News & Politics
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Carers ‘failed to properly question’ Ranulph Fiennes’s isolation, stepson says
The retired explorer’s stepson said he was concerned safeguarding officials had taken his responses ‘at face value’
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What polling predicts will happen at the US midterm elections
An Economist/YouGov survey from October 12 showed 48% of respondents were more pessimistic about their futures compared with ten years ago
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The simple trick that could banish stubborn mould without any scrubbing at all
Bathroom mould hack: Bleach-soaked tissue left on silicone sealant for 12-24 hours can help lift stubborn stains.
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University of York research on executive pay informs major United Nations report on business and human rights
University of York research revealing how executive pay can put workers’ rights at risk will be presented to the UN General Assembly in New York later this month.
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UWE Bristol student murdered housemate in knife attack after rent dispute
Zack Coughlan changes his plea and admits murdering Jamie Collins near their Bristol home.
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North East veterinary practice gains pioneering 'Fear Free' status
Harrison Family Vets in Callerton, Newcastle, is the North East’s first Fear Free-certified practice, helping reduce pets’ fear, anxiety and stress.
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EU faces €70 billion Ukraine funding headache as war costs soar
The EU is searching for another €70 billion to sustain Ukraine's war effort in 2027, but rising borrowing costs and divisions over the Russian assets leave Brussels with few easy options.
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Zelensky and US envoys to hold Oslo talks as Rubio denies withholding intelligence
The US secretary of state rejects accusations Ukrainians were dying because the US was withholding intelligence.
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Paddy Power cuts 1,400 jobs and blames betting tax rises
The government increased taxes on online casino and sports betting in last year's Budget.
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Business leaders unite behind The Herald's Reset The Rates campaign
Business leaders, trade bodies and hospitality operators have joined The Herald's Reset The Rates campaign calling for major reform of Scotland's business rates system.
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EU unveils a new Arctic push as global warming and security threats reshape the region
The European Union has unveiled a plan to boost its presence in the Arctic
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Google Cloud outage hits UK banks
Online services for a number of U.K. banks in and around London are being disrupted by a Google Cloud outage
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1 person taken to hospital after crash in Bradford - here's what we know
A private hire car appears to be between both vehicles.
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Children lead call for zebra crossing on busy town centre road
CHILDREN and residents living near Ilkley's Railway Road are stepping up their campaign for improved road safety, including a zebra crossing and speed warning signs.
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Serbian prosecutor who investigated Belgrade Trump tower project ‘targeted with spyware’
Apparent attempt to hack Rade Bajić’s iPhone comes amid efforts to undermine landmark criminal case
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Uzbekistan's $12bn business drive gathers pace during Rubio visit
The package covers railways, critical minerals, finance and technology, with major US firms involved. Uzbek President Mirziyoyev outlined measures to attract investors, while business executives told Euronews that commercial activity is growing.
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Children injured after school bus strikes railway bridge
Footage circulated on social media showed the double-decker bus’s roof has been ripped off
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Billionaire Mukesh Ambani launches India’s biggest-ever IPO
Low-cost broadband provider Jio Platforms aims for £81bn valuation when it floats on the stock market on Wednesday
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BBC Three and BBC Scotland TV channels to be shut down next year
Corporation announces broadcast closures and job losses in effort to find savings of £500m
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The Farmers’ Almanac forecast for this Thanksgiving. Here’s what to know
‘It does not look like a major nationwide storm will dominate the week’
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I watched BBC Scotland for a night and all I got was a sense of doom
Seven years after the BBC Scotland channel launched with big ambitions, its audience is shrinking and its future is in doubt. I spent an evening watching it to find out what has gone wrong.
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Doctors call proposed pay rise ‘derisory’ and mull more strikes
The British Medical Association (BMA) described the figure as a ‘pay cut’
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Hot rodent summer: Rat sightings surge in the UK amid record heatwaves
Hot, dry summers mean rats may travel closer to homes to find water, says pest control firm
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Police believe there may be witnesses to electric scooter theft
There’s been a theft of an electric scooter in York. It happened approximately 9pm on Sunday 18 October, outside the Sainsburys located on Burton Stone Lane in Clifton. The electric scooter is described as black and turquoise. Police are...
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Almost 70 per cent of capital's licensed short-term lets lack planning permission
A review revealed that 1,225 (69 per cent) of Edinburgh’s 1,754 licensed short-term lets (STLs) do not have secondary letting planning permission.
