Travel
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Busy York road to close for several hours today for roadworks
A busy York road will close to traffic tonight (Thursday) for highway repairs. Skeldergate will shut from 6pm until 11.59pm. The closure is between the junctions of Micklegate and Terry Avenue. Skeldergate, York Pedestrians will still have...
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Agricultural machinery fire on North Yorkshire farm
An agricultural machinery fire has sparked on a North Yorkshire farm.
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Storm Boelo to batter North East with 80mph winds as yellow warning issued
A yellow weather warning has been issued across Darlington and County Durham as Storm Boelo is set to bring winds of up to 80mph this weekend.
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Well-known East Coast hotel known for seven-day carvery on sale at £850,000
Bridlington’s Seacourt Hotel, an Edwardian South Bay business with 11 bedrooms, bar, restaurant, carvery and flat, is now on the market.
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Several North Yorkshire roads and footpaths to close as restrictions announced
Several roads, footpaths, and bridleways across North Yorkshire are set to be closed or restricted.
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Building fire in East Yorkshire town - two roads closed
Humberside Police said the level crossing in Mill Lane, and nearby Athelstan Road in Beverley were closed this morning (Thursday, October 22) to all emergency services to deal with an incident.
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Historic Yorkshire estate undergoes major transformation into luxury resort location
The historic estate Aldwark Manor located near York and Harrogate has undergone a major transformation across its hotel, golf course, spa, restaurants and leisure facilities.
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Agricultural machinery fire on North Yorkshire farm
An agricultural machinery fire has sparked on a North Yorkshire farm.
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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 this morning (October 22).
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Mayors could impose tourist taxes in National Parks without authorities' approval
REGIONAL mayors could apply tourism taxes in National Parks without formal approval from National Park Authorities, ministers have indicated.
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New Pizza eatery to open at 'exciting destination in heart of Bradford'
The new venture will take over the unit previously occupied by Pizzeria Il Forno.
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Government issues riot warning for Brits travelling to Italy
Government travel bosses are urging British tourists not to take photos of or join protests sweeping northern Italy - as some demonstrations descended into 'violent riots and looting'.
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Building fire in East Yorkshire town - two roads closed
Humberside Police said the level crossing in Mill Lane, and nearby Athelstan Road in Beverley were closed this morning (Thursday, October 22) to all emergency services to deal with an incident.
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Experts give advice on what you need to buy to prepare for winter weather
A ‘danger to life’ warning has been issued for sea fronts and coastal roads as UK braces for Storm Austen to hit
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Shopping trolley, traffic cones and road signs to be removed from North Yorkshire river
A shopping trolley, traffic cones and road signs are among the items that are being cleared from a North Yorkshire river.
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Italy and Spain end border checks after Ceuta crisis, easing tension
Italy and Spain agree to end temporary border checks, easing tensions following the Ceuta crisis.
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'Village rammed with cars' - Resident hits out over car park closure
The village car park closed just over a week ago.
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Take on Europe’s ‘slowest marathon’ in Vilnius this Christmas
Lithuania’s capital city Vilnius will host a slower kind of 'race-cation' this festive season where participants can forget about watching their pace and instead enjoy a leisurely walk among festive settings.
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Occupants of unauthorized Traveller site in Yorkshire village plan High Court appeal
The occupants of an unauthorised Traveller site in the North Yorkshire countryside are planning to appeal to the Planning Inspectorate in a bid to remain on the land, it has emerged.
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Refusing to cross, cannot escape: Seafarers recount Hormuz dangers
Euronews spoke to a crew member of a cargo vessel anchored off Pakistan for weeks and an Iranian maritime manager about dangers in the vital waterway — where traffic has fallen 90% since the war began and at least 95 seafarers in commercial roles have died.
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From Middlesbrough to Tokyo and Texas - pop star Loren Heat's remarkable rise
On the back of their newest single, Loren Heat discusses their North East roots, Middlesbrough’s struggling queer scene and their performances in Japan and Texas' SXSW festival.
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More than 750 miles of road maintenance planned across Yorkshire — what about Harrogate?
More than 750 miles of road maintenance is planned across Yorkshire and the Humber this year, as the government announces additional funding to tackle
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Germany braces for high winds and rain as the season's first storms arrive
With the first named storm of the season to hit Germany by Friday, and another moving in by Sunday, most people may want to take refuge this weekend from strong winds and heavy rain.
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Halloween disco and nature trail among activities at Durham attraction
The Light in County Durham hosts free and ticketed half-term activities from October 28 to November 1, including workshops, nature trails and a Halloween disco.
