History
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God’s Own Country Classic Car Rally: Best pictures from Bowcliffe Hall
The inaugural God’s Own Country Classic Car Rally took place on Saturday (Oct 17), with classic car enthusiasts travelling across Yorkshire to raise money for the Yorkshire Historic Churches Trust and three other charities.
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Palestinians and European diplomats attacked by Israeli settlers in West Bank
Marco Rubio said he wants Israel to do more to deter attacks committed by settlers in the West Bank
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Search narrowed for missing men and boat which failed to arrive in Lewis
An 'area of interest' has been identified in the search for two missing men and their boat, which failed to arrive in Lewis on Tuesday night
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France protests: Burnt out cars and shattered glass on Paris streets after protests turn to riots and looting
Around 1,800 people were arrested after nationwide protests saw outbreaks of violence and vandalism.
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Forgotten history of Amanda Owen's Anty John's project and the man who lived there
Amanda Owen's Anty John's farmhouse has a fascinating past linked to Swaledale map maker Anthony Clarkson, whose story is explored in Our Farm Next Door.
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Kirkby Overblow: A village forged by its wind and iron
Once a centre of heavy industry, the chirps of songbirds mixed with the low hum of traffic passing along the Harrogate bypass and Leeds road could hardly contrast more with the roar of the wind-powered furnaces that gave the medieval village of Kirkby Overblow its name.
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An extraordinary life: descendant welcomes biography of woman ‘gifted’ to Queen Victoria
A girl called Àìná was captured by an African king and later taken to England to become Sarah Forbes Bonetta, protege of the imperial monarch
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Sir Bobby Robson's son shares football history with County Durham pupils
Pupils at a County Durham primary school got a football history lesson from Sir Bobby Robson’s son, who visited to celebrate the North East icon’s life and legacy.
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NOSTALGIA: Hometown hero Pryce gets it right as he bows out for Bulls in style
LEON Pryce’s move from Bradford Bulls to St Helens was one of the biggest transfers in Super League history, but at least he left the Odsal club on a high.
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5 leading inventions from University of Bradford on its 60th anniversary
The higher education institution was chartered on October 18, 1966, making it the 40th university to be created in the UK.
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‘Serious incident’ at Alberta military base causes deaths and injuries, Canada officials say
Incident at CFB Wainwright base in Alberta caused a ‘major fire’ that is spreading to the nearby town because of strong winds
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Historic York Church goes on the market for £600,000
The former Clifton Methodist Church has been put up for sale at £600,000.
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Historic treasures worth thousands set to go under the hammer in Yorkshire
A gilt-bronze table suite, once part of the contents of Skibo Castle, is one of the many items that will soon be up for auction with Tennants.
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Coronation Street legend on playing 'charming and cut-throat' villain
He admitted there was one performance where he made it all the way to the side of the stage before realising something was missing.
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The shocking death of one of Britain's most famous actor at a Bradford hotel
Widely regarded as the biggest star of the Victorian stage, he came to the city in October 1905 for what was meant to be a farewell tour.
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Watch: Moment historic French town hall spire collapses in flames amid protests
An historic town hall in the southern French city of Limoges was set ablaze during national protests.
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Is sisterhood the secret to a long life? The Sardinian village that could hold key to women’s longevity
Meet some of the elderly residents of Bolotana, in line to be the world’s sixth ‘blue zone’ for its high number of female centenarians
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Meet the people honouring the Bradford graves of those who never returned home
For organiser Simon Paul Grybas, the event is about far more than tidying headstones and clearing leaves.
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Police called to altercation in York city centre square
North Yorkshire Police has been called to an altercation in York city centre.
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How day of protests unfolded as disorder breaks out across France
Demonstrations across the country turned violent, with cars and buildings set alight and shops ransacked.
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Dubois vs Wardley 2: Londoner retains title with dominant second-round stoppage
WBO world champion Daniel Dubois underlines his status as Britain's leading heavyweight with a devastating second-round stoppage of Fabio Wardley.
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Video. Historic Limoges town hall engulfed in flames amid protests in France
Video. Limoges town hall, a 143-year-old building in central France, was set on fire amid unrest following nationwide protests over the cost of living.
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Masked settlers attack European diplomats in occupied West Bank
Belgian foreign minister urges further EU sanctions and links attack to Israel’s ‘illegal settlement policy’
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Mystery name on lost war memorial uncovers 200 years of a Darlington family
IT is time to say hello to the Hullahs of Darlington and the surrounding area.
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Historic Sam Smith's pub set to reopen after standing empty for more than 3 years
The Jolly Sailors, next to Whitby Harbour, is set to reopen after lying vacant for more than three years.
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Royal Mint reveals the 10 rarest and most valuable 50p coins in circulation today
The Royal Mint has revealed the 10 rarest 50p coins in UK circulation, from the 2023 Atlantic Salmon to the 2009 Kew Gardens design.
