Travel
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Playing Nintendo Switch Sports Resort feels like being transported to your dream summer holiday
Switch Sports Resort captures the good-time feel of a summer holiday
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Holiday park visited by Bradford residents under fresh ownership
The park is part of Park Holidays UK, which operates 56 sites across England, Wales, and Scotland.
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Thousands of runners set to descend on North Yorkshire coast for sold out event
Scarborough will host the McCain Yorkshire Coast events on Sunday, October 11, with the 10K and Fun Run already fully booked and only a limited number of places left for the 5K.
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Country hotel near Ripon is to welcome Wayne Rooney for 'in person' event
A leading hotel near Ripon and Harrogate renowned for its five-star experience is hosting one of England’s greatest ever footballers.
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Olympic medallist to cut ribbon at new £6m supermarket
AN Olympic medallist is to open a new supermarket in a North Yorkshire town this week.
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Small boats ‘set for people smugglers’ seized at UK airport
The dinghies could have transported as many as 1,700 migrants, averaging roughly 68 passengers per boat
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Fear and disruption for Ukraine's rail passengers as Russia escalates drone attacks
Ukrainians travelling by train are increasingly caught in the crosshairs of Russia's attacks.
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Father-of-four collapses and dies while running first half marathon
John Meise was taking part in the Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon in Wisconsin when he collapsed not far from the finish line
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Fire breaks out at industrial waste unit in York
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews from Huntington and Acomb were called to Tinker Lane in Rufforth at 9.41pm last night (Monday, October 5).
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Fire breaks out at industrial waste unit in York
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews from Huntington and Acomb were called to Tinker Lane in Rufforth at 9.41pm last night (Monday, October 5).
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Popular village pub brought back to life following £320,000 share offer
Located under the shadow of Ingleborough, one of the Yorkshire Three Peaks, the pub had closed in February 2024.
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95-hectare North Yorkshire solar farm set for approval despite concerns
Plans for a major solar farm covering around 95 hectares of agricultural land in North Yorkshire are recommended for approval.
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North Yorkshire town to step back into 1940s this weekend
A North Yorkshire town will be stepping back to the 1940s this weekend as part of a celebration of the era.
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Valtteri Bottas cycles from Sepang to Singapore ahead of the next F1 race
Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas is cycling from Sepang to Singapore between Grand Prix events
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Simpler itineraries, longer stays: How travellers embrace doing less
From slower, less-planned breaks to AI scepticism and the rise of nearby escapes, travellers are expected to prioritise deeper and more meaningful experiences in 2027.
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Agreement to transition away from fossil fuels ‘not open for renegotiation’, Pacific leader tells pre-Cop
International leaders visit Tuvalu as part of climate talks co-hosted by Australia ahead of Cop31 conference
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Airbnb will be included in York and North Yorkshire visitor levy, Mayor vows
AIRBNB properties and short-term holiday lets should not escape a proposed visitor levy for York and North Yorkshire, councillors have warned.
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I visited the Castle Howard Arboretum and met a red squirrel named David Attenborough
Yorkshire is erupting in autumn leaves, so last weekend, I visited Castle Howard Arboretum: a 120-acre botanical garden dedicated to trees.
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Airbnb will be included in York and North Yorkshire visitor levy, Mayor vows
AIRBNB properties and short-term holiday lets should not escape a proposed visitor levy for York and North Yorkshire, councillors have warned.
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Rubio begins three-nation NATO tour in Iceland, which is wary of Trump’s Arctic intentions
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has begun a three-nation tour of NATO allies with a stop in Iceland
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North Yorkshire town to step back into 1940s this weekend
A North Yorkshire town will be stepping back to the 1940s this weekend as part of a celebration of the era.
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Families invited to Halloween trail at North Yorkshire arboretum
Thorp Perrow Arboretum’s Halloween Trail runs October 3 to November 1, with family-friendly thrills, autumn colour, rare trees and tearoom treats in North Yorkshire.
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Around 10,000 litres of water used to tackle fire in rural North Yorkshire
Around 10,000 litres of water were used in tackling a fire in rural North Yorkshire.
