News & Politics
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Swagger and style: Dance show brings New York soul scene to Bradford
WELCOME to 1970s New York - where the music is loud, the dancefloor is pumping and anything can happen.
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Boy and man die in light air craft crash near Loch Lomond
Emergency services were called at about 16:45 on Friday, and pronounced both dead at the scene.
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Pope's health should not be taken 'for granted', says top Vatican diplomat
Archbishop Paul Gallagher tells the BBC there was no sign of the Pope's ill health prior to his operation this week.
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Bill McLaren was the voice of rugby. Behind the microphone was a very different man
Bill McLaren became the voice of rugby and a Scottish broadcasting legend. A new book reveals the shy man behind that unmistakable voice
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Retail price impacts from the Iran war are uneven but add up for US households before midterms
High fuel prices are making it more expensive to drive, fly and buy some goods more than seven months into the U.S.-Iran war
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Plan to make firms pay more to train older workers than youth apprentices in England
Exclusive: Ministers considering overhaul of apprenticeship funding scheme to tackle youth jobs crisis
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Reform councillor resigns after being filmed making ‘offensive’ racist remarks
Alan Feeney recorded by an undercover journalist calling Asian homeowners ‘parasites’
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How a First World War watch led to a British Empire Medal for County Durham man
The lifelong passion that led to a County Durham historian being honoured ahead of the launch of the 2026 Poppy Appeal. PETER BARRON reports
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'You will be sent to prison' - judge's final warning to man in 'punishment attack'
A man given a suspended prison sentence for taking part in a group revenge attack risked being jailed after missing unpaid work.
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'He's an absolute miracle' - Consett family's 2,000-mile drive to thank baby charity
A County Durham dad is preparing to drive 1,000 miles to Spain to raise money for charity after his premature son spent more than 100 days in intensive care.
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Walks: How to see the best of Malham Tarn without the crowds
IF you are sick of being run over by mad drivers or motorbikes on the roads near Malham Tarn, take this quiet alternative. Not only is it quieter, it has better views and much more enjoyable. It just involves a little more effort.
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Food reviewer says beef dripping fish and chips shop is 'absolute heaven'
The restaurant is one of the UK’s last remaining coal-fired fish and chip shops.
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Here are the cheapest fuel prices in and around Bradford this weekend
Here's a list of the cheapest garages in and around Bradford this weekend, according to petrolprices.com.
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Homeless man blighted Bishop Auckland shops as he turned to shoplifting to survive
Daniel Slack caused months of shoplifting and disorder in Bishop Auckland earlier this year.
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British under-30s set to work in EU again as UK pushes for Brexit reset
Brussels is negotiating with member states ahead of the crucial UK-EU summit next month
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'Seriously gorgeous' North East riverside café with 'stunning' views
The Riverview Kitchen in Durham is loved for its stunning views and amazing Philly cheese steak sandwich.
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18-year-old dies after being hit by car on Friday night in Leeds
The collision caused the death of an 18-year-old pedestrian
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Ministers must be honest about Russian threat to UK, says former Foreign Office head
Peter Ricketts called for more resilience in protecting banking, energy and water systems from cyber-assaults
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From fear to fitness: Bradford scheme gives people with osteoporosis new confidence
A LIFE-CHANGING fitness scheme is helping people with osteoporosis feel stronger, safer and more confident
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Big earnings reports, homebuilding and the mood of consumers up front next week
The latest profit updates and forecasts from technology companies, airlines, and a wide range of other businesses will dominate the calendar this week, along with more data on the jobs market and consumer sentiment
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Women’s health champion rejects SNP-backed gynaecology incentive scheme
Scotland’s women’s health champion has pushed back on an SNP-backed gynaecology workforce scheme as Maree Todd pledged action on rural care and abortion services.
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Tens of thousands more children waiting for mental health care
Some 584,193 children are waiting for NHS mental health services in Summer – up by 20,000 compared to 2024
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Mexico jails three men for 158 years each over foreign surfer murders
Two Australians and one American victim were shot dead in 2024 in a botched robbery
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Stinky business: south London bike shop hit by ‘unbearable’ stench from Thames Water sewer
Owner and mechanics fear for their health and future of the Herne Hill shop with no date for fixing problem
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Halloween costume warning as 90 per cent of spooky outfits are breaking UK law
Trading Standards and fire chiefs warn parents after 91 per cent of tested children's Halloween costumes bought online failed UK safety and flammability laws.
