England
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Restricting smartphone use in schools boosts GCSE results, study finds
Software that blocks social media during school hours is credited with calmer classrooms, fewer detentions, and improved focus
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British peas under threat after consumption plunges to 50-year low
Britons are eating 74 per cent less peas than they were in 1975, data shows
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England's Jordan Pickford 'almost caused crash' with careless driving
The goalkeeper was pulled over by police after ignoring a give way sign, forcing two cars to brake.
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ECB will 'look at' funding West Indies Test if required, says Richard Thompson
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) will “look at” the unusual step of funding a women’s Test in the West Indies next year in order to aid England’s Ashes preparations.
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London to Chicago BA flight declares emergency after dropping 28,000 feet
British Airways Boeing abruptly lost altitude over Ireland due to ‘technical issue’ and returned to Heathrow
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Would the Conservatives' plan make new houses £50,000 cheaper?
BBC Verify looks into the shadow chancellor's plan to cut some building regulations to reduce construction costs.
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Combined Authority Approves £456m Transport Framework but Project Pipeline Remains Unconfirmed
York and North Yorkshire political leaders have signed off a four-year transport budget, amid warnings that specific infrastructure schemes are still to be
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When temperatures are set to drop after unusually warm start to October
The change from warm early October weather will bring temperatures closer to the average for the month
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Hepatitis A alert issued to UK primary schools after new cases confirmed
UKHSA working with primary schools in Newcastle after cases identified
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Compressing bones releases molecules that ease traumatic brain injuries
Pressing down on shin bones improved cognitive and motor symptoms in mice and pigs with traumatic brain injuries
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Central London hit by mass power cut with 32 postcodes affected
Buildings in central London lost power this morning in a widespread outage
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5,000-year-old skulls in Egypt reveal evidence of human sacrifice
The ‘gruesome’ sacrifices would have been terrifying for those involved, experts say
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Inquiry probes controversial camera tech linked to mental health patient deaths
The Lampard Inquiry is preparing to determine if emergency interim guidance should be issued regarding the placement of the Oxevision system on hospital wards
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Head of Jewish Greens says she may leave party over ‘Zionism is racism’ vote
Vivien Lichtenstein says she believes motion is unhelpful as anger grows over Zack Polanski’s absence for vote
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Britain’s energy watchdog Ofgem appoints Tim Jarvis as permanent boss
Mr Jarvis had been the regulator’s interim boss since March and will now take on the position on a permanent basis.
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US pulls all B-1 bombers from UK airbase at centre of terror probe
Donald Trump has criticised the UK authorities decision to release six men on bail after they were arrested following an incident near airbase RAF Fairford.
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Alex Scott: Bournemouth unhappy after midfielder injured on England duty
Bournemouth are unhappy with the way they believe England handled the injury to Alex Scott - which means he could now be out for up to eight weeks.
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Man City scandal shines light on Manchester United finances
Manchester City's owners have been found guilty of injecting money into the club. At Manchester United, fans are frustrated at how much has been taken out.
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Sutton Bank reopens following extended maintenance scheme
Essential work to ensure that one of the steepest routes in England remains fit for the future has been completed on schedule.
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Sass Jordan, Canadian rock singer-songwriter, dies aged 65
Musician who had hit albums with Racine and Rats later became a judge on six seasons of Canadian Idol
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Ex Bradford City goalkeeper ‘almost caused crash’ in £200,000 Lamborghini
A former Bradford City goalkeeper nearly caused a crash with two other cars during a bout of careless driving in his £200,000 Lamborghini supercar.
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More parents could get with help toilet training their children as pilot expands
A survey of teachers suggested that around one in four children who started reception in 2025 were not toilet trained
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England confirm 50-over warm-up fixture at the Waca before Australia tour
England confirm warm-up fixture at the Waca before this winter's white-ball tour of Australia - a stark contrast to last year's Ashes defeat.
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Ex-Sunderland keeper Jordan Pickford ‘almost caused crash’ in £200k Lamborghini
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford nearly caused a crash with two other cars during a bout of careless driving in his £200,000 Lamborghini supercar, a court has heard.
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Mayoral £7m 'Moving Forward' Campaign Shifts Into Next Phase Under New Devolution Powers
National and local leaders will join David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, this Friday to launch the next phase of the £7 million 'Moving Forward'
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Two people die trying to cross Channel as anti-migrant protesters clash with police in Gosport
French authorities say two men, one in his 30s and another in his 40s, died during overnight crossing
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Prem talking points: Louis Rees-Zammit's celebration and England bolters
Bristol set out their top-four aspirations with a statement win, while Gloucester's renaissance continues in the second round of Prem action.
