News & Politics
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North East boy raises £600 for two Cleveland Police officers killed in A66 crash
A 12-year-old boy from Thornaby has raised £600 in memory of two Cleveland Police officers who died while serving their community.
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Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado returns after 10-month exile
Her attempts to re-enter the country have tested relations with the Trump administration
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Lebanese artist turns shrapnel from Israeli munitions into art, in photos
In southern Lebanon, visual artist Lina Jouni turns shrapnel from Israeli military munitions into sculptures, keychains and decorative objects. Since 2024, she has collected fragments from the rubble of destroyed homes in Roumin.
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RECAP - Roof of Darlington home destroyed as Storm Boelo takes hold
The roof of a Darlington home has been destroyed by a fallen tree. The detached property at the Homes By Esh, Havelock Park development has sustained severe damage.
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County Durham garden centre with alpacas and lakeside tea room wins glowing reviews
Harperley Nursery & Gifts is home to alpacas, rescued donkeys and a popular lakeside tea room has received glowing reviews from customers.
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Here's why a city centre takeaway was slapped with a 1 star hygiene rating
The visit, carried out by environmental health officers, found that hot water was not available at the rear preparation sink due to a broken boiler.
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Trump claims US has best healthcare in the world even if it doesn’t cover everyone
‘I have worked very hard, I have done 14 rallies in nine days, and it’s a lot,’ Trump said of his campaigning blitz ahead of the November 3 midterm elections
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Emirati diplomat who helped deliver aid to Gaza enters UN secretary general race
Lana Nusseibeh has Palestine’s endorsement but faces criticism over UAE’s human rights record and alleged funding of the RSF in Sudan
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Four-year-old girl dies after falling from London tower block
The girl was taken to hospital but she later died from her injuries
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Opposition leader María Machado returns to Venezuela
Machado had left the country just a month before the US government seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
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Le Pen launches presidential campaign, vowing to restore 'rule of law'
At a large rally in Orléans, the far-right frontrunner called for a "rebirth of France" and promised to restore "rule of law" after another weekend of protests across the country. #EuropeNews
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Two men killed by falling trees as Storm Boelo batters UK with 84mph winds
Footage showed floodwater coursing through a Scottish town, while A roads were closed, train lines blocked and hundreds of thousands of homes were left without power
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Rare Royal Mint 50p coin selling on eBay for more than 300 times its face value
The London 2012 Olympic Games Blue Peter piece drew 26 bids on eBay before being snapped up for £156.20.
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HMRC to take money directly from bank accounts of tax dodgers
The chancellor is expected to announce the new move at the Budget on Wednesday
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Suspected Trappes gunman moved to police psychiatric unit
French President Emmanuel Macron, who visited Trappes on Friday, has described the shooting as a "racist terrorist attack." #EuropeNews
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Disney to open its first UK outlet store with big discounts on offer
Disney Store will open its first UK outlet this autumn, offering Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars merchandise, with savings up to 40.
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Police launch murder probe after man died in weapon attack outside property
Police have launched a murder investigation after a man died from wounds suffered in an attack.
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The County Durham market town near the A1(M) that feels like a peaceful village
Discover Sedgefield, a historic County Durham market town with a village green, centuries-old church, traditional pubs and beautiful Hardwick Park.
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Team A v Team B: How the players rated
Another catastrophic day for Manchester United and a glorious one for Bournemouth - how did the players rate
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SNP Cabinet Secretary says Jackdaw gas field approval was 'the right decision'
Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville has called Jackdaw's approval the right decision — while warning Scotland receives no financial benefit from production in its own waters.
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What happens if you don't pay your TV licence? The rules households must know
UK TV licence rules explained: who needs one, £180 cost, free and reduced-cost licences, payment options and fines for watching live TV or BBC iPlayer.
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Take a look inside Hopetown Darlington's spooky Halloween transformation
Hopetown Darlington has undergone a spooktacular transformation for Halloween, with families invited to enjoy a host of ghostly activities during the half-term break.
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Bus crash in Kenya kills 22 near the site of a previous fatal accident
A bus has collided with a truck on Kenya's main highway, killing at least 22 people, police said
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Ukraine disputes Elon Musk's claim that its military violated Starlink's terms of service
Ukrainian officials have disputed Elon Musk's claims that their military violated Starlink’s terms by using it for offensive drone strikes
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Scotland's booming simulator golf market comes in from the cold
Simulator golf is coming in from the cold as Swedish operator RUFF moves into Scotland. The Herald has mapped at least 30 venues already operating across the country
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Massachusetts and Idaho put guns on the ballot. One seeks to restrict them, the other to honor them
Voters in Idaho and Massachusetts face contrasting gun-related ballot questions that highlight the national tension between firearm freedoms and restrictions
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Several wounded as police break up Lisbon and Porto protest camps
The ongoing confrontation between police and protesters demanding affordable housing turned violent overnight. Police again moved in against protest camps in Lisbon and Porto in the early hours of Sunday, with several arrests and injuries reported. #EuropeNews
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All the best Sunday lunch pub spots across North East, according to readers
Northern Echo readers have revealed their favourite pubs, restaurants and inns for Sunday lunch across County Durham, Darlington, Teesside and the wider North East.
