News & Politics
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Indonesia’s top Muslim council opposes upcoming Andrea Bocelli concerts over Israel ties
Indonesia’s top Muslim clerical body has opposed upcoming concerts by Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli at Borobudur Temple and Jakarta
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Amanda Owen's son Miles takes on new challenges as brother Reuben builds TV career
Amanda Owen's son Miles is helping restore Anty John's while brother Reuben runs his machinery business and fronts his own television programmes.
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Defence firm in bid to convert Mossmorran site into weapons factory
A defence firm has submitted proposals to convert the former Mossmorran chemical plant into a factory producing weapons components.
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County Durham man ordered to pay police officers compensation after assaulting them
Ricky Milner of Murton admitted assaulting two police officers in Seaham.
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One stolen every four minutes - inside the police battle against vehicle thieves
Officers tell the BBC they are overstretched and struggling to keep up with sophisticated criminals.
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King Charles to write to Pope Leo after the pontiff’s lung cancer diagnosis
Currently undergoing treatment for cancer himself, Charles will privately write to the Pope
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Joni Mitchell becomes US citizen: ‘A journey that began 62 years ago’
Canada-born singer-songwriter, 82, posts footage of citizenship ceremony to Instagram
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Scottish swimmer Archie Goodburn to meet PM to discuss brain tumours
Scottish swimmer Archie Goodburn has said his meeting with Prime Minister Andy Burnham is a “unique opportunity for change”.
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Grammar school headteacher 'dragged under car to his death'
Michael Mullins was cycling home from Stretford Grammar School when he was hit by a car
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Her son has serious disabilities. She believes she's the best person to teach him
Katherine Walter teaches her son Will at home, even though he has serious disabilities
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Yorkshire Wildlife Park tiger attack: Family slams videos as inquest set to open
The family of William Chapman, who was killed by a tiger at a wildlife park, have said “deeply offensive media content is causing them severe distress” after US President Donald Trump reposted a widely shared video of the incident.
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Arson probe after fire destroys Newton Aycliffe homes leaving two women in hospital
An arson investigation has been launched after a house fire in Newton Aycliffe left two women in hospital.
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Drink-driver banned after being caught on Corporation Road in Darlington
Stockton drink-driver Sean Swain Howbrigg banned for 12 months after being caught over the limit on Corporation Road. Darlington
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North East gaming festival unveils mascot by award-winning animator
An award-winning animator and director who has worked with some of the world’s most recognisable names in television and music has designed the mascot for this year’s Animex.
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Longshaw Estate: Police appeal after graffiti vandalism at popular beauty spot
Police are appealing for information after graffiti was discovered at a popular Peak District beauty spot, prompting officers to condemn the damage to the countryside.
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Blocking Rosebank would cost £11bn, campaigners say as decision looms
Refusing permission for the drilling of the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields in the North Sea would mean thousands of lost jobs and cost the UK economy almost £11 billion over the next decade, its developers have said, as a Government decision looms.
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Police swoop on address in East Yorkshire town and seize drugs
Officers from Humberside Police's neighbourhood and Operation Kinetic teams carried out a Misuse of Drugs Act warrant in Jefferson Street, Goole yesterday (Tuesday, October 13).
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Video. Albania: Student protests in Tirana turn violent as Flamingo Revolution escalates
Video. Albania's capital, Tirana, saw violent clashes between student protesters and police on Tuesday, 13 October, as demonstrations continued overnight into Wednesday.
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Trump slammed over AI clip of himself wrestling Yorkshire tiger that killed a man
The US president accompanied the short clip with the signed message: ‘Don’t ever mess with nature’
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Darlington MP says women need more help to tackle violence amid national 'epidemic'
Darlington women and girls need more help to tackle violence, the town's MP has warned, as police figures reveal thousands of sexual offences across the region.
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Kamala Harris fuels 2028 White House speculation with campaign blitz
Kamala Harris is building out her final fall campaign blitz on behalf of other Democrats
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Palestinian Dissident: “Some Call Me Traitor, Others a Terrorist”
He is one of the few who criticise both Hamas and Israel. Hamza Abu Howidy faces considerable hostility for doing so. What gives him hope?
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LIVE - Large police cordon after blaze tears through Newton Aycliffe homes overnight
A large police cordon is in place outside a home in Newton Aycliffe following a fire. We will be bringing you updates as we get them.
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Whitney Houston tribute show to return to Bradford this weekend
A Whitney Houston tribute show is set to return to Bradford.
