News & Politics
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Two cars damaged in crash on Bradford road - Here's what happened
TWO cars were damaged in a crash on a Bradford road yesterday.
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Old school could become 84-bedroom care home - here's the latest
Kirklees Council has granted permission for the demolition of two buildings.
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2 councillors leave Reform UK to form new political group
See Reform comment and note below
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Internet trashes FBI Director Kash Patel for his ‘From Russia with Love’ post
‘We don’t have to look very hard for the collusion anymore,’ one critic said
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Man jailed for raping young girl - Police urge more victims to come forward
The offences, which also included three counts of indecent assault, occurred in the 1980s, when the victim was around seven years old.
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Video. Latest news bulletin
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 15th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Heathrow boss calls for Burnham to get behind third runway scheme
Thomas Woldbye warned that investment could be lost overseas unless there is certainty over the expansion plan.
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Terrifying safety loophole exposed after man is thrown to death from roller coaster
A man's death on a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia has raised questions about ride safety and regulation
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Formula 1: The pit stop that helped save lives
How an F1 pit stop inspired changes to hospital care that have helped save lives ever since.
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Performing arts principal shaping the stars of tomorrow
A PERFORMING arts academy principal is helping to shape the next generation of talent.
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Tesco reveal huge Clubcard expansion so customers can earn more points
Tesco has expanded its Clubcard loyalty scheme, allowing shoppers to collect points across 500 online retailers including Nike, Boden and Ticketmaster.
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Police begin search for missing 62-year-old Bradford man - Here's what we know so far
Police have started a search for a missing Bradford man.
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Workers celebrate Real Living Wage UK rise to £27k a year for full time workers
Nearly 500,000 workers set for £1,250 pay rise as new Living Wage rates revealed - with full time workers in London getting more than £32,000 a year.
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'Byker Grove meets Scream' horror film set for regional premiere in County Durham
North East-made horror film The Brook, dubbed “Byker Grove meets Scream”, premieres at Gala Durham, County Durham, followed by a Q&A.
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The historic UK buildings set to receive £41m in government funding for restoration
A total of 74 sites ‘at the heart’ of communities will receive funding from the government for repairs and renovations
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Poland’s ascent from communist state to top 20 economy reverses the brain drain
In the final part of our series on the country, Poles tell how wages have soared – along with the cost of living
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East Durham College to help adults retrain under £250m skills scheme
East Durham College has been named an Approved Skills Delivery Partner as part of a major new adult education scheme.
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Indonesia fights fire with dry ice as toxic haze spreads across region
Having tried cloud seeding and water bombing, one pilot project will see dry ice dispersed by plane across the province of South Sumatra
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‘No standing ovation’: What Greens expect from Gillian Mackay at SNP conference
Scottish Greens were surprised by Gillian Mackay’s SNP conference invite, with one source admitting they do not expect a “standing ovation”.
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New city store bolsters IKEA's presence in Scotland
Swedish home furnishings retailer IKEA has opened its brand-new Plan and Order Point in Aberdeen’s Union Square.
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ADF member ‘person of interest’ after video recorder found in HMAS Leeuwin women’s showers
Vice Adm Buckley calls incident an ‘act of sexual violence’ and a ‘despicable betrayal of trust’
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Edinburgh skate shop teams up with global footwear brand for 25th anniversary
A global footwear and clothing brand has teamed up with Scotland's longest-running independent skate shop to celebrate the store’s 25th anniversary.
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New Lochaber Hospital moves to next stage of planning
Plans for the new Lochaber Hospital in Fort William have moved forward after the Scottish Government approved the project's outline business case.
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Plans for new Tomahawk Steakhouse chippy scrapped year after council knock back
Plans for a new chippy in Yarm from the bosses of Tomahawk Steakhouse have been shelved, a year after plans were knocked back.
