Travel
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Judge convicts 3 Mexicans in the killings of 2 Australian brothers and American friend on surf trip
A local judge has found three Mexicans guilty of murdering two Australian brothers and their American friend in Baja California
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UK weather: a weekend of showers and sunshine ahead of warmer temperatures next week
With sunshine and showers forecast for the weekend, next week could see a return to some warmer temperatures but there will be gales for some.
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Three men found guilty of murders of Australian surfer brothers and US friend in Mexico
Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson, 30 and 33, and friend Carter Rhoad, 30, were killed on a surfing trip in 2024
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Seven poisonous mushrooms to avoid when foraging in Germany
Germany's mushroom season draws thousands of people into the forests every autumn. But some of the country's most dangerous mushrooms closely resemble edible varieties – and a single mistake can potentially be fatal.
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Drought declared in Yorkshire due to low water levels after scorching summer
A drought has been declared in Yorkshire due to low water levels in reservoirs and rivers following prolonged dry weather in the spring and summer, the Environment Agency said.
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Eight-mile diversion caused by roadworks in North Yorkshire town ends
An eight mile diversion due to roadworks in a North Yorkshire town has come to an end.
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Scarborough’s Alpamare waterpark set to be sold with 99-year car park lease
Scarborough's Alpamare waterpark is set to be sold alongside a 99-year peppercorn lease of the adjoining car park.
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Eight-mile diversion caused by roadworks in North Yorkshire town ends
An eight mile diversion due to roadworks in a North Yorkshire town has come to an end.
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Israeli settlers flank Palestine cafe with dozens of flags in 'blatant intimidation'
The coffee shop in the small village of Luban al-Sharqiya sits along the West Bank's main north-south traffic artery
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Farm on the M62: From happy cattle to teary farewells - Jill Thorp
We’ve had some beautiful weather recently, with warm skies flooding the valleys and hilltops, a last-minute flurry of sunshine, and mild evenings.
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'Naked man' at centre of major road closure in Yorkshire
A MAIN road in North Yorkshire is currently blocked due to an incident - with reports of 'severe delays'.
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'Naked man' at centre of major road closure in Yorkshire
A MAIN road in North Yorkshire is currently blocked due to an incident - with reports of 'severe delays'.
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Nationwide cashier to repay £12k after stealing from customers
Kelly Kershaw stole from vulnerable customers to fund a safari in Africa and a trip to Paris.
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A19 closed in both directions amid reports of 'naked man' near Northallerton
A MAIN road in North Yorkshire is currently blocked due to an incident - with reports of 'severe delays'.
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Rising water is creating inland ghost forests in the US
Forests full of dead trees aren’t just found by the US coasts – they are also appearing far from the sea around freshwater lakes
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Man dies in huge crash involving Range Rover on major road
West Yorkshire Police said the road remains closed.
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Video. Tornadoes sweep across Sicily, leaving flipped cars and damaged buildings
Video. A rare double waterspout formed off the coast of Marsala in western Sicily on 9 October, before moving inland and causing significant damage.
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Ryanair adds four new routes from Leeds Bradford with flights from £58.99
Ryanair has announced new flights from Leeds Bradford Airport to four new destinations for summer 2027, with fares starting at £58.99 each way.
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Main road in North Yorkshire closed both ways after serious crash
A MAIN road in North Yorkshire is closed both ways due to a serious crash.
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Severe turbulence injures 9 aboard Avianca flight, forcing emergency landing in Miami
Nine people were injured when an Avianca flight encountered severe turbulence and had to make an emergency landing in Miami
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Ryanair announce new summer 2027 flights to Spain and Greece from the North East
Ryanair is launching new flights from Newcastle to Spain and Greece for summer 2027, with both routes running six times weekly.
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4 new Ryanair Leeds Bradford Airport routes for summer 2027
Ryanair has added four routes from Leeds-Bradford Airport to its summer 2027 schedule.
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Thieves make off with €5m haul from prestigious Italian winery
Gang breaks into cellar of Marchesi Antinori in Cortona and loads two trucks with 30,000 bottles before getaway
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Video. Rare waterspouts slam western Sicily, wrecking homes and a school
Video. A rare pair of waterspouts swept ashore in western Sicily on Friday, damaging homes, vehicles and a school. The two funnels formed off the coast near Marsala before moving inland towards Trapani, hitting the town of Petrosino along the way.
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Severe turbulence injures at least eight and forces emergency landing in Miami
Multiple hospitalized after Avianca flight from Medellín to New York had to divert to Miami due to strong turbulence
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Hurricane Isaias approaches the Gulf Coast, in photos
Hurricane Isaias brings the threat of dangerous storm surge, high winds and heavy rainfall to the U.S. Gulf Coast. The storm prompted preparations across the Florida Panhandle, southern Alabama and southern Mississippi.
