England
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Will it snow this winter? Experts issue latest verdict for UK weather
The UK’s weather is changing, but it’s not just our summers that are being affected
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£1.5m homes ‘to avoid new mansion tax’
There had been speculation that Mr Healey was weighing up cutting the threshold to £1.5m in order to raise money at the Budget
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Weekend weather forecast: Where heavy rain will hit UK with temperatures to plummet
Temperatures across the UK are expected to drop after a spell of unseasonably warm weather
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'Do not eat' warning to shoppers across England as product recalled due to error
The Food Standards Agency issued an allergy alert on October 15 warning shoppers about the labelling error.
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What is severe drought – and where has it been declared in the UK?
Officials said the south east and south west have suffered their driest April to September for more than 100 years
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Pornography with strangulation and incest to be banned in England and Wales next month
Campaigners welcome legislation which follows recommendations by 2025 review into pornography regulation
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Family made ill by meat from York supermarket that sold food 41 days past use by date
A family suffered food poisoning and had to go to accident and emergency after they bought salami from a York supermarket, the city's magistrates heard.
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UK temperatures to drop for weekend as stormy weather may return next week
A sunnier but chillier weekend is on the way, ahead of some potentially stormy weather next week.
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Keighley ace makes British history in Italy as Beanland do town proud
KEIGHLEY martial arts star Yvie Ling-Hegarty has just won her fourth consecutive European title in Italy, becoming the first British fighter to achieve that.
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Drone strikes in the Black Sea raise fears of Russian escalation to test NATO's response
Drone attacks on cargo ships in the Black Sea this month have raised concerns among NATO members
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'Start again' on SFI after 'Glastonbury ticket scramble' for money, Defra told
The main application window for the £233m Sustainable Farming Incentive slammed shut in just over five hours.
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Family made ill by meat from York supermarket that sold food 41 days past use by date
A family suffered food poisoning and had to go to accident and emergency after they bought salami from a York supermarket, the city's magistrates heard.
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Brighton's Fabian Hurzeler: Art dealer who went from boos to hero
How Brighton's Fabian Hurzeler has gone from Germany's fifth tier to being reportedly of interest to Manchester United.
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North East recruitment firm nears £10m revenue after record growth run
Nigel Wright Group’s North East business posts 13 per cent growth, with revenues nearing £10m as Leeds and Manchester offices drive expansion across northern England.
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Devolution must not overlook the needs of rural areas in Yorkshire
The drive towards devolution across England is a good thing. Putting more power into the hands of communities can make a big difference when it comes to tackling the inequalities that blight Britain, especially as the country has one of the centralised states in Western Europe.
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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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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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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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Six Bradford legends enrolled into Hall of Fame over historic Ashes triumph
The 1946 Great Britain touring squad, known as the 'Indomitables', are the second team inducted into the Rugby League Hall of Fame, with six Bradford players included.
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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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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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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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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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Andy Burnham to offer John Swinney deal to 'hand more power to Scotland's regions'
Andy Burnham is set to offer John Swinney a deal to empower Scotland’s regions, shifting power from Westminster and Holyrood to boost jobs and growth.
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Bus hits train stopped on French side of Channel Tunnel, with 19 injured
Two people were airlifted to hospital but no-one's life appeared to be in danger, officials said.
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UK HRT shortages: which products are affected and what to do about it
Experts say seeking alternatives that deliver the same dose of oestrogen by the same method is key
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Major airline adds new route set to launch next March from Edinburgh airport
easyJet will launch daily flights from Edinburgh to Southampton on March 28, 2027, with one-way fares starting at £42.99.
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New study reveals amount of caffeine that ‘affect children’s sleep and mental health’
A study found youngsters aged nine to 11 who drank caffeine slept less and appeared to have a very slight lower surface area in the brain’s outer layer
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Inspectors to probe Ben Houchen's Tees Valley over 'ongoing concerns' by Government
Teesworks, the freeport set up by Lord Ben Houchen, has been beset by controversy.
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Trans people should use hospital spaces according to biological sex, NHS England says
New guidance says trans patients should be cared for on single-sex hospital wards or bays that align with their biological sex.
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Gareth Southgate coaching session up for grabs at Glitter Ball
A private coaching session with Sir Gareth Southgate is among the experiences up for grabs at this year’s Martin House Glitter Ball in Harrogate.
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Police Scotland officer found guilty of raping teenage girl and woman
Carmichael John Williamson attacked both women on the Shetland Islands
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Severe drought: What does it mean – and where has it been declared in the UK?
Officials said the south east and south west have suffered their driest April to September for more than 100 years
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How many Eritreans visit UK as Shabana Mahmood issues visa ban threat
The home secretary said the east African country has ‘refused’ to accept the return of its criminals
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Sheffield Council at risk of collapse over Labour Zionism ultimatum to Greens
Sheffield City Council is at risk of falling apart after the Labour Party ordered its local branches to end any power-sharing arrangements with the Greens, unless local councillors disavowed the controversial Zionism is racism motion.
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Nigel Farage defends Reform's vetting after councillors filmed making racist comments
The Reform leader says "you can't vet for future comments", after undercover filming of party activists.
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Severe drought declared in parts of southern England
Reservoir levels continue to drop after a hot summer and less September rain than normal.
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Harry and Meghan return to the UK spotlight, in photos
Prince Harry and Meghan make their first joint public appearances in England in six years since stepping back from royal duties. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.
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Why are people living on benefits going unchecked? - Jayne Dowle
Welcome to the great benefits swindle, a world where two million people living on benefits go unchecked, with the authorities having no idea whether they’re seeking work, still suffering from qualifying health conditions, or sitting on the sofa all day playing on their phones.
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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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How many roads in Bradford are in 'poor condition'? New study reveals all
Nationally, Brighton & Hove and Nottingham topped the list.
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Bradford site to receive share of £18 million 'places of worship' funding boost
The funding is part of a wider £41 million package announced by the Government to support repairs and conservation work.
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Work starts on schemes backed by North Yorkshire second home tax
Two multimillion-pound developments are being built in Hunmanby and Shipton by Beningbrough.
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How to watch Rugby League World Cup 2026 on 7plus — it's *FREE*
The Rugby League World Cup is free-to-air in Australia
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North East costume graduate lands big-screen role on new Sense and Sensibility
A GROWING career in costume design has led to the big screen
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UK weather: Temperatures to rise to 23C before autumn chill sets in
Warm air will bring unseasonable warmth to the south and east of the UK on Thursday but chillier conditions are set to spread to all areas by the weekend.
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Flu or a just cold? Here are the key symptoms to look out for
How to tell the difference between cold and flu symptoms
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How to watch Australia vs New Zealand for FREE: Live Streams & TV Channels
All the ways to watch Australia vs New Zealand for free online from anywhere as the Rugby League World Cup 2026 gets underway at Allianz Stadium, Sydney.
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Sainsbury’s and Asda issue urgent recall after major packaging blunder
The FSA is issuing an urgent allergy alert after finding popular snack bars have been wrapped in the wrong packaging
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ScottishPower Renewables breaks world record with 1.8km cable duct installation
ScottishPower Renewables has installed two record-length cable ducts beneath the Suffolk coast for its £4bn East Anglia TWO offshore windfarm.