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American influencer's 'Leeds United tattoo' after he's 'adopted' by local fan
Plans for trip to Leeds Indian restaurant and for a Leeds United tattoo
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North Korea says it tested new AI-powered torpedo system
It comes after North Korea tested two types of underwater-launched strategic cruise missiles on Wednesday as part of what is believed to be a push to bolster its naval capabilities.
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'Excited' and 'concerned'- verdict on new supermarket at York B&Q plans
People living close to the site of a proposed new supermarket in York have given their verdict on the plans.
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‘Austerity is inevitably painful’: How Michael Gove justifies his politics
In the latest episode of Radical Thinking, the Conservative stalwart Michael Gove joins Aditya Chakrabortty to discuss the future of the right, his record on Brexit and austerity, and the Spectator’s position on Islam
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Leeds Abbey Dash nears sell-out as demand for 2026 race surges
A POPULAR 10K race is close to reaching full capacity, with only a limited number of entries remaining.
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Piece Hall Christmas Markets 2026 - Everything visitors need to know
Find out everything you need to know about The Piece Hall Christmas Markets, including dates, traders, entertainment and festive events.
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Café near A1 dubbed North East 'hidden gem' earns near-perfect rating
A countryside café near Alnwick has earned a 4.9-star Tripadvisor rating, with visitors praising its homemade breakfasts, cakes and dog-friendly setting.
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Super tanker ablaze after striking mine in Strait of Hormuz: IRGC
The IRGC navy accused the tanker of having turned off its positioning and radar systems in an effort to evade detection.
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Man jailed for Starmer-linked arson attacks deported, Home Office says
Romanian national Stanislav Carpiuc was sentenced in June over arson attacks targeting the former prime minister's car and property.
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'Have you seen this man?' - police launch appeal after 'theft' at garage store
North Yorkshire Police has launched a CCTV appeal following an alleged theft from JB Motors Garage in Malton.
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North Yorkshire farm shop and café with mega views praised for pies and breakfasts
Toft Gate Barn near Pateley Bridge has earned a 4.6 Tripadvisor rating, with customers praising its steak pies, hearty food and Yorkshire Dales views.
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American travels over 5,000 miles to munch on old-fashioned sweets at Beamish Museum
A Viral American food vlogger has visited County Durham's Beamish Museum to try some of their old-fashioned sweets and chocolate, prompting recommendations from locals.
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Honeybees are barging aside wild pollinators in hunt for pollen and nectar, study finds
As a surge in beekeepers has lead to increased numbers of honeybees, researchers record them pushing bumblebees and other rival species away from flowers
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Six exes from hell locked up for abusing the women they were meant to love
Six North East men, including Matthew Hurst and Daniel Grainger, jailed for domestic abuse, stalking and violent attacks on partners across County Durham.
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All the president’s women: a familiar downward trajectory in Trump’s cabinet
Half of Trump’s female cabinet officials have been replaced by men, while men facing misconduct allegations remain
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'Have you seen this man?' - police launch appeal after 'theft' at garage store
North Yorkshire Police has launched a CCTV appeal following an alleged theft from JB Motors Garage in Malton.
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Attacks on Edinburgh secondary school teachers more than double in four years
In total, 210 attacks were recorded, including 39 instances of teachers being hit with a thrown object and 14 cases of an item being used as a weapon.
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Bradford mum helps inspire families across UK to get moving
A MUM from Bradford is helping to inspire families across the UK to get moving
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Bradford festival to shine a spotlight on Black arts and culture
A VIBRANT celebration of Black arts and culture is set to take place in the city
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Scandinavian bakery perfect for a pastry stop on an autumn walk in North Yorkshire
Koselig Bakeri has built a loyal following across North Yorkshire with Scandinavian-inspired artisan pastries.
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Prolific shoplifter banned from every Sainsbury's in County Durham and jailed
A prolific County Durham shoplifter has been banned from every Sainsbury's store in the region and jailed after pleading guilty to multiple offences in court.
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Why this historic Northumberland spot could be better than Kielder in autumn
As autumn colours spread across Northumberland's countryside, few places combine history and natural beauty quite like National Trust site Cragside.
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New book explores 'macabre and murky true crime stories' from Bradford's past
TODAY’S forensic detectives are often painted on screen as glamorous, dashing figures operating in high-tech labs.
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'Cool spaces' to become 'essential' in York due to climate change - warning
Places where people can shelter from extreme heat in York will soon become essential, a councillor has said.
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Fires, smashed glass and vandalism spark safety fears at County Durham leisure centre
Safety fears have been raised after vandalism, fires and smashed glass were reported at Meadowfield Leisure Centre, prompting extra police patrols and security measures.
