England
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Yorkshire in drought - Environment Agency issues warning after record dry spell
Yorkshire has officially entered drought status because of low water levels in reservoirs and rivers, the Environment Agency has announced.
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‘I think that's a fight worth having’ — award-winning illustrator Rob Biddulph on why the big AI companies haven’t won the war against human creativity yet
Award-winning illustrator says the problem with AI art isn't quality — it's personality
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How to watch Greece vs England: FREE live Streams and TV Channels for 2027 Women's World Cup play-off first leg
The Lionesses travel to Crete for the next step in their qualification journey
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Yorkshire in drought - Environment Agency issues warning after record dry spell
Yorkshire has officially entered drought status because of low water levels in reservoirs and rivers, the Environment Agency has announced.
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Yorkshire enters DROUGHT after region suffers one of the driest summers
The Environment Agency has officially declared that Yorkshire has entered drought status.
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'Naked man' at centre of major road closure in Yorkshire
A MAIN road in North Yorkshire is currently blocked due to an incident - with reports of 'severe delays'.
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'Naked man' at centre of major road closure in Yorkshire
A MAIN road in North Yorkshire is currently blocked due to an incident - with reports of 'severe delays'.
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Does Polanski have to go? Greens at the crossroads after Holborn and St Pancras
Pressure is building on the party leader after byelection defeat, a damaging row over Zionism and polls that show him less popular than Nigel Farage
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Teacher at private school banned after threatening to punch pupil and hitting wall
The former teacher was alleged to have told a student ‘I am the alpha male’ before hitting a wall
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A19 closed in both directions amid reports of 'naked man' near Northallerton
A MAIN road in North Yorkshire is currently blocked due to an incident - with reports of 'severe delays'.
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Warning over victims fleeing domestic abuse as North Yorkshire group speaks out
There is a huge amount of work being done to get people fleeing domestic abuse into safe accommodation, a group has said after a national warning.
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Prosecutor says suspect in Nigel Farage terror plot was motivated by extreme left-wing views
A prosecutor says the man charged with plotting a terror attack on Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and murdering former lawmaker Ann Widdecombe was motivated by “extreme left-wing” views
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Drought declared in Yorkshire as reservoirs and rivers run low
The region joins all of central, southern and eastern England in drought status
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Labour byelection win shows party starting to win back voters on left
Party now polling 15 points above Greens, who had been ahead of Labour before Keir Starmer resigned as PM
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Long delays after huge multi-vehicle crash on M62 - 5 people taken to hospital
The M62 eastbound is shut and there are long delays after a vehicle overturned this morning.
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Labour chair of housing committee calls for urgent funds for affordable homes in England
Exclusive: Abena Oppong-Asare urges chancellor to unlock billions of pounds, as housing associations say they could build 41,000 homes in 10 years
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How long might I live, and in good health, in Calderdale?
The number of years men and women in Calderdale might expect to live in good health has fallen, according to new data.
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Everton owners The Friedkin Group consider selling club
Everton owners the Friedkin Group are exploring the sale of the club less than two years after taking control.
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Experts identify three factors harming young people’s mental health
A professor has warned of a ‘turning point’ that society must address as more young people feel ‘they’re going to have a future that’s less hopeful than their parents’
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Motorcycle dealership helps retailer win prestigious national award
Customer service has put Vertu BMW Motorrad Shipley in line for national recognition.
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Marketing boss to lift lid on AI strategy during York event
A marketing boss is set to lift the lid on AI strategy during an event at York St John University.
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Wildfire figures show why Britain needs to adapt to climate change and not just fight it
The fact that England has seen the second highest year on record for the number of wildfires this year is an illustration of why the dangers of climate change cannot be ignored. It is no longer an issue that impacts far flung places in other parts of the world but one that the whole of Europe including Britain needs to confront.
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Hoads Wood illegal waste "supersite" finally cleared at £15m cost
Concerns remain over the ancient Kent woodland's future after 39,500 tonnes of rubbish were cleared.
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Marketing boss to lift lid on AI strategy during York event
A marketing boss is set to lift the lid on AI strategy during an event at York St John University.
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Pensioners could get up to £300 this winter as Winter Fuel Payments letters sent
Millions of older people are due to receive letters about their Winter Fuel Payment in October or November, with most eligible pensioners expected to get the money before the end of the year.
