England
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Failings allowed Covid 'to spread like wildfire' in care homes, inquiry finds
The sixth report from Covid inquiry criticises the lack of PPE and the way patients were discharged from hospital.
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Newcastle mother's search for son fighting for Russia in Ukraine
Nathan Stobbart’s family say he faced deportation from Russia if he did not join the country's army.
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South Africa vs Australia: Temba Bavuma century drags hosts back into series
Captain Temba Bavuma drags South Africa back into their Test series against Australia but did his side bat on too long on day three?
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Pakistan vs England: Sloppy visitors floored by Arafat Minhas in Rawalpindi
England begin their wandering winter with a sloppy loss to Pakistan in the one-day tri-series in Rawalpindi.
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BBC closures make business sense, but far more savings are needed, says Katie Razzall
The BBC announced it will close its BBC Three, BBC Scotland and Radio 4 Extra broadcast channels.
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Number of Edinburgh smokers drops by 49 per cent in a decade
The number of people who smoke in Edinburgh has almost halved in the last decade, according to new figures.
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Record-breaking Glitter Ball raises over £280,000 for Martin House Children's Hospice
Glitter Ball raises over £280,000 for Martin House Children's Hospice
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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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2 men rearrested in UK on suspicion of assisting Iran over suspected plot at a US-run air base
British police have rearrested two men suspected of assisting Iran’s intelligence service in a plot at a U.S.-run air base
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NYC student dies after being drugged and raped and now two men face charges
Two suspects are facing multiple charges in her death and sex assault
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Dexys Midnight Runners' Kevin Rowland on band's Newcastle return
Kevin Rowland discusses Dexys Midnight Runners’ new album Love, their return to Tyneside and North East concert at Newcastle’s O2 City Hall on October 21.
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Two Motherwell firms set to close with over 200 jobs at risk
More than 200 jobs are at risk after two Motherwell-based firms announced plans to move their production from Scotland.
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Senior Reform official cast doubt over legality of huge donations
Exclusive: James Orr told undercover reporter that party was ‘filling the war chest in anticipation’ of tougher rules
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UK Covid inquiry finds care homes were treated as afterthought
The UK Covid-19 Inquiry has found Scotland acted earlier than the rest of the UK to isolate hospital discharges into care homes, but still entered the pandemic unprepared, with 4,272 residents dying and 82 of discharges untested.
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'BBC closure means Scotland’s voice is quieter and its voice easier to ignore'
What does the closure of the BBC Scotland channel means for viewers and journalism
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Bayeux Tapestry tickets go on sale again tomorrow. Here’s how to get them
It’s the first time the iconic artwork has been displayed on British soil in nearly 1,000 years
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Storm Austen forecast to hit southern UK
Yellow severe weather warning issued for first named storm of season with gusts of up to 60mph expected
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Citizens Advice issue warning over biggest scam targeting UK households
Fraudster roofers found to use doorstep sales tactics in 77 per cent of cases reported
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North Yorkshire Council considers new powers to tackle illegal vapes and tobacco sales
North Yorkshire Council is being asked to approve an updated trading standards enforcement policy that would introduce fixed penalty notices for certain
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Ripon Grammar School ranked among England’s top 50 grammar schools
Ripon Grammar School has been ranked among the top-performing grammar schools in England in a new league table published by The Daily Telegraph.
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The ‘hardest places to grow up’ in England laid bare in landmark report
Children’s Commissioner for England Dame Rachel de Souza warned of a ‘state of emergency’ in certain communities
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Police warning after gang 'fits cash traps' to ATMs across Yorkshire
West Yorkshire Police is warning people to be vigilant after reports that a gang fitted "cash traps" to ATMs across Yorkshire.
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Thames Water creditors secure former Labour minister to drive rescue deal
Stricken UK water supplier lines up John Hutton as independent chair designate if takeover goes ahead
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Police warning after gang 'fits cash traps' to ATMs across Yorkshire
West Yorkshire Police is warning people to be vigilant after reports that a gang fitted "cash traps" to ATMs across Yorkshire.
