News & Politics
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County Durham NHS boss 'can't guarantee' hospital will be built by 2029
An NHS boss 'cannot guarantee' that a long-awaited new hospital in Consett will be built by 2029 amid rising costs.
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Trump’s Russian diesel deal opens the door to nuclear-powered data centers
Trump’s Russian diesel deal opens the door to nuclear-powered data centers as Moscow seeks fresh economic agreements with Washington
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Helen Haines loses leg as surgeons fight to save the other after alleged attack in Wangaratta
Independent MP is in critical yet stable condition after man allegedly did U-turn to strike her twice with his car
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Trump attacks ‘migrants and communists’ as he tries to exploit France unrest
President at Kansas rally tries to turn protests into cautionary tale for US as Republicans face midterm losses
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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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Traffic, travel and weather news - Live updates for County Durham and North East
We'll be bringing you all the latest live traffic, travel and weather updates from County Durham and the North East this morning (October 20).
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Sunday bus linking Bradford with Yorkshire Dales to run all winter
A SUNDAY bus service connecting Bradford with the Yorkshire Dales will continue through the winter season
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Fire in Wilson Road, Wyke, thought to be arson - here's what we know
A suspected arson attack has been recorded following a fire over the weekend.
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Getting Ziggy with it: David Bowie’s alter egos inspire dance show that will transform his songs
Subject to Change: A Dance for David Bowie will explore how the musician ‘practised a form of artistic reincarnation’, says choreographer Marcos Morau
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Father of suspect in ‘attack’ on Australian MP says she is long-time family friend
Family statement says parents of suspect Brendan Nugent have known Helen Haines ‘for more than 20 years’
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Unsolved Bradford priest disappearance inspires new crime novel
A REAL-LIFE unsolved mystery has inspired a new historical crime novel set in 1950s Yorkshire
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In ruby-red Kansas, Trump contemplates the possibility of a Democratic win in the state
The president came out in support of Senator Roger Marshall, who is facing an unexpectedly strong challenge from Democrat Adam Hamilton
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Shock and disbelief: How the attack on an Australian MP unfolded in a small rural town
BBC's Katy Watson is in Wangaratta visiting the scene of the incident and the church where the community has held a vigil for the independent MP.
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Brendan Nugent’s family say Helen Haines has been their friend for more than 20 years
Father of 43-year-old Tarrawingee man who allegedly attacked the independent MP says incident is ‘devastating and unfathomable’
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NHS worker takes leap of faith opening Pokémon card shop in Bishop Auckland
A 23-year-old Pokémon fan has turned her hobby into a business by opening a trading card shop in Bishop Auckland.
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At least five killed as Storm Adam batters eastern Spain
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will visit Valencia on Tuesday to see the impact of the storm. #EuropeNews
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UK unemployment falls to lowest in a year — but vacancies hit five-year low
The ONS’s data also showed a boost for average wage growth across the UK workforce.
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Two-thirds of contractors say ICE raids are making it harder for them to build houses
Trump administration’s crackdown on undocumented migrants has meant worker shortages and cost increases for residential construction sector, companies tell pollsters
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Bradford retailer Damart strengthens partnership with Yorkshire Dales charity
A MOBILITY vehicle donation and volunteer efforts have strengthened a retailer’s partnership with an environmental charity.
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Care worker’s dedication earns Bradford awards recognition
A CARE worker has been named a finalist in this year’s Bradford Cares Excellence Awards
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Courts, police and prosecutors told not to destroy sex crimes files as appeals loom
Scotland’s SCCRC tells courts, police and lawyers to preserve sex offence files as rape shield ruling prompts possible appeals over convictions since 2013.
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A fall planting guide for long-lived perennials like peonies, iris and false indigo
When plants die, we automatically assume we’re responsible
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Major new train station ‘will transform travel across the North’
DfT says passengers will benefit from more frequent trains, improved journey times and reliability
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Blind pianist and BBC Young Musician finalist to perform in Darlington
Ethan Loch, a blind pianist and finalist of the BBC Young Musician of the Year, will give a recital at Central Hall in the Dolphin Centre in Darlington.
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Twelve vehicles seized by police and council in joint operation
Twelve vehicles have been seized during a joint police and council operation.
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The £32m East Lothian question lurking behind Edinburgh's business rates win
Edinburgh has overtaken Glasgow as Scotland's biggest source of business-rates income, but a dramatic rise in East Lothian raises fresh questions
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Curfews contribute to calm night in France after riots, says PM Lecornu
Sébastien Lecornu said new curfews for Tuesday night would be decided where necessary.
