Cumbria
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Storm Boelo: warnings in place in Scotland, Northern Ireland and north of England as high winds batter UK
Met Office reports gusts of 80mph in exposed coastal spots and advises people in affected areas to stay indoors
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Burnham warns UK faces ‘winter of greater flooding’ as storms hit
Thousands of homes are without power and travel is disrupted as Storm Austen hits the South West and forecasters issue warnings for Storm Boelo.
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Thousands of homes without power as Storm Austen hits south-west England
Dozens of schools in Cornwall also affected as another storm heads for Scotland, Northern Ireland and the north of England
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Second storm to hit UK with heavy rain and strong wind - All affected areas
Storm Boelo to hit UK this weekend with heavy rain and winds up to 80mph as Met Office issues yellow warnings for Scotland, Northern Ireland and England.
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King Charles applauded as eight criminals stripped of royal honours
His Majesty King Charles was praised after he removed MBEs, OBEs and a knighthood from people with criminal convictions.
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North East law firm Muckle tops £20m turnover after five-year growth
Newcastle law firm Muckle LLP reports 9 per cent turnover growth to £20.6m and a fifth consecutive year of rising revenue and profit across the North East in 2026.
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New plan says big tunnel could fix Windermere’s sewage problem
£3.6 billion project could generate around £7.5 billion in economic, environmental, and social benefits, proposal suggests
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County Durham mum and tiktoker praises local trail's safety for solo female walkers
A County Durham mam has praised Winlaton Mill's Land of Oak & Iron for the safety of its walking trail as a solo woman walker.
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Edinburgh livestock adviser wins Farm Adviser of the Year award
Chloe Rodriguez has been named Farm Adviser of the Year at the 2026 British Farming Awards for her work improving livestock welfare.
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Richmond set for festive candlelit Royal Northern Sinfonia concert
Richmond hosts Royal Northern Sinfonia, part of The Glasshouse’s Christmas 2026 programme featuring Tony Hadley, Matt Baker and Gorka Márquez.
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Drone reveals remarkable remains of 1,000 years of lead mining in the Pennines
FOR today’s picture, our regular contributor Northern Perspectives has flown his drone from the top of Weardale over the border into Cumbria to highlight Nenthead, the best preserved lead-mining landscape in the North Pennines.
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County Durham café praised for 'best ever' scone and unique African-inspired dishes
Nobia & Sons in Barnard Castle has earned a 4.8 Tripadvisor rating, with visitors praising its huge homemade scones, goat curry and welcoming staff.
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How Amanda Owen's son Reuben turned childhood passion into his own business
Amanda 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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How Amanda Owen's son Reuben turned childhood passion into his own business
Amanda 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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Sam Smith's Brewery launches campaign to find hotel management couples
After stepping up its campaign to re-open its many empty pubs, Tadcaster-based Sam Smith's Brewery has turned its attention to its hotels.
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Sam Smith's Brewery launches campaign to find hotel management couples
After stepping up its campaign to re-open its many empty pubs, Tadcaster-based Sam Smith's Brewery has turned its attention to its hotels.
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Center Parcs Scottish Borders reaches milestone as A7 junction opens
A new junction on the A7 between Hawick and Selkirk has been completed to provide access to the planned Center Parcs Scottish Borders holiday village.
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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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Mapped: UK areas in drought as thousands issued supply warning ahead of winter
Rainfall was 80 per cent lower than average in September in some areas
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Yorkshire Life launches new home and gift show in Harrogate
Yorkshire Life Home & Gift Show comes to Harrogate’s Great Yorkshire Events Centre on July 31 and August 1, 2027, with interiors, gardens, gifts, food and drink.
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Yorkshire Life launches new home and gift show in Harrogate
Yorkshire Life Home & Gift Show comes to Harrogate’s Great Yorkshire Events Centre on July 31 and August 1, 2027, with interiors, gardens, gifts, food and drink.
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North air ambulance charity raises £1.2m towards replacing ageing helicopter fleet
Great North Air Ambulance Service raises more than £1.2m through Operation SOS to fund a third helicopter and secure critical care across the North.
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Mapped: UK areas in drought as thousands issued supply warning ahead of winter
Rainfall was 80 per cent lower than average in September in some areas
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Sycamore Gap tree vandal released from prison
Newcastle Crown Court heard the two engaged in a ‘moronic mission’ to cut down the landmark
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Second man jailed over Sycamore Gap tree felling released on licence
Sycamore Gap tree vandal Daniel Graham released on licence after serving 16 months for felling the Northumberland landmark beside Hadrian’s Wall in 2023.
