News & Politics
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Hurricane Trudy strengthens to a Category 3 storm off Mexico's Pacific coast
Hurricane Trudy has strengthened to a major hurricane off Mexico’s Pacific coast
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Students Protest Against Education Cuts and Conscription
Demos are taking place in front of the Andreas Gymnasium and the Leibniz Gymnasium in Berlin-Friedrichshain today. Students in Berlin have started protesting against conscription and education cuts, mirroring the recent student protests in France.
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North Yorkshire heritage railway launches ghostly Christmas train with folklore
North Yorkshire Moors Railway’s Bloody Merry Christmas train brings ghost stories, folklore and festive frights to the moors
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Fans are praising Asda's new £2.35 biscuit and Bradford shoppers can now try it
Asda has launched a sweet twist on a classic biscuit and shoppers are excited about it.
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Burnham to deliver speech in Scotland on devolution – UK politics live
The prime minister is expected to announce plans on devolving decision-making powers away from both Westminster and Holyrood towards regions and towns
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Stop 'forced establishment' of West Bank settlements, China tells Israel
China also said access to the Gaza Strip must be fully opened so a humanitarian ‘catastrophe’ does not spread
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Simon Cowell's job at threat on Britain's Got Talent as replacement steps in
Bradley Walsh wins praise as Britain’s Got Talent guest judge at Blackpool auditions, standing in for Simon Cowell after back surgery, alongside KSI.
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Two in hospital after late night crash closed County Durham road
Two people are in hospital after a late night crash in Annfield Plain, County Durham, that saw the road closed.
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Woman died after ambulance was cancelled – despite bleeding around her eyes
Carmen Price’s daughter is now taking her fight for answers to the High Court
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Look back: Workers at Silsden mill treated to tea to celebrate end of war
ON Saturday, April 5, 1856 Robert Heaton, a worsted spinner and manufacturer, of Becks Mill in Silsden, treated his employees to a tea and supper to celebrate the end of the Crimean War.
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Citizens’ jury says higher education funding should be 'reprioritised'
A Scottish citizens’ jury has backed free tuition and shown support for greater investment in skills-based higher education delivered at colleges.
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New visitor centre planned for Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s Hill House in Helensburgh
he National Trust for Scotland plans a new visitor centre at Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s Hill House in Helensburgh as part of a £20m conservation project.
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Where to celebrate the Hindu festival of Durga Puja in Germany in 2026
The festival that transforms Kolkata every autumn has long since found a home in Germany. Here's what Durga Puja is all about, and where you can join celebrations around the country this year.
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One Nation proposes $2,000 baby subsidy in Victoria but says it won’t touch state abortion laws
Announcement comes a day after Liberal and Labor parties say they will cover out-of-pocket costs for abortion care
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Video. Houthi missile attack targets Yemeni presidential palace in Aden
Video. Five people have been killed and 16 injured in a Houthi missile attack targeting the presidential palace in Aden, a port city in southern Yemen and the seat of the internationally recognised government, officials say.
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Another major name added to The Piece Hall’s 2027 summer series
PETE Tong is bringing the sounds of Ibiza to Halifax with his world-famous Ibiza Classics show
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'Striking' County Durham waterfall so beautiful it was turned into a stamp
A waterfall that can easily be reached from Darlington is so "spectacular" that it was added to a Royal Mail stamp.
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University of Bradford professor receives medal - highest accolade in his field
The award recognises more than 40 years of research and his significant contributions to digital archaeology.
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The eye condition that may signal dementia years before memory begins to fail
Researchers find retinopathy can’t simply coexist with cognitive decline but must precede it
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County Durham maize maze to become a 'terrifying' Halloween night trail
Thorpe Farm Centre’s County Durham maize maze returns as a terrifying Halloween Scare Nights trail from October 29-31, with family sessions and food.
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Canada’s PM warns US wants to ‘break us so they can own us’
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warned Thursday that the United States is trying to break Canada so it can “own us”
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What Budget tax changes could mean for Bradford savers as banks face criticism
The TUC is urging Chancellor John Healey to raise taxes on banks’ profits ahead of the October 28 Budget, reversing Conservative policies
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Man, 54, arrested after woman attacked in alleyway leaving her with eye injury
A man has been arrested after a woman was assaulted in an alleyway between West Dyke Road and Westbourne Grove in Redcar.
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Bright lights and thumping music fill High Street as Yarm Fair kicks off
Screaming thrill seekers, bright lights, and thumping music filled the air in Yarm last night as the fair rolled back into town.
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Ayrshire veterinary nurse found half naked after injecting himself with sedative
A veterinary nurse in Ayrshire was found passed out half naked in a toilet after injecting himself with a sedative
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Bradford pensioners across the UK could be eligible for £180 perk
How pensioners aged 75 and over on Pension Credit can claim a free TV licence, save £180 and receive automatic refunds on payments.
