UK
-
Two men killed by falling trees as Storm Boelo batters UK with 84mph winds
Footage showed floodwater coursing through a Scottish town, while A roads were closed, train lines blocked and hundreds of thousands of homes were left without power
-
HMRC to take money directly from bank accounts of tax dodgers
The chancellor is expected to announce the new move at the Budget on Wednesday
-
The County Durham market town near the A1(M) that feels like a peaceful village
Discover Sedgefield, a historic County Durham market town with a village green, centuries-old church, traditional pubs and beautiful Hardwick Park.
-
Team A v Team B: How the players rated
Another catastrophic day for Manchester United and a glorious one for Bournemouth - how did the players rate
-
SNP Cabinet Secretary says Jackdaw gas field approval was 'the right decision'
Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville has called Jackdaw's approval the right decision — while warning Scotland receives no financial benefit from production in its own waters.
-
Take a look inside Hopetown Darlington's spooky Halloween transformation
Hopetown Darlington has undergone a spooktacular transformation for Halloween, with families invited to enjoy a host of ghostly activities during the half-term break.
-
Bus crash in Kenya kills 22 near the site of a previous fatal accident
A bus has collided with a truck on Kenya's main highway, killing at least 22 people, police said
-
Ukraine disputes Elon Musk's claim that its military violated Starlink's terms of service
Ukrainian officials have disputed Elon Musk's claims that their military violated Starlink’s terms by using it for offensive drone strikes
-
Scotland's booming simulator golf market comes in from the cold
Simulator golf is coming in from the cold as Swedish operator RUFF moves into Scotland. The Herald has mapped at least 30 venues already operating across the country
-
Massachusetts and Idaho put guns on the ballot. One seeks to restrict them, the other to honor them
Voters in Idaho and Massachusetts face contrasting gun-related ballot questions that highlight the national tension between firearm freedoms and restrictions
-
All the best Sunday lunch pub spots across North East, according to readers
Northern Echo readers have revealed their favourite pubs, restaurants and inns for Sunday lunch across County Durham, Darlington, Teesside and the wider North East.
-
Body believed to be missing 82-year-old man who 'fell from CalMac ferry' found
Body believed to be missing 82-year-old Jim Wither found on Largs beach after man fell from CalMac ferry near Arran; police say death is not suspicious.
-
More than 30,000 Scottish homes without power after Storm Boelo hits Scotland
Storm Boelo leaves more than 30,000 Scottish homes without power as 80mph winds cause travel disruption, with SSEN and SP Energy teams repairing faults after storm damage.
-
Home sellers are lowering their price and helping buyers to make a deal in a stagnant market
A stagnant housing market hampered by surging mortgage rates, years of soaring home prices and an economy undercut by rising inflation has many sellers stuck in limbo as homes go months without an offer
-
MAGA candidate reveals how he feels about Trump constantly talking about his rear
Jon Husted is currently behind in the polls to Democrat Sherrod Brown
-
Rayner says ‘nothing off the table’ for Burnham to undo harms of Brexit
Andy Burnham admitted he is considering allowing freedom of movement, as pro-EU groups warn Brexit has left a black hole of up to £240bn in economic growth
-
Former Tory candidate suspended over contract killer claims was adviser in Kemi Badenoch’s office
Sources close to Tory leader say Jack Ross, who faces party investigation after undercover report, worked as social media consultant
-
Second English village to hold vote on leaving UK
Barnham could follow in the footsteps of Piddington, which overwhelmingly voted for ‘independence’ from the UK in protest over plans for asylum seekers
-
All aboard the TrainTok trend: spotters and staff boost rail content online
Number of videos about British trains doubles in three months as creators find audiences interested in workings of railways
-
'We can't wait to return' - inside County Durham's 'stunning' countryside retreat
Runa Farm on the edge of County Durham is winning over guests with five-star reviews, with visitors praising its stylish rooms, scenic hot tubs and standout customer service.
-
Volkswagen to build $4bn Audi SUV factory in US despite job cuts at home
VW investment, creating 4,500 jobs in Georgia, comes amid Trump’s damaging tariffs, intense Chinese competition and costly shift towards EVs
-
Girl, four, dies after fall from tower block in Barking
Paramedics gave first aid at the scene on Saturday morningb ut the child later died, police say.
-
Mackay admits she 'struggled to find the words' on Israel's right to exist question
Scottish Greens co-leader Gillian Mackay has attempted to clarify her view on Israel's right to exist, saying states have no such right but people do.
-
Full list of 133 Scottish flights cancelled amid Storm Boelo disruption
Storm Boelo cancels more than 100 flights across Scotland, disrupting Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and other airports as 80mph winds batter the country.
