UK
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MI5 spied on NHS founder Nye Bevan for more than 20 years
He came to its attention in the 1930s when he was considered a left-wing firebrand.
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Swinney told to properly end ‘failed’ bus privatisation as council costs soar to £65m
Bus campaigners have branded Scotland’s bus system a “failed experiment” and demanded public ownership as council spending on buses and tendered services rose by £9.5million since before the pandemic.
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Four new Waitrose shops planned for 2027 as first supermarket opens in eight years
A further supermarket in Hale Barns, Greater Manchester, is set to open its doors in November
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‘I worked in government during UK riots – controlling them is a balancing act’
As riots in France lead to increasingly dramatic measures, ex-deputy cabinet secretary Helen MacNamara explains the important balancing act governments face during mass unrest. Report by Maja Anushka
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Woman cleans forgotten graves and uncovers stories of the dead
Caitlin Abrams has gained attention for her videos cleaning 18th and 19th-century headstones in Vermont cemeteries
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County Durham homelessness crisis 'worst it has ever been' frontline worker warns
Access to housing for vulnerable people in County Durham is "the worst it's ever been", a frontline homelessness worker has warned.
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Have your say as Tees Valley Mayor announces Question Time event
Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen is inviting the public to put their questions to him in person at his next live Question Time event at Teeside University.
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Teenager to be sentenced over firearm and machete charges after A66 crash arrest
Kai Beattie, 19, admits gun and machete offences after deadly A66 crash killed two police officers; sentenced at Teesside Crown Court on November 20.
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Airbnb guests freed from chores involving ‘significant effort’ under new global rules
Accommodation platform acts after long-standing guest complaints over doing dishes, taking out rubbish and stripping beds
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North East criminologist wins £100,000 prize to study the 'offshore world'
Northumbria University criminologist Dr Alexandra Hall wins £100,000 Philip Leverhulme Prize for research into crime, illicit economies and offshore worlds.
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New clinical trial backed by Andy Burnham could speed up Alzheimer’s treatments
The Prime Minister’s father Roy died with Alzheimer’s disease in September.
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How this year’s ‘off the charts’ El Niño could affect UK weather this winter
El Niño could be the strongest the world has seen in the last four decades, as experts warn the UK isn’t immune from its impact
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Ilhan Omar reveals she is fleeing her home after dawn raid by federal agents
Federal authorities are investigating potential fraud in her family's immigration paperwork and have issued grand jury subpoenas to some of her relatives
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Deadly Shamonda virus detected in human for first time in France
The virus had until now been considered non-transmissible to humans, the French government said
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Woman died of head injuries in A1(M) crash as murder probe continues, inquest hears
Elena Chiriac, 22, from Newcastle, died at the scene of the crash between Junction 57 and Junction 56 near Barton, North Yorkshire.
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Millionaire Starbucks boss ordered to tear down tennis court and gym in planning row
Mark Hepburn’s developments had an ‘unacceptable effect on the rural character’ of the area
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Edinburgh Zoo celebrates birth of two endangered Asiatic lion cubs in seven years
Edinburgh Zoo has welcomed two Asiatic lion cubs born to 10-year-old lioness Bindee on Oct. 11. The cubs will remain out of public view for several months.
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Two North Yorkshire village primary schools could merge in bid to secure their future
Two village primary schools could be merged into a single school operating across both sites under a plan to secure their future and keep them legal.
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Barclays cutting 5,000 jobs as it increases reliance on AI
The bank says it is using more AI leading to a 5% reduction in its workforce.
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From Reading to Russia: The love affair across Europe that ended in a Russian jail
Kercso says that the staged Russian video of his ‘arrest’ was filmed in mid-April in Sochi, after he had already been captured
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Foreign citizen beaten to death during march in South Africa as anti-immigrant tensions flare
Police say a foreign citizen has been beaten to death by a group of around 50 people during a protest march in South Africa
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Coroner moved to tears by death of child denied insulin as family prayed
Elizabeth Struhs’ parents are members of a religious group that rejects modern medicine
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Economy set to worsen, with higher unemployment and weaker growth on the way, Jim Chalmers reveals
Treasury is revising all the numbers for the mid-year update as economists warn of a difficult six months ahead
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Blackpool, Sheffield, Milton Keynes and Wrexham shortlisted for UK city of culture 2029
Each place, selected from longlist of nine, will be given £125,000 to develop bids before winner is announced in new year
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Macron condemns ‘seditious acts’ by ‘ultra-left’ and says he will seek to ban some protests – Europe live
French government will show ‘absolute’ determination to stop the riots, Macron says
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ADHD and diabetes drugs to be tested in pioneering Alzheimer’s study
Prime Minister Andy Burnham, whose father Roy died with the condition in September, said he was proud to back the initiative
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Second Australian lawmaker threatened days after alleged car attack
A 56-year-old man has been charged with threatening Hannah Beazley’s staff with nunchucks
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Sir Tom Hunter warns Scotland's 'punishing' rates system is driving away investment
Sir Tom Hunter has backed The Herald's Reset The Rates campaign, warning Scotland's business rates system is discouraging investment.
