Society & Culture
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Police praise courage of woman after officer convicted of raping her
Police have praised the courage of a woman whose evidence led to a York jury convicting a West Yorkshire police officer of rape.
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Pupils 'feel safe, happy, and well cared for' at this Bradford district school
In their report, Ofsted highlighted the school's inclusive culture and commitment to helping every child succeed.
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The roots of AI fear in the West are cultural, not technological
Popular conceptions of AI differ drastically between the US and China. Columnist Annalee Newitz dives into the cultural, religious and sci-fi factors driving our impressions of its power
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Why slow travel fans should start with Türkiye
The Cittaslow’ initiative has been highlighting the lesser-known burgs around the world which celebrate local food, culture and history. Türkiye is the proud owner of 29 such towns, all offering unfettered access to myriad aspects of Turkish culture. #Destinations
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Deadline approaching for County Durham secondary school applications
Durham parents must apply for secondary school places by October 31, for September 2027 starts, as late applications may miss preferred schools.
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Police praise courage of woman after officer convicted of raping her
Police have praised the courage of a woman whose evidence led to a York jury convicting a West Yorkshire police officer of rape.
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Protesters and police in Albania fight in seventh day of violent clashes
Almost 300 people have been injured, more than half of them police, as violent anti-government demonstrations show no sign of easing.
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‘Leave red poppy alone’: York veteran hits out at Remembrance Day ‘politicisation’
A York veteran says in today's letters that he is "deeply frustrated" that the red poppy is being used to promote political and social causes.
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York man shares how decade-long ketamine addiction destroyed his life
A former 28-year-old ketamine user from York is sharing his story during Ketamine Awareness Week.
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'Serial perpetrator' of violence jailed after raping and abusing multiple victims
A man described by police as a “serial perpetrator” of violence has been jailed after being convicted of rape, controlling behaviour and a series of assaults against multiple victims.
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How do we support ketamine users when their needs are so different?
For the last two years Megan has been in agony and unable to stand straight because of her ketamine use.
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Albanian PM Rama says anti-government protesters crossed 'red line'
The European Commission released a statement condemning the violence in Albania on Sunday, saying it had "no place in a democratic society" and that the response "must remain within the law and proportionate." #EuropeNews
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France announces partial curfews after weekend of violence
It comes after cost-of-living protests descended into widespread violence and looting across France on Saturday. Clashes with police also continued on Sunday in some parts of the country. #EuropeNews
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Aberfan: The Village That Fought Back
Aberfan’s grieving community takes on the government, demanding justice and the removal of the remaining tips after the disaster that killed 144 people.
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I have a condition people are too embarrassed to talk about
Women share their experience of lichen sclerosus.
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Five ways El Niño is affecting the weather around the world
As the strongest El Niño on record continues to intensify, what impacts on weather patterns are already being felt across the globe? Sarah Keith-Lucas looks at the evidence.
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Activist Mahmoud Khalil asks Supreme Court to let US judges quickly reverse immigration detentions
Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil has asked the Supreme Court to let federal judges quickly decide the legality of immigration-related detentions so individuals are not held for months or years without judicial oversight
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Trump borrows from far right to blame unrest in France on immigration
President ignores school conditions and cost of living and says he warned Macron ‘the whole world was coming in’
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Trump was about to unload on a reporter. Then she uttered 8 words that calmed him
The president is known for going after female reporters like CNN’s Kaitlan Collins, complaining that she doesn’t smile during her White House coverage
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Helen Haines was chatting with locals at a dog park on Monday morning. By the afternoon, she was fighting for her life
Australia’s politicians have been facing increasing threats and abuse. It can no longer be dismissed as social media noise or harmless comment
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Singletons want to meet in real life – we’re embracing that, says Tinder boss
The chief executive of Match Group said Tinder has undergone a turnaround after years of declining usership.
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Curfew imposed in parts of central Paris and other cities after rioting across France
It comes after the country's interior minister admits that police "lost control" in some cities.
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‘Pay-for-influence’ scandal involving Trump allies hits White House: report
‘You'll be joining the VIP events and get close with the administration,’ Richard Grenell allegedly texted a Turkish businessman. He denies the allegations
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US grants deportation reprieve to migrants from Ukraine and Sudan
DHS says migrants ‘retain protections’ after temporary protected status was set to expire on Monday
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Australian MP critically injured after being hit by car in apparent attack
The independent politician is in hospital after what the prime minister says may have been a deliberate attack.
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Tennis star Svitolina says emotional toll of Ukraine war led to Monfils separation
The two top tennis pros married in 2021 and have one child together.