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Doll's legs and massage oil among odd finds in Northumbrian Water beach clean
A month-long Northumbrian Water clean-up uncovered scratch cards, doll's legs, broken scissors, a roadworks sign and other odd items.
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Inside 'inviting' and luxury North Yorkshire spa earning glowing reviews from guests
Guests are raving about a luxury North Yorkshire estate’s woodland-inspired spa, with a heated outdoor pool, panoramic sauna and hot tubs overlooking the countryside.
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Charity hike across Shropshire Hills raises more than £2,100 for young people
A 30km charity hike from Environment Bank has raised more than £2,100 for Black2Nature.
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Experts name when and how Northern Lights could be visible from UK this weekend
An increase in solar activity has increased the chances of seeing the northern lights in the UK this weekend
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Celebrations begin as North Yorkshire town marks 1940s weekend
PICKERING'S 1940s weekend gets underway today (Friday) as the town celebrates the era.
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New Brazilian-Japanese restaurant to open in Harrogate
A new restaurant combining Brazilian and Japanese cuisine is set to open in Harrogate before the festive season.
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A1 crash leaves lane closed with severe delays and debris on road
Motorists are facing severe delays this morning (October 9) on the A1 Western Bypass following a crash near Team Valley in Gateshead.
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Rishi Sunak meets locals at village hall coffee morning
Rishi Sunak meets more than 40 residents at a coffee morning in Yorkshire.
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Thieves in Italy steal 30,000 wine bottles worth €5m, reports say
The heist at the Florence-based winery is believed to be one of the largest thefts of its kind in Italy.
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Hurricane with 105mph winds could bring stormy conditions to UK
Good Morning Britain's Laura Tobin warns the remnants of a US hurricane will bring stormy conditions to the UK by the middle of next week.
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Crash closes part of main road in York
Part of The Mount close to Holgate Road and the centre of York was shut around 8.45pm last night (Thursday, October 8) as a recovery vehicle was seen winching a white Ford Focus from a traffic light stationed in the centre of the road.
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Hurricane with 105mph winds could bring stormy conditions to UK
Good Morning Britain's Laura Tobin warns the remnants of a US hurricane will bring stormy conditions to the UK by the middle of next week.
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Vietnam mobilizes troops after heavy rains trigger flash floods and raise risks of landslides
Heavy rains are lashing much of central Vietnam and have caused severe flooding in cities like Hue and Danang
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Hurricane with 105mph winds could bring stormy conditions to UK
Good Morning Britain's Laura Tobin warns the remnants of a US hurricane will bring stormy conditions to the UK by the middle of next week.
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Hurricane with 105mph winds could bring stormy conditions to UK
Good Morning Britain's Laura Tobin warns the remnants of a US hurricane will bring stormy conditions to the UK by the middle of next week.
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Car crashes into railings on main York road
A car crashed into railings in York last night (Thursday). Emergency services were called to the incident on Wigginton Road at5.40pm. A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “A crew from York responded to a report of...
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Charity hike across Shropshire Hills raises more than £2,100 for young people
A 30km charity hike from Environment Bank has raised more than £2,100 for Black2Nature.
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Vehicle ends up on its side after crashing into parked cars in North Yorkshire village
A vehicle crashed into parked cars in a quiet North Yorkshire village last night (Thursday). Emergency services were called to the incident at Ampleforth at5.26pm. A fire crew from Kirkbymoorside went to the scene. Ampleforth A North...
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Drivers warned of road closure in Wilberfoss as resurfacing works planned
Bolton Road in Wilberfoss is set to close temporarily, beginning next month.
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Hurricane Simon forecast to get much stronger as it heads to Mexico's Pacific coast
Hurricane Simon is heading toward Mexico's Pacific coast and forecast to get much stronger
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Person trapped in vehicle after crash in North Yorkshire town
The county's fire and rescue service said crews from Selby and Tadcaster were called to an incident involving two vehicles in Wistow Road, Selby at 7.41pm yesterday (Thursday, October 8).
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Hurricane with 105mph winds could bring stormy conditions to UK
Good Morning Britain's Laura Tobin warns the remnants of a US hurricane will bring stormy conditions to the UK by the middle of next week.
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Hurricane with 105mph winds could bring stormy conditions to UK
Good Morning Britain's Laura Tobin warns the remnants of a US hurricane will bring stormy conditions to the UK by the middle of next week.
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Heavy rain batters Chile’s capital, sweeping away cars and flooding homes
Heavy rains have triggered mudslides in Chile’s capital, Santiago, sweeping cars through streets and flooding homes and hospitals
