News & Politics
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AI could give terrorists access to bioweapons if guardrails fail – MI5 chief
Sir Ken McCallum gave his annual speech on threats to the UK at Thames House on Tuesday.
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Sycamore Gap tree vandal released from prison
Newcastle Crown Court heard the two engaged in a ‘moronic mission’ to cut down the landmark
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Zacharia gets off to bumpy start in brief, unusual first press briefing
Newly-minted press secretary lasts less than 15 minutes in awkward debut before the White House press corps
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Man killed in tiger attack identified as William Chapman
A health and safety investigation is under way at Yorkshire Wildlife Park following the incident.
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MI5 tackling more state threats than during Cold War, warns intelligence chief
Sir Ken McCallum says operations to tackle terrorism and state threats are now roughly of an "equal scale".
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Trump’s new press secretary has a history of pushing banana conspiracy theories
Katie Zacharia was appointed as White House press secretary on Friday, replacing Karoline Leavitt, who left the role in August
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Profit down by a third at pubs and clubs giant founded by Scottish entrepreneur
A Scottish pubs and clubs company owned by Stefan King has reported a decrease in profit despite a rise in sales
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UK supermarkets warned after hackers turn supermarket freezers into ovens
French supermarket cyber attack heats fridges and freezers by up to 50C, spoiling millions of euros of food and prompting warnings for UK retailers.
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UK's Burnham weighs approval for oil and gas drilling in the North Sea
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces a crucial decision on whether to allow oil and gas drilling in the North Sea
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Signs appear at old Middlesbrough Next store as new fashion retailer to move in
Middlesbrough's former Next building could soon welcome shoppers again, after new signs appeared in the windows advertising for staff at Fashion House.
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The Saudi megaprojects at risk of collapse as war with Houthis escalates
Saudi Arabia’s image as a safe haven has been battered by Iranian and Houthi attacks. But could this threaten its much-touted Vision 2030? Alex Croft reports
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Padel courts open at popular Sunderland venue with prices from £24 and on-site café
New padel courts have opened at Sunderland's Beacon of Light, with prices from £24 an hour and £2.50 racket hire.
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Green light for £160m programme to create digital and creative hubs in Tees Valley
Tees Valley’s £160m Investment Zone gets digital and creative hubs for Middlesbrough and Hartlepool, supporting local jobs, growth and innovation by 2029.
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Vandal smashes community centre window in York
North Yorkshire Police said the reported incident of criminal damage took place at Millers Yard Community Centre in Gillygate on Sunday, September 6, at around 7.40pm.
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Who will this inept Labour government target next? - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Peter Neal, Cleethorpes.
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Florian Wirtz: Should Liverpool drop Germany playmaker?
More than a year since his £116m move, Florian Wirtz is still struggling to hit top form at Liverpool - so does he need to be dropped?
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Darlington charity warns ‘poverty fatigue’ is causing funding shortfall
Darlington charity First Stop warns ‘poverty fatigue’ is hitting donations as rough sleeping persists ahead of the CEO Sleepout at Mowden Park on November 19.
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County Durham crash LIVE - B6279 Kinninvie Crossroads closed after smash
The Kinninvie Crossroads near Barnard Castle has been closed following a crash. An air ambulance has landed at the scene.
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Man arrested after e-bike pursuit through Harrogate
A 20-year-old man has been arrested after an e-bike rider allegedly failed to stop for police and narrowly missed a pedestrian in Harrogate.
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Secret lies in hospitality: Porto tops ranking as Europe's most welcoming city, Lisbon close behind
Portuguese hospitality has once again won over international travellers: Porto was voted Europe's most welcoming city, with Lisbon second in Condé Nast Traveller readers' ranking.
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Video. Pakistan: Passenger train derailment kills at least five, injures more than 30
Video. At least five people were killed and more than 30 injured when the Rehman Baba Express derailed near Multan, Pakistan, early on Tuesday, 13 October. An investigation has been launched into the cause of the accident.
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Hunt for Amelia Earhart’s plane enters critical phase
The first woman to make a solo flight across the Atlantic, Earhart had been attempting to fly around the world when she disappeared in 1937
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Man who died in Yorkshire tiger attack named
A man who died after being attacked by a tiger has been named according to reports online.
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Waterford: Murder investigation after four die in arson attack
Philip and Kim English, and two of their children, died in the fire and two more children are critically injured.
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No black-footed ferrets found in Meeteetse, 40 years after a rescue saved the species
Wyoming wildlife managers report no black-footed ferrets are being detected in the Absaroka Range foothills near Meeteetse, a key conservation area for the species
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Bank card used fraudulently in York - police CCTV appeal
North Yorkshire Police said the incident happened at around 3.50am on Saturday, September 12, when a card holder was taken and the bank card inside was used.
