News & Politics
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Inside fashion retailer Oliver Bonas' new store now open in Teesside Park
Oliver Bonas has opened its first Tees Valley store at Teesside Park - take a look at the new shop.
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Inside £950k Bishop Auckland church with 200-year history, own bar and luxury land
A unique former church complete with its own bar, three-bedroom annexe and around two acres of land has gone on the market for £950,000.
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RECAP - Traffic clears after crash on A1(M) in County Durham
Drivers are facing severe delays on the A1(M) at Bowburn this morning following a crash.
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Pensioners could get bigger HMRC Personal Allowance under new tax shake-up calls
A new petition calls for pensioners to get a bigger tax-free allowance, set at 110 of the full new State Pension and increased annually.
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Long-time Bradford shoe store set to shut it doors - 'Everything must go'
Wynsors has more than 45 shops across the UK and sells brands including Adidas, Skechers, Clarks, Timberland, Nike and Crocs.
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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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The Waffle House Index helps Southerners — and FEMA — gauge a storm's severity
For some residents of storm-prone Southeastern states, the best indicator of a hurricane’s severity can be found at the local Waffle House
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Unemployment benefit claims dipped slightly last week as layoffs remain low
The number of people applying for U.S. unemployment benefits fell slightly last week as layoffs remain low and most American workers enjoy job security
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At least 30 killed as Russian guided bomb hits civilian bus in Ukraine
Russia’s latest attack on civilians comes after deadly missile strikes hit the northern Ukrainian town of Pryluky, a site visited by UK foreign secretary Ed Miliband on a trip to the country on Thursday
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North East care home resident, 77, publishes first book of tongue twisters
A 77-year-old North East care home resident has published his first book after a tongue-twister project revived his passion for writing.
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Police search for puma near Munich airport
After a local hunter reported a 'big cat sighting' near Munich, local police have deployed drones, dogs and a helicopter to comb the surrounding region.
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Seven questions foreign residents should ask before buying property in Germany
With mortgage rates above four percent and rents rising in many cities, deciding whether to buy a home right now in Germany is complicated. Here are seven questions foreign residents should ask themselves before taking the plunge.
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Deloitte fined £6m by watchdog over Go-Ahead audits
The Financial Reporting Council said it found a ‘highly concerning pattern of failure’ over a five-year period.
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Delta passenger caught bacterial infection from ‘filthy’ coach seat, lawsuit says
Exclusive: Fifteen months later, Los Angeles resident Ricka Thomas ‘continues to suffer mental and emotional anguish, nightmares, [and] insomnia,’ according to court filings
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AI officers could be making battlefield decisions by 2030, says former CIA chief
Gen. David Petraeus said China remains the biggest challenge for the US, ahead of Russia and Iran
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Man stuck in 'homelessness, drug use and incarceration' cycle gets lifeline
Paul Anderson has appeared in court
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Video. French students clash with police as school protests continue
Video. Students clash with police outside French schools as blockades, tear gas and fires mark a new nationwide mobilisation ahead of the 2027 election.
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Body found in Colombia in search for missing Anton Green
Anton Green's family are told a body found in Colombia is believed to be the missing 43-year-old.
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Toxic underwear? Ken Paxton launches investigation into Hanes and Fruit of the Loom
Paxton, a Republican candidate for US Senate, has trailed Democrat James Talarico in recent polls
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17 properties in the Harrogate district that are new to the market this week
There are some lovely properties across the Harrogate district that are new to the market this week
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Teen discovers long-lost sister after spotting her lookalike on rival softball team
‘It’s like we didn’t know what to feel because you’ve waited your whole lives for this moment,’ Samantha Rensvold said of meeting her sister Kyann
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In a few weird moments, Trump revealed more than he intended in the Oval Office
The president again seemed confused and low-energy, and his ad-libbed insults aimed at the Democrats were only semi-coherent. Meanwhile, the group gathered around him grinned and grinned in a way that didn’t exactly reassure, writes Holly Baxter
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£150 energy bill help returns in October – check if you could qualify
The Warm Home Discount Scheme reopens in October 2026. Check which benefits qualify, the key date for eligibility and which energy suppliers are taking part.
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Family of Mexican father shot dead by ICE in Chicago files claim over 'unlawful' shooting
Attorneys for the family of a man shot dead by an immigration agent in a Chicago suburb said they filed a claim for compensation
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WATCH moment Bradford man used BMW to ram police car
He drove into a police car parked in front of him, causing more than £6,000 worth of damage while two officers were still inside the vehicle.
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Woman opened Snapchat seconds before hitting quadbike in crash that killed farmer
A woman has been jailed for killing a farmer in a crash while using her phone at the wheel.