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Northern Lights: What causes the spectacular display and how to see them
Many people think the aurora occurs when particles from the Sun hit our atmosphere – but this isn’t the case
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Labour fends off Green party to win Holborn and St Pancras byelection
Victory by Sagal Abdi-Wali in north London seat will reassure Andy Burnham in high-stakes battle for left of British politics
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Frozen testicular tissue transplant offers hope of restoring fertility
Protecting fertility is a major challenge for young men undergoing aggressive treatments such as chemotherapy. Freezing their own testicular tissue before such treatments could help.
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Health officials warn England could face an early flu season
While levels of flu are currently low, figures from September have been higher than the same period for the last four years
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Russian strikes kill 2 in Ukraine as Kyiv struggles to counter escalating Russian attacks
Russian strikes killed two people and wounded five more across Ukraine, officials said Friday, as Ukraine struggles to counter escalating Russian bombardments that have killed more than 50 people over the past three days
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Early flu season warning as UK virus levels hit four-year high
The UK Health Security Agency has warned of a potentially early flu season as virus levels rise higher than during the same period in the past four years.
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£150 energy bill help returns in October – check if you could qualify
The Warm Home Discount Scheme reopens in October 2026. Check which benefits qualify, the key date for eligibility and which energy suppliers are taking part.
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Early flu season warning as UK virus levels hit four-year high
The UK Health Security Agency has warned of a potentially early flu season as virus levels rise higher than during the same period in the past four years.
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Early flu season warning as UK virus levels hit four-year high
The UK Health Security Agency has warned of a potentially early flu season as virus levels rise higher than during the same period in the past four years.
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I’ll drink to that - offering alcohol-free beer on tap boosts pub choices while keeping revenues intact, new study shows
Simple changes to pub environments can encourage drinkers to choose alcohol-free options without harming profits, according to new research.
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Programme helping patients self-regulate strong-opioid use has potential for NHS, study shows
A new support programme can increase the number of patients who successfully self-regulate their intake of long-term strong-opioid painkillers without worsening quality of life, a study has shown.
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Women's World Cup 2027: How can England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland qualify?
England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland are among those hoping to qualify for next year's Women's World Cup. What awaits them in the play-offs?
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New Ofsted inspection regime damaging teachers, survey says
Nine in 10 school heads who responded say inspections still ‘negatively affected’ staff mental health
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Retailers suffer sharp year-on-year decline in footfall
Total UK footfall was down 2.9% on last September, a significant drop from August’s 1.7% decline, according to the BRC and Sensormatic.
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Not everyone with ADHD and autism traits needs a diagnosis, major review finds
Major review calls for overhaul of system that is failing those who need it most
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No ‘snowflakes’: mental health review says today’s youth have it harder and harms are real
Peter Fonagy lauds courage of young people and warns of consequences of rising prevalence of mental illness
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ADHD and autism at risk of over-diagnosis, says government review
The review, which focuses on younger people, warned there was a risk society was moving from an era of under-diagnosis to over-diagnosis.
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NHS at risk of ‘system failures’ as demand for ADHD and autism care soars, inquiry finds
England-focused review led by Prof Peter Fonagy returns stark warning and calls for shift to ‘needs-led’ system
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Zack Polanski failed to show leadership over Zionism motion, ex-Green leader says
Caroline Lucas tells the BBC Zack Polanski should have taken part in a vote on a motion declaring Zionism a form of racism.
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Olivia Colman on viral Wicker memes: 'This has never happened to me before'
Steamy jokes have flooded social media ahead of the release of the actress's latest film.
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UK sport tickets: Price increases analysed for the Ashes, Wimbledon, Silverstone and more
The price of sports tickets and TV subscriptions are on the rise - so what is behind the increases and how are they justified?
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Young Brits facing sharp rise in mental health problems amid distinct ‘lack of hope’
A professor has warned of a ‘turning point’ that society must address as more young people feel ‘they’re going to have a future that’s less hopeful than their parents’
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'I rage and I don't care': Why women are reclaiming their anger
Studies suggest women are getting angrier, but are they just more open about it?
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£150 energy bill help returns in October – check if you could qualify
The Warm Home Discount Scheme reopens in October 2026. Check which benefits qualify, the key date for eligibility and which energy suppliers are taking part.
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South Africa vs Australia: Pat Cummins speaks to Usman Khawaja about autobiography
Pat Cummins confirms he has spoken to Usman Khawaja about his former team-mate’s upcoming autobiography but the Australia captain says he has no concerns about potential sandpapergate revelations.