News & Politics
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Early release scheme slammed by region’s crime commissioner
The government’s controversial early release scheme has come under fierce criticism from the region’s crime commissioner, who is warning that national policy is turning the criminal justice system into ‘a mockery’.
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Police scene in place following attempted murder arrest - live updates
Live updates as a man is fighting for his life following a serious assault.
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Chinese cars drive curiosity at Paris Mondial de l'Auto
Half a million visitors flocked to Paris for the Mondial de l'Auto, with the presence of new Chinese brands drawing large crowds of curious European car fans. #Focus
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Massachusetts lieutenant governor candidate ends campaign after arrest
Police said Shawn Oliver was arrested on suspicion of operating under influence of alcohol after a car crash
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Barcelona 'grandmas' dish out cooking wisdom. And find nourishment themselves
In Barcelona, a group called Grandmas Cooking Barcelona offers visitors a chance to cook and eat traditional Spanish food
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Jobs boost as Tyne and Wear Metro prepares to expand
Nexus is recruiting for five engineering roles supporting the Tyne and Wear Metro, with applications closing on November 16.
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Sarina Wiegman contract: Why England manager faces biggest challenge yet
England head coach Sarina Wiegman has changed women's football in the country, so what does she face after signing a contract extension?
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Mississippi AG says officer's force was justified during shoplifting call in which boy was killed
Mississippi’s attorney general says a Senatobia police officer was justified in using force during a June shoplifting call that ended in the fatal shooting of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley
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North East mum and daughter fulfil lifelong dream by studying art degree together
A Sunderland mum has returned to university after 31 years teaching to study art alongside her daughter.
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Residents urged to check on vulnerable neighbours after man with screwdriver incident
Police have warned people to check on their vulnerable neighbours after a man carrying a screwdriver was seen in a North Yorkshire town.
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Cristiano Ronaldo suspended for 30 days after quitting Portugal camp
On 30 September, the former Real Madrid and Manchester United star walked out of an international camp before a training session at Parken Stadium in Copenhagen.
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Officer who shot and killed 1-year-old Black boy will face no criminal charges
The conclusion of the state’s investigation into the death of Kohen Wiley follows months of mourning and calls for justice
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How Serbia's protesting students became key to the upcoming elections
A final campaign rally in Belgrade on Thursday is expected to draw tens of thousands of students
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Harrogate Town appoints Irving Weaver Life President
Harrogate Town AFC has appointed Irving Weaver as Life President in recognition of his 15 years as chairman and owner of the club.
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Crystal Palace: Manager Pierre Sage facing a fight to keep his job
Crystal Palace boss Pierre Sage faces a fight to keep his job, but will be given more time.
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Burnham urges officials to come up with more radical options for Thames Water
Exclusive: Utility seen as ‘litmus test’ of PM’s promise to bring ‘essentials of life’ under public control
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Royal Bank of Scotland appoints new executive chair ahead of 300th anniversary
Robert Begbie will become Royal Bank of Scotland’s executive chair for Scotland on January 1, 2027, ahead of the bank’s 300th anniversary.
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North East seafront restaurant forced to close after third break-in in 10 months
The Boathouse and Terrace restaurant in Redcar has been forced to close yet again, after being broken into for the third time in ten months.
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Over 1,000 birds hurt killed over the weekend in Chicago after flying into buildings
Bird-safe measures can include patterned glass, exterior screens and other treatments that make windows appear visible to birds
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Police probe launched into 'anti-social' e-bike riding in North Yorkshire town
The county's police are looking for witnesses to anti-social e-bike riding in a coastal North Yorkshire town.
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Government says Boulby dark matter experiment would require additional funding
A FLAGSHIP scientific project that could bring Nobel Prize-winning discoveries to North Yorkshire would require extra Government funding if a UK bid is successful, ministers have said.
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Photos of youth around the world protesting for education, housing and political change
From France and Albania to India and Argentina, young people have been protesting in October, demanding better-funded schools and affordable housing, opposing spending cuts and challenging government leaders.
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Dark beer adds flavor to a Ukrainian pork classic when kvass is hard to find
Ukrainians traditionally use the low-alcohol fermented drink called kvass for cooking
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Macron accused of being ‘out of touch’ for Kuwait trip as France gripped by violence
Hundreds of thousands of people protested this weekend over declining public services and the rising cost of living
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Mapped: What you need to save for Your First Home deposit in each region of England
20% government-backed loans could make house buying more affordable for many
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What proposed eBay tax changes could mean for thousands of Bradford online sellers
Chancellor John Healey is reportedly preparing to announce plans requiring online marketplaces to collect VAT on sites such as eBay.
