Self-Improvement
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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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Why new recycling bins simply won’t be big enough
Our letter writer expresses concern over York's new recycling bins
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Royal Navy member charged with ‘spying for foreign power’
Teddy Young, 24, was arrested at home in Bedfordshire
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This is a must-read for anyone considering fostering – it could be life-changing
Their children left home – then they made a life-changing decision. Could you do what they did?
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What happens next to Christa Pike?
Christa Pike is conscious after surviving a botched lethal injection, leading many to wonder if the state of Tennessee will try again to execute her.
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Martin Lewis calls for ‘common sense’ ideas to make Britain better
The money expert says he wants “collective intelligence” to inform positive changes
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Experts uncover link between ADHD and memory problems in later life
Experts have urged regular ‘monitoring’ for older adults living with the condition
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Repeat rapist who would not listen to victim's cries of 'no' is jailed for nine years
A repeat rapist who ignored a woman’s repeated cries of “no” has been jailed.
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'That nagging feeling of dread': Is 'hang-xiety' a real thing?
For some, a hangover can start an anxious spiral. We spoke to experts about the reasons why.
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'Asos hacked': What can I do to protect myself?
Asos says people should not engage with the unauthorised notification and says it'll provide further information.
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Being a fit teen could lower depression risk later in life
Being fit as a teenager may help protect against depression in adulthood, a new study suggests.
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'York's recycling bin changes don't add up' - letter
Readers debate noisy modified motorbike exhausts, world peace, capital punishment and proposed recycling bin changes in today's letters to The Press.
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North East college partnership aims to raise pupils’ aspirations
Middlesbrough College and Lingfield Education Trust launch a three-year Tees Valley partnership to boost primary pupils’ careers advice, skills and aspirations.
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Dread presenting at work? Read these tips before your next meeting
Dani Payne would have panic attacks at the thought of presenting - now she does it most days.
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Points failure near York causing delays to services of up to 30 minutes
A points failure between York and Selby / Doncaster means trains will be delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.
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Points failure near York causing delays to services of up to 30 minutes
A points failure between York and Selby / Doncaster means trains will be delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.
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Potty-training scheme to expand to more parts of England after city's success
The government wants 75% of children to end their first year of school with a good level of development by 2028.
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Why wait until January? Small October changes could boost your health by Christmas
January might be when we all tell ourselves we'll have a health kick, but here's why it is always better to start now, not later...
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1 common item you should not put in your recycling to avoid bins being refused
A binman has revealed one item that should never go in your recycling bin otherwise your bins might not be collected.
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1 common item you should not put in your recycling to avoid bins being refused
A binman has revealed one item that should never go in your recycling bin otherwise your bins might not be collected.
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1 common item you should not put in your recycling to avoid bins being refused
A binman has revealed one item that should never go in your recycling bin otherwise your bins might not be collected.
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1 common item you should not put in your recycling to avoid bins being refused
A binman has revealed one item that should never go in your recycling bin otherwise your bins might not be collected.
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When parenting advice becomes too much
Many parents feel overwhelmed by the amount of parenting information available
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Paedophile teaching assistant jailed for 16 months for sexually abusing teenage girl
A paedophile teaching assistant from Bradford, who has admitted grooming and sexually abusing a teenage girl he was supposed to be looking after, has been jailed for 16 months.
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The Mosquito-Fighting Gear Worth Trying—and What to Skip
I tested portable repellents, yard-wide systems, traps, and more. Some kept mosquitoes away; others mostly caught moths.
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Students need to become contributors to knowledge not just passive recipients of it - Dr Chris Dlamini
There is a question that has increasingly shaped the way I think about teaching, learning, and my responsibilities as an academic: whose knowledge matters in this room, whose knowledge does not, and how can I make everyone’s knowledge feel equally important?
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North East play café tackling parental loneliness expands support to dads
A North Yorkshire play café set up to tackle loneliness and postnatal mental-health struggles among mums is opening its doors to dads too.
