UK
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Off-road bikes across Durham and Darlington face the crusher in police crackdown
A new crackdown across Durham and Darlington will see vehicles linked to crime and antisocial behaviour crushed, not auctioned.
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Popular riverside café backed by groups after being told it needs planning permission
A popular riverside café has received backing from local organisations after its owner was told to apply for retrospective planning permission.
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£250,000 community grants launched to support red squirrel conservation
New £250,000 red squirrel conservation grant scheme offers UK communities up to £5,000 for habitat projects, wildlife events and education through RSRN.
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North East deli closes after 13 years serving Italian treats to the local community
The Village Deli in Hartburn has shut for the final time after 13 years - with owners confirming that the catering side of the business will continue as usual.
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Family 'devastated' after PE teacher dies after being struck by car
Daren Baillie’s family pay tribute after 51-year-old Fife PE teacher died when hit by a car on the A92 near Freuchie. Police Scotland appeal for witnesses.
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The mysterious cave emerging as one of the world’s most culturally significant places
The cave has been ritually or religiously important for at least 24,000 years
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Supreme Court will review ban on distilling spirits in private homes
Plaintiffs challenging the prohibition on home distilling claim the 1868 law is an antiquated relic of Reconstruction-era politics
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Ex-OpenAI worker accused of bugging conference room planned to fly to Saudi Arabia, prosecutors say
Federal prosecutors say a former OpenAI engineer secretly installed a recording device in a conference room to gather company details
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Who is the Australian lawmaker targeted in vehicle attack?
Police said a 43-year-old suspect had been arrested following the incident in Wangaratta, northeast of Melbourne
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£900m Scottish refurbishment framework opens for contractor applications
Scottish Procurement Alliance opens £900m RM4 refurbishment framework, inviting contractors to bid for housing and public building repairs by December 11, 2026.
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£1 million scheme launched to bring Glasgow’s empty listed buildings back into use
Glasgow launches a £1m grant scheme offering £15,000-£350,000 to bring vacant listed buildings back into use and protect the city’s heritage.
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'Scandal' - Homeless deaths in Scotland soar 38 in a year as housing crisis deepens
The number of homeless people dying in Scotland has soared by 38 in just one year with 232 deaths recorded in 2025 as the country’s housing emergency claims an ever more devastating toll.
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Photos show a Palestinian woman’s olive harvest interrupted by approaching Israeli settlers
Amal Abu Awad, 62, repeatedly halted her olive harvest Sunday in the Israeli-occupied West Bank after warnings of approaching Israeli settlers. Settler attacks have disrupted the harvest, a key source of income for Palestinians.
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Former Natwest bank could become 'gateway' to County Durham castle with café and shop
A former NatWest bank which closed more than eight years ago could become a new gateway to Barnard Castle.
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North Sea strikes could severely disrupt UK fuel supplies, union warns
More than 160 offshore rig workers plan walkout amid rising tensions between unions and oil companies
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160 offshore workers to strike over pay in dispute 'threatening UK fuel supplies'
More than 160 Apache offshore workers will strike on October 21 and November 4 over pay, as Unite warns of risks to UK fuel supplies and the Forties pipeline.
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Ebola outbreak spreading to Kenya exposes contract tracing failures, experts warn
‘The whole process of listing contacts needs to improve’, says one aid worker – adding that mapping the movements of people with an infection ‘requires a lot of resources, and it isn’t being done today’
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'My career highlight? Securing a place in the Michelin Guide at the age of 25'
Nathan Graham is the head chef at The Voyage of Buck in Edinburgh. This week, he takes on our Q&A
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DWP reveals exact information banks have to share about benefit claimants
More details have been shared on how the new powers work
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Sentebale charity pauses defamation claims against Prince Harry amid financial strain
The charity has seen a drop in income since the Duke of Sussex resigned from his role in 2025
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Two-thirds of contractors say ICE raids are making it harder for them to build houses
Trump administration’s crackdown on undocumented migrants has meant worker shortages and cost increases for residential construction sector, companies tell pollsters
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Tricky time for lunchboxes: banana shortage hits supermarket shelves after cool weather in Queensland
Dearth of bananas coincides with poor apple harvest and lack of summer stone fruit
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France protests escalate with riots, looting and 2,400 arrests – The Latest
Last weekend there were mass protests across France, with more than half a million people estimated to have been involved. France’s interior minister conceded that police ‘lost control’ in some cities, including Paris, Marseille and Limoges. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s Europe correspondent, Jon Henley
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Two teenagers charged with County Durham murder can be named for first time
Daniel Ambler murder trial: Ajay Henry and Tyler Leadbetter can be named as five accused face court over Seaham petrol station death at Teesside Crown Court.
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France protest: Are the riots a warning of an intense election to come?
