Society & Culture
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Driver not wearing seat belt among 5 York and North Yorkshire motorists banned
Inconsiderate driving and not wearing a seat belt were among offences committed by 5 motorists from York and North Yorkshire now banned from the roads.
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Driver not wearing seat belt among 5 York and North Yorkshire motorists banned
Inconsiderate driving and not wearing a seat belt were among offences committed by 5 motorists from York and North Yorkshire now banned from the roads.
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Which city is Europe’s greenest? EU names eight finalists
The finalists were judged in seven areas, including climate change resilience, waste management and how quickly they are cutting emissions.
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Major York bridge closed amid police incident
A bridge in York city centre is closed due to a police incident.
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House GOP reportedly in ‘triage mode’ as midterm bloodbath fears spiral
President Donald Trump has once agian promised voters $5,000 checks if they vote for Republicans in the midterm elections next month
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Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro wrap up campaigns on eve of tight vote
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro have a final chance on Saturday to sway voters at rallies in crucial São Paulo before a tight election marked by scandals and personal attacks.
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One person taken to hospital after fire at private address in North East town
One person was taken to hospital after a fire at an address in North Shields.
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Tennessee prison chief to resign after Christa Pike's failed execution
Pike's lawyers said the failure "goes far beyond any one person". Pike is in critical condition after surviving two lethal injections.
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Tens of thousands take to the streets of Paris for Pride
Paris Mayor Emmanuel Grégoire, who leaded the march through the capital, highlighted some of the threats that the LGBTQ+ community is still facing, saying, "LGBTQIA+ venues are still being threatened, attacked, discriminated against, and subjected to violence and intimidation." #EuropeNews
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Major York bridge closed amid police incident
A bridge in York city centre is closed due to a police incident.
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Wegner: German Unity Day Is a Cause for Celebration
Berlin's Governing Mayor, Kai Wegner, calls on people to celebrate unity and diversity on German Unity Day.
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TSA to prohibit airport security officers from sitting down while checking travelers’ IDs
TSA says rule change is meant to keep officers ‘alert’, but union says it ignores safety and ‘common decency’
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'Unacceptable behaviour' by youths in town leads to second dispersal order imposed
A second dispersal order has been imposed after ongoing antisocial behaviour, criminal damage and graffiti in the town’s parks were branded “completely unacceptable”.
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Poll reveals who voters favor on key issues as many lack faith in either party
While voters expressed deep dissatisfaction with Republicans, the survey suggests voters have relatively little confidence Democrats have their problems in mind
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North East children's home plan would allow autistic child to stay closer to family
A council and an autistic charity have joined forces as part of a children’s home proposal seeking change of use planning permission in Normanby.
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‘This can’t go on’: tens of thousands protest against housing crisis in Spain
Demonstrators take to the streets of Madrid and other Spanish cities after new legislation fails to pass
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Police issue image appeal after victim punched in face and robbed
Police have issued images of two people they want to identify in connection with a robbery.
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Reform councillor defends plan to axe City of Sanctuary status – amid concerns from opposition parties
A senior Reform councillor has defended a plan to withdraw Bradford from City of Sanctuary status - after opposition politicians accused the party of "spreading hate and division".
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WATCH: Anti-racism protest and festival in Bradford city centre today
At noon today (October 3), an anti-racism protest took place in Bradford city centre.
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Why has Brazil accused the US of election interference?
The Latin American country will vote for its next president, as Lula da Silva and Bolsonaro clash over sovereignty, security and ties with Washington.
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North East veterans unite to record new Christmas single in bid to make it number one
‘We’re Still Here’ brings veterans and armed forces families together, with proceeds supporting three charities.
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Eight bats found in just 17 days at elementary school as the cause remains unknown
Washington’s protected-wildlife rules limit how the school can handle the creatures
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Hundreds of anti-migrant protesters gather in Dover and Southampton
In Southampton, anti-migrant protesters from South Coast Patriots and anti-racism demonstrators from Southampton Stand Up To Racism have gathered in the city centre
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Nearly 500,000 people protest in Madrid over Spain's housing crisis
Thousands take to the streets across Spain as protesters call for a general strike after parliament rejects two government housing decrees #EuropeNews
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‘Scandalous’ end-of-life care situation prompts North Yorkshire councillors to act
York and North Yorkshire councillors will write to NHS chiefs over “scandalous” end-of-life care governance, as hospices face funding pressures and bed losses.
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‘Scandalous’ end-of-life care situation prompts North Yorkshire councillors to act
York and North Yorkshire councillors will write to NHS chiefs over “scandalous” end-of-life care governance, as hospices face funding pressures and bed losses.
