News & Politics
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Road blocked off and traffic diverted after crash near Leeds Bradford Airport
A road was blocked off by emergency services following a collision.
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What to Stream: Katseye, 'VisionQuest,' 'Tenzing' and a new 'Castlevania' game
New streaming entertainment options are arriving this week, including a tribute to Norm Macdonald and a new Marvel series
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Video. CCTV shows moment of strike at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh
Video. CTV footage released by Saudi authorities shows the moment a missile strike hit Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport on October 10. The attack killed at least 13 people and injured hundreds, forcing the suspension of airport operations.
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Siberian ‘man eating’ bear attack surge prompts population warning
At least 22 people have been killed in bear attacks since spring, as populations spiral out of control in certain regions, Russian state media reported
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Rescue helicopters race to flood-hit Nepal villages as 5 reported missing
Rescue helicopters and ground troops are reaching villagers along the Budhi Gandaki River in Nepal
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South Korea’s military says North Korea fired a projectile toward the sea
South Korea’s military says North Korea fired at least one projectile toward the sea, adding to a recent streak in weapons demonstrations
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Man dies after Land Rover crashes into lamp post - full police statement
West Yorkshire Police said the black Land Rover Freelander left the road.
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University of Bradford behind new £3.67 million robotics hub
The project has secured £2.75 million in funding from Innovate UK and will run for 42 months.
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The Best Beauty Advent Calendars for Christmas 2026, Tried and Reviewed
Discover the best beauty advent calendars for 2026, from luxury skincare and makeup treats to affordable options that offer excellent value for money.
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Why I oppose the Green Party’s motion on Israel - Andy Brown
Anyone who claims that they agree 100 per cent with every line of every policy of the political party they are a member of can’t be trusted. They are either completely lacking in independent critical judgement or lying. Neither is a healthy characteristic.
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Police launch investigation after SYM Mask moped stolen from street in Harrogate
North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information and witnesses after a moped was reported stolen from a street in Harrogate.
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Judge orders Trump to pull taxpayer-funded adverts
The White House calls the adverts, reportedly paid for with $20 million of Homeland Security funds, public service announcements, but they have drawn criticism from both parties.
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Cordon lifted after two injured in major police incident near York museum
A cordon has been lifted near the National Railway Museum in York after a major police incident saw two people taken to hospital and armed officers swarm parts of the city.
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Yorkshire tiger latest: Woman ‘tried to pull victim back’ before he leapt into pen
South Yorkshire police said the man sustained serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene
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What to know about Pope Leo’s planned lung nodule surgery
Pope Leo XIV is to have an operation to remove a localized lung nodule detected early
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Police issue update after reports of illegal fishing on private land in York
In a statement issued on Saturday, October 10, North Yorkshire Police said the activity took place at Derwenthorpe pond without the permission of landowner Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust.
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Chinese carmakers increasingly rely on overseas markets as September exports surge
A Chinese industry association says passenger car exports surged 64% in September compared to the same month last year
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Sinn Féin ministers facing no-confidence vote after Drumcree dispute
The motion against Michelle O'Neill and three other Sinn Féin ministers will be debated after receiving the backing of unionist parties last week.
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EU deal with China limits imports of hybrid electric vehicles
Brussels uses WTO rules to quickly impose 350,000 vehicle-a-year quota, which will halve Chinese market share to 3%
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Hate Crime Awareness Week: Campaigners Urge Reporting as Questions Remain Over Definitions
Hate Crime Awareness Week begins on Monday, 12 October, with police, councils and community organisations across York and North Yorkshire organising events
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Cloudways and Hostinger web hosting reviewed – a tech expert’s comparison
A look at each provider’s plans, features and ease of use
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It would be ‘dereliction of duty’ not to seek closer EU ties, Burnham to tell MPs
The prime minister will call on all parties to support the government’s EU approach
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Leeds fatal lamppost crash as man behind wheel of Land Rover Freelander dies
Crash being investigated by Major Collision Enquiry Team
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55 jobs lost as UK engineering company enters administration after 20 years
Automotive engineering company Pneuride ceased trading in September and has now entered administration, resulting in the loss of around 55 jobs.
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Press high street campaign shortlisted for top award
The Press’ campaign putting a spotlight on the issues facing York’s high streets has been shortlisted for the News Media Association’s 2026 Making a Difference Award.