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Mapped: Where storms Austen and Boelo will smash UK this weekend with 80mph winds
Forecasters have issued three weather warnings ahead of Storm Austen
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Six European destinations included in ‘Best of the World’ selection
National Geographic has curated its list of 25 must-visit places for 2027, with six destinations in Europe making the cut, including the Tricity area in Poland and Vestland in Norway. #EuropeNews
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Shopping trolley, traffic cones and road signs to be removed from North Yorkshire river
A shopping trolley, traffic cones and road signs are among the items that are being cleared from a North Yorkshire river.
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Tour de France 2027 UK stages in detail: Where will you stand?
The full route for the 2027 Tour de France is announced in Paris, with street-by-street details of the six stages in the UK revealed.
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Six taken to hospital after three-vehicle crash in Aberdeen
The incident took place at around 5.05pm on Wednesday on Springhill Road.
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Mayors could impose tourist taxes in National Parks without authorities' approval
REGIONAL mayors could apply tourism taxes in National Parks without formal approval from National Park Authorities, ministers have indicated.
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Wensleydale Railway to host Halloween event with train rides and games
Wensleydale Railway hosts a Halloween family event on October 31, with train rides, games and children’s activities from Bedale to Scruton Station.
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Mark Carney lands in Turkey to forge a new partnership as Canada looks beyond the US
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Turkey for a two-day visit to forge a new partnership
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Second storm to hit UK this weekend as Storm Boelo forecast to bring wind and rain
Gusts up to 80mph set to lash coastal areas across the UK over the weekend
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Events shine a light on the importance of community - Carl Les
Double booked one day this last week which was disappointing as I also had a couple of light days. One was a quick trip to Escrick near Selby to see the exhibition on the proposals for Heronby, a new settlement of 3,500 houses, which was also online. However it was useful to see the information boards, and hear explanations offered.
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Several North Yorkshire roads and footpaths to close as restrictions announced
Several roads, footpaths, and bridleways across North Yorkshire are set to be closed or restricted.
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How an Orthodox Jewish scholar found an unexpected home among the Amish
When Rivka Neriya-Ben Shahar, an Orthodox Jew who lives in Jerusalem, first arrived in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, in 2011 to research Amish communities, she had only visited the U.S. once and could barely speak English
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Well-known East Coast hotel known for seven-day carvery on sale at £850,000
Bridlington’s Seacourt Hotel, an Edwardian South Bay business with 11 bedrooms, bar, restaurant, carvery and flat, is now on the market.
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Coastal construction projects threaten the mangrove forest that protects Vietnam's biggest city
Construction projects are putting at risk a mangrove forest that stands between Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City and rising seas
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Airbnb hosts can no longer make guests strip beds and wash dishes under new rules
The updated policy will apply to all reservations booked on the accommodation site on or after 20 November.
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Visitor killed by piece of roof blown off Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home in Arizona
The home where architect Frank Llyod Wright spent winters in Arizona has been closed to tourists after strong winds blew off a piece of roofing that killed a visitor from Brazil
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Riots in France: tourism sector fears drop in foreign visitors
Images of the riots in France, broadcast worldwide, are already slowing hotel bookings, and tourism professionals fear ongoing violence will further deter foreign visitors.
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Colombia seizes 7.6 tonnes of Netherlands-bound cocaine in Cartagena
Separately, two Dutch nationals wanted by prosecutors in the Netherlands have been arrested in Colombia.
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'National embarrassment': 750 miles of roads in Yorkshire and Humber to be repaired
More than 750 miles of roads in Yorkshire and The Humber will be reapired this year in a major government investment.
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Application to remove 'much-loved' tree in North Yorkshire town
AN application has been made to remove a much-loved tree in a North Yorkshire town.
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'National embarrassment': 750 miles of roads in Yorkshire and Humber to be repaired
More than 750 miles of roads in Yorkshire and The Humber will be reapired this year in a major government investment.
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Travellers plan legal appeal to stay on unauthorised North Yorkshire site
The occupants of an unauthorised Traveller site in the North Yorkshire countryside are planning to appeal to the planning inspectorate in a bid to remain on the land, it has emerged. A High Court judge agreed on Wednesday to allow an...
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North East music festival donation helps Kielder osprey volunteers thrive
Redefest donates £500 to Northumberland Wildlife Trust’s Kielder Osprey Watch, supporting local volunteers helping visitors spot ospreys at Kielder Water.
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Falling sea levels due to El Niño will hit mangroves and corals
As sea level rise in the eastern Pacific, they are falling around Australia and the Coral Triangle, leaving some mangroves and corals high and dry
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“The ultimate destination for Pokémon fans”: The first permanent Pokémon store outside Asia is coming — and I'm already praying for my bank account
Pikachu and co are coming to the capital
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Travellers at unauthorised North Yorkshire site launch appeal to remain on land
Occupants of the unauthorised traveller site in Hillam plan a Planning Inspectorate appeal as High Court extends injunction on work at the North Yorkshire site.
