News & Politics
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Healthcare heroes celebrated at Tees and North Yorkshire awards
University Hospitals Tees honours NHS staff across Tees Valley and North Yorkshire at its Caring Better Together Awards, celebrating dedication and excellence.
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Polls open in Holborn and St Pancras byelection – UK politics live
Voters choosing replacement for Keir Starmer, who announced he was standing down last month
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Newton Aycliffe man stole crates of drinks from post office on consecutive days
Newton Aycliffe man Scott Coates must pay £75 compensation after stealing Coke and energy drinks from Silverdale Post Office, Peterlee Magistrates’ Court heard.
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LIVE - Road clears after A19 crash near Seaham
Drivers are facing lengthy delays after a crash on the A19 near Seaham.
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UK drivers can now track live petrol prices on Google Maps
Edmund King, president of the AA, described the arrival of transparent pricing on the platform as "a massive step forward".
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Houthis claim missile strike on Riyadh as explosions heard in capital
The claim came as witnesses reported several explosions across the Saudi capital, a day after a separate Houthi drone attack on the same airport killed one person and caused flight delays that continued into Thursday.
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Man arrested after North East stab attack on street as person taken to hospital
A man has been arrested after a stab attack in Stockton - with one person remaining in hospital with injuries not believed to be life threatening.
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Aldi warns 'this can occur' as customer finds maggot in raspberry
A mother described her disgust after finding a dead frozen maggot inside a £3.49 packet of viral Aldi Specially Selected chocolate-covered raspberries.
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Garden centre to transform into winter wonderland for Christmas next weekend
Santa Claus will officially open the Christmas wonderland by cutting the ribbon at 9am on Saturday.
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Ukraine war live: Russia’s largest search engine targeted in major data centre strike
Death toll from Wednesday’s massive Russian strikes on Ukraine rises to 25, including children sleeping in their beds
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Mum sent home pregnant after told baby had died takes fight to Health Secretary
Angela Welsh was among members of the Leeds Maternity Families Group who met Yvette Cooper
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Manchester City charges: Premier League clubs fear political interference in appeal after Andy Burnham comments
Premier League clubs are "concerned" about political interference in Manchester City's appeal after Prime Minister Andy Burnham's comments.
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Feds say woman coached teen on how to maximize Canada school massacre
Officials said James Cody Bryant of Bellingham, Washington, communicated with Jesse Van Rootselaar in British Columbia for at least six months ahead of the shooting
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Smashed Darlington B&M store taped off by police after incident overnight
Police have taped off a smashed B&M store on Northgate in Darlington following an incident overnight.
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'One of the last mills in area' could be converted to housing
A planning application for homes is expected to be submitted in the near future.
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Just Eat Takeaway orders return to growth after nearly five years
Owner Prosus said worldwide orders grew 0.1% year-on-year in September.
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Tens of thousands of metric tons of leaves: BSR begins cleanup
The BSR has begun its annual leaf-cleaning campaign. Over the coming weeks and months, employees are expected to sweep up approximately 36,000 metric tons of fallen leaves once again.
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Myanmar's military-backed leader seeks closer ties on visit to Malaysia as he pivots to diplomacy
Myanmar's military-backed leader, Min Aung Hlaing, is focusing on diplomacy and bilateral cooperation during his visit to Malaysia
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Theatre presents Kay Mellor play exploring memories of a lost love
KEIGHLEY Playhouse offers “an emotional and unforgettable evening” with its production of Kay Mellor’s acclaimed play, A Passionate Woman.
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Singapore Grand Prix: Heat hazard declared for fourth time this season
The Singapore Grand Prix is declared a heat-hazard race, the second weekend in a row that the designation has been used in Formula 1.
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In drought-stricken Sri Lanka, farmers watch wells empty and wildlife crowd shrinking water holes
Sri Lanka is facing severe drought, leaving reservoirs dry and farming communities struggling
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Woman dead, two injured in Poland's second school attack in two days
The incident comes one day after ten people were injured in a knife attack at a school in northeastern Poland
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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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Ryanair scraps all flights from Bremen airport from spring 2027
Flights that served around 400,000 passengers a year will be cut when Ryanair ends operations at Bremen Airport in April.
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Northumbrian Water backs Future Leaders programme in North East
Northumbrian Water Group backs the North East Chamber’s Future Leaders Programme with Gateshead College, developing skills and confidence in rising talent.