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Cotswolds village dubbed ‘prettiest in England’ to stop tourists paddling in river
Parish leaders in Bibury are to put up fencing along a river bank over concerns wildlife is being impacted by tourists getting into the water
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Two killed including student in 'horrific' Florida school bus rollover crash
A school bus flipped onto its roof on Monday morning on Winter Haven road in central Florida
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The stunning North Yorkshire fishing village packed with history and charm
Packed with history, character and spectacular views, Staithes is one of North Yorkshire's most distinctive coastal destinations.
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'Truly lovely' couple killed in crash on trip away 'devoted lives to Darlington'
A 'truly lovely' couple killed in a crash at the weekend have been named as a Darlington couple honoured with the MBE for services to the community.
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Drop in visits to York attractions and city centre footfall so far this year
Vists to York's tourist attractions and city centre footfall have both taken a hit so far this year.
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York holiday park could be set for changes
A York holiday park could be set for changes.
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Well Reopening Near Red Hill Stirs Up Lingering Concerns In Hawaii Over Poisoned Plume
The Navy plans to reopen a well closed after a jet fuel spill contaminated drinking water in Pearl Harbor
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Drop in visits to York attractions and city centre footfall so far this year
Vists to York's tourist attractions and city centre footfall have both taken a hit so far this year.
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York holiday park could be set for changes
A York holiday park could be set for changes.
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Around 10,000 litres of water used to tackle fire in rural North Yorkshire
Around 10,000 litres of water were used in tackling a fire in rural North Yorkshire.
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Trump posts AI image of penguins welcoming him to Greenland - an island without them
The nearest wild population of penguins lives some 4,900 miles away from Greenland, in the Galapagos Islands
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Traffic, travel and weather news - Live updates for County Durham and North East
We'll be bringing you all the latest live traffic, travel and weather updates from County Durham and the North East, including the A1(M), A66, A19 and trains.
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Could an eSIM be the key to keeping your workers safe while travelling?
VPNs aren't always enough for international travellers
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Deutsch Bahn makes its 'family ticket' a permanent offer
Germany's national railway operator is extending its €99.99 family ticket beyond the summer season, giving eligible groups of up to five people a cheaper way to travel together.
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Sniffer dog helps uncover illegal cigarettes, tobacco and vapes in town centre
Officers and Trading Standards staff visited a number of locations across Halifax.
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Every mobile speed camera location in Leeds this week
Across Leeds and the surrounding areas there will be a host of speed cameras in place this week
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Mixed start for pre-Cop as just two non-Pacific leaders accept Australian invitation to climate summit
Anthony Albanese joins about 4,000 people in Fiji for preparatory meeting for year-ending Cop31 UN climate summit
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Van fire on major road outside York
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews from the city centre, from Acomb and Huntington were called to the A64 at 6.08pm yesterday (Sunday, October 4).
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Tiny rainbow slug found on UK beach leaves experts stunned
Rainbow sea slugs are traditionally found in warmer Atlantic waters off the coast of Spain, Portugal and France
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What disasters will El Niño bring over the next year?
From wildfires to landslides to coral bleaching, past trends suggest what extreme weather the record El Niño will bring – but the world isn’t prepared
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Video. Thousands of pilgrims make overnight journey to Luján ahead of Pope Leo’s visit
Video. Thousands of pilgrims walked through the night to the Basilica of Our Lady of Lujan in Argentina, weeks before Pope Leo's planned visit in November 2026.
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England confirm 50-over warm-up fixture at the Waca before Australia tour
England confirm warm-up fixture at the Waca before this winter's white-ball tour of Australia - a stark contrast to last year's Ashes defeat.
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Van fire on major road outside York
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews from the city centre, from Acomb and Huntington were called to the A64 at 6.08pm yesterday (Sunday, October 4).
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The A170 at Sutton Bank has reopened on schedule following a three-week closure for essential annual maintenance
The steep route, which links Thirsk and Helmsley on the edge of the North York Moors National Park, handles around 130,000 vehicles each year. Because of its
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This new Japanese walking trail connects six cities across 320km
Japan’s longest loop trail is now fully open. Spread across 320 kilometres, the Hitachinokuni Long Trail takes hikers through mountains, rural villages, waterfalls, beaches and historic ruins.
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County Durham tip forced to close after strong winds spark 'emergency closure'
A household waste and recycling centre in County Durham has been forced to close as strong winds sweep across the region.
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Brits heading abroad issued major Leeds Bradford Airport warning
Holidaymakers face travel delays and cancellations