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Jordan Pickford ‘almost caused crash’ while driving £200,000 Lamborghini, court told
The incident happened in Knutsford on April 14, sparking a criminal prosecution for driving without due care or attention
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Newspaper headlines: Badenoch's 'bonfire of green laws' and 'Drop in global dealmaking'
Monday's front pages include stories about Kemi Badenoch at the start of the Tory conference, plus reports on global finance , abuse in schools and a BBC romance.
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Three North East firms secure £208m deal to build extra care homes
Karbon Homes appoints Robertson, Caddick and Esh to a £208m framework delivering extra care and supported housing across the North East and Yorkshire region.
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Here's how much Bradford Council has spent on clearing fly-tipping this year
Bradford Council spent £258,900 clearing fly-tipped waste from April to July 2026.
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Europe has changed since Britain voted to leave, do we really want to rejoin the EU? - Jayne Dowle
Clamping down on English Channel migrants, easier exports of UK food, drink and cars, freedom of movement for young people, what’s not to like about Andy Burnham’s proposal to move closer to the European Union?
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£15,000 raised to bring County Durham referee killed in Florida 'hit-and-run' home
More than £15,000 has been raised to bring a Seaham man killed in a suspected hit-and-run in Florida home to his family.
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The best road trips to spot Europe’s most impressive wildlife
Planning a wildlife escape? These European road trips combine spectacular scenery with some of the continent’s best opportunities for spotting animals in the wild. #Destinations
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North East spot with an 'air of opulence' named among best railway station pubs
The Centurion in Newcastle has been named one of the best pubs in a railway station by the Guardian - see why.
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Potty-training scheme to expand to more parts of England after city's success
The government wants 75% of children to end their first year of school with a good level of development by 2028.
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King Cnut, a lost wooden cross and the story of a County Durham village
TO COMMEMORATE next year’s 1,000th anniversary of the legendary King Cnut’s pilgrimage through County Durham, villagers in Trimdon – where he stopped to trim his hair and don his cloak – are raising money to recreate a landmark wooden cross that would have stood in the king’s day.
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US Air Force removes all bombers from British air base targeted by a suspected terror attack
The U.S. Air Force has brought home its bombers stationed at a U.S.-run military air base in England used to strike Iran following an investigation into a planned terror attack at the RAF Fairford base
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NFL London: 'Money-grab' or celebration? London series begins amid anger over ticket prices
The NFL kicked off this season's series of London games on Sunday but the build-up was overshadowed by anger from long-term fans over ticket prices.
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Inquiry probes controversial camera tech linked to mental health patient deaths
The Lampard Inquiry is preparing to determine if emergency interim guidance should be issued regarding the placement of the Oxevision system on hospital wards.
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British Museum announces changes in bid to lower Bayeux Tapestry queues
The changes come after widespread backlash over hours-long queues and reports of ticket-holders being turned away
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Arsenal are 10 points off WSL leaders Man City - is Renee Slegers' job at risk?
It is only five matches into the WSL season but Arsenal are already 10 points behind leaders Manchester City and manager Renee Slegers is coming under increasing scrutiny.
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Children’s books with Black main characters down 8% in a year, study shows
Only 150 of 2,189 titles published in UK for young children last year focused on minority ethnic, disabled or neurodivergent characters
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Chronicles: Medieval might not have Tom Hardy, but this RTS game combines 2,000-troop battles, Crusader Kings diplomacy, and Mount & Blade combat into an ambitious medieval RPG sandbox
Part intricately detailed historical battle simulator, part choice-driven RPG, Chronicles: Medieval punches far above its weight.
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Green Party members back 'Zionism is racism' conference motion
The vote has caused divisions among figures at the top of the party at its conference in Brighton.
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Major free bus pass change linked to rising State Pension age
People in England face a longer wait for a free bus pass as the State Pension age rises from 66 to 67. Check when you can qualify.
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Medieval leprosy hospital uncovered in Lincoln
Walls at the site have been unearthed as part of a three-day dig by Time Team experts.
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North Yorkshire TV chef issues calls for hospitality VAT cut ahead of Budget
North Yorkshire chef Tommy Banks has urged the Government to cut VAT for hospitality businesses as Chancellor John Healey prepares his first Budget.
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Newscast - Are The Public Ready To Vote Tory Again? - BBC Sounds
We look at whether Kemi Badenoch could lead a Conservative comeback.
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British Museum announces changes to ease Bayeux Tapestry queues
Measures include extended opening hours, as well as an audio guide and additional seating for visitors.