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Jobs could be lost at Bradford bank as 60 roles put at risk in reorganisation plan
A bank headquartered in Bradford city centre has confirmed it is considering job cuts as part of wider transformation plans.
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Tesco stars but oil price gains keep stocks lower
Well-received results boosted food retailer Tesco, up 5.2%.
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RAF Molesworth: Men arrested on suspicion of trespass at US base
Police say they apprehended two Latvian men at about 02:00 BST while they were inside the perimeter.
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Two Latvian men arrested on suspicion of trespass offences at RAF base
The pair, aged 36 and 32, were arrested after appearing to break into at RAF Molesworth on Wednesday 7 October
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Noxious smells, maggots, rats and reports of drugs in closed coastal house
A house in a coastal Yorkshire town has been closed by the courts following reports of antisocial behaviour and suspected drug activity.
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York Knights retain their Super League status for 2027
York Knights will remain in Super League in 2027. The club retained 14th place in the 2026 IMG Gradings released today (Thursday). Introduced in 2023, the Gradings rank clubs on categories including performance, facilities and finance, and...
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Fight against potholes ramps up with new technology and materials being tested
The council say it has repaired 7,586 potholes since March while testing new approaches to make future repairs last longer.
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Real reindeer and chocolate making coming to Teesside garden centre this Christmas
Cherry Hill Garden Centre will transform for Christmas with real reindeer, illuminated woodland walks and new family attractions.
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Ethiopian drones hit Eritrean forces accused of backing Tigray rebels
Drone strikes hit Eritrean vehicles around the northern city of Adigrat overnight, with witnesses reporting destroyed lorries and retreating troops, days after Ethiopia expelled Eritrean diplomats and Eritrea severed ties.
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310 jobs at risk as Carlsberg announces shock closure of historic Marston’s Brewery
John Marston established his brewery company in the town in 1834
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Jermain Defoe opens £1m holiday home in memory of Bradley Lowery
Bradley Lowery Foundation opens £1 million Super Brad’s Pad in Scarborough, where Jermain Defoe launches an accessible holiday home for seriously ill children.
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Atlantic hurricanes starting with 'I' typically bring death and destruction. Isaias is up next
Atlantic hurricanes starting with the letter ‘I’ share a long history of death and destruction
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The Latest: News organizations banned from White House are back in court
Attorneys for three news organizations banished from the White House by the Trump administration were back in court
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North East drink-driver banned from roads after being twice legal alcohol limit
Newcastle motorist Ndidi Jackson banned for 17 months after admitting drink-driving at twice the legal limit.
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8.4km Hebden Bridge walk takes in waterfalls, mill ruins and valley views
Explore an 8.4km Hebden Bridge walk through Colden Water clough, Blackshaw Head and Staups Mill ruins, ending beside the Rochdale Canal in Yorkshire.
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New flag policy that Reform says will 'promote patriotism' in Bradford approved
The new policy, approved by the Reform-led Executive on Thursday morning, will mean only a limited number of flags can be flown on the flagpoles in Centenary Square
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US, Zambia sign $2.49B health financing pact after removing data and specimen-sharing terms
The U.S. and Zambia have signed a $2.49 billion health financing deal after removing clauses on specimen-sharing and patient data
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Harrogate domestic abuse charity launches match-funded appeal
A Harrogate charity is appealing for donations that will be doubled through a national fundraising campaign.
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Experts in Baku urge action as missing persons surge worldwide
Around 280,000 people are registered as missing in Ukraine alone, with 10,000 new cases added each month, part of a 70% global rise since 2019. Forensic experts meeting in Baku said the obstacle was not forensic capacity but governmental reluctance.
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French students continue protests, saying ministers’ pledges not enough
Schools blockaded again across country as teenagers and teachers demand more investment and ‘concrete measures’ to improve conditions
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Fashionistas strike a pose for photos as they bring their own style to Paris Fashion Week
Fashionistas, from influencers to devoted style enthusiasts, turn Paris Fashion Week into a spectacle beyond the runway, showing off carefully styled outfits and accessories even when they cannot get into the shows.
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Tesco starts to roll out new feature to 23 million Clubcard customers
The UK’s biggest supermarket began trialling the AI assistant in April
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Trump White House in ‘panic mode’ over top advisers hired by pro-Putin government
While Trump is ‘livid’ over his party’s doomed prospects in midterms, some of his top allies are maintaining relationships with Russian-linked leaders
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Panel announced as long-running BBC show returns to County Durham and airs tonight
The panel for this week's Question Time in Peterlee has been announced ahead of the BBC programme's return to County Durham.