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Mississippi AG says officer's force was justified during shoplifting call in which boy was killed
Mississippi’s attorney general says a Senatobia police officer was justified in using force during a June shoplifting call that ended in the fatal shooting of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley
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Residents urged to check on vulnerable neighbours after man with screwdriver incident
Police have warned people to check on their vulnerable neighbours after a man carrying a screwdriver was seen in a North Yorkshire town.
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Harrogate Town appoints Irving Weaver Life President
Harrogate Town AFC has appointed Irving Weaver as Life President in recognition of his 15 years as chairman and owner of the club.
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Police probe launched into 'anti-social' e-bike riding in North Yorkshire town
The county's police are looking for witnesses to anti-social e-bike riding in a coastal North Yorkshire town.
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Photos of youth around the world protesting for education, housing and political change
From France and Albania to India and Argentina, young people have been protesting in October, demanding better-funded schools and affordable housing, opposing spending cuts and challenging government leaders.
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Macron accused of being ‘out of touch’ for Kuwait trip as France gripped by violence
Hundreds of thousands of people protested this weekend over declining public services and the rising cost of living
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Teenager punched in face then kicked in ribs by youths in York city centre
A teenager was taken to hospital after being repeatedly punched in the face then kicked in the ribs by two youths in St Helen's Square, York, police have said.
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How France’s worst rioting in years erupted and how the government responded
Rioters clashed with police, set cars on fire, stormed public buildings and engulfed a historic city hall in flames in France’s worst civil unrest in years
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'Anger and shock' as mini recycling centres to be removed across Ryedale
A NORTH Yorkshire councillor has said residents are 'shocked and angry' that mini recycling centres across Ryedale are to close.
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Teenager punched in face then kicked in ribs by youths in York city centre
A teenager was taken to hospital after being repeatedly punched in the face then kicked in the ribs by two youths in St Helen's Square, York, police have said.
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Election Offices in at Least 32 States Have Received Suspicious Letters
WIRED contacted officials in all 50 states and Washington, DC to uncover the extent of a harassment campaign ahead of the midterms.
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Person stuck in public toilet in North Yorkshire town
Firefighters have come to the rescue of a person stuck in a public toilet in a North Yorkshire town.
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Mini recycling centres across North Yorkshire could face closure in wider review
Mini recycling centres in North Yorkshire could face closure as the council considers whether the facilities are still needed following improvements to household recycling collections.
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Two taken to hospital after serious crash near school in North Yorkshire
Two people were taken to hospital after a serious crash, involving two vehicles, close to a school in North Yorkshire.
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Supreme Court will review ban on distilling spirits in private homes
Plaintiffs challenging the prohibition on home distilling claim the 1868 law is an antiquated relic of Reconstruction-era politics
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'Scandal' - Homeless deaths in Scotland soar 38 in a year as housing crisis deepens
The number of homeless people dying in Scotland has soared by 38 in just one year with 232 deaths recorded in 2025 as the country’s housing emergency claims an ever more devastating toll.
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Police probe launched into 'anti-social' e-bike riding in North Yorkshire town
The county's police are looking for witnesses to anti-social e-bike riding in a coastal North Yorkshire town.
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France protests escalate with riots, looting and 2,400 arrests – The Latest
Last weekend there were mass protests across France, with more than half a million people estimated to have been involved. France’s interior minister conceded that police ‘lost control’ in some cities, including Paris, Marseille and Limoges. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s Europe correspondent, Jon Henley
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France protest: Are the riots a warning of an intense election to come?
Rioting, looting and vandalism has gripped France over the weekend after protests spiralled out of control across the country.
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'My heart is broken' - Family pay tribute to missing Bradford man found dead
His disappearance prompted extensive searches and repeated appeals from both police and family members as concern grew for his welfare.
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UN food agency to cut aid to 500,000 people in Gaza
Families who keep their support will get smaller rations and less cash, even though two-thirds of the territory’s population still needs help to survive.
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'Our hearts are broken': Family tribute to teenager killed in Leeds crash
The heartbroken family of an 18-year-old pedestrian who died following a crash in Leeds city centre have thanked members of the public and emergency services who tried to save his life.
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'Anger and shock' as mini recycling centres to be removed across Ryedale
A NORTH Yorkshire councillor has said residents are 'shocked and angry' that mini recycling centres across Ryedale are to close.
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ITV’s exposé of racism and misogyny in Reform? Just a few (more) bad apples
While the party’s MPs went into hiding, it was left to its failed byelection candidate Matt Goodwin to defend it