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Body believed to be missing 82-year-old man who 'fell from CalMac ferry' found
Body believed to be missing 82-year-old Jim Wither found on Largs beach after man fell from CalMac ferry near Arran; police say death is not suspicious.
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More than 30,000 Scottish homes without power after Storm Boelo hits Scotland
Storm Boelo leaves more than 30,000 Scottish homes without power as 80mph winds cause travel disruption, with SSEN and SP Energy teams repairing faults after storm damage.
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Home sellers are lowering their price and helping buyers to make a deal in a stagnant market
A stagnant housing market hampered by surging mortgage rates, years of soaring home prices and an economy undercut by rising inflation has many sellers stuck in limbo as homes go months without an offer
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MAGA candidate reveals how he feels about Trump constantly talking about his rear
Jon Husted is currently behind in the polls to Democrat Sherrod Brown
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Storm Boelo causes severe disruption at Leeds Bradford Airport - Here's what we know
Flights have been cancelled, diverted and delayed due to disruption caused by Storm Boelo.
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Rayner says ‘nothing off the table’ for Burnham to undo harms of Brexit
Andy Burnham admitted he is considering allowing freedom of movement, as pro-EU groups warn Brexit has left a black hole of up to £240bn in economic growth
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Bradford district homes hit by power cuts caused by strong winds - What we know
Strong winds from Storm Boelo have caused power cuts across the Bradford district.
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Former Tory candidate suspended over contract killer claims was adviser in Kemi Badenoch’s office
Sources close to Tory leader say Jack Ross, who faces party investigation after undercover report, worked as social media consultant
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Second English village to hold vote on leaving UK
Barnham could follow in the footsteps of Piddington, which overwhelmingly voted for ‘independence’ from the UK in protest over plans for asylum seekers
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All aboard the TrainTok trend: spotters and staff boost rail content online
Number of videos about British trains doubles in three months as creators find audiences interested in workings of railways
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'We can't wait to return' - inside County Durham's 'stunning' countryside retreat
Runa Farm on the edge of County Durham is winning over guests with five-star reviews, with visitors praising its stylish rooms, scenic hot tubs and standout customer service.
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DWP benefits that could cut your broadband or phone bill to £10
Martin Lewis has discussed social tariffs that can cut broadband or phone bills and are open to people claiming DWP benefits
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Volkswagen to build $4bn Audi SUV factory in US despite job cuts at home
VW investment, creating 4,500 jobs in Georgia, comes amid Trump’s damaging tariffs, intense Chinese competition and costly shift towards EVs
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Train operator advises customers not to travel today due to Storm Boelo disruption
A train operator is advising customers not to travel today because Storm Boelo has disrupted services.
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Girl, four, dies after fall from tower block in Barking
Paramedics gave first aid at the scene on Saturday morningb ut the child later died, police say.
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Mackay admits she 'struggled to find the words' on Israel's right to exist question
Scottish Greens co-leader Gillian Mackay has attempted to clarify her view on Israel's right to exist, saying states have no such right but people do.
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Full list of 133 Scottish flights cancelled amid Storm Boelo disruption
Storm Boelo cancels more than 100 flights across Scotland, disrupting Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and other airports as 80mph winds batter the country.
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Reform tells councillors to do as little as possible in first 100 days of office
Reform councillors told to ‘resist big changes’ in first 100 days while Mr Farage wants to declare a national emergency as soon as he enters Downing Street
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State pension age could be cut to 65 under calls that would free up jobs
A petition calling for the UK state pension age to be cut to 65 for everyone has passed 100,000 signatures
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US military gives Elon Musk’s SpaceX access to sensitive tracking data
This gives the company an advantage in tracking objects in orbit, raising national security concerns and fears of greater control over the space industry
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Madrid festival reroutes thousands of sheep to avoid housing protest camp
Thousands of sheep and goats fill the streets of Madrid during an annual festival celebrating the ancient practice of moving livestock to new grazing grounds
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Fresh plans for former North East guest house after controversial HMO rejected
Developers are making a fresh bid to turn a former South Shields guest house into residential accommodation, just months after controversial plans for a 14-bedroom HMO were thrown out.
