News & Politics
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More than 100 young people find jobs through Darlington employment scheme
Darlington Employment Initiative helps more than 100 young people into jobs, with paid placements supporting 65 employers through Tees Valley funding.
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Northern England Olympic Games bid takes step forward with major new study
‘Few things bring a country together quite like the Olympics. I want people to feel that sense of excitement again, and to experience it in their own towns and communities, not just watch it on the telly,’ Burnham said
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High winds postpone outdoor art trail event as Storm Boelo batters Bradford area
High winds have forced the postponement of an outdoor art trail in Bradford.
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Storm Boelo to bring 80mph gusts and heavy rain to parts of UK
Second named storm will hit northern parts of UK as thousands remain without power after Friday’s Storm Austen
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Trump lost it and ordered me to be ‘quiet’ in the Oval Office. Then it got personal
What was supposed to be an announcement on fraud quickly devolved into Trump vs The Independent. Andrew Feinberg details how it all happened in the Oval Office
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Police cordon in York city centre as officers respond to incident
A police cordon was in place near Shambles Market in York as officers responded to an incident.
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Couple with 4 children quit corporate careers to open café in historic village
The café specialises in acai bowls, speciality coffees and lighter food options.
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Video. Footage shows smoke plumes after deadly strike on Russian factory
Video. Three people were killed and five others seriously wounded in a reported Ukrainian attack on a factory in Russia’s Oryol region, according to local authorities.
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Brothers set up business that now employs 7 as teens - here's how they did it
Two brothers are turning dirty laundry into clean success.
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Met Police admits it did not pass claims about Thomas Markle to other authorities
Scotland Yard is reviewing its handling of claims made against Thomas Markle who denies keeping a hoard of child sex abuse images at his former home
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Video. Video: Soldiers patrol Milan as shops board up ahead of protests
Video. Milan is on alert ahead of expected protests, with additional soldiers deployed and shops boarding up their windows a week after looting and clashes with police.
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The market town just off the A1(M) hiding thousands of years of history
Just off the A1(M), Boroughbridge has ancient standing stones, Roman history, a traditional high street and scenic walks along the River Ure.
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Tensions mount as thousands rally against Marine Le Pen’s rally
The mayor of Saint-Denis, Bally Bagayoko, joined left-wing politicians and trade union leaders in Orléans as Marine Le Pen's party gathered ahead of the 2027 presidential election. #EuropeNews
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Kristi Noem accused of putting out a fake press release about her leaving Trump role
Noem has faced numerous scandals — from her handling of immigration that led to multiple citizen deaths to an alleged affair with a close advisor
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mRNA cancer vaccine slashes melanoma death or recurrence risk by 42%
Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel said the findings open a new chapter in cancer treatment
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Israeli soldiers raze neighbourhood in Hebron, driving families from homes
PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows ‘to destroy this place’ in retaliation for militant attack on army checkpoint
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Officer who fatally shot 1-year-old in a car Mississippi resigns
Kohen Wiley would have celebrated his second birthday in early November
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Ukraine restores 'stable' connection to Musk's Starlink, Kyiv says
Starlink, and its military version Starshield, have proved crucial to the Ukrainian military's operations, providing resilient internet and communications over the battlefield. #EuropeNews
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“Culture is stagnant, so politics is stuck” – playwright James Graham
Are we doomscrolling our way into a democratic crisis? That’s what the playwright James Graham fears may be happening, as he suggests that our algorithms have led us into ‘a massive crisis of the new’ and are preventing us from imagining a different future
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Fears of 'parking wars' in Yorkshire village as decision on restrictions made
A decision has been made on a parking ban in a Yorkshire village amid fears it will ignite a war for spaces.
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Video. Latest news bulletin
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 24th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Patient taken to hospital after two-car crash closes Darlington road
A person has been taken to hospital with back injuries after a two-car crash closed a Darlington road.
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UK drivers warned they face £1,000 fines for wearing winter clothes
Drivers in the UK have been warned that wearing winter clothes such as coats, gloves, and scarves behind the wheel could result in fines of up to £1,000.
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Gogglebox viewers make same comment about Andy Burnham appearance
Andy Burnham’s appearance on Gogglebox for SU2C has sparked debate among Channel 4 viewers, with the Prime Minister defending his cameo.
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Darlington hour-by-hour forecast as Storm Boelo brings heavy rain and strong gusts
Heavy rain and powerful winds are set to sweep across Darlington and County Durham today as Storm Boelo arrives, bringing strong gusts of up to 47mph.