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Historic Sam Smith's pub set to reopen after standing empty for more than 3 years
The Jolly Sailors, next to Whitby Harbour, is set to reopen after lying vacant for more than three years.
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Warning to check car lights as clocks go back this month
It will get darker this month as the clocks go back and North Yorkshire Police are advising drivers to have a walkaround check of your vehicle. They suggest focusing on ensuring bulbs are working and documents are up to date. Ensure address...
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European diplomats attacked by Israeli settlers in West Bank
The Israeli military condemns the violence but the prime minister's office says it is part of a "smear" campaign.
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Israeli settlers attack European diplomats in West Bank
French mayor and archbishop also attacked during violent attempt to stop Palestinians harvesting olives
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Curious story behind one of York’s strangest street names
The changing face of York's historic Jubbergate from its Viking origins and medieval buildings to 4 Jubbergate, Shambles Market and Gert & Henry’s.
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Hungarian PM Magyar says Zelenskyy unlikely to visit Budapest
Zelenskyy's deputy chief of staff told Euronews earlier this week that the Ukrainian leader had been invited to Budapest on 23 October, to join events commemorating the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution.
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Pope Leo heads back to the Vatican as well-wishers cheer, in photos
Pope Leo XIV returned to the Vatican after four days at Rome’s Gemelli hospital following lung cancer surgery. He greeted patients and waved to well-wishers gathered outside the hospital before leaving for the Vatican.
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Civilians in Russian-occupied city face starvation or ‘road of death’
Moscow's forces seized the city on the very first day of their full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022
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This game about grinding mute lumps of shapeless flesh has made me realise I've been hornswoggled by capitalism
Flesh grinders of the world, unite.
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Protesters clash with police in Belgium as demonstrations sweep Europe
Belgian Interior Minister Bernard Quintin said on Saturday that the situation was "no longer simply a protest," calling it "pure and simple violence." #EuropeNews
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Police called to altercation in York city centre square
North Yorkshire Police has been called to an altercation in York city centre.
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Outcry as Libya carries out public executions for first time since fall of Gaddafi
The Libyan National Army, which controls eastern Libya, has carried out a sudden wave of executions after a 15 year de facto moratorium. Rights groups tell Alex Croft the legal process was a sham
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Curious story behind one of York’s strangest street names
The changing face of York's historic Jubbergate from its Viking origins and medieval buildings to 4 Jubbergate, Shambles Market and Gert & Henry’s.
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What sparked the fiery protests in France – and how they could spread across Europe
Here’s everything you need to know about the nationwide movement
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Q Manivannan and US Office star beaten to University of St Andrews rectorship
A Scottish Green MSP and one of the stars of the U.S version of The Office have been beaten to the rectorship of the University of St Andrews
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Masked settlers attack European diplomats in the occupied West Bank
Masked settlers have attacked a group of European diplomats in the occupied West Bank, Belgium’s foreign minister says
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Israeli settlers attack European diplomats in occupied West Bank
Belgium’s foreign minister blamed what he called Israel’s “illegal settlement policy” for the attack and pledged to push for further European Union sanctions. #EuropeNews
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Violence in Albania as protesters call for PM to resign
Violent clashes were reported in the capital, Tirana, where protesters threw stones at police, who responded with tear gas, according to Euronews Albania, as nationwide demonstrations entered their fifth consecutive day. #EuropeNews
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The County Durham pit village behind one of Newcastle United's greatest legends
Small County Durham village Kelloe has a remarkable connection to football history, having produced the man who would become “Mr Newcastle United”.
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Stunning Yorkshire Wolds walk through hidden valleys to a deserted medieval village
Explore a seven-mile Yorkshire Wolds Way walk from Thixendale to Wharram Percy, taking in dry chalk valleys, steep climbs and a ruined medieval village.
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Glory for both young and old at HOYS
There was immediate success for Yorkshire riders as the climax of the British equestrian events year got underway, and the region’s top horses and riders, including several members of the Whitaker family, continued a rich vein of form through the tournament.
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Pope's health should not be taken 'for granted', says top Vatican diplomat
Archbishop Paul Gallagher tells the BBC there was no sign of the Pope's ill health prior to his operation this week.
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How a First World War watch led to a British Empire Medal for County Durham man
The lifelong passion that led to a County Durham historian being honoured ahead of the launch of the 2026 Poppy Appeal. PETER BARRON reports
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Yorkshire’s coast faces dual tax clouds in second homes tax and visitor levy
Yorkshire’s coast is one of the region’s crown jewels when it comes to tourism. But in order for these places to continue to provide the welcome that keeps bringing visitors to this part of the world, the needs of the people who live and work there cannot be overlooked.
