UK
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Thousands remain without power as Storm Boelo batters UK with 80mph winds
Thousands of homes remain without electricity as Storm Boelo batters the UK, bringing 80mph winds, heavy rain, flooding and widespread travel disruption.
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Edinburgh gastro-diner Duck & Waffle permanently closes its doors
Duck & Waffle Edinburgh operated for over three and a half years at St James Quarter as the brand's first UK location outside of London
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Road remains closed in North Yorkshire coastal town after flooding
Police are urging people to avoid a road in a North Yorkshire coastal town which remains closed after flooding. It comes as the county braces for Storm Boelo.
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Met says it shared allegations about Meghan’s father with her but not other forces
Scotland Yard says it shared letter about Thomas Markle Sr allegations in 2019 but did not pass claims to other agencies
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Gogglebox viewers make same comment about Andy Burnham appearance
Andy Burnham’s appearance on Gogglebox for SU2C has sparked debate among Channel 4 viewers, with the Prime Minister defending his cameo.
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Scottish Greens promise ‘millennial rail card’ paid for by wealthy flyers
The Scottish Greens have promised a new railcard for millennials paid for by wealthy flyers.
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Northern Olympics project to get £7 million study in Budget
A £7 million fund will be used to examine the potential for a future Olympics bid by northern England.
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2026 Rugby League World Cup: What England need to avoid group stage exit
England need a few things to go their way next weekend to stay in the Men's Rugby League World Cup - but they have at least given themselves a chance.
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Northern Olympics plan to get £7m in John Healey's first Budget
The full feasibility study will look in detail at how hosting the Games in northern England could work.
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Putin targets civilians in barbaric ‘safari’ attacks as Trump turns blind eye
Ordinary Ukrainians are now the targets of Russia’s bombs and drones as Putin gets more help from the US president, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley
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Crafter's Companion future being 'carefully considered' after 42 staff made redundant
Crafter's Companion has updated customers after the company behind the crafting brand went into liquidation, making dozens of staff redundant.
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Yacht belonging to two British nationals among £50m in assets frozen by rare order
The Crown Prosecution Service secured an unexplained wealth order against two British nationals
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What’s in a name? How and why we give storms human titles
Here’s what goes into naming a storm, and why particular words are avoided
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'People choose personal laptops based on the phone in their pocket' - could Android be the key to Googlebook's success?
Google won the classroom – but can the company win over the graduates?
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The exact time clocks go back this weekend in the UK and why
To make up for the shortening days, the clocks will go back across the UK this weekend
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Met Police confirms it received 2019 letter with "number of claims" about Meghan's father
The Met said it passed information to the duchess but did not share it with other law enforcement agencies.
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The Frontier X2 heart rate monitor is accurate, useful, and might even replace your Fitbit entirely
The Frontier X2’s accurate metrics and helpful screen more than make up for its busy app.
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How to watch Chelsea vs Tottenham: Live streams and TV channels for Premier League 2026/27, team news
Are Spurs back? Find out in this spicy London derby
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How to watch Chelsea vs Tottenham: Live streams and TV channels for Premier League 2026/27, team news
Are Spurs back? Find out in this spicy London derby
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Northern Olympics campaign to get £7m in Healey’s budget
Fund will support feasibility study for potential bid to host Games in 2040s, backed by northern mayors and top athletes
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Freeview urges viewers to retune TV as it makes 14 channel changes in new update
Freeview viewers are being urged to retune their TV to access 14 channel changes made on October 21.
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Between quick wins and big dreams lies Burnham's biggest test, starting with the Budget
The prime minister might be dreaming of gold medals in 2040, but he must first navigate the difficult years in between, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
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The exact time clocks go back this weekend in the UK and why
To make up for the shortening days, the clocks will go back across the UK this weekend
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No unions, low taxes: why some of Britain’s top chefs are opening outposts in Gulf states
Leading restaurateur says Gulf countries actively help businesses set up, while east Asia has a better work ethic
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Is London really the most-taxed city? Banks accused of cherrypicking data
Lobby group’s figures, shared with John Healey, are misleading as they do not include major rival Paris, say campaigners
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Scottish Greens urge John Swinney to say where he stands on energy policy
John Swinney must take a position on new oil and gas drilling, Gillian Mackay has said, as she hit out at the UK Government for approving the Jackdaw gas field.
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We cannot fight until the last Ukrainian – it’s time to call Putin’s bluff
The surge in civilian casualties in Ukraine shows how the West, including the UK, must defend Kyiv’s airspace or face worse in the future, explains world affairs editor Sam Kiley
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The VZMORE AX9 Max AI is a stylish AI-ready mini PC with a hefty price tag
Designed for pro-level users who want a powerful mini PC for creative work, heavy-duty coding, and AI, this compact machine is stylish, but it's not cheap.
