News & Politics
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Darlington Restaurant Week returns with deals at 27 venues across the town
Food lovers are being encouraged to get a taste of everything Darlington has to offer as the town's popular Restaurant Week returns later this week.
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Inside Scotland's business rates: Who pays and how are bills calculated?
They are one of the biggest bills facing businesses in Scotland. But just how are business rates worked out?
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Photo highlights from the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Rotterdam
The world’s top gymnasts compete for titles at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Rotterdam, showcasing strength, balance and precision across a range of apparatus. The competition runs through Sunday, Oct. 25.
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Homeowners warned over building without planning permission
HOMEOWNERS who build without planning permission risk being ordered to demolish their projects.
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Ukraine war live: Trump and Putin could attend China peace summit without Zelensky
The US president thinks somebody else needs to negotiate on behalf of Ukraine
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NHS told bereaved family Herald maternity death figures 'wrong' - but data was right
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde apologises after a bereaved family was told maternity death figures revealed by The Herald were wrong, despite coming from the board's own data.
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French cities ‘calm overnight’ after targeted curfews, prime minister says – Europe live
Sébastien Lecornu suggests more curfews could be introduced to quell unrest after weekend protests
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County Durham woman told breast cancer tests were negative before rare diagnosis
Alison Deighton, 69, says her cancer test was misread as negative before a rare breast cancer diagnosis amid the County Durham NHS breast care scandal.
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Alberta voters reject plan for referendum to leave Canada, CBC projects
Projection delivers a victory for prime minister Mark Carney and supporters of Canadian unity
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Pride in Place funding to bring £750,000 boost for dropped kerbs in Darlington
MONEY from a Government-backed initiative to improve the lives of people in Darlington is helping to make key parts of the town more accessible.
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Double success for Bradford NHS staff at national awards
A HEALTHCARE team has won national recognition for its dedication to patient care and professionalism
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Video. Police patrol Paris streets under overnight curfew
Video. Paris police imposed an overnight curfew on Monday around Place de la Republique and Les Halles after France’s worst rioting in years. Streets were calm.
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Have your say on £20m investment plans for County Durham areas
County Durham residents are being invited to help shape the future of their communities after three areas secured millions of pounds of Government regeneration funding.
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Bradford researchers uncover the real appeal of murder mysteries
CRIME fiction readers are drawn to human relationships and psychological depth
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Why slow travel fans should start with Türkiye
The Cittaslow’ initiative has been highlighting the lesser-known burgs around the world which celebrate local food, culture and history. Türkiye is the proud owner of 29 such towns, all offering unfettered access to myriad aspects of Turkish culture. #Destinations
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Healey to reject calls to raise capital gains tax in budget
Cabinet colleagues have previously called for an increase but chancellor feels it might ultimately cost the Treasury
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Wensleydale Railway announces return of Fireworks Express for Bonfire Night
Wensleydale Railway’s Fireworks Express will run on Saturday, November 7, between Leyburn and Leeming Bar.
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Richmond set for festive candlelit Royal Northern Sinfonia concert
Richmond hosts Royal Northern Sinfonia, part of The Glasshouse’s Christmas 2026 programme featuring Tony Hadley, Matt Baker and Gorka Márquez.
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Esther Rantzen felt 'deprived of choice' over her own death
A note written by Dame Esther Rantzen is released by her family following a private funeral.
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Deadline approaching for County Durham secondary school applications
Durham parents must apply for secondary school places by October 31, for September 2027 starts, as late applications may miss preferred schools.
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Police praise courage of woman after officer convicted of raping her
Police have praised the courage of a woman whose evidence led to a York jury convicting a West Yorkshire police officer of rape.
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CSI probe launched on Bishop Auckland street after man suffers knife injuries
A CSI probe was launched on a Bishop Auckland street after a man arrived at hospital with serious injuries.
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East Morton church concert raises £1,200 for baby bank and community charity
A concert by the All Together Now Choir at St Luke's Church, East Morton, has raised £1,200 for two charities.
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BP oil disaster linked to 60% collapse in deep-sea marine life
In the years after the 2010 BP oil spill, the number of fish in the deeper parts of the Gulf of Mexico dramatically declined
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Peralta, Caminero, Díaz lead Rays to 7-3 win over Guardians and a trip to the World Series
Freddy Peralta threw 5 1/3 gritty innings, Junior Caminero and Yandy Díaz each hit a two-run homer and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series to advance to the World Series for the third time in the franchise’s 29 seasons
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Barnard Castle café owner celebrates awards shortlist after mystery nomination
Barnard Castle’s Moments Café is shortlisted for Food Awards England 2026 Café of the Year, with voting open until October 26, as community votes are sought.