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Second man who cut down Sycamore Gap tree released from prison
The second of two men who chopped down the Sycamore Gap tree has been released from prison, the Press Association understands.
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Previous fatal tiger attacks at UK zoos and wildlife parks
The death of a man following a tiger attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park has brought renewed attention to previous fatal incidents involving the animals at zoos across Britain.
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Fans resurface Celebrity Traitors star's relationship drama with Rowan Atkinson
Fans of Celebrity Traitors star James Acaster have revisited his unusual relationship history after clips resurfaced of him joking that he was “left for” County Durham-born actor Rowan Atkinson.
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Northern Lights: Aurora stun UK down to England's south coast
The natural phenomenon, known as the Aurora Borealis, is the result of increased solar activity.
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Amanda Owen's son Reuben hailed 'knight in shining armour' after dramatic rescues
Amanda Owen's son Reuben Owen has been hailed as a 'knight in shining armour' after rescuing his mum and stranded TV crews.
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Live entertainment and retro weekends at Stanwix Park March 12-14 2027
The Solway coast has long drawn visitors looking for sea air and wide horizons, but at Stanwix Park Holiday Centre the evening atmosphere brings an entirely different kind of energy.
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Darlington residents offered chance to learn gardening skills in free course
The new 10-week Grow, Learn, Thrive gardening course in Darlington is helping people grow their skills and confidence.
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This Morning star shocks fans after revealing she is from North East market town
This Morning star Ashley James has shocked fans after Northumberland market town she was raised in features in new London home.
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Bannatyne clubs back air ambulance with North East charity week
Bannatyne Health Clubs will raise funds for Great North Air Ambulance Service during Charity Week events, October 12 to 18, across North East and Cumbria.
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One taken to hospital after HGV and car crash in A66 layby as air ambulance attends
A person was taken to hospital after a crash between a HGV and a car in a layby on the A66 that saw the air ambulance, police and paramedics attend.
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WATCH - Woman sentenced after keeping 21 dogs and cat in 'filthy' conditions
A York animal rescue team has helped to rehome 20 dogs and a cat found in filthy crates.
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WATCH - Woman sentenced after keeping 21 dogs and cat in 'filthy' conditions
A York animal rescue team has helped to rehome 20 dogs and a cat found in filthy crates.
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Aldi reveals locations for 10 new UK stores opening in 2027
Aldi has revealed 10 new UK store locations opening in 2027 as part of its £900m expansion - see the full list.
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Aldi reveals locations for 10 new UK stores opening in 2027
Aldi has revealed 10 new UK store locations opening in 2027 as part of its £900m expansion - see the full list.
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Woman killed after serious crash in North Yorkshire
A woman has died after a crash on a major North Yorkshire road this afternoon.
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Woman killed after serious crash in North Yorkshire
A woman has died after a crash on a major North Yorkshire road this afternoon.
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The investor-state dispute settlement needs greater scrutiny - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Prof Dave Evans, Wymondham.
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Labour continues to treat rural communities with contempt - Andrew Vine
What hope can there be for the Yorkshire countryside and its people when a government minister speaks of rural communities with open contempt?
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Haulage firm seeks more lorries at North East trading estate - public notice
ECM Vehicle Delivery Service seeks to add 10 lorries and 10 trailers at Gateshead’s Team Valley Trading Estate.
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Inside the derelict church where a globally famous comedian was baptised twice
Amid the upturned tables and the boxes covered in bird poo, surrounded by scorched mattresses, burned tyres, blackened pews and melted children’s plastic toys, there is a font.
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‘He should be turning 20’ - family launch lasting legacy for kind teen lost to cancer
Matthew’s Meals and Miles has been launched in memory of Tynemouth teenager Matthew Adams to support cancer-hit families.
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Mr Bean legend from County Durham makes major comeback 40 years since last show
County Durham-born Mr Bean star Rowan Atkinson is returning to West End comedy with a new show featuring famous characters and sketches.
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WATCH - 'We’ve having a wonderful day' - popular York event brings hundreds to city
An annual festival opened the doors on some of York’s most historic, unique, and mysterious buildings this weekend.
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WATCH - 'We’ve having a wonderful day' - popular York event brings hundreds to city
An annual festival opened the doors on some of York’s most historic, unique, and mysterious buildings this weekend.
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Mystery of stolen Sycamore Gap tree sapling continues
It was one of 49 grown from seeds taken from the sycamore which was felled in 2023
