News & Politics
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Look back: Pioneering Bradford police officer with an international reputation
AS part of a two-feature series, I am exploring the background to two Scottish brothers, my distant cousins, who achieved international recognition - one as a notable Police Detective and the other as a World Champion Strongman.
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Harrogate Town Council Maps Out 2031 Referendum Target for Neighbourhood Plan
In a series of clarifications provided by Town Clerk Iona Taylor, the council detailed the finances, public timelines, and the scope of a new £42,000
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Sport Quiz: After the Lisandro Martinez outburst, do you know these famous criticisms of football owners?
As Lisandro Martinez launches a blistering attack on the Manchester United hierarchy, do you remember these famous past examples of well-known football figure calling out leadership figures?
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Democrat candidate for Indiana county council goes on wild rant on local TV
A Democrat city council candidate has gone viral after a wild interview with a local TV station in Indiana. Jaime West, who is standing for Fayette County Council, spoke to Connersville News Examiner managing editor Amy Graham-McCarthy on October 9 for LocalTV3. Things took a bizarre turn when West was asked what potentially unpopular move she would implement. This prompted a tirade which included claims that the sheriff’s nephew had threatened to “blow my head off.” When asked to give her closing words, West replied “We have guns too!”
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Tories urge Burnham to apologise over comments about Ann Widdecombe murder case
Andy Burnham should apologise for saying an “individual” was “responsible for the murder” of Ann Widdecombe, shadow Commons leader Jesse Norman said, adding the Prime Minister’s remark was a “breach of the presumption of innocence”.
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Concerns over growing number of HMOs on Yorkshire coast raised by deputy mayor
Coastal areas are “predominantly affected” by houses in multiple occupation (HMOs), North Yorkshire’s deputy mayor has said.
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York man wanted for prison recall after alleged breach of sexual offence order
Extensive enquiries remain ongoing to find Ryan Richards, originally from York, who is wanted for recall to prison.
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What we know about Pope Leo's lung cancer diagnosis
The Pope is recovering in hospital after a successful surgery to remove part of his right lung.
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Netflix is laying off 6% of its workforce, in biggest round of job cuts at streaming giant in years
Netflix plans to lay off about 6% of its workforce as part of wider organizational changes
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Delight as County Durham restaurant with 'world's best lasagne' reopening in hours
Popular Italian restaurant Antico Birtley is set to reopen this week after months of closure, with delighted diners welcoming the return of the Chester-Le-Street favourite.
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SNP to launch biggest pro-independence campaign since 2014 referendum
John Swinney announces the SNP’s Choose Scotland campaign, the biggest pro-independence drive since 2014, launching at the party conference in Aberdeen.
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Amputee, 71, told he 'might run Olympic marathons' in blue badge row with council
Nigel Ward lost his leg three years ago while on a cruise
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How will the 'super El Niño' affect winter weather in Germany?
A very strong El Niño system is expected to bring exceptionally severe weather to large parts of the world through the coming autumn and winter seasons. So how could it affect Germany?
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Campaigner questions release of Star Hobson's mum six years into 12-year sentence
A County Durham safeguarding campaigner has questioned why a mum who allowed the death of her daughter has been released from jail, just six years into a 12-year sentence.
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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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Police probe after St George's flag brought down outside Durham County Hall
A St George's flag has seemingly been cut down outside a council building in a 'disappointing' act, as police launch probe.
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'Somebody needs to be held to account' over sewage discharge at North East beaches
Councillors have demanded that “somebody needs to be held to account” over an incident which led sewage to be pumped into the sea at Redcar and also complained of communication failures.
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Luxury car manufacturer reveals it will close dealership at prominent Bradford site
A luxury car manufacturer has confirmed it will be closing its dealership in Bradford.
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Kazakhstan seeks Belgium partnership to boost Middle Corridor trade
Kazakhstan is seeking closer cooperation with Belgium on the Middle Corridor, including a potential partnership between the Port of Antwerp-Bruges and the Caspian ports of Aktau and Kuryk, as King Philippe and Queen Mathilde make their first state visit to the country.
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Final days of Bradford's old Kirkgate Market captured in archive photos
Bradford photographer Jerry Smith took many photos of Bradford markets.
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Kinellar Community Centre awarded £14,925 for vital building improvements
Kinellar Community Centre in Blackburn, Aberdeenshire, receives £14,925 Asda Foundation grant for safety, accessibility and building improvement works.
