UK
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Bishop of Paisley attacks SNP for revoking anti-abortion group's fringe slot
Scotland's Catholic bishops leader has attacked the SNP for revoking permission for anti-abortion group SPUC to hold a fringe event at its Aberdeen conference.
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Houthi missiles strike Yemen presidential palace, killing five
Attack was the first on Aden’s Al-Maashiq palace in the latest fighting between the Iran-aligned Houthis and Saudi Arabia
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Four Durham Police officers face gross misconduct hearings over 'boozy Spain trip'
Four Durham Police officers could face the sack over allegations linked to a trip to Spain, while four others have returned to work.
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Scottish Government urged to intervene over Dundee University job cuts
The Scottish Government has been urged to intervene as "unacceptable" job cuts take place at the University of Dundee
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All the new driving licence rules introduced in October
The changes come after the government announced in January that learner drivers in England and Wales could face a wait of six months between sitting their theory and practical tests
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Scots islands face depopulation crisis amidst ferry chaos
Scotland’s island communities face a depopulation crisis, with Western Isles workforce projections raising fears as MPs call for better ferry and fixed links.
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Shooter, 16, kills 3 students and a teacher in Oregon elementary school rampage
A 5-year-old student was among those killed in Thursday’s attack before the gunman was taken down
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Is JD Vance campaigning for the midterms … or 2028? – podcast
Jonathan Freedland talks to Arwa Mahdawi about why the US vice-president is making such an effort to court voters
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North Yorkshire runner prepares for milestone 100th marathon after 25-year challenge
Great Ayton runner Marc Mason will run his 100th marathon at the Yorkshire Marathon on October 18, raising money for Middlesbrough MS Therapy Centre.
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They fled Russia, but the West sent them back
Over the past year there has been a stark rise in anti-government activists deported to Russia from the EU and US where they were seeking refuge.
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Ship attack reports near Hormuz reach record high as oil exports slow
BBC Verify analysis of data from a UK maritime agency shows 12 vessels were struck in a week.
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Union demand halt to Darlington hospital ward shake-up as staff fear for future roles
A union has told an NHS trust to “halt plans immediately” to change wards at Darlington Memorial Hospital, after staff raised concerns about their future roles.
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Terrifying safety loophole exposed after man is thrown to death from roller coaster
A man's death on a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia has raised questions about ride safety and regulation
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Man followed ex-wife and smashed mirror off her new partner's car after cinema date
Hartlepool man Wayne Minza gets an 18-month community order after ramming his ex-wife’s car, threatening her new partner with a spanner and causing damage.
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New board members bring wealth of experience to Darlington Pride in Place
AN initiative to transform lives by investing up to £20m in Darlington’s most disadvantaged communities has been enriched with four new board members.
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Newspaper headlines: Healey's 'tax raid on banks' and Brand 'topless monster'
The chancellor's possible plan to tax banks and new evidence in Russell Brand's rape trial dominate Friday's papers.
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MPs back island tunnels and bridges as answer to 'unreliable' ferry crisis
Westminster MPs say bridges and tunnels could transform Scotland’s islands, while urging urgent ferry upgrades and UK Government support for Shetland and Western Isles.
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Nepal’s devastating flood exposes the risks of resettling disaster survivors
Chheku Lama ran uphill, urging people to flee when floodwaters hit his village, Khalte, in Nepal's Rasuwa district
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Trump’s staff rushed to add new renovations to the White House in June
In early June, the White House contracting documents detailed “urgent” work to install the chandeliers
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North Yorkshire fire service recruits 53 new on-call firefighters
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service welcomes 53 new on-call firefighters, strengthening emergency cover after the Langdale and Fylingdales wildfire.
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Yorkshire wildlife park announces reopening after fatal tiger attack
It comes almost a week after 24-year-old William Chapman was mauled to death
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Met needs to move away from criminalising sex workers, officers say after Levy failings
The force is piloting a two-officer female team in north London to engage with street sex workers, in a bid to improve trust.
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Dirty aprons, mould, and raw bacon stored near cooked food at 1* County Durham pub
Dirty aprons, a mouldy ceiling, and raw bacon being stored above cooked food were among the hygiene failings at a one-star County Durham pub.