-
Reform tells councillors to do as little as possible in first 100 days of office
Reform councillors told to ‘resist big changes’ in first 100 days while Mr Farage wants to declare a national emergency as soon as he enters Downing Street
-
US military gives Elon Musk’s SpaceX access to sensitive tracking data
This gives the company an advantage in tracking objects in orbit, raising national security concerns and fears of greater control over the space industry
-
Madrid festival reroutes thousands of sheep to avoid housing protest camp
Thousands of sheep and goats fill the streets of Madrid during an annual festival celebrating the ancient practice of moving livestock to new grazing grounds
-
Fresh plans for former North East guest house after controversial HMO rejected
Developers are making a fresh bid to turn a former South Shields guest house into residential accommodation, just months after controversial plans for a 14-bedroom HMO were thrown out.
-
Ethnic minorities in England less likely to get breast cancer diagnosis from routine screening
Exclusive: People from marginalised groups more likely to be diagnosed via urgent referral or in emergency setting, research finds
-
Hundreds of thousands march across France in protests over schools and policing
Almost 1,000 arrested as police charge crowd in Paris and teargas used to stop protesters reaching other city centres
-
Goods and services the super El Niño could make more expensive – and why
The Bank of England has identified El Niño as a key factor that could drive food inflation in 2027
-
Behind the gates of an £850,000 Hartburn Village home with wow-factor design
Explore 28 Harlsey Road, Hartburn Village: a stylish four-bedroom family home with bespoke kitchen, landscaped garden, garage and £850,000 guide price.
-
Brazilians head to the polls to vote in tense Lula vs Bolsonaro runoff election
Victory for Bolsonaro would mark a rightward pivot for Latin America's largest economy and most populous country
-
Portuguese police with dogs and batons dismantle housing protest camps
More than 30 people arrested as officers clear at least 100 tents in central Lisbon and about 50 in Porto
-
New treatment could shrink tumours for those with complex and aggressive cancers
Researchers involved in the study said the treatment could ‘transform outcomes’
-
Early reports suggest record high turnout in Serbia elections
Serbia is heading to the polls as a student movement attempts to oust longtime populist leader Aleksandar Vučić.
-
Amanda Owen's nine children look so different as Our Yorkshire Farm family grows up
Amanda Owen's nine children have grown up since Our Yorkshire Farm began. Here's what Raven, Reuben, Miles and their siblings are doing in 2026.
-
LIVE - Roof of Darlington home destroyed as Storm Boelo takes hold
The roof of a Darlington home has been destroyed by a fallen tree. The detached property at the Homes By Esh, Havelock Park development has sustained severe damage.
-
Trump’s AG Todd Blanche loses it when pressed about overturning elections results
Trump’s efforts to block the certification of Alaska’s US Senate race if the Republican candidate doesn’t win are reminiscent of the doubts he sowed before his 2020 election loss
-
California father and son charged over illegal gold mining: ‘This is not 1849’
Gregory Arnoldi Jr and his father allegedly constructed an illegal dirt road along Keystone Creek in Sierra County
-
50 middle schoolers were served pretzels with oven cleaner as seasoning: lawsuit
The lawsuit claims strict liability, negligence, unlawful confinement and violations of civil rights.
-
Greens’ motion on polyamorous rights not debated as conference ends early
Scottish Greens conference ends early in Inverness as Storm Boelo stops debate on equal rights for polyamorous relationships.
-
FDR made it a blue bastion – now it’s Trump’s stronghold in California. Is it forever lost?
Shasta has embraced the Maga movement with gusto – can Democrats ever win back the rural, working-class voters they once relied upon?
-
Ukraine war: Drone strikes kill three in Belgorod and injure five at industrial plant
Thirty blocks of flats damaged in the Ukrainian attack on the Belgorod region, local governor says
-
British mum Leanne Gregory who died in Bahamas was celebrating wedding anniversary
Leanne Gregory, from Stapleford in Nottinghamshire, died trying to save her sons swept out to sea.
-
Stranger Things star forced to cancel Scottish event amid Storm Boelo
One of the stars of the hit TV show Stranger Things has been forced to cancel his attendance at an event in Scotland as Storm Boelo continues to cause disruption across the country.
-
Almost two-thirds of Australians bulk-billed for all GP care amid extra incentives for doctors
RACGP survey reflects investments in Medicare, but experts caution that quality of care and outcomes also matter
-
New Italian restaurant to open in North East village today
A new Italian restaurant will open its doors in a Newcastle village today.
-
Police urge residents to check sheds in search for missing 63-year-old man
Police are appealing to the public to assist in the search for a missing 63-year-old man in South Lanarkshire during Storm Boelo.
-
Fallen trees, power cuts and travel chaos as Storm Boelo hits the North East
Storm Boelo has caused widespread disruption across Darlington, County Durham and the wider North East after bringing a weekend of strong winds and heavy rain.