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Video. Candlelight vigil honours victims of Oregon school shooting
Video. People gather in Bend, Oregon, to mourn three children and a teacher killed in an elementary school shooting.
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Bank shares drop on reports Chancellor planning Budget tax raid
Speculation is growing that John Healey is poised to hike the surcharge banks pay on their profits in his October 28 Budget.
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Four face trial over explosion which killed Scots man in Rome
Four people will face trial after an explosion which caused the death of a Scottish man in Italy.
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Herald Business LIVE: Today's top stories - October 16
Welcome to The Herald's Business live blog, where we’ll be bringing you the latest developments from across Scotland’s business industry.
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UK Government 'cautious' over controversial Rosebank field to avoid 'mistakes'
The UK Government is being “cautious” about making public announcements over its decisions on the Jackdaw and Rosebank oil and gas fields in order to avoid the “mistakes” of the previous government, the Scottish Secretary has said
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Rapist police sergeant jailed for 12 years after abusing two women
A rapist police sergeant who preyed on two women has been jailed for 12 years
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Chelsea's Reece James out for three months after knee surgery
Chelsea captain Reece James is set to miss three months of action after undergoing knee surgery.
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Putin seizes five European firms in ongoing hostile asset crackdown
The decree covers a flooring manufacturer, a paper packaging firm, a hygiene products maker, and two metal- and plastic-packaging companies, all of which continued operating in Russia after the all-out invasion of Ukraine in early 2022.
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Inside ex Durham school transformed into a £1.45m luxury home near cricket ground
Step inside Durham House, a historic former chaplaincy with cricket ground views, six bedrooms, a snooker room and a £1.45m price tag.
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Cafe at the top of historic landmark offers superb views and delicious treats
MEGAN Darley runs Five Rise Locks Café in a very special location beside the Leeds and Liverpool Canal in Bingley. We spoke to her about life beside the waterway.
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Italy's air traffic cut 50% after network problems as delays spread nationwide
Italy has halved the number of aircraft in its airspace after overnight issues hit the data transmission network for air traffic control
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IMF-World Bank meetings focus on global risks and potential benefits of AI
The head of the International Monetary Fund has called for urgent guardrails to manage risks from the AI boom, comparing it to a Formula 1 car that could go off track
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Trump returns to Georgia, epicenter of his 2020 election lies
Staged in Dalton, a hub of conservative voter support in northwest Georgia, the event will feature Trump alongside Senate candidate Mike Collins and gubernatorial nominee Rick Jackson
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Yorkshire Wildlife Park reopens after man killed by tiger
Yorkshire Wildlife Park says the decision was made after 'engagement with the relevant authorities'.
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Museum releases historical photos of island where Amelia Earhart may have crashed
Images from New Zealand aerial survey of Nikumaroro in 1938 offer new clues over aviator’s disappearance
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New Bradford centre to support children with special educational needs
Based at Margaret McMillan Primary School, it was created by Bradford Council’s Specialist Teaching and Support Services (STaSS) team.
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Two vehicles badly damaged in rush-hour crash on busy Bradford road
Two cars were badly damaged in a rush-hour crash on Leeds Road at Hemingway Road, Idle, Bradford, on October 16, causing delays; no immediate injuries reported.
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Families of children killed in Pakistan school collapse demand justice
A senior official in Peshawar told the AFP news agency that initial reports suggested the roof collapse was due to "weak infrastructure".
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'Do not eat' warning to shoppers across England as product recalled due to error
The Food Standards Agency issued an allergy alert on October 15 warning shoppers about the labelling error.
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Doctor regrets not going to police earlier about Lucy Letby
Dr Stephen Brearey was the lead neonatal consultant at the hospital where the nurse worked.
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Top rated North East Halloween costume shops for best spooky outfits this autumn
Those preparing for Halloween are being encouraged to support independent businesses across the North East, with a range of local costume shops offering everything from fancy dress outfits to accessories, makeup and party supplies.
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From fuel pumps to hot tubs: County Durham's relaxing spa near the A66 in old garage
A former petrol station near Barnard Castle has been transformed into The Garage Spa, an award-winning County Durham retreat with a unique motoring-themed twist.
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Named and shamed - Three County Durham residents in court over fly-tipping
Three County Durham residents have been named and shamed after appearing in court for fly-tipping and waste-related offences.
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Telegraph takeover by UAE-backed group would have risked press freedom – Ofcom
Ofcom and the CMA have published reports over the attempted RedBird IMI takeover of the newspaper group, which collapsed in 2024.
