History
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Birmingham and Wales next locations for grooming gangs inquiry
The statutory inquiry is carrying out targeted investigations in areas across England and Wales
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Ripon detectorist uncovers new chapter in history of world famous tapestry after six years of research
A Ripon metal detectorist claims his new research has uncovered a major omission in the world famous Bayeux Tapestry.
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What to know about Spain's housing protests sparked by the eviction of the 87-year-old Maricarmen
Public outrage over the eviction of an 87-year-old woman has put Spain’s left-wing government under immense pressure to tackle the nation’s housing cost crisis
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Germany orders winter gas reserves boost as Middle East war worries mount
The German government on Wednesday ordered a state-owned company to boost gas reserves as worries mount about low storage levels ahead of winter, citing "geopolitical risks" amid the Iran war.
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Major demolition milestone as last section of huge North East flyover brought down
Gateshead's 1960s flyover has been fully dismantled after six months, with 30,000 tonnes of concrete and steel removed.
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UK government debt as a percentage of GDP is not as high as other countries - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: James Bovington, Horsforth, Leeds.
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Man jailed for life for attack on victim who died from epileptic fit 15 years later
Daniel Allright was hit over the head with a piece of wood and bicycle chain during an attack by a group in Lewisham
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Grand Voyager
Berlin is a city filled with history, creativity and energy, from street art on the Berlin Wall to cycling through its leafy streets. In this episode, Lilly Douse discovers what brings Germany’s capital to life.
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York area where 'nature can thrive' could get protected status
An area of York held up as a haven for nature could be granted protected status.
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Children can explore 10,000 years of York history at new archaeology club
A new Young Archaeologists Club has launched in York, at 2nd St Thomas's Scouts.
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Inside the £1.1m County Durham mansion beside a castle with 1,000 years of history
A remarkable Georgian mansion has gone on the market in one of County Durham's most sought-after villages, steeped in more than 1,000 years of…
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York area where 'nature can thrive' could get protected status
An area of York held up as a haven for nature could be granted protected status.
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Hegseth looking to cut a slew of senior military personnel in latest Pentagon purge
Defense Secretary to announce more reductions to high-ranking posts in State of the Force address: ‘Less generals, more GIs’
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As the last US troops exit Iraq, Kurdish fears rise and militias celebrate
The last U.S. troops are leaving Iraq under an agreement between Baghdad and Washington
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German far-right aims to lead Saxony-Anhalt government in December
The leader of the far-right AfD in the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt says he hopes to become state premier in December after the party's crushing election victory earlier this month.
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TELL US: How has Germany changed since you moved here?
Germany has changed in different ways over the past years. We want to hear from international residents about what feels different, what has become easier or harder, and how life in the country has developed since they arrived.
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Judge ends federal oversight of Oakland police department after 23 years
Group of officers known as ‘riders’ in 2000s prompted longest arrangement of its kind in US history
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How Yorkshire can foster and retain regional talent in an increasingly technological world - Joan Concannon
As we navigate an era defined by rapid technological transformation and profound macroeconomic shifts, our region stands at a historic crossroads. The landmark devolution of powers across West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, York & North Yorkshire, and Hull & East Yorkshire offers an unprecedented, generational opportunity to align higher education, research, and skills deployment with long-term regional economic prosperity.
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Ukraine war live: Kyiv’s ‘weakest point’ identified as Putin injects £150bn into war
German chancellor says he is speaking to other heads of state to try and prepare Ukraine for winter
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North Yorkshire mum makes pageant history as first disabled Ms Earth UK winner
North Yorkshire mother Amber Killey has made pageant history as the first disabled woman crowned Ms Earth United Kingdom.
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Yorkshire allotments where 'nature can thrive' could get protected status
An area of York held up as a haven for nature could be granted protected status.
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Earl Spencer defends Prince Harry’s ‘normal’ decision to return to the UK
Princess Diana’s brother Charles also revealed he had not told Prince William or Harry that he was writing a memoir
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Children can explore 10,000 years of York history at new archaeology club
A new Young Archaeologists Club has launched in York, at 2nd St Thomas's Scouts.
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M&S brings back retro item 70 years after it first appeared on shelves
M&S has brought back an iconic retro selection box from the 1950s packed with biscuits from its current range.
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Bradford coin collectors urged to check 2p pieces worth up to £1,000
The coins date back to 1983 and are rising in value due to a rare mistake in the wording on the coins.
