News & Politics
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LIVE - A19 clears after early morning crash
All lanes have been stopped on the A19 southbound near Yarm following a crash.
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Aldi and Lidl to face same rules as rival supermarkets in crackdown
The CMA said it will designate Aldi, Lidl GB and Lidl NI as ‘large grocery retailers’ under current industry rules
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Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
CDU member in Saxony-Anhalt refuses to walk out on the election of an AfD minister president, alleged spy for Russia arrested, tax revenue is expected to increase next year and more news from around Germany on Friday, October 23rd.
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£1 million funding boost announced for Keighley businesses
A FRESH round of funding is set to boost business growth and job creation in Keighley
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Retail sales in Great Britain fall as struggling households cut back
Latest negative economic update comes as John Healey prepares to announce budget next week
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Is a job guarantee the solution to mass AI unemployment?
An old idea springs anew as a chorus of influential voices predicts that AI may trigger crises of vast magnitude
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Scots call for alcohol tax hikes after post-pandemic death toll spike
Scotland's alcohol-specific deaths remain 16 per cent above pre-pandemic levels as SHAAP calls for higher alcohol duty and tougher action on alcohol harm.
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Paris' Louvre and other top museums will shut down on Saturday over concern about protest violence
The Louvre and other major Paris museums will be closed on Saturday because of concerns about potential violence during planned protests
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How the Government can start winning back the trust of the countryside at next week’s Budget - Johnnie Furse
There aren’t many who consider the relationship between government and countryside to be a positive one. Over the past two years, we have seen more than 27 damaging policies that have hammered rural Britain, from the Family Farm Tax to proposals to restrict game shooting and ban trail hunting.
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Name of man charged with attempted murder after street fight involving weapons
Police were called to reports that a man had been seriously injured in a assault just after 9pm.
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Taiwan shuts schools and grounds flights as Typhoon Champi brushes by
Taiwan shut down schools and offices and grounded hundreds of flights as Typhoon Champi began brushing by the island
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Banned County Durham van driver had no idea he'd been disqualified until police stop
A banned driver did not know he had been disqualified until police arrested him behind the wheel of a Ford Transit, a court heard.
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Storm Boelo LIVE - Rain falls as County Durham braces for strong winds
County Durham and Darlington is bracing for strong winds this weekend as Storm Boelo arrives in the region.
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Thief targets popular shop in York
North Yorkshire Police has released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to following a 'theft' at a whisky shop in York.
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Banks set to report stronger profits as they face prospect of tax hike
The announcements will come on the same week that Chancellor John Healey will deliver his autumn Budget statement.
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Burnham fails to win over voters in first 100 days, new poll shows
One in three of those who expected the Labour leader to do well as prime minister say they have been disappointed
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Vance becomes a hurricane as it churns off the coast of Mexico
Vance becomes a hurricane as it churns off the coast of Mexico
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Remarkable 200-year-old discovery at Amanda Owen farmhouse reveals family connection
A 200-year-old diary linked to Amanda Owen's farmhouse Anty John's reveals fascinating Yorkshire Dales history and a connection to her wedding to Clive.
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New 800-space car park to open at hospital - how much it will cost you to use
Calderdale Royal Hospital new multi-storey car park to open on Saturday - here's how much parking will cost.
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North East charity secures National Lottery funding for young people's ideas
A Middlesbrough youth charity has secured National Lottery funding to help young people turn community ideas into action.
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Former MasterChef contestant secures £150,000 to open Bishop Auckland restaurant
Former MasterChef contestant Mike Bartley will open Jörd, a fine-dining restaurant in Bishop Auckland, on October 24 after securing £150,000 funding.
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Cypriot police open investigation into Roman Abramovich's assets
Questions about the integrity of some of Abramovich's professional advisers, were raised earlier this month.
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Detective raped by fellow officer David Carrick calls on Met chief to resign
Linda Williams, who was attacked in 2004, says force’s handling of her case was ‘like being raped all over again’
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Move over, bat flips. Baseball's slow home run trots could have their World Series moment
Baseball is in a bat-flipping golden era, with players soaking up their turns in the spotlight
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Northern England's best beach has been revealed and it’s not Whitby
Time Out has revealed the best beach in the north of England and it might not be the beach you expect.