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Sally Rooney’s publisher withdraws her books from UK sale over support for Palestine Action
Irish writer Sally Rooney says her books can no longer be sold in the U.K. because of her support for Palestine Action, which the British government has banned as a terrorist organization
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Sir Trevor Phillips encouraged CBS News colleagues to tell critics to ‘fuck off’
Phillips sought to buck up his fellow London bureau colleagues during a contentious staff meeting on Tuesday
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Manchester City staff invited on government trade trip to India
Exclusive: Greater Manchester mayor Bev Craig invited City representative on trade trip organised by business secretary
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Smoking may affect fertility in both men and women, new study finds
Scientists said the study could help us understand the links between smoking and infertility
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'Repair bridges': Andy Burnham pledges to help Zelensky with Donald Trump
Andy Burnham has said he will seek to restore Donald Trump’s support for Ukraine and “repair bridges” as Volodymyr Zelensky visited Downing Street.
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British soldier jailed for terror-linked offences after making explosives
Mark Broadhurst was arrested back in September 2024 and has now been handed a jail sentence
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Trump’s Reflecting Pool liner failed in a whopping 85 places, inspection finds
‘Failure analysis’ finds the president’s ‘American flag blue’ sealant was compromised by poor construction and a rushed job
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Dermot Desmond’s Betdaq acquired by Matchbook in betting exchange deal
Dermot Desmond’s Betdaq betting exchange has been acquired by Matchbook, combining two peer-to-peer platforms and promising deeper liquidity and better prices.
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Zelenskyy accuses Putin of disrespecting Trump with renewed strikes on Ukraine
US-Ukrainian relations continue to deteriorate as Trump offers a lifeline to the Russian economy
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Australia’s first Michelin stars awarded to 11 restaurants
All of the spots are in South Australia, reportedly because the state government paid for incognito inspectors to visit.
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Mike Tyson in £1.5m legal battle over livestream featuring giant talking pigeon
The boxer ‘lost interest’ in his deal with an online gambling brand, a court has heard
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Royal Mail on ‘brink of collapse’ as 400 staff quitting each week, union warns
The Communication Workers Union says the rollout out of a new delivery system is a ‘major factor’ in workers leaving
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Old Course Hotel sees first post-pandemic dip in North American demand
The Old Course Hotel reported weaker North American demand for the first time since the pandemic as losses widened and revenue slipped during 2025
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Greens urge SNP to introduce ‘Amazon tax’ on big online businesses
The Greens said big retailers were making ‘obscene profits’ while high streets are being ‘hollowed out’.
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Michigan communities invest millions in their rivers. Will it bring returns?
Communities in Michigan are investing heavily in river restoration projects, hoping for environmental and economic benefits
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Mont Blanc, the ‘roof of Europe’, loses more than a metre of height in a year
Peak of French mountain now 4,807 metres high and fluctuates year by year due to changes in Alpine climate
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Mexico orders tech giants to protect kids and teens from harmful online content
Sheinbaum added that if technology companies fail to abide by the mandate, her administration will support legislation to levy punishments against non-compliant platforms
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Civil servant faked illness with make-up to juggle five jobs, court hears
Kashim Chowdhury is accused of fraudulently juggling multiple government jobs while working from home.
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These are the common infections that can cause cancer - and how to protect yourself
Just getting a tattoo or sharing food can leave people at risk
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Police issue update on Kinninvie crossroads crash as woman remains in hospital
A woman remains in hospital after a serious crash at the notorious Kinninvie Crossroads, police have confirmed.
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Americans with disabilities worry about proposed changes to major national health survey
The federal government plans to dramatically shrink the size of its National Health Interview Survey, sparking concerns about underestimating disability rates
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Police collided with banned driver's car as he was about to go wrong way down A1
A banned driver was involved in a dangerous late night police pursuit on the outskirts of Darlington which was only brought to a halt when an officer collided into his car.
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North East KFC wins midnight licence after original bid to stay open until 5am
A Sunderland KFC restaurant has won a new licence allowing it to open until midnight, despite public objections.
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650-tonne crane hoists new bridge into place on Stockton and Darlington Railway trail
A ]crane hoisted the new Gaunless Bridge into place in County Durham as a historic part of the Stockton and Darlington Railway is reinstated.
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Beloved husky found hanged as owner says ‘He was like my son’
Investigators are appealing for the public's help as they interview potential witnesses and pursue leads in the disturbing case
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Council rules out bringing back pool that would cost £8.6 million to reopen
The pool was shut as part of a major shake up of the district’s leisure facilities.
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Plans for new North East micro bar thrown out over late-night noise fears
Plans to open a new micro bar in South Shields have been thrown out over fears that drinkers and late-night noise could disturb nearby residents.
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David Hockney Gallery set to reopen next week following major update
The reopening comes just months after Hockney’s death on June 11 at the age of 88.
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North East man jailed for nine years over child abuse images and rape plot
Hartlepool man Christopher Lumley jailed for nine years at Teesside Crown Court for encouraging child rape and sharing indecent images online.
