UK
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Mayor welcomes wildfire measures after devastating North Yorkshire moorland fire
York and North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith has welcomed new Government measures to strengthen the UK's response to wildfires, following the major moorland
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Dead whale found on Cumbrian beach as Storm Boelo batters UK
The coastguard has urged the public to report any other stranded whales
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'How many is too many open earbuds?' — as Samsung and OnePlus both launch clip-on buds, I can't help but wonder whether the market is now oversaturated
Two more ear cuff-style open earbuds have launched, from Samsung and OnePlus — neither of which are available in the west yet — but it's busy market segment.
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Popular frozen food supplier collapses - what it means for Bradford shoppers
Quality Bites, a halal frozen food brand stocked by over 1,000 UK independent supermarkets, voluntarily entered liquidation and closed on October 7.
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Jobs saved as founder buys North Yorkshire firm to save it from administration
The founder of Chameleon Technology has stepped in to rescue the Harrogate-based business from administration.
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Libraries offer light therapy kits to boost mood this winter
Residents across North Yorkshire are now able to borrow light therapy kits from their local library this winter as part of a pioneering initiative designed to help people manage the effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
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Yorkshire café offering hot chocolates served with giant marshmallows for autumn
The Chocolate Bar in York offers delicious hot chocolates that you can get served with a giant marshmallow, whipped cream or even soft serve ice cream.
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UK frozen food company stocked in 1,000 stores enters liquidation and closes
Quality Bites, a halal frozen food brand stocked by over 1,000 UK independent supermarkets, voluntarily entered liquidation and closed on October 7.
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Member of UK pop royalty returning to York for special anniversary performance
Marti Pellow is coming to York Barbican in Prospect Street, on September 13, 2027.
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Every high street bank closing in November
The bank is moving away from in-person services
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Leeds reveals route for 2027 Tour de France Femmes Grand Départ
The route for the 2027 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift Grand Départ in Leeds has been revealed, bringing the world's leading women's cycle race back to
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The government should help farmers to transition away from Glyphosate - Katie Ward
On December 15, glyphosate’s approval in the UK is set to expire. Glyphosate, a weed killer, is engineered specifically to kill plant life. Renewing this approval will only keep it flowing through our farms, soils, food and bodies. This license renewal is therefore as much a question of healthcare as it is about agriculture.
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UK households urged to prepare for emergencies and attacks in new government guidance
Wes Streeting is urging the public to prepare for extreme weather, cyber attacks, and war
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John Healey's Budget to shield low-income pensioners from income tax
Changes are needed to prevent the full, flat-rate state pension becoming liable for income tax after it rises in April.
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Drive reindustrialisation from No 10 North or risk failure, MPs tell Burnham
Ninety-plus Labour MPs warn civil service lacks skills to drive growth where it is needed and plan should be steered by Louise Haigh from Manchester
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Brexit deal is not good enough for British public, says Andy Burnham
EU exit has damaged economy and failed to bring promised benefits, says PM, but he rules out big pre-election changes
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Start on new tofu factory which will double production at North Yorkshire firm
A major new factory in Malton will provide a platform to reach production of over 10,000 tonnes of tofu by 2033.
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Is there a weather warning issued for Yorkshire this week following Storm Boelo?
Amber weather warnings for wind were issued for various parts of the UK over the weekend - but is Yorkshire affected? Here’s everything you need to know.
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Harrogate cocktail bar in running for two national awards
Harrogate cocktail bar Over & Above has been shortlisted for two national hospitality awards.
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How to watch SABC+ outside South Africa – stream online and from anywhere with a VPN
Stream any SABC content while abroad with our handy guide
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I would like to rejoin EU, says Burnham, but ‘British public are the bosses’ – UK politics live
PM says talking about changing the relationship with the bloc would not be divisive but ‘can start to bring people together’
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The best day to fly out from the UK this Christmas revealed by travel experts
The travel search engine KAYAK has revealed the best day to fly out from the UK for Christmas 2026 in terms of cost
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Tax the banks to save households £290 on energy bills at Budget, Healey urged
Exclusive: Energy secretary’s former think tank calls for package worth £6bn ahead of the fiscal event
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I want to see the UK rejoin the EU in my lifetime, Burnham says
PM suggested this weekend that a return to freedom of movement could be in Labour’s next election manifesto
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Viral stained glass traineeship in York sees 600 job applications in space of days
Much is made of the demise of heritage crafts, but what if demand was simply hidden by funding fashions?