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Funding helps County Durham school create inclusive birdwatching space
County Durham pupils with learning disabilities benefit from a £2,000 Banks Group grant creating an accessible outdoor learning and birdwatching area.
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Dame Judi Dench: I can't do a play, do a film, or read any more
The actress tells BBC Radio 4's Today programme about how her eye condition has affected her life.
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A truckers’ protest halts the production of Italy's famed buffalo mozzarella
A truckers' protest in southern Italy has halted the production of buffalo mozzarella, blocking an estimated 3 million euros in just 24 hours
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Interest rate hike ‘firmly on table’ after inflation rises to 11-month high
Experts have said the latest official inflation data has reinforced expectations of a rate hike in November.
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Trump says Google refused request to rename Atlantic ‘American Ocean’
Donald Trump has claimed that Google has turned down his request to rename the Atlantic Ocean the “American Ocean.” The US president told supporters at a rally in South Carolina on Wednesday (21 October) that the company’s CEO, Sundar Pichai, had refused his suggestion. Trump says he called Pichai, who told him, "Oceans are different, sir. You know, they cover, they cover a lot of, they cover really a lot of countries." "So I'll probably pass... I think let's keep it the Atlantic Ocean, right? Pacific Ocean, we're gonna call it the American Ocean,” Trump added.
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Bishop Auckland nature reserve left counting cost after vandals break-in
A County Durham nature reserve has been left facing a costly clean-up bill after burglars smashed windows and ransacked offices during a break-in.
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North East town 'to go again' after City of Culture setback with huge 2030 plans
Middlesbrough is gearing up for Boro 2030, a year-long celebration of the town’s 200th birthday, following its recent UK City of Culture bid.
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Police Interceptors star had sex with female colleague in car park
Ben Sutcliffe sent sexually explicit messages to the officer while on duty, the tribunal heard
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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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Sainsbury’s boss delivers warning to government ahead of Budget
Sainsbury’s said it saw shoppers buying greater volumes of products this year
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Venezuela claims to have 300 billion barrels of oil in the ground. But experts say that's a stretch
One figure sets Venezuela apart from the rest of the world: 303 billion barrels of so-called proven oil reserves
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Expert tips to prevent AI hacks and cyberattacks amid global internet security threat
A cybersecurity expert urges founders to ensure basic steps are taken
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Snowy Hydro 2.0 has blown out to 12 times its original cost – but the CEO says it ‘could have been worse’
New projections by the Snowy Hydro company show tunnelling work is now 65% complete, but the completion date has been pushed back to 2029
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Some New Yorkers back ban on horse-drawn carriages, but drivers fear for incomes
As councillors prepare to banish the vehicles, views in Central Park are divided over the 160-year-old tradition.
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Sainsbury’s expects challenging run-up to Christmas as households feel squeeze
Supermarket urges government not to ‘further aggravate’ pressure on costs for businesses in next week’s budget
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At Cadillac Mountain, a missing Wabanaki marker and the fight over what national parks should tell
Signs and exhibits about slavery, climate change, and Native Americans have been removed from national parks across the country as part of the Trump administration’s campaign to eliminate what it calls disparaging material
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Comedy stars bring Comic Strip and Trigger Happy TV to Barnard Castle
Peter Richardson, Phil Cornwell and Dom Joly bring The Comic Strip and Trigger Happy TV live events to The Witham, Barnard Castle, on November 25 and 28.
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Edinburgh letting agency wins three Gold ESTAS awards in its 20th anniversary year
Edinburgh-based Arden Property Management has won three honours at the ESTAS Awards, including Gold for Best Letting Agency in Scotland, based on verified landlord and tenant reviews.
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Scotland risks losing investment over rates burden, boss of leading jeweller warns
ROX managing director Kyron Keogh warns Scotland risks losing investment to England amid concerns over business rates
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Health insurance costs keep climbing for American workers, a new survey finds
A new survey by healthcare research nonprofit KFF reveals that people relying on employer-sponsored health insurance are paying more for coverage this year
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Martin Lewis delivers his Budget predictions after meeting chancellor
The money expert said there was ‘great difficulty’ for the prime minister and chancellor ahead of next week’s Budget
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Argentina’s president rules out military action over Falkland Islands
Milei’s remarks mark first time he has ruled out military intervention on the territory since Trump said he would review US support for British sovereignty