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Powerful drama exploring child abduction to be staged in Bingley
A POWERFUL stage drama exploring the impact of child abduction is set to be performed this autumn
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Desperate search for missing fishing boat near Isle of Lewis after body found
The body of one man has been recovered while two remain unaccounted for with searches ongoing
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Couple in their 90s face huge care bill after lifetime of 'paying their dues'
I know of an old couple who are in their late 90s and in a care home having worked all of their lives.
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Glasgow exhibition to explore Scotland and South Asia’s textile histories
House of The Stolen Weavers opens at Glasgow’s Tramway on November 20, exploring colonial trade, textile traditions and Scotland’s links with South Asia.
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Raising gaming machine tax could put 3,800 casino jobs at risk, report warns
The Government is reportedly considering an increase in the rate of machine games duty, which typically stands at 20% on profits.
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UK poll tracker: Labour holds lead in close race – but Tories gain ground
Labour only just holds the lead in the voting intention polls with 24 per cent
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New species of dinosaur discovered from fossil ‘overlooked’ for over 100 years
The dinosaur is a long-clawed predator the size of a large tiger.
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'It’s in our DNA to break the rules' - popular York eatery reopens after major refurb
A popular York city centre eatery has reopened its doors on a fresh new look and new offerings that hope to 'broaden what British food brings to the table'.
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How El Niño could spark a worldwide food crisis
Droughts and flooding brought by El Niño threaten crops around the world, raising the risk of increased prices and famines
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Bradford City in new partnership with The Broadway - here's what it means
The collaboration will see the club and The Broadway work together on ticket giveaways.
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UK destination named among 'fastest-growing' travel spots for 2027 in new report
Escapism, adventure and a touch of nostalgia are set to shape the way we travel.
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Late-night trains disrupted after tree falls on rail tracks near York
Rail services were disrupted last night after a tree fell on the line near York. Trains in and out of York were severely delayed or cancelled while work to remove it took place. Residents near the railway reported a lot of activity...
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Villagers fear late-night events at North Yorkshire hotel could leave them sleepless
Monk Fryston Hall Hotel faces North Yorkshire licensing hearing over late-night music, alcohol and noise fears from villagers. Decision due October 19.
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Man arrested after brothers’ graves set alight in Darlington released on bail
A man arrested on suspicion of arson after the graves of two brothers were set alight at a Darlington cemetery has been released on bail.
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Family of man killed by tiger criticise online content after Trump reposts video
Relatives of William Chapman say footage of attack shared online ‘deeply offensive’ and causing them ‘severe distress’
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Households to see water bills cut as regulator fines failing suppliers
Ofwat stressed that changes to bills are ‘affected by a range of factors and the effect will vary by company and customer type’
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Mum-of-two speaks of the two big advantages boosting her life since she quit smoking
A mother-of-two has shared how quitting smoking has transformed her health and daily life.
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Pascal Struijk: Brighton defender's red card given after VAR intervention overturned
The red card controversially shown to Brighton defender Pascal Struijk against Sunderland is overturned.
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Two in hospital after house fire in Newton Aycliffe as large police cordon in place
Two people taken to hospital after a house fire in Newton Aycliffe as a large police cordon remains in place.
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Labour MPs must now engage with the Brexit issue - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Jas Olak, Vice Chair, Leeds for Europe, Roundhay, Leeds.
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Scots ethics watchdog defends decision to shred freedom of speech files
Scotland’s Standards Commission defends its decision to retain councillor hearing case files for 12 months, arguing that detailed written rulings are preserved permanently.
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Ukrainian soldier goes on trial over sabotage of Nord Stream gas pipelines
Special forces officer Serhii Kuznetsov denies involvement in the 2022 blasts that left pipelines badly damaged
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Russell Brand was ‘ruthless and calculated’, prosecutors tell jury as rape and sexual assault trial begins – live
Russell Brand back in Southwark crown court today where his rape and sexual assault trial begins
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Trump importing Russian diesel has strained UK-US relations, Foreign Secretary says
President Trump’s decision to import Russian diesel has strained diplomatic relations with the UK, creating a ‘very difficult few days’ since the announcement on Friday, the Foreign Secretary said yesterday.
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William Chapman: Family pay tribute to man killed by tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Mr Chapman had suffered from ‘significant mental illness over a number of years’, his family added in a statement
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Man stabbed guards and wanted to 'kill them all' in racist rampage near college
A man stabbed two security guards in a “violent and racist rampage” outside Bradford College, and threatened that he would “kill them all”.
