Society & Culture
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Family of British man killed in Florida hit-and-run ‘desperate’ to bring body home
The family of Brandon Grimes are raising money to return his body to the UK
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77-year-old man put to death in Florida, 16th person to be executed in the state this year
Curtis Wilkie Beasley was executed for the 1995 killing of Carolyn Monfort, after supreme court declined to intervene
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Traveller family warns it could be forced to live on roadside if appeal fails
A Traveller family fighting enforcement action over an unauthorised site near Richmond has warned they could be left living at the side of the road if their planning appeal fails. Jamie Miller has appealed against a North Yorkshire Council...
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Councillor hits out at 'unacceptable' eight-mile diversion to reach their own town
A LOCAL councillor has said the level of disruption residents of a North Yorkshire town are facing from tomorrow (Wednesday) is…
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Cornell rape allegations lead to renewed scrutiny of laws on intoxication and consent
A woman’s account of being sexually assaulted at a Cornell University fraternity house has advocates and lawmakers renewing their criticism of a New York law that makes it more difficult to prosecute people who have taken advantage of others too intoxicated to consent to sex
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Councillor hits out at 'unacceptable' eight-mile diversion to reach their own town
A LOCAL councillor has said the level of disruption residents of a North Yorkshire town are facing from tomorrow (Wednesday) is…
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60 million kids to be auto-enrolled in Trump Accounts
Children cannot access the Trump Account until they are 18, and it can only be used for specific things like paying for a home or education
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Traveller family warns it could be forced to live on roadside if appeal fails
Traveller family appeals North Yorkshire Council enforcement action over unauthorised UK site, warning they could be left roadside if appeal fails.
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South Africa announces measures to tackle violence against women after series of killings
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced new measures to combat violence against women
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Burundi says it will accept migrant deportees from the United States but details are vague
Burundi says it will accept migrants deported from the United States, but only those who are not facing criminal charges and have no links to terrorism
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3 Nigerians killed in recent weeks in South Africa, Nigeria says
Nigerian authorities report that three Nigerian nationals have been killed in South Africa in recent weeks, adding to tensions between the two countries
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Latest on A64 dualling between York and Scarborough
THE dualling of the A64 road between York and Scarborough is unlikely to happen “any time soon”, the county’s mayor has said.
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Crews tackle fire in the open in residential York street
Firefighters have tackled a fire in the open in a residential street in Heworth, York.
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Trump roasted for calling out ‘Sleepy Joe’ Biden and then appearing to nod off
The White House has previously explained the president’s closed eyes at public events as him ‘blinking’ or ‘solemnly listening’
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Video. Thousands march in Chile and Colombia to defend abortion rights
Video. Demonstrators gathered in Santiago and Bogotá on International Safe Abortion Day, calling for greater access to abortion and defending reproductive rights.
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'I want women to feel confident', says this Yorkshire model who has launched a swimsuit for bigger busts
Yorkshire model Rachel Peru is on a mission to stop women feeling self-conscious in swimwear. “I want women to feel confident,” she says.
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Traveller family warns it could be forced to live on roadside if appeal fails
A traveller family fighting enforcement action over an unauthorised site near Richmond has warned they could be left living at the side of the road…
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Andy Burnham to fight next election on pledge to change voting system
The prime minister says he wants other parties to take part in a national commission on electoral reform.
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County Durham horror home linked to drugs and violence closed down
A County Durham house at the centre of months of anti-social behaviour, drug-taking and violence has been closed by police after repeated warnings…
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Traveller family warns it could be forced to live on roadside if appeal fails
Traveller family appeals North Yorkshire Council enforcement action over unauthorised UK site, warning they could be left roadside if appeal fails.
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Australian government concedes no scientific consensus on social media harms for teenagers – but ‘credible risks’ justify ban
Commonwealth tells high court its proposed laws to let users opt out of algorithms would ultimately have the same effect as the ban
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Guardian Essential poll: Coalition’s primary vote sinks to lowest ever as majority support hardline immigration ideas
More than half of Australians want to see the country’s migrant intake lowered while One Nation’s primary vote climbs to 25%
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Crews tackle fire in the open in residential York street
Firefighters have tackled a fire in the open in a residential street in Heworth, York.
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Lindsay Clancy lawyer says case was ‘based on speculation’ at hearing over new trial
Her lawyer’s argument Tuesday was a striking turn after a lengthy trial that focused more on her mental state than on whether she took their lives
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Police appeal for information about the behaviour of a woman in York city centre
Police have put out an appeal for information in relation to the behaviour of a woman in York. The incident happened in the city centre around High Ousegate, Spurriergate and Coney Street between 4:50pm and 6:30pm yesterday, Monday 28th...
