Society & Culture
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'Chaos' on Leeds streets with people desperate after 'early prison release'
Homeless Street Angels charity founder Becky says prison releases are leaving people without shelter, food or clothing, with some fearing they may reoffend
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Yorkshire Wildlife Park: Resident criticises reaction to death of man in enclosure
“So, it just felt it was really unfair that people were almost wishing him to die as opposed to not wanting anybody to be hurt.”
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Sudan's famine risk worsened by conflict, draught and funding shortages, report says
Conflict and drought are worsening food insecurity in Sudan’s Darfur and Kordofan regions, according to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification
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Micah Richards urges Man City owners to publish evidence supporting appeal
The club has appealed and said it has a “comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence that exists” to support its position.
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Driver left fearing for safety after incident along major road in North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire Police are appealing for information following a road incident that left a driver fearing they would be forced off the road.
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Public safety ‘integral part’ of UK zoo standards but risks remain, experts say
Public safety is an “integral part” of standards regulating zoos in the UK, but risks linked to “unpredictable behaviour” from visitors can never truly be eliminated, experts have said.
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The Monte Verde controversy is back: who first lived in the Americas?
The Monte Verde sites in Chile have been the source of arguments among archaeologists for decades. Columnist Michael Marshall finds the row is heating up again – and could change our understanding of the first peoples in the Americas
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Spainish king and queen to visit Ceuta as migrant crisis reveals rifts
Spain's Ceuta, a city in North Africa, is facing a migration crisis that has exposed deep divisions
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'Ragebait' is the German Youth Word of the Year
'Ragebait' obtained 36.5% of the votes, followed by 33.8% for 'Peak' and 29.7% for 'Crashout'. Publisher PONS Langenscheidt announced “Ragebait” as the 2026 winner of the Youth Word of the Year at the Frankfurt Book Fair.
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Black student alleges racist joke by supervisor, told to seek therapy
In her Los Angeles Superior Court action, plaintiff Jonnae Serrano states her supervisor used terms such as "you people," "your people" and "folks like you"
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‘People seemed to care more about the tiger’: Woman's sadness after fatal zoo attack
A woman who lives near Yorkshire Wildlife Park where a man was killed by a tiger has said she was concerned over reports the victim may have had additional needs and that people “seemed to care more about the tiger”.
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The unusual 1,000-year-old tradition that stopped people in their tracks in York
Judges, barristers and civic leaders paraded through York for the North Eastern Circuit Legal Service at York Minster on October 11, marking the new legal year.
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The unusual 1,000-year-old tradition that stopped people in their tracks in York
Judges, barristers and civic leaders paraded through York for the North Eastern Circuit Legal Service at York Minster on October 11, marking the new legal year.
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‘People seemed to care more about the tiger’: Woman's sadness after fatal zoo attack
A woman who lives near Yorkshire Wildlife Park where a man was killed by a tiger has said she was concerned over reports the victim may have had additional needs and that people “seemed to care more about the tiger”.
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MP challenges cash access ruling amid fears rural communities are being left behind
An MP has called for a review of cash and banking services in Bedale amid concerns that residents in the town and surrounding villages are being left with inadequate access to banking facilities.
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Nobel peace laureate Navi Pillay defends international justice, slams U.S. moves against ICC as ‘negative and cruel’
Nobel peace laureate Navi Pillay defends international justice, slams U.S. moves against ICC as ‘negative and cruel’
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Primary school applications open for September 2027 in North Yorkshire
Parents and carers in North Yorkshire can now apply for primary school places for children due to start school in September 2027.
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Yorkshire Wildlife Park fatal tiger attack - what we know so far
A recap on what we know about the attack which left a man dead at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.
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'It's been a whirlwind': How Germany's foreign residents say life has changed
When we asked readers how Germany has changed since they arrived here, we heard about rising costs, housing shortages and political tensions. Yet many also said they wouldn't want to live anywhere else.
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Trump in ‘foul mood’ despite being on the campaign trail
Trump’s campaign-style rallies serve as ‘an escape’ for the president amid his deeply unpopular war in Iran and his low approval ratings, according to a report
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20 years of Knaresborough volunteers who have helped transform the town
A not-for-profit Knaresborough group is celebrating 20 years of transforming the town’s high street and public spaces by supporting a massive range of community projects.
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Trump tells fans he could say the ‘stupidest things’ and they would cheer. They agree
“I could say the stupidest things, and you’d clap. ‘Oh, I love you so — it’s true,” the president told a crowd in Tennessee.
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What is Indigenous Peoples Day? A day of celebration, protest and reclaiming history
Native American people celebrate their history of resilience with ceremonies, dances and speeches
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Nearly 69,000 want maternity pay changed – now the Government has responded
The Government has responded to a petition signed by 68,598 people calling for higher maternity pay. Here's what ministers said.