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Northern England Olympic Games bid takes step forward with major new study
‘Few things bring a country together quite like the Olympics. I want people to feel that sense of excitement again, and to experience it in their own towns and communities, not just watch it on the telly,’ Burnham said
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Storm Boelo to bring 80mph gusts and heavy rain to parts of UK
Second named storm will hit northern parts of UK as thousands remain without power after Friday’s Storm Austen
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Met Police admits it did not pass claims about Thomas Markle to other authorities
Scotland Yard is reviewing its handling of claims made against Thomas Markle who denies keeping a hoard of child sex abuse images at his former home
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How to watch Arsenal vs Everton: Free streams and TV channels for Premier League 2026/27
The Gunners are aiming to move level on points with leaders Manchester City
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How to watch Arsenal vs Everton: Free streams and TV channels for Premier League 2026/27
The Gunners are aiming to move level on points with leaders Manchester City
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“Culture is stagnant, so politics is stuck” – playwright James Graham
Are we doomscrolling our way into a democratic crisis? That’s what the playwright James Graham fears may be happening, as he suggests that our algorithms have led us into ‘a massive crisis of the new’ and are preventing us from imagining a different future
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UK drivers warned they face £1,000 fines for wearing winter clothes
Drivers in the UK have been warned that wearing winter clothes such as coats, gloves, and scarves behind the wheel could result in fines of up to £1,000.
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Gogglebox viewers make same comment about Andy Burnham appearance
Andy Burnham’s appearance on Gogglebox for SU2C has sparked debate among Channel 4 viewers, with the Prime Minister defending his cameo.
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Darlington hour-by-hour forecast as Storm Boelo brings heavy rain and strong gusts
Heavy rain and powerful winds are set to sweep across Darlington and County Durham today as Storm Boelo arrives, bringing strong gusts of up to 47mph.
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More than third of post offices in TG Jones stores to shut by early 2027
Closures within chain formerly under the WH Smith brand raise fears of high streets becoming ‘postal deserts’
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National Express owner in talks over £282m takeover deal
Mobico bosses are ‘minded to recommend’ the deal to shareholders
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North of England set for 'widespread travel disruption' due to Storm Boelo
The north of the UK will face strong winds with gusts potentially exceeding 80mph, along with “widespread travel disruption” to ferries and trains, as a new storm hits the country, forecasters have said.
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UK drivers warned they face £1,000 fines for wearing winter clothes
Drivers in the UK have been warned that wearing winter clothes such as coats, gloves, and scarves behind the wheel could result in fines of up to £1,000.
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The 9 items every UK households should have at home at all times
The government has updated its Be Ready emergency checklist, naming nine items and provisions all UK households should keep at home.
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Yorkshire garden centre where shopping is a 'joy' that offers afternoon teas
Dobbies Garden Centre can be found just outside of York and offers an amazing range of gardening products and homeware as well as seasonal events to get involved in.
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Binman tells all UK households to make food bin change urgently
A bin collector has urged UK households to mark food waste caddies with their house number to prevent them blowing away in autumn winds.
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Fugitive fraudster Arif Patel from Preston stole £33m from public
Arif Patel "should not be beyond the reach of the justice system," says the PM’s anti-corruption champion.
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Bradford households urged to prepare for three days of disruption in emergencies
Households are being urged to prepare for up to three days of disruption during severe weather emergencies.
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Inside Germany: Why do children have to go to school so early here?
German schools start far too early, argues journalist Tom Pugh in this week's Inside Germany column. Do you know the history behind the start-early, end-early schedule in place in Kindergartens and grade schools across the country?
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Binman tells all UK households to make food bin change urgently
A bin collector has urged UK households to mark food waste caddies with their house number to prevent them blowing away in autumn winds.
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The AMRC is the model of regeneration and reindustrialisation - Andy Haldane & Koen Lamberts
More than 40 years have passed since the Miners’ Strike in 1984. The most visceral event during that strike took place at the Orgreave colliery and coking works in Rotherham on June 18, 1984. The Battle of Orgreave, a violent clash between picketing miners and the police, remains etched in our economic and social history, a historic low-point for industrial relations.
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Exact time Storm Boelo will hit North East as heavy rain and strong winds arrive
Storm Boelo is set to hit the North East around lunchtime today, bringing heavy rain and powerful winds across Darlington and County Durham.
