England
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Labour mayor and Tory councillor unite over Labradors and pub trips in meeting
A Labour mayor and a Conservative councillor found some unlikely common ground over Labradors and trips to the pub during a North Yorkshire council meeting.
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Government's fiscal devolution plans could widen regional inequalities, IFS says
Nayors will start retaining business rates and a small proportion of income tax over the coming years.
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Zack Polanski to call for three-year cap on private rent rises
In his speech to his party's conference, the Green leader will frame housing as a key issue of generational fairness.
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Full list of new Aldi stores opening across the UK before Christmas
Shoppers in communities across England, Scotland and Wales will see new branches open alongside three site relocations.
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Labour mayor and Tory councillor unite over Labradors and pub trips in meeting
A Labour mayor and a Conservative councillor found some unlikely common ground over Labradors and trips to the pub during a North Yorkshire council meeting today.
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Full list of new Aldi stores opening across the UK before Christmas
Shoppers in communities across England, Scotland and Wales will see new branches open alongside three site relocations.
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Labour mayor and Tory councillor unite over Labradors and pub trips in meeting
A Labour mayor and a Conservative councillor found some unlikely common ground over Labradors and trips to the pub during a North Yorkshire council meeting today.
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Labour mayor and Tory councillor unite over Labradors and pub trips in meeting
A Labour mayor and a Conservative councillor found some unlikely common ground over Labradors and trips to the pub during a North Yorkshire council meeting today.
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‘I was forced to move from my family farm for HS2 – eight years later it’s empty’
The Barnes family sold their farm, shop and wedding venue to make way for HS2 – but now fear their relocation to Gloucestershire could have been for nothing
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Make vape packaging similar to cigarettes to deter young people, says report
Ministers previously announced a raft of measures to ‘crack down on vapes targeting kids’
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Bid for York woods which dates from William the Conqueror’s reign sparks objections
A bid for a York woods said to date from the reign of William the Conqueror has sparked objections.
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How to pronounce this West Yorkshire town that featured in Happy Valley
England is home to towns and villages with some very strange names.
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Fund manager makes senior promotions to drive growth in the North East
FW Capital promotes Joanne Whitfield to managing director for England and Lindsey McMenamin to fund director, boosting SME finance across the North East.
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The Government needs to ensure devolution doesn’t inadvertently widen inequality
The zeal for devolution at the heart of Government is to be welcomed. However, there is a danger that the underlying mission statement of devolution could be undermined if policy is not designed with due care.
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'Tortured' Scottish king who pursued Union of the Crowns inspires new stage play
Playwright Rona Munro has revealed plans for a final instalment of The James Plays focusing on the Scottish king behind the 'Union of the Crowns'.
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First minister demands 'new deal' for Wales, before Plaid Cymru conference
Rhun ap Iorwerth will address members at Plaid's first conference since winning the Senedd election.
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What are the new rules in Scotland's supermarkets?
Restrictions are being put on products with high sugar, fat and salt content, but the meal deal lives on.
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From Edinburgh to Easter Island: How my stolen Ian Wright Celtic top went round the world
Kevin Hill's much-loved Celtic top was lost years ago but that was just the start of an international mystery.
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Chris Mason: Why Andy Burnham's about-turn on Manchester City matters
The prime minister's comments on Man City were revealing on several levels - and leapt on by many in football, the BBC's political editor writes.
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Newspaper headlines: 'Laughing criminals let loose' and 'Return to the castle'
Inmates who were released early from prisons in England and Wales are pictured on several of Friday's front pages.
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Researchers on the three things that could prevent 500,000 children from vaping
Ministers previously announced a raft of measures to ‘crack down on vapes targeting kids’
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From England internationals to Premier League stars: Newton Aycliffe's finest
When football talent is discussed in County Durham, attention often turns to places such as Sunderland, Darlington and Bishop Auckland.
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Go ahead for new venture in medieval building from established York retailer
An established York retailer's new venture in a medieval building has been given the green light.
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October 2026 DWP benefits and pension payment dates plus cost of living support
All the essential cost of living information whether claiming benefits or not
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How the woman in alleged Cornell gang rape decided to push for justice
Text messages and interviews from Cornell’s internal investigation into the alleged gang rape case shed new light on the victim’s state of mind
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Calls for ‘heat tariff’ help as 'energy bill emergency' tips £276 January rise
Campaigners are calling for an “emergency heat tariff” as energy bills could rise by £276 in January, taking the typical annual bill close to £2,000.