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University to consider dropping IHRA antisemitism definition amid free speech fears
A motion submitted to the institution’s elected Senate criticises the definition as "focusing excessively on attitudes and speech relating to Israel".
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MP challenges cash access ruling amid fears rural communities are being left behind
An MP has called for a review of cash and banking services in Bedale amid concerns that residents in the town and surrounding villages are being left with inadequate access to banking facilities.
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RAF Fairford incident ‘almost certainly’ directed by Iran’s IRGC, Burnham says
The Iranian ambassador to the UK has been summoned to make clear that “Britain will not tolerate threats on our soil”, foreign secretary Ed Miliband also said
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Approval for long-promised bridge at major housing development
A long-promised pedestrian and cycle bridge linking a major housing development near Scarborough to local towns is closer to reality after the final phase of a major residential scheme was approved.
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Clashes between rival groups in central South Sudan leave scores dead
Clashes between armed groups from rival communities in central South Sudan have left scores dead and overwhelmed a hospital with wounded people
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Nearly 69,000 want maternity pay changed – now the Government has responded
The Government has responded to a petition signed by 68,598 people calling for higher maternity pay. Here's what ministers said.
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Woman dies in hospital after suffering serious injuries in Bradford fire
A woman has died after suffering serious burns in a fire in Bradford.
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Zelenskyy says Russia strikes energy facilities despite Trump claim of an energy ceasefire
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia is still striking Ukraine's energy facilities despite U.S. President Donald Trump's claim of an energy ceasefire
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It is inconceivable to think Russia did not try to interfere in Brexit vote, says PM
Andy Burnham says he is not questioning the legitimacy of the 2016 vote after facing questions from MPs.
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Children and women included in Reform plan to immediately deport 90,000 asylum seekers
Farage’s party says it would ‘embed’ immigration enforcement in UK and use ‘aerial imaging’ to identify people
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Mamdani says ICE agents who shot man in New York looked like ‘mass shooters’
Mayor calls for end to agency’s operations in city after agents shot and wounded man with five-year-old in car
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Police launch investigation after woman approached by unknown man in Harrogate
North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information and witnesses after a woman was reportedly approached by an unknown man in Harrogate.
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Youths vandalise fencing close to community centre in North Yorkshire village
The county's police force said in a statement yesterday (Sunday, October 11) it is investigating reports of anti-social behaviour and criminal damage in Sherburn-in-Elmet.
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Is Yorkshire Wildlife Park back open today following fatal tiger attack?
The incident happened on Saturday morning and prompted a major emergency response.
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Three men sentenced for violence on the North Yorkshire coast
Three men who assaulted other people were among defendants sentenced recently at Scarborough Magistrates Court.
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Far-Right Election Groups Are Now Targeting Nursing Homes
Inspired by new guidance from the Trump administration, right-wing election groups are targeting nursing homes, baselessly claiming that left-wing groups are stealing residents’ votes.
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Surprise data on anti-social behaviour in York after ongoing issues
Zero breaches of an anti-social behaviour order have been recorded since December, according to new figures, despite ongoing issues being recorded in York.
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More than 20,000 police deployed to schools across Poland after series of stabbings
Prime Minister Donald Tusk says the country is witnessing ‘a grim trend of violence’
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Why are the Houthis attacking Saudi Arabia and how are they breaching its defences?
Washington has largely ignored the lingering disruption created by the Houthis around the Red Sea. But a wider conflict with Saudi Arabia could force them to intervene, writes James C. Reynolds
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Yorkshire Wildlife Park: Everything we know so far on Monday after death of man
Everything we know so far about the incident including Monday update
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Why the worst El Niño killed millions – and how we can avoid a repeat
The world hasn't experienced an El Niño this strong since the 1870s, when it sparked a terrible global famine. Are we better prepared this time?
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Police issue update after reports of illegal fishing on private land in York
In a statement issued on Saturday, October 10, North Yorkshire Police said the activity took place at Derwenthorpe pond without the permission of landowner Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust.
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Senegal's crackdown on LGBTQ+ people forces them to go into hiding, rights watchdog says
Human Rights Watch reports that Senegal has launched a harsh crackdown on LGBTQ+ people, leading to arrests and rights violations
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Trump furious as Don Jr’s ex Kimberly Guilfoyle faces the axe: report
President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are considering firing U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle, according to a new report
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Siberian ‘man eating’ bear attack surge prompts population warning
At least 22 people have been killed in bear attacks since spring, as populations spiral out of control in certain regions, Russian state media reported
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Why I oppose the Green Party’s motion on Israel - Andy Brown
Anyone who claims that they agree 100 per cent with every line of every policy of the political party they are a member of can’t be trusted. They are either completely lacking in independent critical judgement or lying. Neither is a healthy characteristic.