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Protesters and police in Albania fight in seventh day of violent clashes
Almost 300 people have been injured, more than half of them police, as violent anti-government demonstrations show no sign of easing.
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‘Leave red poppy alone’: York veteran hits out at Remembrance Day ‘politicisation’
A York veteran says in today's letters that he is "deeply frustrated" that the red poppy is being used to promote political and social causes.
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Video. Residents clean up as deadly floods devastate eastern Spain
Video. Residents of Els Poblets, near Alicante, cleared mud and wrecked furniture on Monday after floods in eastern Spain left at least two people dead.
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Australian MP has leg amputated after ‘attack where driver hit her twice’
Prime minister Anthony Albanese has called the incident a deliberate attack, saying: ‘This wasn't an accident’
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Bonfire of the exploding e-bikes as toxic smoke spreads across France
Lime says it lost about 6% of its Paris fleet
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'Potential risk of harm to children' as drugs and weapons found in shop raid
West Yorkshire Police had called for a licence review after a raid this summer “discovered controlled drugs, amounts of cash and offensive weapons” at the shop.
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Bradford artist invites public to uncover forgotten Wapping history
AN artist is inviting the public to help rediscover a forgotten neighbourhood
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Victim suffered two violent blows to the head, murder trial told
The jury heard that it is accepted that Mr Daniszewski was unlawfully killed, and that the weapon used was an iron.
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Shipley girl helps bring family’s wartime tragedy to the screen
A FILM originally planned as a 12-minute short has grown into an approximately 40-minute historical documentary.
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Durham Cathedral to host NSPCC Christmas carol service return
Durham Cathedral will host the NSPCC Carol Service, with free festive singing and fundraising afternoon tea supporting children across the UK
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A 600 rates shock for one Scottish business - and six reforms to fix broken system
Business leaders across Scotland have joined The Herald's Reset the Rates campaign, backing six reforms to create a fairer, simpler and more predictable business rates system
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Bradford homelessness nursing team recognised for specialist care
A CARE trust team has been praised for its work supporting some of society’s most vulnerable people
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Oil prices top $110 as traders weigh Middle East supply risks
The price of Brent crude remained at a five-month high as uncertainty over when energy supplies will return to normal amid the war with Iran keeps oil inflated.
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Another Six Flags roller coaster shut down due to safety issue
The Millennium Force coaster closed Friday after a small bracket dislodged from a car and landed in a guest area, according to Six Flags
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Bradford Council targets fly-tipping hotspots before Bonfire Night
FLY-TIPPED waste is being cleared from public land to prevent illegal bonfires
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NOSTALGIA: Northern relief as Mumby move to Leeds officially dead in water
KEITH Mumby is one the Bradford Northern greats, but he was alarmingly close to joining Leeds in 1978.
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Trump slams Zelenskyy amid Russia sanctions rift and says ‘somebody else’ should negotiate for Ukraine - live
President facing criticism for his move to waive sanctions for Russia as a new poll by Reuters shows only 31% of Americans approve of his performance in office
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John Swinney hails ‘golden opportunity’ for Scottish businesses in India
John Swinney hails India as a “golden opportunity” for Scottish food and drink as his trade mission promotes salmon exports, tourism and investment.
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Helen Haines live updates: independent MP in critical but stable condition as Asio boss warns about ‘violent rhetoric’
A joint counter-terrorism taskforce is investigating the incident, which Anthony Albanese alleged ‘wasn’t an accident’
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Government announces new rail station for Bradford - on site of city's Interchange
THE Government has today announced that a new, modern rail station will be built on the Bradford Interchange site as part of the Northern Powerhouse Rail project.
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'Fostering saved my life,' says Bristol care leaver
A woman says fostering "saved her life" as a campaign launches to tackle a shortage of carers.
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My dream of being a paramedic helped me save a life at 15
Ethan gives CPR to a 75-year-old man he found collapsed on the street in cardiac arrest.
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When do the clocks go back in 2026?
British Summer Time will soon comes to an end as the clocks go back an hour to Greenwich Mean Time.
