News & Politics
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Tories delight as satirical tapestry pokes fun at ‘turncoat’ Robert Jenrick
Reminders of banished Reform UK defector were all around the Conservative party conference in Birmingham
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Asian stocks mostly fall back despite latest earnings-driven rally on Wall Street
Shares are mostly lower in Asia after U.S. stocks hit all-time highs, driven by expectations of fat corporate earnings
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Netanyahu and his opponents are putting Oct. 7 at the heart of Israel's elections
As Israel gears up for national elections this month, the country remains focused on Oct. 7
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Restaurant given one-star hygiene rating as inspectors find cross contamination risk
A Caribbean restaurant in Lidget Green has been handed a one-star food hygiene rating.
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EU negotiators head to China hoping to curb cheap imports of hybrid electric cars
Mood in trade talks said to have changed as EU member states harden demands for protection against Chinese imports
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Satellite photos show how Israeli forces have erased Gaza towns
Satellite imagery three years after the Gaza War began shows how the Israeli military has systematically razed the territory it controls in the Gaza Strip, erasing towns and districts
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Tributes pour in for 'beloved' County Durham lollipop man with 'heart of gold'
Tributes have poured in for "beloved" David McKenzie a lollipop man who dedicated himself to keeping children and families safe outside a Willington school
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NOSTALGIA: Bantams pipped to promotion after devastating death of young manager
BRADFORD City appear to have caught the promotion bug of late and under Grenville Hair, they were looked to have done the same in the sixties.
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Skydance now runs two of Hollywood's legacy film studios. A look at the new company, by the numbers
David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance has completed its $81 billion acquisition of Warner Bros
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Putin pal responds to Trump’s claim that Don Jr paid him back for wedding
The Russian boxing chief expressed confusion over the transaction, saying that asking for a reimbursement after hosting a guest would be ‘ridiculous’
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New plan to stem flow of HMOs in Bradford as numbers of such properties hits 1,500
PROPOSALS to make it more difficult to convert houses into HMOs will be discussed by Bradford Council next week.
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With violins, trumpets and the guitarrón, Las Vegas is training the mariachi educators of tomorrow
In Las Vegas, where Latinos top a third of the population, mariachi music is a much loved and popular staple
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Friends of Nolan Wells sue NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens for defamation
Owens sued over September Instagram post that suggested trio tampered with evidence in death of Mississippi teen
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Drug dealer who splashed out on luxury cars and holidays made staggering £838k
A drug dealer who enjoyed a luxury lifestyle made an estimated £838,000 from selling Class A drugs.
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David Ellison denies he has ‘politicized’ Skydance despite close Trump links
Ellison admits ‘good relationship’ with administration in remarks to reporters about newly merged media company
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Wanted: children to rear harvest mice at home for wild release in Devon
Teenagers Eva Wishart and Emily Smith launch project to breed and release 250 of the tiny animals by September
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The Republican candidates walking a Trump tightrope
Some running in November's elections are deciding whether to distance themselves from an unpopular president who still dominates his party.
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Trump reveals the make of his suit – and it isn’t what people were expecting
The president has worn Brioni suits since the days of his reality show, ‘The Apprentice’
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Saltaire musical tells extraordinary story of mill founder Sir Titus Salt
Salt the Musical will be performed in concert form at Victoria Hall in Saltaire this month.
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Here are the cheapest fuel prices in and around Bradford this week
Here's a list of the cheapest garages in and around Bradford.
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Privacy watchdog launches probe into China-based company behind Kmart ‘pervert glasses’ app
Commissioner said Shenzhen Qingcheng, the app maker behind the HeyCyan app in the smartglasses, failed to respond to her inquiries
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Bradford road planing company hits 500,000-tonne recycling milestone
Bradford-based Jet Plant Hire removes and recycles 500,000 tonnes of road planings in eight months, covering 2.4m miles across the UK with 100 per cent recycling.
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Chance for Kemi Badenoch to put daylight between her party and the rest
When Kemi Badenoch takes to the stage today, she has the opportunity to put daylight between not just her party and the current Labour Government but also Nigel Farage’s Reform UK.
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Insurance exec fatally shoots wife, daughter before taking his own life, police say
David Grodnick, 61, was found dead alongside a 62-year-old woman and a 24-year-old woman, according to authorities
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Bradford church looks back on 150 years with special celebration weekend
St James Community Church marked 150 years since the laying of its foundation stone with an exhibition and open event.
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Darlington Greek food favourite set to open new town centre restaurant
A Greek restaurant is set to open its doors in a new location in Darlington town centre, with bosses promising an "exciting" new venue for food lovers.
