News & Politics
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Look inside former Darlington bar as night spot transformed into modern office space
A former Darlington bar has been transformed into a new office space following a quarter of a million pound revamp.
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Amanda Owen reveals why she refuses to limit her nine children's screen time
Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda Owen explains why she sets no screen time limits for her nine children, saying technology is a lifeline for family farming.
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An extraordinary life: descendant welcomes biography of woman ‘gifted’ to Queen Victoria
A girl called Àìná was captured by an African king and later taken to England to become Sarah Forbes Bonetta, protege of the imperial monarch
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Urgent plan needed to end 'corridor care' for children, health secretary says
Yvette Cooper also announces £140m investment in England's urgent care system, ahead of winter.
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Green Party leader Zack Polanski says he will not overturn Zionism motion
The Green Party leader said, while he wanted to amend it, the motion would stand until 2028.
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Could this £1m North East manor be the ultimate family retreat?
Cap:Designed to be comfortable enough for everyday family life yet elegant enough for entertaining, Morton Grange Manor is the epitome of style.
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Video. Latest news bulletin
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 18th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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‘Many family stories’: Tim Winton’s Cloudstreet takes out ABC radio poll of top 100 Australian books
Markus Zusak’s novel The Book Thief secures second place, while Trent Dalton’s Boy Swallows Universe rounds out podium dominated by men
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Key road in York set to remain closed for water mains works
A section of Low Petergate in York will continue to be closed until 6pm on Friday, November 6, 2026.
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Woman left mum's friend with split lip during boozed-up attack at Spennymoor home
Sunderland woman Katie Jardine, 26, received an 18-month community order after punching her mother’s friend in Spennymoor on July 8.
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Woman condemns ‘degrading’ and ‘disturbing’ Halloween Park experience
Robyn Doughty describes her visit to Newsham Scream Park as ‘humiliating and quite disturbing’
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The County Durham farm shop with Highland cows that visitors are raving about
A County Durham farm shop and restaurant near Bishop Auckland is winning praise for its food, friendly staff and Highland cows.
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'Hidden gem' Durham countryside tea room praised for huge scones and homemade cakes
The Pump House Tea Room in Houghall, Durham, has a 4.6-star Google rating, with visitors praising its homemade cakes, scones and countryside setting.
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First Christmas advert of 2026 revealed with Gavin and Stacey star
Debenhams unveils 2026 Christmas film advert, Christmas. For Everyone, starring Emily Atack, Mathew Horne, Kym Marsh and Gabrielle.
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Darlington Market accused of 'throwing retail in the skip' over 2am booze sale plans
Darlington Market has been accused of “throwing its retail offering in the skip” by becoming “one big bar” amid plans to open until 2am.
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Christmas tree spotted in County Durham café window before Halloween sparks debate
A Christmas tree spotted in the window of a popular County Durham café has raised the question of whether it is too early to start putting up decorations.
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Condé Nast’s UK profits drop by more than a third as sale of Vogue publisher ruled out
Magazine group points to restructuring bill but says it ‘remains profitable in the UK for another year’
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Sir Bobby Robson's son shares football history with County Durham pupils
Pupils at a County Durham primary school got a football history lesson from Sir Bobby Robson’s son, who visited to celebrate the North East icon’s life and legacy.
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New jobs up for grabs at The Bowes Museum - here's how you can apply
A much-loved County Durham museum has jobs up for grabs, and here’s how to apply.
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Ten drivers reported for parking on zig-zag markings
TEN DRIVERS have received traffic offence reports after parking on zig-zag markings.
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Inside closed village pub as £320k makeover takes shape ahead of major reopening
Take a first look inside Hope & Anchor in Greatham as the closed pub moves closer to its planned November reopening.
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West Yorkshire magistrate calls for greater diversity in the judiciary
A NATIONAL campaign is calling for greater diversity in the magistracy and encouraging more people to volunteer
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Rugby League World Cup 2026: New Zealand avoid massive shock against Fiji
New Zealand women are given a World Cup "wake-up call" after they are forced to come from behind to beat debutants Fiji in their opening game.
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Consumer apprehension grows as US retailers adopt AI-assisted pricing tools
U.S. consumers are uneasy about the increasingly high-tech ways that restaurant chains and major retailers are setting prices
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UK cinema chain issues update to customers with change coming by the end of 2026
A UK cinema chain is increasing prices for some customers from December 1.