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US supreme court allows Trump officials to resume deportations to third countries
Conservative majority temporarily lifts lower-court decision as liberal justices dissent from ruling
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How long are EES waiting times at German airports?
With the autumn break coming up, many people may be wondering what kind of delays to expect at German airports due to the Entry and Exit System (EES) checks.
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A64 dualling unlikely in near future, says York and North Yorkshire mayor
THE dualling of the A64 road between York and Scarborough is unlikely to happen “any time soon”, the county’s mayor has said. David Skaith, the elected Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, has admitted he does not expect funding for full...
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Deadly 5-foot African viper loose in California neighborhood as residents panic
A Gaboon viper, a four- to five-foot-long snake, was last seen Monday in a tree in a residential neighborhood
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Supreme Court lets quick deportations to third countries resume while justices weigh Trump policy
The Supreme Court will allow President Donald Trump’s administration to continue deporting people to countries other than their own for now, while the justices consider whether the policy is legal
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Three teenagers die after car enters River Wear in Sunderland
The bodies of two teenage boys and a teenage girl have been recovered from the water, police say.
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Israeli settlers attack West Bank village and block Palestinian family's return home
Two homes belonging to the al-Tubasi family were set on fire and Israeli security forces were also targeted by settlers.
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Latest on A64 dualling between York and Scarborough
THE dualling of the A64 road between York and Scarborough is unlikely to happen “any time soon”, the county’s mayor has said.
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Trump envoy warned Greek minister US can bring down ‘any country we want’: report
Greek representatives have denied claims ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle had a heated exchange with energy minister Stavros Papastavrou
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Large Bradford school forced into emergency closure as students sent home
More than 900 students aged 11 to 16 have been affected.
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Kent hospital declares critical incident
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust said there was an ‘ongoing and exceptional demand for hospital services’ and warned those wanting to attend A&E they faced an ‘extremely long wait’
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Chris Mason: Burnham opens debate on huge issue of social care reform
The pitch from Andy Burnham is that there needs to be a willingness to say "the things politicians usually avoid", the BBC's political editor writes.
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Anthropic warns of ‘existential risks to humanity’ of AI in IPO plans – reports
The US tech giant reportedly laid out the risks of potential human extinction in its initial public offering prospectus.
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Heartbroken family pay tribute to 15-year-old girl killed in County Durham crash
Charlie Olivia Slack was a passenger in a Fiat 500 when she was involved in a collision on Shincliffe Lane at around 5.30pm on Thursday, September…
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Walkers complete challenge as campaign raises £17,649 for Darlington SEND families
One mother’s fight for better opportunities for her autistic son has inspired dozens of people to walk 16.5 miles for SEND families across…
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Person 'lying on ground' as ambulance called to Bradford street
Emergency services attended Wakefield Road, Bradford, during rush hour after a witness reported an ambulance, crowd and person on the ground.
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From Jamui to Delhi, the burden of safety from sexual assault cannot fall on women
As outrage grows over cases of sexual violence, activists are demanding a shift from controlling women to confronting men’s behaviour. Plus, Tony Klor’s ‘hella dope’ city vlogs
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Children can enjoy Halloween tour of Bradford's most haunted building
CHILDREN will be able to explore Bradford’s most haunted building this Halloween.
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Mum's anger over grouse shooting and snakes on council's school route over moorland
For Bilsdale mother-of-three Laura Seales, the issues surrounding North Yorkshire’s home-to-school transport policy are not simply about lines on…
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How York is changing its streets and public spaces to support healthy ageing
York has introduced a range of improvements to support older residents and ensure they can remain independent and active for longer.
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Disabled woman evicted from home she lived in for 71 years returns after protests
Hundreds had protested the eviction, which comes amid a housing crisis across the country
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North Korean DMZ landmine blasts 'violation of armistice,' Seoul says
The northern and southern boundaries of the zone are among the world's most heavily fortified frontiers and landmine incidents have previously heightened tensions between the two countries.
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A Pentagon Influencer Called Liberal Women a ‘Pestilence’ Who Will End Western Civilization
Kurt Schlichter was part of a task force rooting out so-called woke ideologies at the military’s war colleges. He has called to bar childless adults from voting.
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Largest indoor country music festival taking place in the North this autumn
Ruby Rae’s York and Newcastle XL Indoor Country Festival will transform Times Square in Newcastle into a slice of Nashville.
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15 Buildings Flooded in Siemensstadt, Berlin
1,200 residents were forced to evacuate their homes in the district just North of Charlottenburg due to a burst water main. A major water main burst causing extreme flooding and forcing 1,200 people to evacuate their homes in Berlin