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Florida woman accused of killing cat, putting remains in a blender and drinking them
Juliana Alyssa Brown allegedly kept the cat’s head for several months by preserving it with alcohol
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Reform UK Mayor 'firmly denies' cyberflashing allegation, party says
A police investigation is underway following reports of alleged cyberflashing by Hull and East Yorkshire Mayor, Luke Campbell.
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Wanted man arrested after 13 day hunt by North Yorkshire Police
A wanted man has been arrested after an almost two-week search by the county police.
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Trump and Melania made an awkward, comically hypocritical speech on women’s health
The president signed a supposedly ‘historic’ executive order on Monday. But when you read the details, writes Holly Baxter, a very different story emerges
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Leeds Bradford Airport strikes suspended as fresh pay talks planned
Planned strikes at Leeds Bradford Airport have been suspended to allow fresh negotiations over pay.
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‘We are the shame of Europe’: France imposes curfews to stop growing riots
Europe erupted with fresh protests over the unaffordable cost of living over the weekend - and organisers are calling for more
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Fuel prices could fall for Bradford drivers as thousands demand budget action
More than 30,000 drivers join calls for a fuel duty cut and permanent freeze as campaigners urge the Chancellor to act in the October 28 Budget.
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West Yorkshire Police officer found guilty of raping woman before joining force
A serving West Yorkshire Police officer has been found guilty of raping a woman more than 20 years ago, before he joined the force.
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Video. Tents fill Lisbon square as protesters highlight Portugal’s housing crisis
Video. Protesters camped overnight in central Lisbon over the weekend to denounce Portugal’s housing crisis, as soaring rents leave many struggling to afford accommodation.
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Police launch investigation after front door of Ripon property repeatedly kicked
Police launch investigation after door of Ripon property repeatedly kicked
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Leading law firm apologises after comments about Middle East in leaked email
Senior staff members at Freshfields inadvertently leaked the emails to a large internal distribution list
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Helen Haines: independent MP in critical condition in Melbourne’s Alfred hospital after being struck by car in Wangaratta – follow updates
A joint counter-terrorism taskforce is investigating the incident, which Anthony Albanese alleged ‘wasn’t an accident’
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‘Crucial opportunity to act’ as study finds most of Europe’s wild bee species in decline
As Cop17 kicks off, records since 1921 show more bee species declining than increasing in all parts of Europe except the Alps
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Houthi attack kills 53 in biggest single loss of life since Yemen civil war reignited
More than 200 mostly young people said to be injured after ballistic missile attack on training camp for government forces
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Israeli police detain 10 people in rare raid against West Bank settlers
Move comes after US photojournalist and group of European diplomats and Palestinians were assaulted in separate attacks
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How France’s worst rioting in years erupted and how the government responded
Rioters clashed with police, set cars on fire, stormed public buildings and engulfed a historic city hall in flames in France’s worst civil unrest in years
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Bradford’s City Village: “The start of a new era” for the city
The beginning of work on Bradford’s City Village development is “the start of a new era” for the city, according to the Council Leader.
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Shakahola cult leader Paul Mackenzie guilty of 191 murder charges in Kenya
Self-proclaimed pastor Paul Mackenzie was found guilty of 191 murder charges - all but one of them children.
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Family say 'our hearts are broken' after teen killed by BMW in Leeds
Rowan Carty, 18, died after he was hit by a BMW on October 16
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Tommy Robinson trial hears of 'threatening video' by 'Muslim gentleman from Bradford'
A Bradford man’s alleged online threat is at the centre of Tommy Robinson’s account of why he says he feared for his family’s safety during a Cyprus holiday — a claim that has emerged as the political activist goes on trial accused of harassing two Daily Mail...
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The ordinary-looking chair hiding a remarkable piece of County Durham bus history
IN John Wearmouth's hall in Darlington, there is an elegant pierced splat back chair, with a graceful serpentine crest rail at the top and gently curved cabriole front legs.
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How a Shildon Padel club is becoming more than just a place to play sport
Shildon's Padel Tonic is building a growing community around the sport while exploring plans for a championship court, café and wellness facilities.
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Marine life dramatically declined in Gulf of Mexico in years after BP oil spill, study finds
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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Watch: 140mph North Yorkshire Police chase ends in crash and two arrests
Two men have been arrested after a police chase which hit 140mph and ended with a car crashing into a hedge. The drama started at about 11.40pm last night (Sunday) when officers received information about a suspect wearing a balaclava and...