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Meghan Markle 'deeply distressed' by allegations about her father
The Duchess of Sussex has said she is “deeply distressed” by accusations her father had a hoard of child sex abuse images
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In Netanyahu stronghold, signs of fraying loyalty emerge on eve of election
Kiryat Shmona, Israel's largest commercial center in the far north, has long supported Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party
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How close is the Amazon to a 'tipping point?' Brazil’s election could help shape its future
Brazil's presidential election could be a turning point for the Amazon, the world's largest rainforest
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Harrowing bodycam footage released of cop shooting that killed baby boy on mom’s lap
Mississippi authorities released video Thursday showing the fatal shooting of a 1-year-old boy by a police officer who opened fire while dodging the car driven by a family friend
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RAF holds first ever joint nuclear drill with France in warning shot to Putin
The drill comes at a time of relative tension with Russia over the war in Ukraine
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University of York builds green technology ties with India's Karnataka state
The University of York has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with the Department of Electronics, Information Technology and Biotechnology, Government of Karnataka to collaborate on research into the bioeconomy, agri-tech, and clean energy.
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Starlink restrictions not lifted in Ukraine despite Trump's claims
Ukrainian forces continue to experience disruptions to critical battlefield communications despite Donald Trump's assertion that restrictions have been removed, raising fresh questions about Kyiv's dependence on an American-controlled satellite network.
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'Flower Carpet success shows people want more colour in city centre planting'
GLAD that I live am I; That the sky is blue;
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How to talk to your children about their online gaming risks
ONE of the biggest changes to children’s lives in recent years has been the advent of online gaming.
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Traffic restrictions planned on North East road for gas works - public notice
Sunderland Road in Gateshead faces traffic, cycle lane and parking restrictions from November 2 for gas mains replacement works, due to finish November 27.
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BRI unit which only opened earlier this year wins national design award
It was recognised for its focus on patient dignity, infection control and innovative use of patient pods.
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Was Maricarmen a manager at a property company? This is what we know
A Spanish news outlet says, citing companies register records, that Maricarmen Abascal was deputy board secretary at a property firm between 1994 and 1995. #EuropeNews
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Plans lodged to divert public footpath across North East farmland - public notice
Stockton Council made an order on October 13 to divert Footpath No 4 Whitton across farmland. Residents can formally object in writing by November 16
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Students step into world of NHS careers at immersive Hartlepool hospital event
Pupils and students were invited to a career event hosted by the University Hospitals Tees at the Health and Social Care Academy.
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Man charged after police called to person 'carrying axe and meat cleaver'
A man has been charged over "carrying an axe and a meat cleaver" in Stockton. He is due to appear in court this morning.
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Ambulance trust wins national gold award for workplace inclusion
AN ambulance trust has been nationally recognised for its work to create a more inclusive workplace.
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For decades, he’s hunted tickets from Cal Ripken’s ‘Iron Man’ streak. Just 8 elude him
Lifelong Orioles fan Rick Taylor has spent 28 years collecting tickets from every game of Cal Ripken Jr.’s 2,632-game streak
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Why big music stars like Harry Styles and Celine Dion are embracing residencies
Harry Styles' residency at Madison Square Garden has drawn tens of thousands of fans eager for an exclusive experience
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Chancellor unveils £800m savings for businesses by slashing pointless paperwork
John Healey says he wants to cut back on ‘form-filling’ to give companies ‘breathing space’
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British woman dies in Bahamas while trying to save sons swept away while snorkelling
The family were on a snorkelling expedition when the tragedy happened
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Breaking news. - One person killed and several injured in a shooting in Paris suburb
The man was arrested in nearby Coignieres after opening fire in Trappes and neighbouring La Verriere around 10:30 am, police said. #EuropeNews
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Ten unmissable Halloween events in Germany in 2026
From a haunted castle and horror theme parks to queer club nights and underground parties, here’s where you can get your Halloween fix around Germany this year.
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Explosion at coal mine in Turkey kills two, leaves one trapped
Two miners were killed and five injured, two of them seriously, in an explosion at a privately owned mine in northern Turkey. One person is still trapped inside the mine.
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Katie Boulter reaches Japan Open semi-final to reclaim British number one ranking
Katie Boulter reclaims the British number one ranking after fighting back to beat Antonia Ruzic in three sets in the quarter-finals of the Japan Open.
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Expert warns HMRC can now raid bank accounts for unpaid tax money without permission
HMRC can now raid your bank account to claim unpaid tax money, without needing to go to court, warn experts.