UK
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Northern Lights: What causes the spectacular display and how to see them
Many people think the aurora occurs when particles from the Sun hit our atmosphere – but this isn’t the case
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People smugglers are still profiting from small boats. Can the UK fix the crisis?
As ‘one in, one out’ scheme ends, refugees still want to cross the Channel despite French police aggression and hostile welcomes
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UK speed limits explained and the road rules catching drivers out
A complete guide to UK speed limits featuring expert insights on van speed traps, street lights and camera leeway myths.
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'Do not eat': Warning issued after Salmonella identified in imported eggs
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) and the Food Standards Agency (FSA) said the eggs originate from a Ukrainian supplier
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Man 'wanted to play' with tiger after 'dancing happily' moments before attack
UK tiger attack: Man killed in fatal tiger attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park on Saturday afternoon
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How MFC Foundation and the 'power of the badge' are saving lives across Teesside
Behind the famous Middlesbrough Football Club badge lies the power to change lives - and that's what the MFC Foundation are doing every day.
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Scientists say there should be 'zero' fishing for cod across UK
Scientists have again advised that there should be “zero” fishing of cod next year across vast swathes of sea around the UK amid growing concerns over the collapse of fish stocks.
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UK does not support Trump's Russia diesel deal, says Streeting
The defence secretary says the US and its allies need to increase pressure on Vladimir Putin to end the war with Ukraine.
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UK economy set to contract after strong start to summer, say experts
Robert Wood, chief UK economist at Pantheon Macroeconomists, predicted that the latest statistics will reveal a 0.3% decline in August.
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Delight for birdwatchers as rare bird of prey spotted at North East nature reserve
A marsh harrier has been captured on camera at RSPB Saltholme by Northern Echo Camera Club photographer Pat Blewitt during visits in recent months.
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Meet Darlington sisters helping women with confidence at award-winning 'dream salon'
Two Darlington sisters who opened their first salon while still teenagers have spent the past 17 years building a business centred around making women feel confident.
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‘I nearly died from meningitis before uni – how to tell it’s not just freshers’ flu’
As the new university year begins, Sofia Mattacola Westley has urged students to be aware of the symptoms of meningitis
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What's on at the Milton Rooms in Malton this autumn
There’s something for everyone
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What's on at the Milton Rooms in Malton this autumn
There’s something for everyone
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Bradford pensioners and benefit claimants could get £150 off energy bills
The Warm Home Discount Scheme reopens in October 2026. Check which benefits qualify, the key date for eligibility and which energy suppliers are taking part.
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Rising indie-rock band The Rosadocs announce upcoming York gig
Sheffield indie-rock band The Rosadocs are heading to The Crescent in York this autumn.
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Badenoch secures poll bounce and ramps up planning for potential Christmas election
The Conservatives were up three points in the latest Opinium survey, days after announcing plans to exempt family homes from inheritance ta
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Trump struck Putin deal because of pressure before midterms, suggests Streeting
UK can play peacemaker after US President’s shock call to oust Ukraine’s leader Zelensky, says defence secretary
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MoD warns 23-turbine North Yorkshire wind farm could interfere with military radar
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has warned that the turbines from a proposed wind farm would cause unacceptable interference with military radar systems – and could pose a danger to low-flying aircraft. MoD officials say the Hope Moor Wind...
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The Best Gifts for Your Jet-Setting Friend
What do you get for someone who lives out of a suitcase? These are the gifts WIRED staffers recommend.
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Asustor's AS6702T v2 NAS has faster networking but rivals have moved on
The Asustor Lockerstor 2 Gen2+ AS6702T v2 is a sturdy two-bay NAS with dual 5GbE ports and four M.2 slots let down by an ageing Intel chip and high price.
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Majority of Christian nationalists in Britain rarely go to church, says new report
Far right groups in the UK have frequently used Christian symbolism and language
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Stargazers treated to Northern Lights across North East - and it could return tonight
Stargazers across the North East were treated to a dazzling Northern Lights display overnight - and it could return tonight.
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How to watch Chicago Marathon 2026: FREE live streams, TV channels, start time
Jacob Kiplimo and Hawi Feysa defend their titles in the windy city
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Emmerdale star performs first rumba of strictly season as judges deliver verdict
Emmerdale star Lawrence Robb took on the first rumba of this year's Strictly Come Dancing as he returned to the ballroom alongside professional partner Jowita Przystal.