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Alan Shearer shares wedding joy as daughter Chloe ties the knot near Darlington
Alan Shearer celebrated his daughter's wedding near Darlington as Chloe tied the knot with former Newcastle Falcons player Mick Young.
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‘My abuser was jailed for strangling me – when he gets released he’ll come after me’
Exclusive: Mollie Cousins says her abuser Daniel Bowler is among the thousands to be released early from prison to ease overcrowding, as she accuses ministers of failing to listen to victims’ concerns
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2027 Cricket World Cup draw: England avoid Australia & India in group stage
England avoid defending champions Australia and world number one-ranked side India in the group-stage draw for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup.
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Ian Botham to join walk opposing 23-turbine wind farm on Hope Moor
Lord Ian Botham will join the Walk for Hope Moor on October 11, opposing plans for 23 200m turbines at the Hope Moor Wind Farm in North Yorkshire.
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Attacker's early prison release left victim 'feeling like an afterthought'
Hannah Pritchett said she was not told for five months that her attacker had been freed from prison.
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The battle lines for the next general election have already been drawn
Nigel Farage believes Andy Burnham’s decision to open the door to returning to the EU could benefit Reform. Regardless, the decision to reignite the Brexit debates will play a central role when Britain next goes to the polls, writes Kate Devlin
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Hundreds of criminals leave prison under early release scheme
Around 4,500 inmates are expected to be released early by June 2027 under a scheme designed to stop prisons becoming full.
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Trump calls Cornell ‘a fine school’ as he breaks silence on alleged gang rape case
The president was asked whether the Ivy League school had ‘done enough to investigate’ the alleged sexual abuse
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Go ahead for new venture in medieval building from established York retailer
An established York retailer's new venture in a medieval building has been given the green light.
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David Beckham, Harry Kane, Gareth Bale: Ranking the best British exports this century
From David Beckham and Gareth Bale to Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane, who are the best British exports this century?
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Scabies is surging across the UK and Europe. Here are the symptoms
Scabies is a skin infestation with tiny mites called Sarcoptes scabiei
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Half a million trees to be planted to tackle weather and 'make Britain wet again’
Over the last century England has lost more than 90 per cent of its wetlands and funding could make ‘Britain wet again’
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Ian Botham to join walk opposing 23-turbine wind farm
Lord Ian Botham will join the Walk for Hope Moor on October 11, opposing plans for 23 200m turbines at the Hope Moor Wind Farm in North Yorkshire.
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Ivan Toney denies Soho nightclub assault
England striker Ivan Toney pleads not guilty to assaulting a man at a Soho nightclub last year.
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New driving licence changes start today. Here's what they could mean for you
Learners must now spend at least six months getting driving experience before they can take a practical test
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Naomi Campbell's 5-year ban on serving as a charity trustee in England and Wales is overturned
Supermodel Naomi Campbell has won a legal challenge to overturn a five-year ban on being a charity trustee in England and Wales
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Children in long-term workless households highest for more than a decade
North-east England has the highest proportion among all nations and regions.
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UK energy price cap forecast to soar to £2000 by January – as bills rise today
Four million households will see energy bills go up today as the Ofgem price cap rises by 4%
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Travelodge ‘fundamentally failed’ woman sexually assaulted in hotel
The report said the case uncovered problems with room security across the entire hotel sector
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Trust secures nearly £250k to protect North East rivers and plan for the future
Tyne Rivers Trust secures £249,579 National Lottery Heritage Fund grant to tackle pollution, habitat loss and climate change across the River Tyne…
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‘Thank you Andy Burnham’: prisoners react as they begin to leave under early release scheme – UK politics live
Hundreds of prisoners are being released early today across England and Wales in attempt to ease overcrowding
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Ivan Toney denies assaulting man at Soho nightclub
The 30-year-old footballer is accused of attacking Saber Da Silva at a nightclub in Wardour Street
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Ian Botham to join walk opposing 23-turbine wind farm
Lord Ian Botham will join the Walk for Hope Moor on October 11, opposing plans for 23 200m turbines at the Hope Moor Wind Farm in North Yorkshire.
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Acclaimed actor will lead week-long RSC residency at Bradford school
THE Royal Shakespeare Company is bringing its landmark all-female production of Julius Caesar to a Bradford school for a week-long residency, with…