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Bank card used fraudulently in York - police CCTV appeal
North Yorkshire Police said the incident happened at around 3.50am on Saturday, September 12, when a card holder was taken and the bank card inside was used.
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Ben Nevis challenge helps North East bereavement service secure defibrillator
Northumbrian Water volunteers raised more than £1,240 climbing Ben Nevis, funding a defibrillator through the Stephen Carey Fund for bereavement support.
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Paedophile who abused teen decades ago dies in North East jail months into sentence
A sex offender jailed for 19 years for abusing a child has died in HMP Holme House prison.
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2 women jailed after £200,000 cocaine found in shopping bag
Chelsea Kelly and Alexandra Lewis were sentenced at Leeds Crown Court after police found eight kilos of cocaine in a shopping bag.
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Video. Emergency call about Christa Pike’s botched execution released
Video. A newly released emergency call recording reveals confusion among Tennessee prison officials and dispatchers after Christa Pike survived a lethal injection attempt.
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Video. Ceuta crowds affirm Spanish identity during royal visit
Video. King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia received a rapturous welcome in Ceuta on Tuesday, 13 October, as they began their first visit to the Spanish North African territory since 2007.
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Kroger announces 3,000 layoffs as it looks to ‘reduce duplicative work’ with AI
It’s the latest shakeup after Kroger named a former Walmart executive as its CEO in February
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Sir Ranulph Fiennes stepson says explorer is ‘very lonely’ and calls for visits
Famous adventurer, 82, has not been seen in public for two years
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Man who climbed into tiger enclosure asked for a photo with the animal
WILLIAM Chapman, the man who died after climbing into a zoo's tiger enclosure, had asked someone to take a photo of himself with the tiger seconds before.
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'This incident will not define us' - garden centre speaks out after £3,000 theft
The director of a popular County Durham garden centre says staff were left upset and questioning whether they could have done more after thieves stole more than £3,000 worth of stock in just 20 minutes.
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Ex Frankie and Benny's to become award-winning Indian restaurant in Sunderland
Award-winning My Delhi will take over the former Frankie and Benny's site in Sunderland, aiming to open in early 2027.
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Teesside TikToker needs North East actors for 'Shameless and Top Boy' style show
A viral Teesside creator is using North East acting talent to spotlight local issues in a new play inspired by life in Middlesbrough.
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JD confirms relocation to new town centre store as opening date revealed
JD has announced the opening date of its new Middlesbrough store - with just days to go until the doors are opened.
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Is Zelensky right to say data centre strikes have taken down Russian bots?
Experts say there is no evidence that Russian trolls have been affected by Ukraine’s Yandex attacks.
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Greta Thunberg backs French high school protests over run-down schools
Greta Thunberg has thrown her support behind high school protesters in France
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What to cut back and what to leave standing in your garden's fall cleanup
Fall is garden cleanup time, but that doesn't mean you should clear everything away
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Why are bedbug outbreaks becoming more common? Expert shares why
A flight was cancelled when passengers in the economy section complained to crew they had been bitten by bedbugs
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What is XFG Covid strain? Symptoms to look out for as UK cases rise
More than half of the positive tests were found to be a variant of XFG
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'Overflowing bins' warning ahead of ditching York recycling boxes
Bins in York could be left overflowing with rubbish unless some homes are given larger ones in a recycling rollout, Liberal Democrats have warned.
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Video. Russia pounds Kharkiv and Lviv region with missiles and drones, killing three civilians
Video. At least three people were killed and 37 injured in Kharkiv as Russia launched repeated aerial attacks on the north-eastern Ukrainian city on Monday and overnight. Strikes also caused damage near Lviv, in western Ukraine.
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CVS agrees to pay $315 million to settle Justice Department case over opioid prescriptions
CVS Pharmacy Inc. and various subsidiaries have agreed to pay $315 million to resolve a Justice Department case alleging it unlawfully dispensed medically unnecessary prescriptions of highly addictive opioids
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First look at exciting new £500,000 Leeds restaurant
We have lots of photos of the new opening
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Harrogate residents asked to share views on vape shops
A survey has been launched to find out what residents think about vape shops in central Harrogate.
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Terrorists could use AI to target UK with drones and bioweapons, MI5 chief warns
Sir Ken McCallum said UK was entering ‘new era of national security’ with most threats since the Cold War, as he warned against rising danger from Russia and Iran