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‘The enemy is tearing our city apart’: terror in Kyiv as Russia ramps up attacks
Mayor Vitali Klitschko says Kyivans can no longer pretend it is ‘peacetime’ amid strikes on school, hospital and bridge
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Terror at 34,000ft: How ‘Israel’s 9/11’ was averted after midair stabbing
Passengers on Flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv have been celebrated as heroes for preventing disaster. Maira Butt looks at how it all unfolded
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‘It’s shocking really’: Devon community tracks River Dart sewage spills
Citizen environmentalists create online platform that flags spills in real time and highlights repeatedly polluted spots
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‘Scandalous’ end-of-life care situation prompts North Yorkshire councillors to act
York and North Yorkshire councillors will write to NHS chiefs over “scandalous” end-of-life care governance, as hospices face funding pressures and bed losses.
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Amanda Owen reflects on children growing up and 'wrinkles' since Our Yorkshire Farm
Amanda Owen, from Our Yorkshire Farm, has told of her pride at watching her children grow up on screen as she reflects on her family's TV journey.
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Women given cycling shorts at popular Oktoberfest ride after upskirting incidents
At least 32,000 videos of women on the Teufelsrad ride at the world’s largest beer festival are in circulation, say reports
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Spain faces housing protests in more than 50 cities
The eviction of an 87-year-old woman has turned anger over rents that have nearly doubled in ten years into a threat to Pedro Sánchez's minority government. #EuropeNews
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Polls open in Latvia's parliamentary election
Some 1.5 million people are eligible to cast ballots in the parliamentary election, Latvia's 11th since gaining independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.
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‘We will not stop’: Students’ blunt message as French school protests spread
More than 5,000 people have been arrested across the country this week as student demonstrations about overcrowded classrooms and school conditions turned violent. Jessie Williams reports
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UFC 332: Wang Cong says Joker persona helps her 'feel the fear' in opponents
Wang Cong dismisses critics who say she she is not deserving of facing Natalia Silva for the flyweight world title at UFC 332 on Saturday.
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Here's why you might see a lot of police activity in Bradford city centre today
People are taking part in a unity march and festival in Bradford today amid concerns over rising racism and division in the UK.
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Daily life around the world, in photos
A look at everyday moments across countries, cultures and communities worldwide.
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‘I’ve been fighting for a Leeds tram for 40 years - it is insane we don’t have one’
West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin is trying to bring back trams to the streets of Leeds and Bradford after many previous failed ventures.
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FACT FOCUS: What people are alleging in a Cornell University fraternity gang rape case
Allegations that a group of men gang raped a Cornell University student at a fraternity house in 2024 have drawn online speculation about what the school and authorities did and criticism that no charges were filed
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County Durham thug threatened to torch woman's home during street scuffle
A man was overheard threatening to “come back and burn down” the home of a woman he had been arguing with in public.
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Andy Burnham’s focus on social care reform was a refreshing change but can he convince the public that his approach is right?
Andy Burnham’s first Labour Party conference as leader will go down as having put social care at the centre of the political agenda. For too long campaigners for social care reform have long argued for the issue just to be given the due attention that it deserves.
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'This is a real country house' - Amanda Owen on what to expect in new series of Our Farm Next Door
Amanda Owen and her family have been restoring an abandoned Swaledale farmhouse for more than two years. Ahead of a fresh TV series, she reveals the lessons she has learned. Emma Ryan reports.
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Federal judge halts Big Bend border wall construction in blow to Trump agenda
Plan to install barriers through popular national park sparked outrage from advocates and politicians alike
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Women given free shorts at Oktoberfest to prevent upskirting
The step at the Munich festival comes after thousands of voyeuristic videos emerged on social media.
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Former priest Chris Brain guilty of raping and assaulting women
The leader of Sheffield's former Nine O'Clock Service movement is facing prison for abusing 13 women.
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US and Australia suspend consular services in Brazil ahead of election citing security concerns
U.S. consular services and the Australian embassy have closed in Brazil due to security concerns
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ICE raids leave US citizens carrying their birth certificates: ‘We are from America’
The aggressive immigration operation of President Donald Trump’s second term has ensnared increasing numbers of Americans. Some of those caught in its dragnet tell Rhian Lubin how the experience has changed their lives forever
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US suspends consular services in Brazil over security concerns
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and rival Flavio Bolsonaro are pulling no punches in a last-ditch effort to win voters ahead of Sunday's election in Brazil, where the US and Australia suspended consular services Friday over security concerns.
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Florida's dengue outbreak is now the largest in the continental US in decades
Florida is experiencing its largest dengue outbreak in decades, with over 250 locally acquired cases reported this year
