News & Politics
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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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Travis Perkins reveals sales drop amid ‘persisting’ economic uncertainty
It comes as the construction sector is facing a challenging backdrop, with elevated interest rates and cost inflation weighing on new developments.
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Bishop Auckland-based charity Angel Trust launches its 2026 Christmas Toy Appeal
Angel Trust launches its 2026 Toy Appeal in County Durham on October 19, seeking gifts and donations to support local children facing Christmas hardship.
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Nine in ten renters in Germany back tough penalties for excessive rents
As politicians, tenant groups and unions meet in Berlin for a housing summit on Thursday, a new survey shows overwhelming support for tougher action against landlords that charge excessive rents.
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'Absolutely appalling' - Scottish taxi drivers say they will fight on to stop Uber
Scottish taxi drivers have hit out after council bosses ignored 400 objections and granted American ride-hailing service Uber a licence to operate in Fife.
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Trump calls off livestream of Fort Hood attacker's execution by firing squad
Trump said some would "rather not watch" the killing of Nidal Hasan, the first military execution in over 60 years.
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Newton Aycliffe play area closed after concrete block droped onto children's slide
A children's play area in Newton Aycliffe has been forced to close part of its equipment after vandals allegedly dropped a concrete block onto a slide, causing hundreds of pounds worth of damage.
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Berlin Philharmonic planning to vacate Philharmonie for renovation from 2032-40
Kirill Petrenko and the Berlin Philharmonic face a big challenge
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USPS ‘absolutely ready’ to handle millions of ballots ahead of midterm elections
During the 2024 presidential election, the USPS handled 99.2 million ballots sent to and from voters
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I work in the NHS and Malawi – we need to urgently rethink how we see health spending
I have been struck by a recurring challenge, writes Charity Gladstone. We have evidence, expertise and innovative solutions, but are we prepared to change how we invest, who we listen to and who gets to make decisions?
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How Jeffrey Donaldson’s victims triggered former DUP leader’s downfall
Judge Paul Ramsey observed Donaldson had shown no 'regret, apology or shame' after he was convicted of 18 offences
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Woman arrested after death of 22-year-old in A1(M) 'murder' crash near Darlington
A woman has been arrested in connection with the A1(M) murder probe near Darlington. She has been released on bail.
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Letters containing 'suspicious substances' sent to government offices nationwide
Authorities are urging recipients to treat the letters as ‘potentially hazardous’
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Paxton v Talarico: tens of millions of dollars pour into closely watched Texas Senate race
Elon Musk has spent $158m in a month to back Republicans in midterm races – with his efforts mostly focused on Texas
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New study reveals amount of caffeine that ‘affect children’s sleep and mental health’
A study found youngsters aged nine to 11 who drank caffeine slept less and appeared to have a very slight lower surface area in the brain’s outer layer
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Video. Indonesia's skies turn apocalyptic orange as smoke blankets Singapore
Video. Apocalyptic orange skies engulf Palangkaraya in Indonesia, while Singapore's famous Marina Bay Sands nearly disappears behind thick smoke. Months of wildfires have triggered an air pollution crisis across Southeast Asia.
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24-hour gambling venue greenlit at abandoned Leeds city centre cafe
The plans have been approved despite residents' fears
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Why were police hanging a giant bed sheet from a Bradford building this afternoon?
A man has been arrested after police discovered a cannabis farm inside a building on Little Horton Lane.
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Police called after man went to GP surgery and talked loudly about STDs
The judge noted that a pre-sentence report had indicated that Williams presented a “high level of risk” to the public as well as himself.
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Mauritius tightens security and extends curfew after days of unrest
Mauritius is extending a curfew for two more nights and tightening security after unrest sparked by police shooting a woman during protests over water shortages and the cost of living
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Katie Zacharia now says she misheard question about when she passed the bar exam
The White House's new press secretary graduated from law school - but there is little evidence she's been licensed to practice law
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Failed AI student 'fantasist' guilty of murdering woman in Airbnb revenge attack
Deepak Sandhu has been found guilty of a murdering a woman after she rejected him
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Speeding teen who killed much-loved dad in head-on County Durham crash spared jail
A speeding teenager who killed a much-loved dad in a head on County Durham crash has narrowly avoided jail.
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Track Cycling World Championships 2026: Great Britain win two golds
Great Britain claim gold in the women's team pursuit and the men's scratch race at the World Track Cycling Championships.
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Scottish social historian to launch new history of British working class in Edinburgh
An Injury to All, described as “the definitive history of British post war working-class life”, will be released at an event run by Argonaut Books.
