UK
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I don’t need a lecture on women’s safety from Labour, says shadow women’s minister
Exclusive: Shadow women and equalities secretary Joy Morrissey tells The Independent why she refuses to break the link between women’s safety and immigration
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Green Party members pass ‘Zionism is racism’ motion
The motion passed by 1022 votes, with 813 against on Sunday in a move that sets out the party is anti-Zionist
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Nigel Farage questioned by standards commissioner over £5m gift
Reform UK leader was interviewed for half an hour last month over money from crypto billionaire
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Watch as N-Dubz reveal North East return in viral Legacy Tour announcement video
Tulisa, Dappy and Fazer will return to Newcastle after their sold-out comeback tour in 2022.
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Who makes the best hot chocolate? I tested Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat and more
I tried five hot chocolates from different coffee shop chains (Starbucks, Greggs, Costa Coffee, Hotel Chocolat and Caffè Nero) and one came out on top.
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MobLand season 2 episode 4 release date and launch time — when will it come out on Paramount+?
Turns out, kidnapping Bella and holding her ransom wasn't quite enough for Frankie. But when does MobLand season 2 episode 4 arrive on Paramount+?
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I hold efficient driving World Records - why you are losing money on fuel
As diesel prices hit an all-time high and petrol continues to soar, help is here.
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National Curry Week returns to Durham as Babul's launches £25 all-you-can-eat menu
Babul's is marking National Curry Week with a £25 all-you-can-eat menu at its Darlington and Barnard Castle restaurants.
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How to watch Portugal vs Norway: FREE streams, TV channels for Nations League 2026/27
Champions Portugal can qualify for quarter-finals with a win
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How to watch Portugal vs Norway: FREE streams, TV channels for Nations League 2026/27
Champions Portugal can qualify for quarter-finals with a win
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Newscast - Are The Public Ready To Vote Tory Again? - BBC Sounds
We look at whether Kemi Badenoch could lead a Conservative comeback.
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Stop using warnings issued at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's and more UK supermarkets
Shoppers face fresh recall warnings after products including mugs, bags and baby sleeping items were pulled from sale.
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Pet crematorium offering free service for pensioners gets go-ahead in North East town
A pet crematorium has been given the go-ahead for Skelton.
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Darlington's Age UK branch says ‘we are not giving up’ as vital services face closure
Age UK North Yorkshire & Darlington could close by October, but bosses say they are determined to keep going.
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British Museum announces changes to ease Bayeux Tapestry queues
Measures include extended opening hours, as well as an audio guide and additional seating for visitors.
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Britain’s second richest person leaves UK for Monaco
His departure is the latest among several since Labour came into power
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'It’s important to remember them' - families gather to pay tribute to WWII veterans
The families of veterans gathered to honour the memory of wartime airmen who served at a Yorkshire airbase.
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Green party votes to adopt policy that equates Zionism with racism
Motion calling for single Palestinian state, which is opposed by most Green MPs and expected to be challenged, passes by 1,022 votes to 813
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UK households are being urged to stock up on nine items. Here’s what to buy
Wes Streeting is urging the public to prepare for extreme weather, cyber attacks, and war
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Decades old debris likely caused fatal Spitfire crash that killed RAF pilot
Squadron leader Mark Long was killed after his Spitfire crashed near RAF Coningsby in 2024
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I'm a classic old school Conservative, says Kemi Badenoch
The Tory leader seeks to echo Margaret Thatcher as she sets out her guiding political principles.
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Labour takes two North East council seats back from Reform in double by-election win
Two council by-elections in Northumberland saw a double win for Labour as the party regained two seats lost to Reform in 2025.
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Brits to no longer have to scan passports at gates — and can use their faces instead
Border force believe the ‘contactless border’ system could speed up border checks
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Key rule change impacting dog owners on hundreds of UK beaches
The seasonal ban on walking dogs on UK beaches has now been lifted. The rule is in place during the busiest time of the year.
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Decades-old debris in Spitfire ‘very likely’ caused fatal crash in 2024 – report
Debris present in a Spitfire for decades “very likely” caused a crash which killed a Royal Air Force pilot, a report has concluded.