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Campaigners question whether 'new town' scheme can deliver infrastructure
Campaigners opposing plans for a new 3,500-home community between York and Selby have questioned whether the infrastructure needed to support the development can be delivered.
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Row erupts over 'manholes must be covered' joke in pub toilet amid misogyny claims
It read: "Why do women wear underwear? Because health and safety says all manholes not in use must be covered."
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Gruesome injuries throw spotlight on France's policing of high school protests
Police have arrested thousands of young people in France during protests demanding better school funding
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Christa Pike now walking after US execution went wrong, lawyer says
A lawyer says the murderer of Colleen Slemmer is moving around her hospital room after surviving two lethal injections.
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Nana Patekar: Outspoken Indian actor Nana Patekar suddenly dies at 75
Known for his intense performances, Patekar carved out a distinctive place in Indian cinema.
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OpenAI used AI to help write email warning Australian government AI had hacked its websites
Revelation comes after executive told parliamentary inquiry he did not believe AI had been used to write message, but was ‘happy to go and confirm’
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Shoplifter caught filling pilowcase pulled knife on man who challenged him
A shoplifter thrown out of a convenience store by a member of the public pulled a knife and briefly chased him back inside.
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Do speed cameras have to be visible? When you can challenge a speeding fine
Legal experts explain why motorists cannot challenge a speeding fine simply because a speed camera was hidden by trees, unlit at night or not painted yellow.
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National Trust to celebrate harvest in York with seasonal events
National Trust places across York are celebrating harvest with a range of seasonal events and activities inspired by the colours, flavours and abundance of autumn. As gardens and orchards fill with seasonal produce, visitors can enjoy...
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Balaclava-clad intruder caught on CCTV as community centre trashed in break-in
A much-loved community centre has appealed for help from residents after a break-in left parts of the building damaged and forced it to close.
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Darlington salon owner shortlisted for award after heartbreaking loss
A Darlington salon owner says a beauty award nomination has lifted her spirits after the sudden loss of her close friend and colleague earlier this year.
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Ryanair Drops 12 Destinations from BER
Ryanair described BER as “the least successful airport in Europe" and halved its services. Ryanair has doubled down on its promise to cut 50% of its routes from BER airport this year.
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Analysis: Kemi Badenoch chooses to take fight to Reform from Conservative conference
Kemi Badenoch is hoping that a message about economic competence can lure back in some former Tory supporters who moved to Reform.
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'It's like being shot out of a canon': The extreme motorsport where women keep winning
Swedish driver Susanne Callin has won the European Top Fuel championship for the second year in a row. Is drag racing the first gender-equal sport?
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Plan to transform 'eyesore' land into 26-space car park to 'relieve pressure' on town
Plans have been lodged for a 26-space car park in Yarm on “eyesore” land that has been empty for two decades.
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UK drivers splashing pedestrians could face £5,000 fines and licence points
The warning comes as wet October weather arrives across the UK, with rainfall set to intensify through November and December.
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500 UK supermarkets are offering discounted petrol this October. Here’s how to claim
Fuel analysis by the RAC showed that diesel has risen to a record of 200.01p a litre
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One Tech Tip: Lake America backlash fuels interest in Google Maps alternatives
Google and Apple have renamed Lake Ontario to Lake America on their digital maps, following an order from President Donald Trump
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Do speed cameras have to be visible? When you can challenge a speeding fine
Legal experts explain why motorists cannot challenge a speeding fine simply because a speed camera was hidden by trees, unlit at night or not painted yellow.
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Group pays tribute after death of oldest member who was president 6 times
Members described her as one of its most active volunteers.
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Donald Trump’s Texas rally rocked by repeated protests
Trump briefly stepped away from the microphone after one protester appeared to approach the stage
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Durham farming event highlights pressures facing growers and rural communities
County Durham farming leaders and councillors mark Back British Farming Day, addressing rising costs, food security and support for rural communities.
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Plans submitted for goods vehicle operating centre at Bradford business park
WHMS Wholesalers Ltd has applied to use Unit 2, Tong Street Business Park, Holme Lane, as an operating centre.
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Video. Moment US scientist tells his children he won the Nobel Prize
Video. US scientist Karl Deisseroth had a memorable way of sharing the news that he had won the Nobel Prize in Medicine. In images released by Stanford University, Deisseroth can be seen telling his two daughters and his son about the award.
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Video. This Serbian cafe lets you enjoy your coffee alongside alpacas
Video. A new cafe in northern Serbia is giving visitors the chance to enjoy a coffee alongside six alpacas.