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Durham hotel near A1(M) where guests can't get enough of the breakfasts
The Old Mill near Durham is earning praise from guests for its generous food portions, cooked breakfasts, comfortable rooms and convenient location just off the A1(M).
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Canada military base fire: Everything we know as several killed or injured
One doctor describes the incident as a ‘one in every 15 to 25-year disaster’
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Stampede at a popular Hindu festival in eastern India kills 19
A stampede during a major Hindu festival in eastern India’s West Bengal state has killed at least 19 people
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Serial fraudster who was jailed last year ordered to pay back almost £100,000
The agreed benefit figure attributed from his criminal conduct was £163,758.30.
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How a Bradford man with just £300 ended up designing a jacket for the King
He has made garments for Boris Johnson, Amir Khan, Daniel Dubois, and even King Charles III himself.
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There's a crackdown on sports piracy - but is it already out of control?
The sports industry's lucrative business model is being undermined by dodgy TV sticks and illegal streaming links, writes Theo Leggett.
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Buildings set ablaze and more than 1,200 arrested as police clash with protesters across France
Police fire teargas in Paris and Limoges town hall ‘largely lost’ to fire – with officials blaming violence on ‘ultra-left’
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Indigenous woman shackled to hospital bed while in labour in Queensland
Birth happens days before Labor and Coalition block bill to ban ‘barbaric practice’ of shackling incarcerated women during childbirth
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NOSTALGIA: Hometown hero Pryce gets it right as he bows out for Bulls in style
LEON Pryce’s move from Bradford Bulls to St Helens was one of the biggest transfers in Super League history, but at least he left the Odsal club on a high.
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Exceptional mansion with panoramic views and iconic rooftop dome on market
It was a private home before becoming a conference hall and hotel.
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5 leading inventions from University of Bradford on its 60th anniversary
The higher education institution was chartered on October 18, 1966, making it the 40th university to be created in the UK.
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How The Traitors' music plays with your emotions
It's not just treachery and villainy - the soundtrack for Traitors helps set the show's campy tone.
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Japan to launch spacecraft on a mission to get samples from a Martian moon
Japan is launching a spacecraft on a groundbreaking mission to bring back samples from Phobos, one of Mars' moons
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5 unmissable spots that make Bradford village one of best visiting destinations
Discover five of the best places to visit in Saltaire, from Salts Mill and David Hockney art to independent cafés, bakeries and craft beer.
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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump orders last-minute stay on Russian sanctions
Trump had himself approved the sanctions law only last month. The bipartisan bill was designed to quickly hit Russia's financial resources for its war on Ukraine
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SEC shakeup: Georgia, Alabama and Texas lose on the same Saturday for the first time since 1996
It was Shakeup Saturday in the Southeastern Conference
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‘Serious incident’ at Alberta military base causes deaths and injuries, Canada officials say
Incident at CFB Wainwright base in Alberta caused a ‘major fire’ that is spreading to the nearby town because of strong winds
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Couple who moved to Leeds for 'a better life' open Greek street food café
The couple speak about what brought them to Leeds and the biggest challenge they currently face
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‘4,000 people minding our own business’: four decades on, Falklands again face a hostile Argentina
Facing a slump in the polls, Argentina’s president is making economic attacks on the islands’ oil industry, and suggesting its key fisheries industry could be next
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France protests: Macron says ‘no place for violence’ as hundreds arrested in clashes
President Emmanuel Macron has appealed for ‘calm’ as police deploy tear gas and riot gear
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Coronation Street legend on playing 'charming and cut-throat' villain
He admitted there was one performance where he made it all the way to the side of the stage before realising something was missing.
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The shocking death of one of Britain's most famous actor at a Bradford hotel
Widely regarded as the biggest star of the Victorian stage, he came to the city in October 1905 for what was meant to be a farewell tour.
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Keighley coach sees 20-year dream realised as Apex win national taekwondo title
For Apex Keighley founder Rick Simpson, he has now achieved his 20-year dream of winning the British Taekwondo National Championships.
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We reviewed shop with one-star food hygiene rating and was quite surprised
Reporters decided to sample three of the shop’s most popular cakes - millionaire shortbread, lemon drizzle, and carrot cake.
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Watch: Moment historic French town hall spire collapses in flames amid protests
An historic town hall in the southern French city of Limoges was set ablaze during national protests.