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Person injured after gun fired at Edinburgh pub window
A person has been injured after a gun was fired outside a bar in Edinburgh.
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More than third of post offices in TG Jones stores to shut by early 2027
Closures within chain formerly under the WH Smith brand raise fears of high streets becoming ‘postal deserts’
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National Express owner in talks over £282m takeover deal
Mobico bosses are ‘minded to recommend’ the deal to shareholders
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Car damaged as vehicle overturns in overnight crash on busy Bradford road
A car was damaged after overturning in a crash overnight on a busy Bradford road.
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Why did Our Yorkshire Farm end? What happened to Amanda and Clive Owen's hit show
Why did Our Yorkshire Farm end in 2022? What happened after Amanda and Clive Owen's split and how the family returned to TV with Our Farm Next Door.
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British woman dies after trying to rescue sons swept away at sea in the Bahamas
The children were subsequently rescued from the water, police say.
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Two powerful earthquakes strike off coast of Vanuatu
A tsunami warning came soon after the quakes
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Some large flavoured coffees contain more than 30g of sugar, experts warn
There is something lovely about grabbing a warm coffee on a cold autumn morning. As the weather gets colder, the pumpkin spice lattes, caramel coffees and gingerbread drinks start appearing on coffee shop menus.
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North of England set for 'widespread travel disruption' due to Storm Boelo
The north of the UK will face strong winds with gusts potentially exceeding 80mph, along with “widespread travel disruption” to ferries and trains, as a new storm hits the country, forecasters have said.
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Person in custody after fire engulfs Hitler's retreat in Bavarian Alps
The Nazi dictator used the building in summer time, and it hosted the wedding reception for Eva Braun’s sister Gretl
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France protests: Louvre shuts down over fears of violence in Paris
A raft of other top museums are also closed
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Storm Boelo LIVE - North East braces for powerful winds as heavy rain moves in
The North East, County Durham and Darlington is bracing for strong winds this weekend as Storm Boelo arrives in the region.
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Best friends join forces to open their own County Durham dog grooming salon
Best friends are proving it is never too late to start again after opening their own dog grooming salon in County Durham at the age of 58.
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County Durham store applies for alcohol sales licence - public notice
Deneside Stores in Lanchester, County Durham, has applied for a premises licence to sell alcohol from 6am to 11pm daily. Residents can submit views by November 5.
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Bin monster trail to encourage food recycling in Darlington
A trail of "bin monsters" will take over Darlington town centre this half term in a bid to encourage more residents to recycle their food waste.
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Fresh protests set to sweep France as late restrictions fuel tensions
As France readies itself for another day of nationwide protests, the government's efforts to prevent renewed violence have prompted criticism from some. #EuropeNews
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Investigation launched after man found dead in Glasgow park
Police have sealed off Barrowland Park after the discovery was made in the early hours of Saturday morning
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Dónal Lunny, ‘colossus of Irish music’, dies aged 79
Founding member of Planxty, Lunny went on to play for bands such as Moving Hearts, the Bothy Band and Coolfin
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Yorkshire's most terrifying horror films, from Threads to Saint Maud
Explore Yorkshire’s horror films and TV, from Threads in Sheffield to Ghost Stories, Saint Maud and An American Werewolf in London.
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Injured walker rescued near one of Scotland's most remote bothies
A rescue effort was sparked after a walker was injured at one of Scotland's most remote bothies.
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Children as young as seven exposed to online risks, PCSO warns
CHILDREN are speaking to strangers online
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The 9 items every UK households should have at home at all times
The government has updated its Be Ready emergency checklist, naming nine items and provisions all UK households should keep at home.
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Smith vs Puello: Fight predictions from boxing world including Chantelle Cameron, Tony Bellew & Paulie Malignaggi
Figures from the boxing world give their predictions for Saturday's light-welterweight title fight between WBC champion Dalton Smith and Alberto Puello.
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Northallerton business celebrates 10th anniversary by sponsoring barn owl nesting box
Northallerton firm Business Owl marks its 10th anniversary by sponsoring a barn owl box with Make it Wild, helping Yorkshire’s wildlife and local businesses.
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Darlington couple renew wedding vows at hospice after MND ends their Las Vegas dream
The special moment a football-mad couple renewed their wedding vows thanks to a North East hospice. PETER BARRON reports
