News & Politics
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Astonishing moment Ukraine carried out first ever medical evacuation by drone
Fighting raged on the frontlines as Volodymyr Zelensky tried to repair fractured relations with the US
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North East woman who wanted Pilates to be 'for everybody' strikes gold at nationals
A North East Pilates founder who set out to make the exercise “affordable and accessible for everybody” has struck gold at a national business awards ceremony.
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Harry says he wants to 'work it out' with his family
Prince Harry says he wants reconciliation with his family, in an interview with a magazine in New York last month.
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Trump says his golf project will turn ‘Trash Island’ into ‘Island of Beauty’
The complex, located south of the White House, is at the center of an ongoing legal battle
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The European cities facing protests as continent gripped by cost of living crisis
Mass protests over the rising cost of living and worsening standards have thrown Europe into turmoil
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Alternative for Germany confirms hack after 421,000 emails leaked online
The latest high-profile cyberattack in Germany appears to have targeted the far-right party, and may have exposed a huge number of sensitive messages and private documents.
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Amazon to invest €16 billion in Germany in 2027, including in AI
US tech giant Amazon on Tuesday announced plans to invest over €16 billion in Germany next year, including on data centres and other infrastructure underpinning the artificial intelligence revolution.
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They Fled Trump’s America. Now They Regret It
The internet told them Europe was a social paradise. Turns out the trains are awful, the health care isn’t free, and people can be really mean.
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Student admits murder of housemate found stabbed 30 times in ‘cold-blooded execution’
Zack Coughlan admitted murdering his housemate earlier this year
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Australian model Sahara Ray dies aged 34
Her family said she passed away in hospital surrounded by loved ones, just months after she welcomed her first child, daughter Snow.
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Video. Russian intereference "quite certain", says French politician
Video. French poltician Patrick Molinoz, vice-president of the French Mayoral Association claims that recent violence in France was "planned", citing a "certain" Russian intereference.
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A former South Africa deputy police chief facing sexual offense charges is denied bail
A South African court has denied bail to former deputy police chief Shadrack Sibiya, who faces charges of sexual offenses
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Woman's 3-year wait for donor organ exposes complexity of US transplant system
It turned out that Katherine Screws' local OPO had made nine offers for her during 2024 that were all rejected
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Chancellor backs mayor's plan to buy Doncaster Sheffield Airport land
The Prime Minister, Chancellor and Transport Secretary have reacted to Oliver Coppard’s plans to buy the land on which Doncaster Sheffield Airport sits.
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Keepers 'devastated' and visitors 'gutted' as beloved North East otter dies aged 17
Beloved otter Musa has died aged 17 at Washington Wetlands Centre, prompting emotional tributes from keepers and visitors.
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Video. Fireworks, petrol bombs and water cannon as unrest escalates in Albania
Video. Protesters threw petrol bombs and fireworks at police in Tirana on Monday, as anti-government demonstrations escalated and riot police responded with water cannon, tear gas and rubber bullets.
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Man accused of murdering woman more than 30 years ago faces trial
A man accused of murdering a woman more than 30 years ago is to go on trial in January 2028.
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New M&S store in Scottish town recommended for approval
Proposals for a M&S Food store at Queens Drive Retail Park in Kilmarnock are set to go before councillors this week.
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‘Pathetic old git’: NHS trust sorry for offensive replies from health centre account
An NHS trust has apologised after dozens of bizarre, offensive and anti-vaccine responses were posted from a health centre's Google account over a five-year period.
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Drug gang ringleader who benefitted by £2.75 million ordered to pay back £260k
A drugs gang ringleader has been ordered to pay back more than £250,000.
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Tributes paid to father who died in crash
A family has paid tribute to a "much-loved father, son and brother" who died in a crash in Fife.
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Brendan Nugent facing three charges over alleged attack on MP Helen Haines
Victoria police arrested the 43-year-old Tarrawingee man on Monday afternoon after the incident in Wangaratta
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Plan to build new homes in field refused as residents raise fears of 'urban sprawl'
THE planned building of nine new homes in a field off Fold Lane, Cowling, has been refused.
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Cristiano Ronaldo let Manchester United down, says Erik ten Hag
Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says Cristiano Ronaldo "let the team and let me down" during the Dutchman's spell at Old Trafford.
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'Totally pointless' - Councillors reject plans to allow weekend voting in elections
Councillors have delivered a withering assessment on a Government pilot programme which would have allowed Redcar and Cleveland residents the chance to vote on a weekend.
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Marseille braces for more unrest after protests give way to 'apocalyptic' disorder
France's second city saw some of the worst violence as chaos gripped the country on Saturday.
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More than £6,000 raised for families affected by Lewis boat tragedy
More than £6,000 has been raised to help the families of a man who died and two others missing following the disappearance of a fishing boat off the coast of a Scottish island.