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Care home Covid failures allowed virus to ‘spread like wildfire’, inquiry finds
Inquiry finds Matt Hancock’s claim of ‘protective ring’ around care homes was unfounded
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‘Empty nest syndrome’ doubles North East fostering enquiries after Freshers Week
Changing Futures North East helps children in Teesside and County Durham and has seen interest soar since mid-September
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New fines proposed to tackle illegal tobacco and vape sales in North Yorkshire
Businesses selling tobacco and vapes illegally could face fixed penalty notices under proposals being considered by North Yorkshire Council.
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‘Cat crisis’ hits North Yorkshire as record number of pets neglected in county
A "cat crisis" has hit North Yorkshire with a record number of the pets being neglected in the county, the RSPCA has said.
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Social anxiety disorder explained as Pip claims rise among Gen Z
Social anxiety disorder, also called social phobia, is a long-term and overwhelming fear of social situations
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Drivers to get new rights in car parks and avoid 'unfair' fines above £100
Drivers will soon be given new rights so they can avoid "unfair" fines over £100 for making common mistakes in private car parks across the UK.
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Soldier and wife who met on military penpal site win dream 1940s wedding in Yorkshire
A soldier and his wife won a dream 1940s-themed wedding ceremony after finding love on a military penpal site.
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Will it snow this week? Met Office issue latest verdict for UK weather
Storm Austen is forecast to bring disruptive rain and wind with gusts in excess of 70mph
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Covid failings in care homes: What the inquiry says
From the shocking lack of PPE to restrictions on visitors - the key points from the sixth Covid inquiry report.
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Prince Harry says he ‘wants it to work out’ with his family
Harry said that reconciling with his family is ‘the most important thing’
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Doctors call proposed pay rise ‘derisory’ and mull more strikes
The British Medical Association (BMA) described the figure as a ‘pay cut’
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New enforcement tools proposed for illegal vapes and tobacco
New and innovative approaches to tackling illegal tobacco and vape sales could be adopted under proposals designed to protect consumers across North Yorkshire.
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UK weather: Storm Austen named by Met Office as yellow wind warning issued
The first named storm of the season - Austen - will bring damaging winds and heavy rain to parts of the UK on Friday.
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Researchers uncover truth of British Empire’s trade routes
Researchers used AI to help extract data from the vast number of voyages noted in the handwritten port books
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UK government failures led to Covid spreading ‘like wildfire’ in care homes, inquiry finds
Inquiry chair says failure to advise care homes to isolate people discharged from hospital was ‘significant oversight’
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November 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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Things to do in York this Halloween and half term 2026
Looking for things to do in York this Halloween and half term? We’ve got the guide for you. It’s time to get spooky! There are so many fun things to do in York this Halloween and half term. Are we missing an event? Let us know by dropping...
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The Ivy opening two new North East restaurants in historic former bank building
The Ivy Newcastle Brasserie and The Ivy Asia will bring luxury dining, sushi and striking interiors to Grey Street.
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North Yorkshire church receives £1.5m grant for conservation project
A NORTH Yorkshire church is ready to launch the next phase of a major conservation project thanks to a £1.5m grant.
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Seven of UK's 10 worst areas for dying before 60 are in Scotland, figures reveal
Seven of the UK's 10 worst areas for deaths before 60 are in Scotland, with Glasgow recording the second-highest estimated rate, new analysis reveals.
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England rugby league: Brian McDermott names unchanged team for World Cup match against France
Brian McDermott keeps faith with the England team beaten by Tonga as they bid to revive their Rugby League World Cup campaign against France in Perth this Saturday.
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Chancellor rejects calls to raise Capital Gains Tax in Budget
Influential Labour figures had been pushing for equalising CGT and income tax, but critics have said this could drive wealthy people out of Britain.
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Work on new £1 million homes in York complete – and three have already sold
Work on a new York housing development featuring four homes all worth more than £1 million is now complete.
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Drivers to get new rights in car parks and avoid 'unfair' fines above £100
Drivers will soon be given new rights so they can avoid "unfair" fines over £100 for making common mistakes in private car parks across the UK.
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A greater part of Andy Burnham’s credibility rests on delivering better railways for the whole of the North - Andrew Vine
The dismal saga of let-downs over better transport for Yorkshire has now become so long that I’ve lost track of just when the various promises were broken.
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North Yorkshire church receives £1.5m grant for conservation project
A NORTH Yorkshire church is ready to launch the next phase of a major conservation project thanks to a £1.5m grant.