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Closure of Yorkshire gas storage site 'would risk UK's ability to keep lights on'
The closure of a Yorkshire gas storage site would risk the UK's ability “to keep the lights on” a union claims, as it called for government support.
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Gianni Infantino: Fifa president apologises over World Cup move but told he must do more
President Gianni Infantino apologises to the Fifa Council for his World Cup sell-off plan - but is asked to go further.
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Further arrest in A1(M) crash murder investigation
A 52-year-old woman is arrested in connection with the crash in which 22-year-old Elena Chiriac died.
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County lines drug dealer who thought he could travel into York ‘undetected’ is jailed
A Bradford county lines drug dealer who police said thought he could travel into York “undetected” has been jailed.
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A737 closed and homes evacuated over gas leak incident
The A737 has been closed to traffic due to a gas leak incident. Police said they received a report of a potential gas leak around 10.45am on Thursday, October 15.
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NHS Tayside clarifies status of Emergency Department amid closure rumours
NHS Tayside says Perth Royal Infirmary Emergency Department will not close as patient numbers rise, urging residents to call NHS 24 on 111 for urgent care.
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Witness liaision officers at South Yorkshire Police set to walk out over pay
Dozens of witness liaison officers working for South Yorkshire Police are set to go on strike after a unanimous vote for industrial action.
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Another tanker ablaze near Hormuz after two ships sunk in attacks
Iran said monitoring teams found the unnamed vessel ablaze after it entered a prohibited zone with its tracking systems disabled, two days after the container ship GFS Pride sank following a fire and the cargo ship Cape Dao also went down after being struck by a projectile.
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Man with venomous snakes and lizards stopped at German airport
The man, a Mexican firefighter, looked "nervous" as he tried to leave Cologne Airport, officials say.
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Milei adviser claims UK being ‘colonised by Islam’ as Falklands row grows
Santiago Caputo cites election of Sagal Abdi-Wali as MP and calls UK a threat to the west in post shared by Argentina’s president
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Political row erupts over £17m of council contracts awarded under exceptions
Revelations about Stockton Council awarding over £17m worth of contracts without following its normal rules have sparked political debate.
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Brazil investigates Amazon wildfires that disrupt daily life and have fueled political attacks
Brazilian authorities are investigating whether a recent surge in Amazon wildfires was orchestrated
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Trump hit by brutal midterm poll as voters turn against his economy and Iran war
A strong majority of voters believe that President Donald Trump is falling short at home and abroad
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World-leading endoscopy experts gather at North East hospital workshop
North Tees endoscopy experts meet on October 8 and 9 for an advanced endotherapy workshop exploring AI, new procedures, technology and patient care.
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Thames Water asks for £2.4bn more to avoid going bust this year or early 2027
Water company tells creditors it will not survive long enough to agree refinancing deal without more money
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Pensioner pleads guilty to raping woman drugged by husband
Graham Brougham, 74, was one of a number of men invited to sexually assault victim while she was unconscious
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Professor shares 'most important thing to do' when someone is grieving
Dr Lesel Dawson, co-director of Good Grief Weston, says avoiding grief is not a good way to cope.
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Rare Charles Rennie Mackintosh piece sells for £609,850 at auction
Rare Charles Rennie Mackintosh lantern sells for £609,850 at Lyon & Turnbull auction in Edinburgh, more than 20 times its estimate, alongside Mackintosh works.
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Lidl store will pave way for 'multi-million pound investment in town'
Lidl says it is delighted to receive planning permission
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EU leaders push back on a major budget proposal, putting a deal by end of the year in doubt
European Union leaders are voicing strong opposition to a new proposal for the bloc’s long-term budget
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Drone footage as historic Teesside shipyard's four dry docks full for first time
UK Docks fills all four dry docks at former Smith’s Dockyard on Teesside, boosting ship repair, maintenance and defence capacity on the River Tees.
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Inside Durham's 'most haunted' pub where ghostly footsteps echo through the night
Step inside Durham's most haunted pub as we explore the chilling history, ghost stories and centuries-old secrets of The Shakespeare Tavern.
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Council leader calls for by-election after councillor defects from Reform UK
He was elected as a Reform UK candidate in this year's local elections.
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Nandy 'minded to intervene' in Sky's £1.6bn takeover of ITV entertainment arm
The culture secretary says the deal could affect free expression in the media and the variety of Britain's news landscape.
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I am slowing down and the ideas don't come as quickly now, admits Ian Rankin
The bestselling crime writer talks about his first standalone novel in 20 years and his plans for the fictional detective’s 40th anniversary.