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Why experts say now is an ideal time to protect yourself from flu
Experts say now is an ideal time to get a flu shot, before influenza starts spreading widely
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York coach launches programme to help women overcome imposter syndrome
York life coach Diane Spence launches The Subconscious Recode at the end of October 2026, helping ambitious women overcome imposter syndrome and self-doubt.
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York coach launches programme to help women overcome imposter syndrome
York life coach Diane Spence launches The Subconscious Recode at the end of October 2026, helping ambitious women overcome imposter syndrome and self-doubt.
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How national education policy is holding back Yorkshire’s schools - Dr Gurmit Singh
If you want to understand why young people across Yorkshire are being let down by national education policy, talk to a teacher trying to navigate the latest batch of directives coming out of London. You will not hear about a lack of ambition or a shortage of talent. You will hear about a system choked by administrative bloat, where managing compliance matters far more than actual teaching.
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Here’s why men often ignore campus sexual assault, according to a psychologist
In about one-third of sexual assaults, at least one other person is present who potentially could intervene, but in most instances chooses not to
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How to appeal if your application for German citizenship is rejected
After making significant effort to prepare your German citizenship application, and then waiting for months, receiving a rejection can be devastating. But there is a process you can use to appeal the decision.
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County Durham man breached 10-year restraining order three times in just eight days
A man admitted breaching a restraining order by meeting an ex-friend he had previously harassed.
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Consett man loses 8st after 'threat of death' before life-saving surgery
A Consett man who was told he was too overweight for a liver transplant lost 8st, helping him secure the life-saving surgery and a second chance at…
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Hegseth’s new ‘field manual’ for troops is filled with his speeches
The 144-page manual was handed out ahead of Hegseth’s ‘State of the Force’ address
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‘Whoever is hearing me, we need help’: how flight 1073 survived its 17,000ft plunge
On morning service from Dubai to Tel Aviv, 150 passengers witnessed a horrific cockpit assault and a daring rescue
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Cramming for exams? Experts weigh in on how to study better
Experts have some advice for students cramming for exams
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Scientists say walking 10,000 steps is a myth. Here’s how many you really need
A study found women significantly reduced their risk of early death by walking just 4,000 steps a day
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The ‘Cornell 7’ and the problem with how to raise our boys
There are no easy solutions here, writes Holly Baxter, but let's start with why we hold the bar so low for boys — and so impossibly high for girls ?
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My Toddler Slept on 6 Kids’ Mattresses to Determine If They’re the Best
Learn what to look for when buying a kids’ mattress, plus how six top models stack up, according to my 2-year-old.
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Endometriosis trial gives hope to millions of women in pain like me
A £2.3m study will look at whether a personalised pain management plan can improve the quality of life of women who have the debilitating condition.
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Bradford charity gives more than 124,000 free books to children
A LITERACY charity is helping to inspire a lifelong love of reading
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Social anxiety: The hidden habits that make it worse - and how you can break them
Social anxiety is more common than many think. Here's what you need to know about the condition.
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The astonishing collective impact of household energy shifts
A subtle change in household power habits could eliminate the need to build new gas power plants, say researchers studying energy usage
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ChatGPT may have helped save a man having a stroke, and this is exactly how I want AI health advice to work
ChatGPT doesn't need to replace your doctor to potentially help save your life
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I’ve Tested Smartwatches for a Decade. These 7 Stand the Test of Time
The best smartwatches do more than count steps. They keep you connected, track your health, and help you spend less time on your phone.
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County Durham smokers urged to quit as free support expands this Stoptober
County Durham smokers urged to quit for Stoptober with stop-smoking support, nicotine replacement, vaping advice and Smoke Free app, plus over…
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Darlington man changes plea to admit wounding just days before trial was due
A Darlington man has admitted a serious assault but must wait for his two co-defendants’ trial to finish before he is sentenced.
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EU seeks hybrid threat playbook without duplicating NATO
EU foreign and defence ministers backed further work on a new protocol for responding to hybrid threats, while stressing that it must complement rather than duplicate NATO. The EU’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said European foreign...
