News & Politics
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Gen Z warned over new wave of crypto scams on TikTok and Instagram
Young adults were being warned today about a rise in cryptocurrency scams targeting Generation Z
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Tommy Robinson threatened to make families of Mail journalists ‘famous’, court hears
Jurors in harassment trial told reporters who had written about far-right activist feared ‘vigilante attack’
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Pompeii's grandest house gets a $1.6 million restoration funded by private sponsor
A private home in Pompeii, believed to be the grandest, is being restored with 1.4 million euros ($1.6 million) from a private sponsor
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Inflation has hit a new group of goods: Trump merch
Price hikes mean President Donald Trump’s signature red MAGA cap is now retailing for $55, up from $25 a decade ago, according to new analysis
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Councillor defends spending £18m public money on new multiplex in Scarborough
North Yorkshire Council’s deputy leader has defended the decision to spend £18m of public money on a new multiplex and entertainment hub in Scarborough, citing the potential economic benefits for the area.
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Search for Surron bike under way after incident in North Yorkshire town
Police are appealing for information after a Surron bike was ridden in an anti-social manner in Whitby.
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Second airline to leave Leeds Bradford Airport after easyJet withdrawal
The decision comes weeks after easyJet said it would leave Leeds Bradford next January.
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Russell Brand told woman to ‘clear up the mess you’ve made’ after alleged rape, court hears
Woman says alleged assault at comedian’s London home was one of most painful experiences of her life
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More programmes to close at Edinburgh University in latest wave of cuts
A source told The Herald that affected staff were informed about the closures on Tuesday, and that a public announcement is expected on Wednesday or Thursday.
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Ryanair adds three new Edinburgh Airport routes for winter
Ryanair has announced its Winter 2026 schedule for Edinburgh Airport with 46 routes, including three new routes to Milan, Tirana and Warsaw.
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New Mexico’s governor claps back at Trump’s plan to rename her state
‘You have to ask — what policy failure is Trump trying to distract Americans from this time?’ Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham said
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Decision on 210 new North East homes put on hold amid legal query over plans
A decision on hundreds of new homes in Hartlepool has been deferred to give decision-makers time to consider a legal query.
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Major announcement on future of The Ridings Shopping Centre due ‘within weeks’
A major announcement on the future of The Ridings Shopping Centre is expected over the “next two to three weeks”, Wakefield Council’s leader has said.
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Flavio Bolsonaro’s ‘corrupto’ stunt sparks viral meme before Brazil election runoff
Far-right presidential candidate’s TV debate swipe at rival backfires as people take to social media to parody it
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Sam Altman's sister's sexual abuse lawsuit dismissed by US judge
Annie Altman brought her lawsuit in St. Louis, Missouri, federal court in January 2025
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Mother and baby daughter in pushchair killed in Russian strike on Ukraine park
Four others were killed in Nova Vodolaha, including an eight-year-old girl. Ukraine’s president called the attack ‘pure atrocity’
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Houthis attack city in Yemen that UN says is at 'grave risk' by rebels' siege
Iran-backed Houthi rebels struck a residential area in Yemen’s third-largest city, killing two teenage girls
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Failings allowed Covid 'to spread like wildfire' in care homes, inquiry finds
The sixth report from Covid inquiry criticises the lack of PPE and the way patients were discharged from hospital.
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200 live roaches and ‘black slime’ found inside Illinois medical center cafeteria
Health inspectors found milk crates being used as shelves, a torn door gasket on a food prep cooler, grease build-up on equipment, a leaking kitchen sink and improperly stored utensils
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Jackdaw gas field expected to be approved by ministers after months of speculation
Ministers are expected to announce their long-awaited decision on Wednesday
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Newcastle mother's search for son fighting for Russia in Ukraine
Nathan Stobbart’s family say he faced deportation from Russia if he did not join the country's army.
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South Africa vs Australia: Temba Bavuma century drags hosts back into series
Captain Temba Bavuma drags South Africa back into their Test series against Australia but did his side bat on too long on day three?
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Viral nutritionist says Darlington is home to 'life-changing' lasagne at luxury hotel
Viral nutritionist and internet personality Emily English has praised ATLAS, Rockliffe Hall's fine dining experience, after a luxury Darlington staycation.
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Why is the EU turning up the heat on the Arctic?
The EU’s revamped Arctic strategy puts security at its core, citing growing Russian and Chinese activity in the region. It focuses on ramping up European security capabilities, military mobility with NATO, icebreakers, satellite surveillance, and a maritime security hub.
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Pakistan vs England: Sloppy visitors floored by Arafat Minhas in Rawalpindi
England begin their wandering winter with a sloppy loss to Pakistan in the one-day tri-series in Rawalpindi.
