News & Politics
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Why a French sausage is caught in an EU food safety row
Political parties across Brittany are up in arms over the French government's failure to defend andouille de Guémené, a traditional sausage suspected of posing a cancer risk. #EuropeNews
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Young Rebel Set to end landmark year with North East homecoming Christmas show
Young Rebel Set will play a Christmas homecoming gig at Middlesbrough Town Hall on December 19, celebrating their comeback with old favourites and new music.
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‘Empty nest syndrome’ doubles North East fostering enquiries after Freshers Week
Changing Futures North East helps children in Teesside and County Durham and has seen interest soar since mid-September
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2 more attempted murder arrests made after fight involving weapons on street
A man was found by emergency services with a serious head injury and remains in a critical condition.
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NHS doctor ‘suspended mid-shift for social media posts criticising Israel’
Dr Nadeem Crowe says he was discriminated against for his anti-Zionist beliefs
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Scottish cheesemaker increases turnover to £293m despite ‘heightened price war’
Galloway cheesemaker's earnings squeezed by higher costs and profit drops
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Building close to York play area damaged in suspected burglary
North Yorkshire Police said the incident happened in the early hours of Saturday, October 17, when a building near Outgang Lane play area in Main Street, Heslington was damaged.
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Albania's PM Edi Rama blames 'hybrid war' for week of protests
The anti-government protests in the Balkan nation began over a controversial resort development in an ecologically protected area linked to US President Donald Trump's family. #EuropeNews
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Germany's far-right AfD party hit by mass email theft
It remains unclear who was responsible for the attack and whether additional data has been compromised. #EuropeNews
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Controversial penguin exhibit closure date confirmed after backlash
Animal welfare campaigners at the Born Free Foundation welcomed the news of the move to a larger, environmentally enriched enclosure
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New fines proposed to tackle illegal tobacco and vape sales in North Yorkshire
Businesses selling tobacco and vapes illegally could face fixed penalty notices under proposals being considered by North Yorkshire Council.
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France to impose new curfews where 'situation requires it', PM says
Under pressure, the government scheduled another series of emergency meetings on Tuesday, including talks involving representatives of major social media platforms. #EuropeNews
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Who is BBC Scotland director Hayley Valentine?
Alison Rowat profiles the woman at the centre of the BBC Scotland channel closure. Who is she? what drives her? What's her next move?
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Uzbekistan targets jobs and investment as visitor numbers rise
As international visitor numbers grow, Uzbekistan is introducing financial incentives for tourism businesses, expanding air and rail connections, and easing travel requirements. The reforms aim to attract investment, increase tourism revenue and create new economic opportunities across the country.
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John Turturro, thief of New York characters, adds a capstone in 'The Last Pickpocket in New York'
John Turturro grew up in Hollis, Queens, and has lived in Park Slope, Brooklyn, since 1988
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NFL in Paris: League eyes big debut as Steelers-Saints game comes amid security concerns
The NFL hopes to bring a “mini-Super Bowl” vibe to Paris this week for its first regular-season game in France, even as authorities consider imposing curfews following civil unrest
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Police officer denies sexually assaulting 3 women in York nightclub
A police officer allegedly sexually assaulted three women as they were dancing in a York nightclub, a jury has heard.
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Michigan heckler the son of Republican adviser paid for ‘influencer marketing’ against El-Sayed
Timmy Teepell’s firm paid $250,000 by America Next, which has been trying to gin up ‘organic’ opposition to El-Sayed
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Plans for over 400 homes on Glasgow estate approved
Hundreds of new homes will be built in Maryhill after plans to regenerate the Wyndford estate were approved.
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We asked people taking GLP-1s what happened when their expectations met reality
‘All my clothes are falling off me,’ one GLP-1 user told The Independent
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Social anxiety disorder explained as Pip claims rise among Gen Z
Social anxiety disorder, also called social phobia, is a long-term and overwhelming fear of social situations
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Kim Jong Un: Why do rumours about his death keep coming back?
North Korean state media has published photos of the dictator with his daughter after the unsubstantiated rumour spread.
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Herald Business LIVE: Today's top stories - October 20
Welcome to The Herald's Business live blog, where we’ll be bringing you the latest developments from across Scotland’s business industry.
