News & Politics
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Bradford named one of UK's cheapest cities for office rents - new research
Bradford named UK’s second most affordable city for office space, with rents averaging £12.20 per sq ft, behind Sunderland, says money.co.uk research.
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Clear battle lines drawn by Kemi Badenoch as she says the next election will be a ‘battle for the soul of the nation’
Clearly defined battle lines have been drawn across the Westminster political divide following Kemi Badenoch’s speech at the Tory Party Conference.
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14-year-old boy arrested after 'arson attack' decimates former library
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested after a blaze decimated a former library building in an overnight "arson attack".
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Frantic search for people trapped under rubble after building collapses in Istanbul
Two people have reportedly been killed, but the real number of victims remains unknown
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Video. Christa Pike's lawyer: She woke up and began talking
Video. Christa Pike has regained consciousness after surviving two supposedly lethal doses of pentobarbital during a botched execution. Her lawyer says Pike was believed to be brain dead and close to being taken off life support before unexpectedly waking up and speaking.
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Rubio urges Europe to wake up as EU trade chief begins key China trip
Europe's ties with China, the US and the UK are all being tested at once. EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič is in Beijing with a deadline to rebalance trade relations, Marco Rubio tells Europe to wake up, and London weighs rejoining the EU. In France, students are back on the streets today. #EuropeToday
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How to pronounce this West Yorkshire village's name with two traditional pubs
Cononley is definitely not pronounced how it looks like it should be so here is a guide so you can get it right.
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At least five arrested over Renoir museum theft
The two paintings by the French artist stolen in last month's heist have yet to be recovered.
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Actor Simon Pegg reveals ADHD diagnosis: 'It's just who I am'
The Shaun of the Dead and Mission: Impossible films star had previously put symptoms down to "character fault".
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Oil prices rise sharply on Middle East tensions and US hurricane threat
Global bond market sell-off continues and stocks fall amid another wave of potential strikes against Iran
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Woman left with broken arm and pelvic injury after two-car smash near roundabout
A woman was left with a broken arm and injuries to her pelvis, abdomen, and leg after a crash near a Guisborough roundabout.
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Rescuers pull bodies from rubble as Ukraine's death toll rises to 22 from a Russian missile strike
Rescuers are searching through the rubble of a residential building hit by a Russian missile in Pryluky, Ukraine
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Liverpool academy: Working with Andoni Iraola and the future of the Reds' youth set-up
Liverpool academy director Alex Inglethorpe talks to BBC Sport about the value and future of Liverpool's academy.
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North Yorkshire Council announces road and footpath closures for works
North Yorkshire Council has announced multiple temporary closures of roads and footpaths due to various works.
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The midterm elections won't keep Trump from college football on Saturday. A hurricane might
A hurricane is menacing the Gulf Coast, but President Donald Trump remains eager to attend a big college football game in Alabama on Saturday night
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Museum announces major new exhibition and events for 30th anniversary
A season of events and a major new exhibition will launch in 2027 at the Thackray Museum in Leeds.
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Car burst in flames after crash that shut major Bradford road
At least two vehicles are believed to have crashed, with other cars visibly damaged at the scene.
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Mortgage rates hit 6 per cent as £80,000 borrowing gap leaves buyers facing a shock
Mortgage rates have hit 6 per cent for the first time in three years as sub-5 per cent deals plunge. Buyers also face an £80,000 gap between mortgage calculators.
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IMG DAY: Bulls fall spot but all 14 stay in Super League as London debate grows
Bradford Bulls have dropped from 10th to 11th in the IMG rankings and their score has fallen, but they have comfortably secured a Super League place for next year.
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Asos hackers took more personal details than first revealed, BBC finds
Retailer issues update after BBC contacted by cyber criminals who said this week's breach went beyond "basic contact details"
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RNLI volunteers threatened on shipping channel radio after bringing migrants ashore
The alleged threats were made on Sunday night as a group of migrants was brought ashore aboard two RNLI boats
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Trump says he ‘could have done very bad things’ to Hillary, Obama and Biden
‘They’ve done some very bad things,’ Trump said
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A quarter century later, the legacy of the US-led invasion of Afghanistan endures
A U.S.-led coalition invaded Afghanistan 25 years ago and launched Operation Enduring Freedom to dismantle al-Qaida
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Plans for new Lidl store on site of former hotel and country club 'moving forward'
Proposals for a new Lidl store on the site of a former hotel and country club are “moving forward”, the company has said.