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New 'incredibly proud' principal sets out plan and vows to build on college's success
Vikkie Morton is the new principal of Hartlepool Sixth Form College, bringing 20 years’ further education experience and a focus on inclusion and careers.
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Community group explores buyout of capital's A-listed Reid Memorial Church
The former Reid Memorial Church in Edinburgh could be purchased from the Church of Scotland in a community buyout.
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Malcolm Offord: Losing MSP will not ‘derail’ Reform UK Scotland’s plans
The defection upsets the math at Holyrood - with Labour now second biggest party
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Council leader speaks on airport ‘challenges’ as Loganair exit looms
The leader of Dundee Council has admitted it is a challenge to attract airlines to the city’s airport as Loganair prepares to axe its services.
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Covid inquiry: Hancock’s claim of ‘protective ring’ around care homes was ‘cruel lie’
New Covid-19 inquiry report is a ‘devastating account of one of the darkest episodes in our country’s history,’ campaigner for bereaved families says
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US officials actively prepping for Trump midterm interference: report
Their concerns follow Trump’s baseless and long-running claims of a ‘deep state’ conspiracy
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Man arrested after historic town hall in France burned down during riots
France’s prime minister vowed on Monday that the government would learn lessons from last weekend
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Hundreds of creative projects leave lasting legacy across North East city
UK Shared Prosperity Fund backed 430+ creative projects in Sunderland, reaching 1.5m people with arts, heritage, workshops and wellbeing benefits across Wearside.
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Three arrested as part of an investigation into modern slavery in North East
Three people have been arrested as part of an investigation into modern slavery across Newcastle, Gateshead and South Tyneside.
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Video. Ryanair CEO calls Ursula von der Leyen 'useless'
Video. Michael O’Leary, CEO of Irish airline Ryanair, has criticised European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s green policies, arguing that they add “complexity and cost”. He also branded the European Parliament a “ship of fools”, claiming its green laws are driving up the cost of air travel.
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Walkers launches new premium crisp range with 4 flavours in supermarkets
The new crisps are slow-cooked with a thinner cut and more folds and contain premium ingredients like truffle and olive oil.
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Russian Black Sea strikes deepen ‘perfect storm’ for food supplies
Ukraine is losing an estimated €60 million a day in export earnings as Moscow is accused of targetting the routes it uses to ship grain abroad. #EuropeNews
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TP-Link says it will start making Wi-Fi 8 routers in the US
This will be deemed a win-win for the US economy and national security.
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'Falls on us as a nation to restore building to its glory': MP's Mack cash plea
Labour MP Torcuil Crichton has called for a state-backed, Notre-Dame-style rescue of the fire-ravaged Mackintosh Building, but the UK Government says it cannot promise new money for the £265m restoration.
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Saltburn restaurant 'over the moon' as viral American gobsmacked by unique crab dish
Viral American Tiktoker Kalani Smith, known online as Kalani Ghost Hunter, visited Seafront Kitchen in Saltburn to try their parmo, which combined the Chinese-American dish Crab Rangoon with a classic Teesside delicacy.
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Trump’s botched execution on Katie Zacharia speaks volumes about Susie Wiles’ future
Reports of the chief of staff’s impending demise were shown to be greatly exaggerated as the Trumpworld boss made quick work of the president's impulse hire, making her an example of what happens when she's left out of the loop, Andrew Feinberg writes
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Commissioners push back against cuts to EU’s global cooperation budget
Five Commissioners, including EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, warn that Ireland’s proposed 17% cut to Global Europe would erode the EU’s influence and security, as Council President Costa readies a new compromise for a 26 November summit.
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UK to deploy jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
The UK announces it will provide additional defensive military support to Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks escalate in the region.
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US holding up delivery of air defence missiles, Zelenskyy says
Relations between Kyiv and Washington have soured over military aid and intelligence sharing, with Zelenskyy saying that Ukraine received no warning of Russian missile strikes that targeted energy facilities in the capital region. #EuropeNews
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Care home Covid failures allowed virus to ‘spread like wildfire’, inquiry finds
Inquiry finds Matt Hancock’s claim of ‘protective ring’ around care homes was unfounded
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College staff sent 'targeted' threat during inquest into Darlington teen's death
Staff at a Darlington sixth form college were sent an anonymous “threatening email” following the first day of an inquest for an autistic student who was found dead in the toilets, an inquest heard.
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Royal family welcome Sultan of Oman to Windsor for historic state visit
Charles, Camilla, William and Kate have greeted the Sultan in the pouring rain
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Reform calls for MSP to go show a very convenient lack of political insight
It certainly didn't take long for Amanda Bland to fall out with her party - the former Reform MSP announced on Monday she was quitting to sit as an Indepedent MSP.