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‘Bad decisions’: Man convicted for taking Peachy the flamingo from Las Vegas hotel
Mitchell Fairbarn found guilty of animal cruelty after prosecutors say he hurt and frightened the 27-year-old bird
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The Sedgefield-born star behind Sherlock, Game of Thrones and Doctor Who
Born in Sedgefield, Mark Gatiss has become one of Britain's most successful writers, actors and producers, with acclaimed roles and credits spanning Sherlock, Doctor Who, Dracula and Game of Thrones.
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New viaducts could be needed to make Interchange a through station - Minister reveals
NEW viaducts may need to be built in Bradford if the planned new rail station at Bradford Interchange is to be a through station, according to the Secretary of State for Transport.
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Republicans push back on Donald Trump’s wavering support for Ukraine
GOP lawmakers threaten to pull support for president’s agenda after Russia diesel deal and sanctions pause
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Crowds pack out Consett cocktail bar as former registry office gets new lease of life
Crowds turned out to celebrate the launch of County Durham's newest cocktail bar after months of hard work transformed a former registry office into a stylish new nightlife venue.
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County Durham pumpkin patch offers 37 varieties including Warty Goblin and Polar Bear
From giant carving pumpkins to ghostly white gourds and wart-covered Halloween favourites, visitors to a popular County Durham pumpkin patch have been spoilt for choice this autumn.
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Video. King Charles welcomes Oman’s Sultan Haitham for state visit to UK
Video. King Charles III and Queen Camilla, joined by Prince William and Princess Catherine, have welcomed Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to Windsor at the start of a three-day state visit.
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Two men re-arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran over RAF Fairford incident
Counter Terrorism Police say it is ‘highly likely’ that there is Iranian state involvement
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Rioting in Milan caused by ‘hybrid war’ against West, says Italian defence minister
Luxury brands including Chanel, Tiffany and Dior have removed merchandise from their windows in the Italian city
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On trial for rape, Russell Brand is still delivering hour-long podcasts in pyjamas
The defendant joked in a podcast with his wife about being told to do his shirt up during the first week of his trial
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‘Boulder’ mansion set to be built in famous Yorkshire beauty spot
The ultra-modern home has been compared to a Bond villain’s lair and has been designed to fit into its natural surroundings
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Honour for North East engineer who helped turn an ambitious Metro dream into reality
Today’s Object of the Week is a modest new addition to a familiar North East station, remembering a remarkable man whose vision changed the way generations travelled.
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BBC closures make business sense, but far more savings are needed, says Katie Razzall
The BBC announced it will close its BBC Three, BBC Scotland and Radio 4 Extra broadcast channels.
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Howard Webb backs VAR over Botman challenge on Jackson
Premier League referees' chief Howard Webb says Sven Botman's challenge on Nicolas Jackson was a "high-end reckless challenge" but backed the video assistant referee's decision not to intervene for a red card.
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Flats plan blocked over noise concerns near city centre nightspots
The conversion of a city centre building into flats has been blocked after the council said it would be too noisy for people living there.
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Rise in wrong way driving incidents on Teesside roads following A66 horror crash
Cleveland Police warn dangerous drivers face the full force of the law after three wrong-way incidents were reported on the A66 and A19 last week.
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Thames Water lenders to appoint Lord Hutton as independent chair in takeover bid
The former business secretary would take up the role if the group’s rescue bid is given approval.
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Green light to turn former offices into 11-room student housing in Middlesbrough
Plans to convert three former commercial properties on Marton Road in Middlesbrough into student accommodation have been approved.
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South Carolina is No. 1 in women's preseason AP Top 25, followed by UConn and USC
South Carolina is ranked No. 1 in The Associated Press preseason Top 25 women's basketball poll
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Teen completes first marathon ahead of family milestone run
Lily Milner's marathon success comes ahead of a milestone challenge for the whole family.
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Two people injured in crash between e-scooter and parked car on Bradford street
Two people were injured in a crash involving an e-scooter and a parked car on a residential Bradford street.
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Kenya confirms new Ebola case, bringing total infections to 9, health ministry says
Kenya’s Ebola outbreak has risen to nine confirmed cases
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County Durham nurse opens new clinic to help vulnerable people stay independent
A County Durham nurse on a mission to help vulnerable people maintain their independence has opened a new healthcare clinic in Easington Colliery.
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Man in custody after reports of shots fired outside Chicago federal building
It was not immediately known whether the suspect was targeting the government building or what his motive might have been
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Battery-powered apartments in New York aim to solve 3 issues and save residents cash
A medical research building in the city is using the battery system, too