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Dumfries and Galloway named among world's top travel destinations for 2027
Dumfries and Galloway named National Geographic’s only UK destination in Best of the World 2027, praised for dark skies, wild landscapes and cycling.
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The little-known rule that could leave homeowners facing a fine of up to £5,000
UK homeowners could face council fines and £5,000 fines over weeds, long grass and vermin.
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'Clear local interest in climate change' says Harrogate's Zero Carbon Harrogate
“We’re thrilled by the response to our event, there are now just a few tickets remaining”
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Paddy Power owner Flutter to cut 1,400 jobs after UK gaming tax hike
Gambling giant Flutter said the proposed cuts will impact workers in Leeds and Dublin - as well as UK staff based in Portugal and Romania
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Newport school bus crashes into railway bridge injuring three children
Three children receive hospital treatment after a bus on its way to Ysgol Gyfun Gwent Is Coed crashes.
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Latest data: Almost 1,000 people aged more than 100 living in Scotland
The figures raise questions about the impact on social care and health services from the aging population
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Drivers to get new rights in car parks and avoid 'unfair' fines above £100
Drivers will soon be given new rights so they can avoid "unfair" fines over £100 for making common mistakes in private car parks across the UK.
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WATCH - Police called to 'incident' in York street
Police have been called to York city centre following an incident.
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US bans use of China’s DeepSeek AI tools by government agencies
Use of tools ‘may result in the transfer of sensitive data’ to China, defense department says
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Stephen Hubbard release on the cards as US pensioner trapped in Russia
Pensioner Stephen Hubbard was put in Russian custody in 2022, following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine
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The Middlesbrough garden centre transformed into a Halloween wonderland
Cherry Hill Garden Centre in Middlesbrough has transformed into a Halloween destination with spooky trails and immersive attractions.
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Teenager among four killed in Israel strikes and gunfire in Gaza during 'ceasefire'
Deaths come as US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
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TV fans make Lisa Riley demand after Angry Ginge in hysterics over savage dig
Lisa Riley and Angry Ginge's football rivalry has sent fans into hysterics
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Cafe faces £7,000 loss after break-in where 100 bottles of alcohol stolen
The break-in came less than 24 hours after the venue had hosted a wedding celebration.
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Government responds to pension age petition as thousands demand change
The Government has rejected calls to lower the NHS pension age to 60, responding to a petition with more than 37,000 signatures. Here's what the rules mean.
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We’re not backing away from Jackdaw and Rosebank decisions, says Andy Burnham
The PM was speaking during a visit to Motherwell.
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Microdosing LSD can improve your brain function – if you’re a woman
Landmark trial reveals low-dose psychedelics improve sustained attention in female subjects, but not men
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Drunk Vegas tourist faces prison after kidnapping casino flamingo
State prosecutors characterized the incident as a malicious act, while defense lawyers maintained it was an act of drunken foolishness
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Man charged with attack on Australian MP as suspect's father says she is family friend
Brendan Nugent's family say they have known Helen Haines, who remains in a critical condition, for more than 20 years.
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Blow for Farage as Reform UK stuck in third place in polls
For the second week in a row, YouGov has put Reform behind the Tories after a week of damaging revelations
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Vanilla fashion retailer opens new store at The Centre, Livingston
Vanilla has opened a new store at The Centre, Livingston, bringing its Blue Vanilla and Pink Vanilla clothing ranges to the shopping destination.
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Curfews bring calm to Paris as France cracks down on weekend rioters
Paris has returned to calm after a weekend of intense rioting across France
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Will it snow this week? Met Office issue latest verdict for UK weather
Storm Austen is forecast to bring disruptive rain and wind with gusts in excess of 70mph
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Edinburgh Winter Festival names Halo as new sponsor for Christmas and Hogmanay events
Software company Halo will sponsor Edinburgh’s Christmas and Hogmanay, backing free festive events, a new opening concert and community tickets.
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Covid failings in care homes: What the inquiry says
From the shocking lack of PPE to restrictions on visitors - the key points from the sixth Covid inquiry report.
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UK’s jobless rate falls but shrinking vacancies a ‘bitter blow’ to jobseekers
However, the number of vacancies available to workers has seen its biggest decline since the start of the year as job opportunities dry up.
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Prince Harry says he ‘wants it to work out’ with his family
Harry said that reconciling with his family is ‘the most important thing’