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Surgeon faces deportation as Home Office revokes refugee status for Syrians
UK classifies Syria as safe to return to despite UN refugee body’s advice
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How to watch Southampton vs Portsmouth: Free Streams and TV Channels for EFL Championship 2026/27 clash
The bitter South Coast rivals renew hostilities as Tonda Eckert must be on his best behavior
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How to watch Southampton vs Portsmouth: Free Streams and TV Channels for EFL Championship 2026/27 clash
The bitter South Coast rivals renew hostilities as Tonda Eckert must be on his best behavior
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Rising indie-rock band The Rosadocs announce upcoming York gig
Sheffield indie-rock band The Rosadocs are heading to The Crescent in York this autumn.
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Burnham becomes first PM to confirm Russian interference in Brexit vote
Prime minister has left the door open to the UK rejoining the EU
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MoD warns 23-turbine wind farm could disrupt RAF activity
MoD and NATS warn 23-turbine Hope Moor Wind Farm near the Yorkshire Dales could disrupt RAF radar, threaten low-flying aircraft and UK air defence.
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Rare Walkers crisps flavour returns to UK supermarkets after 5 years away
Walkers has reintroduced its Pigs in Blankets flavour in its 2026 Christmas range, alongside Roast Potatoes and Sensations Honey Glazed Roast Ham.
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Birkenshaw buzz as girls face Aussie tourists amid hopes of rematch Down Under
Rugby league dreams came true for a Bradford girls’ team as the Birkenshaw Blue Dogs faced off against international opponents from Australia.
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Ukraine-Russia war live: Trump threatens to cut off intelligence to Kyiv in oil row
The US struck a deal with Moscow after ‘repeated’ US requests to Kyiv to stop bombing oil refineries, it has been reported
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Durham Jazz Festival to close with King Pleasure and Olivia Cuttill double bill
British swing stars King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys and rising jazz talent Olivia Cuttill will close County Durham’s new festival in style.
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The small museum that can only fit two people inside
The Ferryman's Hut Museum is the smallest in Northumberland and explores the history of Alnmouth's old ferry service.
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Retrofit schools and consider moving exams to beat extreme heat, says teaching union leader
NEU’s Daniel Kebede says earlier start times and longer summer breaks may be needed to help pupils and teachers
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Texas exhibition to celebrate life and work of Bradford-born artist David Hockney
A new exhibition celebrating Bradford-born artist David Hockney’s life and career will open in Houston, Texas next year.
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UK launch flood taskforce to prepare for extreme winter weather
The Environment Agency has warned approximately 6.3 million homes and businesses in England remain at risk of flooding.
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Christian nationalism in Britain driven by people who seldom go to church, says report
Research challenges the notion that the growing visibility of crosses and other symbols reflects a revival of Christianity
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The small museum that can only fit two people inside
The Ferryman's Hut Museum is the smallest in Northumberland and explores the history of Alnmouth's old ferry service.
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MoD warns 23-turbine wind farm could disrupt RAF activity
MoD and NATS warn 23-turbine Hope Moor Wind Farm near the Yorkshire Dales could disrupt RAF radar, threaten low-flying aircraft and UK air defence.
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Walker taking on 109-mile challenge in aid of condition that changed family's life
A Thirsk walker is tackling 109 miles of moorland and coastline to raise awareness of a condition that changed his family’s life.
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Newspaper headlines: 'Tiger attack horror' and Trump tells Zelensky 'time to go'
The majority of the papers on Sunday are dominated by a man who was attacked by a tiger at a wildlife park near Doncaster.
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Plan 2: Three friends on a decade of student loans
Lizzy, Charlotte and Libby studied at the same time, but their student debt now looks very different.
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"I use an iPad to create my paintings like the great David Hockney"
There is something familiarly striking about Samuel Sharp’s artwork. The fine lines, the bold colours, and the sheer vibrancy of the landscapes around his home county of Yorkshire exude a similarity to David Hockney, who was born and grew up in Bradford – the city where Sharp himself resides.
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Skies across the UK illuminated by the northern lights
Though mostly visible near the Arctic Circle, the natural phenomenon dazzled sky-gazers as far south Devon, Hampshire and Kent
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I was told I had depression for 14 years until I got sectioned - it was bipolar
Kimberley Atkinson assumed her symptoms were depression until her behaviour started to change dramatically.
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Northern Lights: Aurora stun UK down to England's south coast
The natural phenomenon, known as the Aurora Borealis, is the result of increased solar activity.
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Gunman kills pregnant woman, 2 children and 5 others in massacre of Penn. family
Erie police chief said the scene was the most difficult and heartbreaking that he has encountered