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Protesters brave wet weather to call for closure of Menwith Hill
Protesters braved heavy rain and wind to call for the closure of RAF Menwith Hill near Harrogate on Saturday (24th October).
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Burnham: Brexit is to blame for Britain’s small boats crisis
The prime minister said he did not think ‘things have worked out as people said they would at the time’
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Start on new tofu factory which will double production at North Yorkshire firm
A major new factory in Malton will provide a platform to reach production of over 10,000 tonnes of tofu by 2033.
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North East entrepreneur joins NatWest chief to tackle barriers facing female founders
Teesside entrepreneur Max Freer joins NatWest CFO Katie Murray to discuss funding, AI marketing and support for female founders across the UK.
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The shift to decision intelligence: Move beyond analytics to real time activation
AI re-imagines traditional analytics into decision intelligence
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Money moves to make before the Budget - and one key thing not to do
The first Budget of the Andy Burnham leadership is announced this week
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NFL highlights: Aaron Rodgers and Bo Nix lead best plays from week 7
"Vintage" Aaron Rodgers and Bo Nix's 62-yard touchdown feature in the best action from week seven of the NFL.
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Major milestone reached for groundbreaking hotel under construction near Whitby
Cliffemount at Runswick Bay near Whitby is set to become the first hotel in the UK built to Passivhaus standards.
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Recruitment expert warns salary transparency plans could reduce job advert openness
UK salary transparency plans could backfire, Rutherford Cross warns, as employers may stop advertising jobs publicly, making recruitment less open for candidates.
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Bayeux Tapestry proves bigger hit than Spider-Man with young culture fans
Monzo’s customer data showed a surge in spending around the second tranche of public tickets to the British Museum being released.
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Popular cafe with top sea views in Whitby goes on the market
A popular café in a prominent Whitby location is up for sale.
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TV antiques star to host free event at North Yorkshire hospice
A free antiques valuation event is set to take place in Scarborough.
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54 jobs lost as UK construction company enters administration after 11 years
Torsion Projects Limited, based in Leeds, specialised in the delivery of care home schemes across the UK.
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Two men killed by falling trees as Storm Boelo batters UK with 84mph winds
Footage showed floodwater coursing through a Scottish town, while A roads were closed, train lines blocked and hundreds of thousands of homes were left without power
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When is the next storm due? Forecasts warn Storm Chloe could follow Boelo tonight
Forecasters warn another spell of wet and windy weather, which could become Storm Chloe, is set to hit the North East just days after Storm Boelo caused widespread disruption .
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Bedbugs, disease outbreaks and asbestos leave prison cells empty
Two prison cells were left unusable due to bedbugs, according to the latest figures released by the Ministry of Justice
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Newspaper headlines: 'Budget tax reprieve for pensioners' and 'Meghan dad net to widen'
Stories about the Budget and the investigation into the father of the Duchess of Sussex feature on Monday's front pages.
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There’s no human right to Vegemite, court tells Australian prisoner who wanted ban overturned
Prohibition of salty, yeast-based condiment in Victoria’s prisons remains after convicted murderer claimed it denied him right to ‘enjoy his culture’
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Ferritin face: Can you really diagnose low iron from your looks?
Videos in which people claim to spot the signs of low iron have attracted millions of views online.
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Scottish scientists develop tiny glass chip to help telescopes study distant stars
A glass chip developed at Heriot-Watt University has been used in observations at California’s CHARA Array, combining light from multiple telescopes to study fainter stars.
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Arctic Numpties to Daft Funk: Fans priced out of concerts turn to tribute acts
Venues say they are putting on more events to cater to a growing cohort of people who want a more affordable night out.
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University of Dundee study to explore breastfeeding support for parents of twins
The University of Dundee is leading a UK-wide study exploring the challenges faced by parents who breastfeed twins, triplets and other multiple-birth babies, with the aim of improving support from healthcare providers.
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Healey’s Budget needs to sustain the stronger economy through gathering clouds
The economic is positive now but come January things could become trickier for the Labour government
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Tesco Skipton Road Wins UK's Top Environmental Award
Harrogate's Skipton Road Tesco won the RICS UK Environmental Impact award on 22 October: timber frame, 20% solar power, a 32% whole-life carbon saving.
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