UK
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Government to announce long-awaited decision on Jackdaw gas field
The Jackdaw gas field is likely to be approved by ministers following months of speculation about its future.
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Restaurant owner speaks out after Home Office drops bid to remove licence
A York restaurant owner has spoken out after a Home Office bid to revoke his venue’s licence was dropped.
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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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Google says cloud outage affecting UK banks and websites resolved
Revolut was one of the hardest hit, with banking services going down for many customers.
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How much is the cost of living in the UK rising? Here’s what the data says
From inflation to wages, The Independent looks at how the standard of living in the UK has changed
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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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Royals roll out the red carpet in Windsor for visiting Sultan
The Sultan of Oman, leader of a Middle Eastern strategic partner, is welcomed to Windsor for a state visit.
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UK to deploy fighter jets to protect Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
RAF Typhoon fighters to fly defensive missions over cities and infrastructure in extension of UK support for Riyadh
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Rare Royal Mint Blue Peter 50p coin sells for more than 300 times face value
A rare 2009 Blue Peter London 2012 Olympic Games 50p coin has fetched £160 on eBay after attracting 15 bids, selling for more than 300 times its face value.
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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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UK supermarkets are selling salmon fed on chicken. Here’s why
Some retailers had previously ruled out selling chicken-fed salmon to customers
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UK poll tracker: Reform still behind Conservatives as Labour lead grows
Labour continues to see rising approval under the leadership of Andy Burnham
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Ripon farmer wins national award for regenerative farming
A farmer near Ripon has been named Regenerative Farmer of the Year at the 2026 British Farming Awards, recognising changes introduced to improve soil health,
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Google Cloud down — 'power event' causes major outage across Europe, big brands, banking apps and more all hit
Google Cloud is currently having issues across Europe
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Harrogate's Myrings scoops three Yorkshire gold awards
Harrogate's Myrings Estate Agents has won three Yorkshire gold awards as part of a six-award haul for customer service.
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UK schools caught in a 'learning technology balance gap' as kids demand more tech in the classroom
Digital classrooms aren't doing what they need to
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Police officer denies sexually assaulting 3 women in York nightclub
A police officer allegedly sexually assaulted three women as they were dancing in a York nightclub, a jury has heard.
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Badenoch takes aim at Healey over public finances ahead of Budget
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said Labour was seeking to kick tough decisions on spending into the long grass.
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Van hire firm used by Iceland and Waitrose enters administration
A major commercial van hire firm used by supermarket chains, including Waitrose and Iceland, has collapsed into administration.
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Venice Biennale art exhibition Shame Parade to open on Isle of Bute
Scotland’s Venice Biennale exhibition, Shame Parade, will open at Mount Stuart on the Isle of Bute in April 2027 before touring the UK and Europe.
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Connected Kerb opens Aberdeen hub to build 25,000 EV chargers by 2030
Connected Kerb opens a £350,000 EV charging manufacturing hub in Aberdeen, set to produce 3,000 public chargers in 2027 and 25,000 by 2030 for Scotland.
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York area vineyards take on apprentices as industry grows with skills shortages
North Yorkshire’s growing wine industry is creating new career opportunities through hands-on training leading to apprentices being taken on.
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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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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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County Durham Reform deputy leader 'won't be lectured to' after ITV investigation
Durham County Council’s deputy leader Darren Grimes has come under fire after appearing to offer training for controversial Reform candidates.
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Top comedian announces two York shows in one day for new tour
A popular stand-up comedian is set to bring his new stand-up tour to York - with two shows scheduled on the same day.
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Taste of Sicily arrives as new Italian wine bar opens in North Yorkshire town
A taste of Sicily has arrived in the heart of a North Yorkshire town with the launch of a new Italian wine bar that has created 10 new jobs.
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Edinburgh Airport passengers affected as Greek island airport to close for 4 months
Chios Airport on Chios, Greece’s fifth-biggest island, is scheduled to close for four months for major works.
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North East woman who wanted Pilates to be 'for everybody' strikes gold at nationals
A North East Pilates founder who set out to make the exercise “affordable and accessible for everybody” has struck gold at a national business awards ceremony.
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Harry says he wants to 'work it out' with his family
Prince Harry says he wants reconciliation with his family, in an interview with a magazine in New York last month.
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They Fled Trump’s America. Now They Regret It
The internet told them Europe was a social paradise. Turns out the trains are awful, the health care isn’t free, and people can be really mean.
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Taste of Sicily arrives as new Italian wine bar opens in North Yorkshire town
A taste of Sicily has arrived in the heart of a North Yorkshire town with the launch of a new Italian wine bar that has created 10 new jobs.
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Chancellor backs mayor's plan to buy Doncaster Sheffield Airport land
The Prime Minister, Chancellor and Transport Secretary have reacted to Oliver Coppard’s plans to buy the land on which Doncaster Sheffield Airport sits.
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Businesses offered £3,000 grant to hire young people in York and North Yorkshire
Employers across York and North Yorkshire are being encouraged to tap into a new source of young talent.
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New 'incredibly proud' principal sets out plan and vows to build on college's success
Vikkie Morton is the new principal of Hartlepool Sixth Form College, bringing 20 years’ further education experience and a focus on inclusion and careers.
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Malcolm Offord: Losing MSP will not ‘derail’ Reform UK Scotland’s plans
The defection upsets the math at Holyrood - with Labour now second biggest party
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Council leader speaks on airport ‘challenges’ as Loganair exit looms
The leader of Dundee Council has admitted it is a challenge to attract airlines to the city’s airport as Loganair prepares to axe its services.
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Covid inquiry: Hancock’s claim of ‘protective ring’ around care homes was ‘cruel lie’
New Covid-19 inquiry report is a ‘devastating account of one of the darkest episodes in our country’s history,’ campaigner for bereaved families says
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Three arrested as part of an investigation into modern slavery in North East
Three people have been arrested as part of an investigation into modern slavery across Newcastle, Gateshead and South Tyneside.
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Walkers launches new premium crisp range with 4 flavours in supermarkets
The new crisps are slow-cooked with a thinner cut and more folds and contain premium ingredients like truffle and olive oil.
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'Falls on us as a nation to restore building to its glory': MP's Mack cash plea
Labour MP Torcuil Crichton has called for a state-backed, Notre-Dame-style rescue of the fire-ravaged Mackintosh Building, but the UK Government says it cannot promise new money for the £265m restoration.
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Saltburn restaurant 'over the moon' as viral American gobsmacked by unique crab dish
Viral American Tiktoker Kalani Smith, known online as Kalani Ghost Hunter, visited Seafront Kitchen in Saltburn to try their parmo, which combined the Chinese-American dish Crab Rangoon with a classic Teesside delicacy.
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UK to deploy jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
The UK announces it will provide additional defensive military support to Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks escalate in the region.
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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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CES Picks 2027 Awards - entries open now!
Enter now for early bird pricing for the 2027 CES Picks Awards
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Royal family welcome Sultan of Oman to Windsor for historic state visit
Charles, Camilla, William and Kate have greeted the Sultan in the pouring rain
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Young Rebel Set to end landmark year with North East homecoming Christmas show
Young Rebel Set will play a Christmas homecoming gig at Middlesbrough Town Hall on December 19, celebrating their comeback with old favourites and new music.
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Controversial penguin exhibit closure date confirmed after backlash
Animal welfare campaigners at the Born Free Foundation welcomed the news of the move to a larger, environmentally enriched enclosure
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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.