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Leeds dad who knocked down half a semi and moved abroad tells his side
Chris Rhodes, 47, pulled down his side of the semi-detached property in Pudsey, making his neighbour's house unsellable
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Court quashes block on mothers and children in Gaza joining families in UK
Immigration court judge finds ‘unsafe journeys’ policy was applied unlawfully to two families
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Costa’s coffee shops return to profit with iced drinks and matcha on the menu
Costa Ltd reports operating profit of £20m in year to 31 December 2025 after losses of £13.5m in 2024
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Penny Mordaunt has been allowed on the Tory candidates list — but at what cost?
Political editor David Maddox looks at whether Dame Penny Mordaunt and Sir James Cleverly have really changed their principles as they seek to be candidates for Kemi Badenoch’s party – or are just being pragmatic to stay in the game
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US Navy uses Xbox-style controllers to fire anti-drone lasers deployed on ships — $13-per-shot laser weapon deployed in the Strait of Hormuz, uses a familiar interface instead of a custom control system
We don’t need to reinvent the wheel (or the Xbox controller).
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Jacob Rees-Mogg accuses Tucker Carlson of ‘verging on defending Hitler’
Former Tory minister defends UK decision to enter war in podcast with US rightwinger and Putin sympathiser
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Daughter of murdered MP Sir David Amess says politicians still at risk
Katie Amess questions if anything has changed to protect politicians five years after her father's death.
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Durham named among UK's cosiest cities as travellers choose top autumn destinations
Durham has been named one of the UK's cosiest cities, with thousands of travellers praising its historic charm, architecture and autumn atmosphere in a new study.
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‘My shop was robbed at gunpoint – I still don’t feel safe after the balaclava ban’
While the measure is hoped to make local communities safer, residents are calling for further action
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Number of homes available to rent in Leeds drops 55 per cent
The number of homes available to rent in Leeds fell by 55 per cent in the year to July, as stronger tenant demand rapidly absorbed stock across the city, according to global property advisor JLL.
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North East school for excluded pupils recognised as suspension rates plummet
Progress Schools Eston has won a national award after dramatically reducing suspensions and helping more students build brighter futures.
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Experts give update on whether polar vortex could hit the UK this autumn
Experts said the El Niño will continue to have ‘far-reaching’ consequences for global weather
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Young singers aged 9 to 19 invited to audition for prestigious national choir
Young singers aged 9-19 can audition for the National Children’s Choir of Great Britain in Leeds on November 7, with free UK auditions and bursaries available.
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Revealed: Government quietly dropped plan to prepare England for wildfires
FOI request shows wildfire risk scheme scrapped, as data highlights many fire services lack proper protective gear
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Australia investigating Flydubai co-pilot's links to country
State police and the country's security agency are looking into the co-pilot, who attempted to take control of a Flydubai plane travelling to Israel.
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Scottish independence not on the table, minister insists after Brexit pledge
Fresh questions over Scottish independence come after first ministers of the UK’s three devolved nations met in Cardiff last month to declare jointly that ‘Westminster’s time is coming to an end’
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Lack of inspections at fish slaughterhouses a ‘disgrace’, says Animal Equality UK
Charity calls for faster progress on humane slaughter laws for farmed fish in England and Wales
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York community hub to champion queer arts and culture at new venue
A new space for queer creativity, community and culture is coming to York. The award-winning QueerArts UK CiC has acquired a new Arts space for the Community at 32 Walmgate, York – with the organisation working towards opening later this...
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Welsh racing ban rehoming standoff sparks fears for greyhounds’ welfare
Industry says a phased end to racing, to avoid sudden jump in caring responsibilities, is unworkable
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Friedrich Merz begins unannounced Kyiv visit as Russia continues strikes on Ukraine’s capital – Europe live
German chancellor tours city with president Zelenskyy after Moscow strikes city’s North Bridge this morning amid his arrival
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How to watch NFL London Games 2026: FREE live streams and schedule, Colts vs Commanders
The Colts and Commanders kick off this year's games in the UK
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Beware the smartphone security threat — new report claims most banking scam attempts now take place on mobile devices
There’s a scammer in your pocket
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UK weather forecast: Temperatures to plunge this week as autumn chill arrives
Cloudy weather, rain, cooler temperatures and thunder and lightning in some areas will bring relief after weeks of warmer than average conditions
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FlyDubai co-pilot who used crash axe in ‘terror incident’ studied at UK university
Hammam al-Hammami, believed to be the perpetrator of the FlyDubai hijacking, was educated in the UK
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How to stream Pet Shop Boys album A Man from the Future for free online from anywhere
Chris Lowe and Neil Tennant share a new recording of their Alan Turing-inspired concept album, exclusive to BBC Sounds