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Video. Trump says Paris will soon be 'a Muslim city' under Macron's immigration policies
Video. US President Donald Trump says he warned French President Emmanuel Macron that he was making "a big mistake" by allowing immigrants into France
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Badenoch says Healey’s budget will be worse than Reeves’s if he doesn’t slash spending – UK politics live
Conservative leader to give a speech later, while Treasury sources say Healey has ruled out a rise in capital gains tax
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Convicted York killer died after collapsing in street, court told
A convicted York killer died after collapsing in a street, an inquest has heard.
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Police officer convicted of rape after second trial at York Crown Court
A police officer is today on the sex offenders’ register and preparing for jail after a York jury convicted him of rape at the city's crown court.
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F1 Q&A: Lindblad and Lawson futures at Racing Bulls, Rwanda, Imola and Red Bull as an engine supplier
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the United States Grand Prix.
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Royal Exchange boss unveils new plays two years after damaging censorship row
Selina Cartmell announces season including Stockport-set version of Phaedra myth by Simon Stephens
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'Postcode lottery' warning as backlash grows over leaked NHS orthopaedic care plans
Arthritis UK warns Scotland’s leaked NHS orthopaedic plan could mean longer waits and travel for surgery, as unions and surgeons demand meaningful consultation.
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'Heartbreaking' - County Durham dog play centre closes months after opening
A County Durham business owner who quit hairdressing to open an indoor dog play centre has announced its heartbreaking closure just months after the first customers arrived.
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Who is Brendan Nugent, suspect in attack on Australian MP Helen Haines
Police said a 43-year-old suspect had been arrested following the incident in Wangaratta, northeast of Melbourne
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Darlington school could extend all-weather pitch opening times despite concerns
Neighbours have raised concerns over plans to open the all-weather pitch at Polam Hall School an hour earlier each morning.
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England rugby league: Brian McDermott names unchanged team for World Cup match against France
Brian McDermott keeps faith with the England team beaten by Tonga as they bid to revive their Rugby League World Cup campaign against France in Perth this Saturday.
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Why County Durham has the opportunity of a lifetime
BUSINESSiQ Editor Mike Hughes meets Cllr Joe Quinn, Portfolio Holder for Planning, Investments and Assets at Durham County Council, to talk about one of the most exciting development opportunities in the country.
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NHS careers event in North East to showcase hundreds of roles
People considering an NHS career can attend a free event showcasing the wide range of jobs across the health service.
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MP demands answers over Darlington Post Office closure as staff face uncertain future
Darlington MP Lola McEvoy is demanding answers over the closure of the town centre Post Office amid concerns for residents who rely on the service and staff now facing an uncertain future.
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Video. Ukraine carries out first drone airlift of wounded soldier from front line
Video. Ukraine’s 92nd Assault Brigade says it has carried out its first aerial drone evacuation of a wounded soldier, pulling him from a position where mines and Russian drone activity made a conventional rescue impossible.
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Anger as 'urinating and defecating' seen on Bradford city centre road
Businesses had become increasingly concerned about behaviour taking place around the unused entrance.
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Bradford Teaching Hospitals appoints new non-executive director
A SENIOR leader in health education has joined the board of Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in a non-executive role
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Chancellor rejects calls to raise Capital Gains Tax in Budget
Influential Labour figures had been pushing for equalising CGT and income tax, but critics have said this could drive wealthy people out of Britain.
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How is the US economy really doing under President Trump?
Ahead of the midterms Trump has boasted about the performance of the US economy. BBC Verify looks at inflation, jobs and economic growth in the country.
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After years of backlash, Apu returns to 'The Simpsons' with a South Asian voice
The Halloween-themed episodes of “The Simpsons” have always been a treat of spooky stand-alone storylines
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South Korea to withdraw some Kyiv embassy staff as row over POW transfer deepens
South Korea says it will withdraw some staff from its embassy in Kyiv, deepening a diplomatic row over Ukraine’s announcement last month of a transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war that Seoul says was meant to be secret
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In their own words: Israeli politicians' extreme speech surges ahead of elections
Hate speech in Israel has surged under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right government
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County Durham attacker kicked and punched woman leaving her with black eyes
A County Durham attacker who kicked and punched a woman leaving her with black eyes, lumps and scrapes has been jailed.