Rioting, looting and vandalism has gripped France over the weekend after protests spiralled out of control across the country.
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Staff at Britain’s grid operator did not cover up blackout risks, probe finds
The National Energy System Operator was being investigated over allegations raised by whistleblowers.
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Trump creates new women’s health NIH division and taps Susie Wiles to lead task force
The president called the initiative a ‘historic action’ and praised First Lady Melania Trump’s work on it
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Senator urges FCC to reject AI-generated robocalls from conservative group
The comment period expires Monday, which means the FCC could take action on the petition this week ahead of the Nov. 3 election
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People scour strait of Hormuz for spilt cargo after Iran attacks container ships
At least 15 vessels struck in waterway in past 10 days, with rumours that they were carrying valuable goods
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JustEat apologises over AI menu pictures including bacon and eggs floating in cola
Food delivery app pauses rollout of ‘AI-enhanced’ menu images after technology misinterpreted some dishes
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Japan launches spacecraft to mysterious moons of Mars in a bold mission to bring home soil samples
A Japanese spacecraft is rocketing toward Mars on an unprecedented quest to explore its mysterious moons and bring back samples
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Cuba says US-based suspects confessed in armed incursion and face terrorism charges
Cuban authorities report that men captured in February after attempting to enter Cuba by force from the United States have confessed and cooperated with investigators
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Andy Burnham is looking for a Scottish adviser — they'll have their work cut out
Last week, Andy Burnham made three devolution offers to Scotland at Motherwell but his pitch for contained little detail on funding.
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UK's first subsea HVDC cable plant opens at Port of Nigg with £350m investment
Sumitomo Electric has opened the UK's first subsea high-voltage cable factory at Port of Nigg, with up to 250 direct jobs expected.
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Brighton: Are free-scoring Seagulls genuine Premier League title contenders?
Brighton's start to the season has surprised many outsiders. But how high could they finish?
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Glasgow law student wins scholarship offering Pinsent Masons placements
Strathclyde law student Arisha Asghar has won the 2026 Kirk Murdoch Scholarship, offering financial support, mentoring and placements at Pinsent Masons.
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ITV’s exposé of racism and misogyny in Reform? Just a few (more) bad apples
While the party’s MPs went into hiding, it was left to its failed byelection candidate Matt Goodwin to defend it
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Three things to watch on stock market this week after sharp fall in tech share prices
AI compute firm Coreweave dropped by more than a quarter last week
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Why you might not know if your salmon is being raised on chicken
Suppliers to British supermarkets are switching to chicken byproducts to feed their salmon
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Starvation cult leader found guilty of murder of 191 children in Kenya
In total, more than 400 bodies have been recovered from the Shakahola Forest
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Reported shooting near Ohio mosque prompts massive police response
The shooting unfolded Monday afternoon near Alrahma Mosque
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Long-serving Darlington councillor resigns from Conservatives to 'speak up freely'
Long-serving Darlington councillor Gerald Lee has resigned from the Conservative Party after 27 years, saying he would be able to 'speak up freely'.
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Trump heads to Kansas amid farmers' concerns over a costly harvest season
Economic struggles are becoming a significant political issue for Republicans in states long considered party strongholds
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Reform mayor investigated for ‘cyberflashing’ female employee
Female employee claim she lost her job because of her ‘rejection of unwanted sexual conduct’
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Art students see their work light up Riverside Stadium for Boro's 150th birthday
Northern School of Art students showcased their work with animations displayed in Riverside Stadium for Middlesbrough's 150th anniversary match against Wolves.
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Coast Guard ends search for missing boat after survivors found with shark bites
A mayday call came from someone on the boat around 1 a.m. Friday, said Coast Guard Lt. Santiago Tamburini
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A look at how Ethiopia’s wars, sea ambitions and Nile dam fuel fears of wider conflict
Renewed fighting in Ethiopia’s Tigray region is unfolding alongside a worsening confrontation between Ethiopia and Eritrea, former allies whose relations have deteriorated
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Warning signs over threats to Australian politicians were rising before MP hit by car
The apparent attack on MP Helen Haines suggests the worst fears of politicians and public figures appear to have been realised.
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Video report: Could we see France’s chaotic protests spread to the UK?
France has seen its worst unrest in decades, with thousands arrested and buildings set alight. What began in September as a student protest over school conditions has grown into a nationwide backlash over living costs, drawing at least 800,000 onto the streets. Emmanuel Macron says “we feel anger and shame”, while unrest has spread to Belgium and Italy. So could Britain be next? The Independent political editor David Maddox says the Met Police’s experience of mass protests makes similar scenes unlikely, though violence cannot be ruled out.
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46 homes and new car park planned beside historic North East railway station
Amethyst Homes has proposed 46 homes, parking and landscaped areas beside historic Tynemouth Station.