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Hezbollah claims confiscated explosives and denies assassination plans
A Hezbollah official has acknowledged that a truck full of explosives seized by Lebanese authorities last week belonged to the militant group
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At least two killed after heavy rain causes Istanbul shutdown
The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality said some areas had the highest amount of rain since 1985.
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Heating oil market to be better regulated under plans to help households
The Competition and Markets Authority launched a study into the sector after the Middle East conflict sent the cost of heating oil soaring.
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All the new driving licence rules introduced in October
The changes come after the government announced in January that learner drivers in England and Wales could face a wait of six months between sitting their theory and practical tests
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Amanda Owen reveals how nine children's futures could impact who takes on Anty John's
Amanda Owen says her nine children are following different paths, from university and businesses to farming, leaving Anty John's future uncertain.
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Wallace & Gromit maker Aardman falls short of return to profit
Animation studio narrows annual loss to £1.1m amid ‘challenging market’ in children’s content
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Durham college students get insight into modern homebuilding at development
New College Durham carpentry students tour Bellway’s The Green at DH1 in Sniperley Park, learning how timber-frame homes support faster, greener building methods.
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£11m home of London’s oldest restaurant donated to the National Trust
The site at 34-35 Maiden Lane in Covent Garden, central London, has been home to Rules since 1798
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How many roads in Bradford are in 'poor condition'? New study reveals all
Nationally, Brighton & Hove and Nottingham topped the list.
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Delight as Skipton Woolly Sheep trail named a finalist in national BID awards
A town centre trail has earned national recognition.
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Bradford site to receive share of £18 million 'places of worship' funding boost
The funding is part of a wider £41 million package announced by the Government to support repairs and conservation work.
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Airport fee 'rip-offs' to be reviewed after ministers raise price changes
The average drop-off cost had increased by a third to £7
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Healey says surprise UK growth is 'sign of resilience' ahead of Budget
The economy grew by 0.1% in August, defying analysts' expectations of a slight contraction.
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Vue Darlington screens Halloween line-up with classics, new horrors and thrillers
Vue Darlington’s October Halloween line-up includes Hocus Pocus, The Craft, Scream, Verity, Clayface, Ghosts and anniversary screenings of classic films.
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Mum in 'utter fear' after home on Kinninvie crossroads hit three times in six years
A woman says she is living in "utter fear" after a car smashed into her home for the third time in six years leaving her convinced it is only a matter of time before someone is killed.
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Great British Bake Off winner reveals surprise use for conkers
A Great British Bake Off winner has shared a recipe for making “free” laundry detergent using conkers.
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Police concerned for welfare of missing 39-year-old Bradford woman - What we know
Police are concerned for the welfare of a missing 39-year-old Bradford woman.
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Fishermen missing off coast of Scotland named after crewmate dies
Emergency services are searching for the vessel, which was reported missing off the coast of Port of News
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Herald Business LIVE: Today's top stories - October 15
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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'My sister has been missing for 50 years. I know who killed her'
Patricia Black vanished in Irvine on October 9, 1976. Her brother says he knows who killed the Saltcoats woman, ruling out Angus Sinclair.
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Charles and Camilla to attend opening of Senedd for first time in five years
It will be the first time Charles attends a ceremonial opening of the Welsh Parliament as King
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Leisure centre swimming pool to shut for works - everything you need to know
The drainage channels around the pool, along with the cleaning of the pool and balance tanks, will be cleaned, and remedial tiling works within the changing area.
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Firm switches staff rewards to gift cards supporting local businesses
An employer is backing a national campaign to support local economies through Christmas reward schemes.
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Critically endangered frogs bred for first time at London Zoo
The Afia Birago’s puddle frogs are a recently identified species from a single Ghanaian forest.
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Man killed by tiger died from 'multiple traumatic injuries', inquest hears
William Chapman climbed two fences to enter a tiger's pen at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, an inquest hears.
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North East museum wins national award for accessibility at family attraction
Woodhorn Museum in Northumberland wins Best Accessible Museum at the 2026 Family Friendly Museum Awards, praised for inclusive facilities and family access.