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Yorkshire Dales farmer recognised for inspiring next generation at awards
Neil Heseltine, of Hill Top Farm, Malham, was announced as the winner of the 2026 Living Landscapes Award.
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Watch: Will disenchanted Iowa Republicans reject Trump in the midterms?
The BBC's Sarah Smith travelled across the state ahead of the midterms, as the president faces political headwinds.
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Mother of Henry Nowak’s killer 'could be freed from jail early'
Kiran Kaur was jailed for three years for removing the knife used by her son to kill Henry Nowak
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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.
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Evacuations issued as multiple wildfires ignite in hot, windy California
Largest blaze the Henderson fire near San Diego as strong winds and severe heat could fuel rapid spread
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From Durham Uni halls to hanging out with Margot Robbie: TikTok star's rise to fame
BookTok star Jack Edwards has revisited Durham, reflecting on his university years and the city where he says his online career first began.
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Bend Oregon school shooting: Everything we know about the suspected teen gunman
Three children, ages 5, 8 and 11, and one teacher were killed in the shooting
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Firearms manufacturer standing for One Nation in NSW opposes post-Bondi gun laws that ban his rifles
Jeff Bacon, managing director of Oceania Precision, has been described by the NSW party’s leader as ‘my go-to man on the firearms industry’
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How Amanda Owen's son Reuben turned childhood passion into his own business
manda Owen's son Reuben turned his childhood love of diggers into a machinery business and television career after finding fame on Our Yorkshire Farm.
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French police accused over war-like injuries to teenagers in school protests
Four children allegedly ‘mutilated’ by explosive weapons and lawyers say unprecedented number held in custody
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Wildfire traps firefighters and volunteers in Indonesia’s Mount Bromo national park, killing 4
Four people have died and two others have suffered severe burns while battling a wildfire in Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park in Indonesia's East Java after becoming trapped by thick smoke and fast-moving flames
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Burnham invites Swinney to work together on 'deeper Scottish devolution'
On his first substantive trip to Scotland since becoming PM, he says politicians should focus on solutions "right now" and move beyond the issue of Scottish independence.
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'People call them pervert glasses but they give me independence'
Concerns about the use of smart glasses are having an affect on visually-impaired users.
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Aberfan disaster hero dinner lady honoured for saving five children
As coal slurry engulfed the school, the dinner lady threw her body on five children, protecting them.
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Jeffrey Donaldson: Former DUP leader poses 'risk-management headache' for prison staff
The former DUP leader was sentenced to 15 years for sex abuse against two women when they were children.
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BBC News quiz of the week: Which star is lending his voice to Gromit?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
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Reform faces questions over candidate vetting after undercover filming
Reform UK says the party has "improved and prioritised its vetting procedures".
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The top photos of the week by AP photojournalists
Oct. 9 - 15, 2026
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I find it quite demoralising in store - why I do all my shopping online
After Primark announced plans for home delivery, we hear from women who never go into clothes stores.
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Savannah Bananas and Banana Ball are going international with dates in Canada and Mexico in 2027
The Savannah Bananas and Banana Ball are going international for the first time in 2027
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Pennsylvania man who killed family had controlled their movements and finances: police
Police say a Pennsylvania gunman who killed several family members had strictly controlled their finances and interactions with others
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CJP, Abhijeet Dipke: India's 'cockroach' protesters set to return despite police crackdown
The youth-led movement plans a fresh Delhi protest after mass detentions last week and the jailing of two leaders.
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Porn showing choking or incest to be banned from early November, government says
The move follows a review into pornography regulation in 2025 by Conservative peer Baroness Gabby Bertin
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Older Brits issued flu jab warning after thousands of deaths last winter
Figures from the UK Health Security Agency’s (UKHSA) annual report suggest excess deaths from flu were 3,798 last winter
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Minibus slams into Channel Tunnel shuttle train, injuring 19 and halting service
A minibus carrying truck drivers has crashed into a train in the Channel Tunnel between France and England, injuring 19 people
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Chile sentences Venezuelan gang member to 20 years for kidnapping and killing dissident
A Chilean court has sentenced a Venezuelan man to 20 years in prison for helping kidnap and kill dissident Ronald Ojeda
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Bournemouth: Minus 17 to European dream for Cherries
It was a night 127 years in the making as Bournemouth added another chapter to their fairytale with victory in their first-ever European home game.