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Judge orders Trump to pull $20M taxpayer-funded ads after legal challenge
A Manhattan judge has ordered the Trump administration to cancel taxpayer-funded TV ads that promote his political message
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Yorkshire Wildlife Park remains closed after fatal tiger attack
Yorkshire Wildlife Park remains shut after a man was fatally attacked by a tiger on Saturday.
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Kind-hearted roofer 'overwhelmed' at support to rebuild fire-damaged family home
A roofer is leading a community effort to rebuild a family home gutted by fire.
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Business as usual at the Vatican as Pope Leo prepares to have surgery to remove a lung nodule
It's business as usual at the Vatican, a day after Pope Leo XIV revealed he would have an operation this week to remove a lung nodule
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Saudi war live: ‘Serious’ threat after rebel group kills 14 at airport
The Houthis claim responsibility for attacks that left more than 300 people wounded
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North East woman left 'terrified' after scam roofers demanded £3.5k on her doorstep
A North East woman has told how she was left terrified after men posing as roofers demanded thousands of pounds for work she says was never carried out.
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Police concerned for welfare of teenage girl who was reported missing from Bradford
Police are concerned for the safety of a Bradford teenage girl who went missing at the weekend.
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Celebrity Traitors fans issued warning as finalists for BBC show 'leaked'
The finalists of Celebrity Traitors 2026 are believed to have been leaked with fans now having to avoid spoilers.
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China sanctions Paraguay and Belize officials over ties with Taiwan
China has sanctioned Paraguay’s communications minister and Belize’s foreign minister over ties with Taiwan, the island democracy Beijing claims as its own
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Brits urged to check flood risk ahead of winter extreme weather
A taskforce will meet this week and assess how prepared the UK is for flooding
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Martin Lewis warns fixed tariffs won’t stop your energy bill rising - how to avoid it
The price cap rise will push bills to their highest since July 2023
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Raise taxes or cuts benefits to fill £35bn Budget hole, Healey warned
The Institute for Fiscal Studies warned the chancellor against making the Budget ‘a work of fiction’
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Australian imam denies links to FlyDubai co-pilot accused of trying to hijack flight
Imam issues response criticising ’false accusations’
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Amanda Owen and children visit County Durham attraction for filming of TV show
Amanda Owen and her children visit Beamish Museum in County Durham as they seek inspiration for their new home in the next episode of Our Farm Next Door.
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One taken to hospital after morning crash on County Durham B-road
One person was taken to hospital after a crash on the B1432 in Hawthorn, Seaham.
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Teen who killed much-loved dad in County Durham crash to be sentenced today
A teenager who killed a much-loved dad in a County Durham crash is set to be sentenced today (October 12).
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Mother's 3-day walk with sick daughter highlights Somalia's child malnutrition emergency
A Somali mother walked for three days carrying her severely malnourished 3-year-old daughter nearly 90 kilometers to a hospital in Kismayo
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Review: 'Opera North cast are masters of their craft'
OPERA North brought Tchaikovsky’s powerful opera Eugene Onegin back to the Leeds Grand after 43 years and have served up a feast for the senses.
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France school shooting: Pupil, 14, arrested as two teachers injured by shotgun fire
The pupil was armed with a hunting rifle, according to reports
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Bradford primary praised as 'vibrant and successful' after strong Ofsted report
Bradford’s Co-op Academy Penny Oaks praised by Ofsted for its ambitious curriculum, inclusive culture, rapid pupil progress and support for SEND children.
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‘We still love you’: Washington reassures Europe over defence division
US Ambassador to NATO, Matthew Whitaker, has enthused that there is no “love” lost between Washington and Brussels amid a more Europeanised NATO. #EuropeNews
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McDonald’s fish supplier industry faces backlash over salmon deaths
Alaska’s massive pollock fishery supplies everything from McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish sandwiches to fish sticks and imitation crab, but its nets also catch salmon and other marine life
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Tank commander sues MoD for £500k over damage from testing 'troubled' Ajax fleet
Jonathan Bevan, 46, left the Army after he was medically discharged complaining of chronic tinnitus
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Homeowners warned drying clothes indoors this winter could lead to £3,000 costs
Households drying laundry indoors face £3,000 repair bills, rejected insurance claims and serious health risks from toxic mould, experts warn.
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Trump claims Ukraine-Russia energy ceasefire as Baltics stay on alert
Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed an energy ceasefire. Volodymyr Zelenskyy says it was news to him. As he addresses the Warsaw Security Forum, we hear from Latvia's FM Baiba Braže, Doha after a deadly Riyadh airport attack, and France's debt fears. #EuropeToday