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Gold beetles to Darwin's finds - the 70 million museum artefacts going online
More than 70 million specimens from 100 UK collections will be put into an online digital museum
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The Orchid in Harrogate celebrates award win with a 25-year first
The Orchid at the Studley Hotel in Harrogate is opening for Saturday lunch for the first time in its 25-year history.
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Who could have sway in 'fundamental part of York's traditions'
The political party which could get to choose York's next Lord Mayor has been named.
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Tribute to former Kirkcudbright schoolboy killed in Ukraine
Arkadii Petrov, who attended Kirkcudbright Academy, was killed after returning to Ukraine to fight.
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Military academies won't give tenure to civilian faculty, Hegseth says
The Defense Department has decided to stop appointing civilians as tenured faculty at U.S. military academies
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Hegseth is set to announce more cuts to the military's general and admiral ranks
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth plans to announce further cuts to the number of generals and admirals in the military
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White Sox receive a letter from Pope Leo XIV on day of playoff opener
The Chicago White Sox received a letter from Pope Leo XIV on the same day of their playoff opener against the Houston Astros
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Trent Alexander-Arnold: It is time for Thomas Tuchel to trust Real Madrid right-back
Having been overlooked for so long, Trent Alexander-Arnold produced a world-class moment on his return, writes Phil McNulty.
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FACT FOCUS: The poverty rate is at an all-time low, but there are other factors to consider
President Donald Trump claimed that the U.S. has the “best poverty numbers in history,” meaning less poverty now than at any other time
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US withdraws from European anti-corruption panel in latest shift away from global groups
The Trump administration has withdrawn the United States from a top European anti-corruption watchdog
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How executions have risen under Trump despite wave of states abolishing death penalty
Capital punishment carried out 47 times in 2025 and 28 times so far this year, a trend that comes despite 11 states abolishing the practice over the last two decades
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Man charged in the fatal shooting of Kentucky state trooper was wanted on a parole violation
A Tennessee man with a lengthy criminal history has been charged in the fatal shooting of a Kentucky state trooper
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Cuba’s ballerinas find light amid power cuts while remaining nation’s pride
Classical ballet remains a celebrated part of national culture and remains nearly as popular on the island as baseball
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TransPennine Express mourns the death of Huddersfield’s beloved station cat Bolt
TransPennine Express (TPE) has announced the passing of Bolt, Huddersfield’s much-loved former station cat after a road traffic accident.
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What's on in Germany: 10 unmissable events in October 2026
From giant pumpkin displays and harvest traditions to illuminated landmarks and Halloween scares, October is one of the most varied months of the year for events in Germany.
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Video. Thousands march in Chile and Colombia to defend abortion rights
Video. Demonstrators gathered in Santiago and Bogotá on International Safe Abortion Day, calling for greater access to abortion and defending reproductive rights.
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Spain to ban evictions after nationwide outrage over 87-year-old removed from home
Demonstrators remained camped in a major Madrid square to protest against the removal on a stretcher of Maricarmen Abascal
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Man City scandal: A by-the-numbers look at how the club was transformed by the Abu Dhabi takeover
The reputation of Manchester City and its Abu Dhabi ownership has been shredded after the club was found guilty of more than 100 charges of financial wrongdoing in one of the biggest scandals in English soccer history
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Save up to 44% off Harry Potter Lego kits from across the Wizarding World — here are the sets I'd buy
From Diagon Alley to Hogwarts, and magical creatures great and small, there are some truly excellent deals on Harry Potter Lego right now.
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Iraq begins importing gasoline via Syrian port to bypass the closed Strait of Hormuz
Iraqi fuel trucks are loading gasoline at a Syrian port to meet surging global energy demand as the critical Strait of Hormuz remains closed and mediators work with Iran and the United States to end the war
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Who could have sway in 'fundamental part of York's traditions'
The political party which could get to choose York's next Lord Mayor has been named.
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Prince George and his class mates must follow this strict Eton rule
The historic £63,000-a-year boarding school in Berkshire only allows phones for calls and texts
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Watch as old US warship blown up off coast of Scotland
The USS Klakring was hit by a missile and a torpedo during a joint exercise with the Royal Navy
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Footballer dies at the young age of 32 as club pays tribute
A footballer has suddenly died at the age of 32.
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