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Sir Ranulph Fiennes’ care experience highlights valuable lessons about choice, liberty and lasting powers of attorney - Hanna Whitehead
Recent headlines about Sir Ranulph Fiennes have raised serious concerns. The latest developments suggest Sir Ranulph is home, but prior to this, reports varied widely. Relatives and friends alleged that the 82-year-old explorer, who has Parkinson’s disease, had been moved between care homes under false names and denied some visitors.
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Video. Latest news bulletin
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 8th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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What is XFG Covid strain? Symptoms to look out for as UK cases grow
More than half of the positive tests were found to be a variant of XFG
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New Marie Curie Hospice team helps people plan end of life care
“MOST people do have an idea about what they want - it’s just no one’s ever asked them before. That’s why this service is important. Without it, many of the patients I’ve supported with a life limiting illness might have fallen through the cracks.”
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Texas execution first in US since Pike's botched lethal injection
Texas has executed seven people so far this year, up from five in both 2025 and 2024. A further two executions are scheduled to take place in the state in November.
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York woman guilty of racially abusing neighbour in flats
A long-term York resident is scared to leave his flat and is planning on leaving the city because of his neighbour's racial abuse, magistrates heard.
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FDA says its review of abortion pill will continue into next year
The Food and Drug Administration says its ongoing safety review of the nation’s main abortion pill will continue into next year
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The exact date clocks go back this month in the UK and why
The change means an extra hour in bed for your Sunday lie-in and will give an extra hour of daylight as the darker nights roll in.
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'Every day there is killing': Gazans face Israeli strikes despite ceasefire as peace deal stalls
Many Palestinians are still living in cramped tent cities, with the US plan to end the war largely stalled.
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Ukraine grapples with a shortage of troops at the front after over 4 years of war
A shortage of combat-ready troops has plagued Ukraine ever since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022
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Russian strike on buses kills 33, say officials, as deadly attacks on Ukraine surge
Ukraine accused Russia of targeting the crowded bus in the frontline city to kill as many civilians as possible.
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BBC to cut raft of Radio 4 programmes including You and Yours
The corporation said it would be investing in a new consumer programme, while announcing more cuts.
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‘That is a lie’: alleged Alan Jones victim denies family tried to get money out of broadcaster, court hears
Youngest complainant in trial alleges Jones put his tongue in his mouth and touched him on the bottom during visit to shock jock’s property
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Royal Navy service member charged with spying
Teddy Young, 24, from Bedfordshire, charged under National Security Act after arrest by counter-terror police
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A British man is bailed after his arrest in security incident at a US-run military base in England
Authorities have released a 22-year-old British man on bail after his arrest on suspicion of plotting a terror attack at a U.S.-run military air base in England
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Mailman busted for DUI while on the job was almost 3x over the limit, police say
While the U.S. Postal Service worker was participating in a sobriety test, he allegedly pulled a toothbrush out of his pocket and began brushing his teeth, police say
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King Charles strips 5 more people of honours including former Royal Navy officer
His Majesty has now stripped the honours from 48 individuals since coming to the throne, including 5 new ones in October 2026.
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Man charged with murder after death of woman, 22, in crash on A1(M) near Darlington
A man has been charged with murder after a 22-year-old woman died after a crash on the A1(M).
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Jury sees 'distressing content' of man running along streets chased by armed figures
A jury in a murder trial has been shown CCTV footage of a brutal attack that left the victim fatally injured.
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US probes EU carbon border tax over potential trade barriers
The EU's carbon border tax was designed to prevent companies from shifting production abroad to countries with weaker environmental rules — but the US says it amounts to a discriminatory trade rule. #EuropeNews
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Newcastle: Wonky wych elm is Tree of the Year
It is the first time a tree in Northern Ireland has won the national title since it was launched in 2014.
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North East fulfilment firm appoints agency to drive UK growth ambitions
North East logistics firm TSP Fulfilment appoints Karol Marketing Group to lead PR and communications as its UK e-commerce fulfilment business expands.
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Christa Pike is walking for first time after botched execution, lawyer says
‘She’s back, she’s alive, we’re happy about that, but she’s not mentally fully recovered,’ says attorney Stephen Farrell
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Two women arrested after overnight burglary at Darlington B&M store
Two women have been arrested after an overnight burglary at a Darlington B&M store. They remain in custody.
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Prisons crisis lays bare the issues with tagging criminals - Jayne Dowle
Thousands of prisoners are leaving jail early due to overcrowding and the public is being wrongly reassured that nevertheless, they will be kept under surveillance.
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Man ‘thought he was dead’ after alleged stabbing and rape in County Durham home
Teesside Crown Court hears a man was allegedly stabbed, raped and held captive in a County Durham home, as four defendants face charges. Trial continues.