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Survivors ask why Sheffield rapist was able to flee to Pakistan
Amar Ilyas left the UK while on bail for sexual offences, and never returned for his trial.
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Okinawa governor wants discipline for US military in Japan after murder linked to Marine
The governor of the southern Japanese island of Okinawa has demanded that the central government do more to ensure discipline among U.S. troops on the southern island following the arrest of a U.S. Marine on accusations that he robbed and murdered a local woman
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Council bosses to be grilled over drop in school swimming lessons
Some schools now rely on pop up pools rather than traditional swimming baths to meet their swimming requirements under the national curriculum.
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Naval drone hits oil tanker off Russian resort city Sochi, triggering massive blaze
Russian officials said a Liberian-flagged tanker was attacked and a crew of 23 Indian nationals rescued
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Firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan scheduled for December
The acting secretary of the U.S. Army says the man convicted of killing 13 people in the 2009 shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas, will be executed by firing squad on Dec. 3
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Ukraine war live: Zelensky warns Putin preparing to launch ‘massive strike’ on Kyiv
Multiple explosions in Kyiv as Russian Tu-95 bombers approach border
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How a Brontë-inspired Dutch literary sensation was brought back to West Yorkshire
Award-winning translator David McKay will visit Haworth to discuss bringing a Brontë-inspired Dutch novel back to Yorkshire.
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Bradford screening to spotlight farmers' feud over rural Britain's future
Derek vs Derek documentary screens at Bradford's Pictureville in October, exploring a Devon farming feud over intensive agriculture, rewilding and biodiversity.
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Argentina bids farewell to Messi after final international appearance
All-time footballing icon Lionel Messi bids an emotional farewell to international duty after guiding Argentina to a 3-0 win over visitors Benin in Buenos Aires. The little magician produced a final breathtaking performance for his white and blue stripes, scoring one goal and assisting two others.
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Trump reveals why tariff is only his ‘fifth favorite word’
In a scattered rant to Naval Academy students, Trump announces a new shipyard while excluding Maryland officials from joining him
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Families of troops killed in Iran war skip Trump’s Gold Star reception
Most families of the six U.S. soldiers killed in the deadliest attack of the Iran war aren't attending a White House reception for Gold Star families
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Hunter Valley community group wins landmark high court climate change case over Mount Pleasant coalmine
Ruling on Mount Pleasant coalmine shows ‘we cannot continue to dig up coal … and pretend the consequences have nothing to do with us’, group says
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Durham investigative hub saves £809,000 and frees 1,080 staff hours annually - report
A new County Durham investigative hub has saved more than £800,000 and returned thousands of policing hours to frontline duties, a report says.
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Senior Tory's plan to block mega solar farms on prime agricultural land
The Government has said: “The biggest threat to agriculture and nature is the climate crisis.”
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Military training sites to be investigated following rape and abuse claims at Army college
In August, four young women told the BBC they were sexually assaulted and harassed at the school in Harrogate.
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The triple lock and social care need reform but the Prime Minister’s proposals won’t cut it - Ros Altmann
The announcement of an ‘adjustment’ to the State Pension triple lock, designed supposedly to save money that will help fund a free national social care service for all who need it, has generated plenty of comment.
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Queensland man charged with murder after three-month-old son dies from ‘significant internal injuries’
Uneeb Ullah, 28, from Logan, has been remanded in custody after his arrest on Tuesday evening for the alleged murder of the child
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Popular County Durham cheesemaker to close café and shop for entire winter
The owners of a popular Teesdale cheesemaking business will close their café and shop for the winter for the first time since opening.
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Iran-US war live: JD Vance says one ‘basic’ step could end Tehran’s nuclear threat
Yemen says Houthis attacked Aden International Airport with ballistic missiles and explosive-laden drones
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More than 800 join Sue Ryder Starlight Hike - expected to raise more than £80k
More than 800 people joined Sue Ryder’s Starlight Hike in Worth Valley on October 3, raising over £80,000 for Manorlands Hospice care.
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'We are daft as brushes and enjoy good laugh' - Couple's 50 years of marriage
The pair are both regular volunteers at Bradford Royal Infirmary (BRI).
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New Lidl supermarket approved for town despite fears over employment land and traffic
Plans for a new Lidl supermarket in Skipton have been approved despite concerns about the loss of land earmarked for employment and the impact of additional traffic.
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Leeds United fans among most arrested in English football last season
Leeds United fans recorded one of the highest numbers of arrests in English football last season, according to analysis from 101 Great Goals.