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Piers Morgan stunned by Democrat from viral ‘we have guns, too’ interview
‘I say it all the time: I’m not friends with [Republicans]. I don’t like them’ Jaime West told the broadcaster Monday
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Church targeted by 'anti-social behaviour' sees increased police patrols
A church has been targeted by anti-social behaviour.
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'Dangerous' rapist will spend next 12 years behind bars
Owen Rowe, 23, was described as a dangerous offender when he was sentenced to 12 years in prison.
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North East hospital gets £1m A&E upgrade aimed at cutting patient waiting times
The University Hospital of North Tees will receive £1m in government funding to refurbish its emergency department and bring down waiting times for patients.
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France arrests man believed to have links to Limoges town hall fire
The destruction of the building has become a symbol of the violent rioting that erupted on the margins of a day of protests that were called in response to anger about the rising cost of living and conditions in schools. #EuropeNews
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BBC Three, BBC Scotland and Radio 4 Extra channels to close
The closurse are announced as the corporation continues to try to save £500m over two years.
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Israeli financial news outlet reveals €150m warship deal with Cyprus
According to the Israeli financial newspaper Calcalist, an agreement is expected to be signed in the coming weeks, once the terms are finalised between the defence ministries of Israel and Cyprus. #EuropeNews
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UK weather: Storm Austen named by Met Office as yellow wind warning issued
The first named storm of the season - Austen - will bring damaging winds and heavy rain to parts of the UK on Friday.
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BBC to axe key TV channels in cost-cutting drive
Corporation set to cut BBC Three and BBC Scotland as part of move to save £500m
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Budget 2026: How Burnham and Healey could raise taxes next week
Property, bank profits, and inheritance tax could all be on the table ahead of the event
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UK fighter jets to help defend Saudi Arabia against attacks from Iran-backed Houthis
The UK will fly defensive counter air missions using RAF Typhoon fighter jets to support the protection of Saudi cities and critical national infrastructure
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Florida to execute Vietnam veteran, 77, despite pleas for mercy
Florida is set to carry out its 18th execution this year under Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ aggressive use of the death penalty
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Press high street campaign shortlisted for top award
The Press’ campaign putting a spotlight on the issues facing York’s high streets has been shortlisted for the News Media Association’s 2026 Making a Difference Award.
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Building cities that can withstand a changing climate
From Turkey’s push to make its cities and energy systems more resilient to a new city rising outside Tashkent, planners are changing how urban areas are built, powered and adapted to environmental pressures.
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UK to send jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks, and other Mideast news
An Israeli attack on a Gaza apartment has killed two people and injured others
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Zelenskyy arrives in Oslo ahead of meeting with Trump envoy Witkoff
The latest diplomatic push comes amid a deepening rift between Kyiv and Washington, as the US presses Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian oil infrastructure while Kyiv faces delays in Patriot missile deliveries and reported restrictions on intelligence-sharing and satellite communications. #EuropeNews
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Researchers uncover truth of British Empire’s trade routes
Researchers used AI to help extract data from the vast number of voyages noted in the handwritten port books
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Amelia Earhart ‘castaway’ theory remains as search takes another turn
The castaway theory suggests that Amelia Earhart and navigator Fred Noonan did not crash into the sea
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Ronnie O'Sullivan: Why seven-time world champion faces a battle to stay in world's top 16
Snooker's World Championship without Ronnie O'Sullivan is hard to conceive, after years of him being so often the central figure at the Crucible. But it may not be far away.
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Summerhall developers must 'guarantee' future arts space, councillor demands
AMA managing director Dr Ali Afshar has been asked to outline how much of the site’s “arts and creative floorspace” would be retained.
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Family of teen who died in collision thank people who tried to save him
He was taken to hospital but died from his injuries.
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Pressure mounts on Macron as France reels from unrest
Hello from Brussels. I’m Mared Gwyn, holding the newsletter pen once again today. In this edition: what the unrest in France means for its embattled president, and the latest from Ukraine amid signs of intensified diplomacy. #EuropeToday
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Buzzworks opens seven-figure Bass & Barrel pub and hotel in North Berwick
Buzzworks has opened The Bass & Barrel in North Berwick after a seven-figure refurbishment, with a pub, restaurant and 12 boutique bedrooms.
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Video. 'Everything is destroyed,' Paris pharmacy owner says after protests
Video. France will impose new curfews in areas where needed on Tuesday, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said, adding that the measures introduced in several cities the previous day had "helped keep the night calm".
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Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association appoints new chief executive
Meaghan Lyons appointed chief executive of Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association (RSPBA), relocating to Glasgow in January 2027 after 30 years in pipe banding.
