBC chief football writer Phil McNulty makes his annual predictions.
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York man caught with suitcase containing up to £408,000 of illegal drugs
A York man tried to smuggle drugs worth up to £408,000 into the UK, the city’s magistrates heard. Samson Wildwood, 40, was caught by a routine…
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Burnham pledges to get thousands of rough sleepers off streets for Christmas – UK politics live
PM promises to mount ‘Covid-style campaign’ to get homeless people off streets in winter
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Bradford’s first rooftop comedy club to launch next month
BRADFORD'S first rooftop comedy club is launching next month, promising a night of laughter.
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Samson and Goliath cranes set for £3.1m overhaul at Harland & Wolff
Work has already begun on Goliath, the older of the two cranes.
