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A chemical tank explodes in Ohio, forcing evacuations and prompting fears of another blast
A chemical tank exploded in Toledo, Ohio, forcing hundreds of residents to evacuate or shelter in place due to fears of a toxic release
Apartments on York site with 'significant potential' for historic finds blocked
Apartments have been blocked on a York site said to have significant potential for archaeological remains.
I worked in goverment during UK riots – controlling them is a balancing act
While riots in France lead to increasingly dramatic measures, ex-deputy cabinet secretary Helen MacNamara expalins the importance of what governments do during mass unrest. Report by Maja Anushka
Strictly star Anton Du Beke announces major career move away from show
Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke has announced his new career move away from the BBC show.
Andy Burnham orders review of gas bills with move that could help households
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has asked ministers to examine scrapping standing charges on gas bills.
Ripon Grammar ranked among England's top 50 grammar schools
Ripon Grammar has been ranked among England's top 50 grammar schools in a new league table published by The Daily Telegraph.
Formula 1: Races to return to standard distance in 2028
Formula 1 grands prix will return to their standard distance in 2028 after the maximum length was shortened for next season.
Council leader asks prime minister to meet him over plans for asylum centre near York
The leader of North Yorkshire Council has asked prime minister Andy Burnham to meet him to discuss controversial plans for a new asylum centre to be built at the former RAF Linton-on-Ouse.
Donald Trump says Jackdaw gas project ‘will make UK very wealthy again’
The US president has urged ministers to ‘go full blast’, while calling on them to ‘take down the costly and ridiculous windmills’.
Ukraine war live: Trump’s peace envoy calls Putin a ‘humanitarian’
The US envoy flew into Russia's second city on Wednesday morning to review new ideas on ending the war
Civil servant admits he 'made mistakes' juggling five government jobs
Kashim Chowdhury was contracted for 183 hours a week, more than the number of hours in seven days.
Shark trapped for a month in South Korean canal is finally freed
Bukang-i successfully guided out after month in which it drew 1.6m visitors and was watched over by YouTubers
James Anderson not offered new contract by Lancashire
James Anderson’s legendary career could be over after Lancashire opt against offering England’s all-time leading wicket-taker a new deal.
Powell promises change after ‘shocking scale’ of antisemitism in schools revealed
The independent review, led by Sir David Bell, found that around one in five pupils said they had witnessed antisemitism – and the figure rose to three in five of Jewish pupils who participated in the survey
Venezuelan family scored a Trump pardon after giving $50M job to Alina Habba: report
Habba, who recently married a Turkish billionaire, denied playing any role in the pardon process
'A real pinch me moment' as small self-funded business springs to national prominence
Rachel Beck, founder of Yorkshire women's health brand Vigor Vitamins, has been shortlisted for three national business awards.
Killer denied parole for refusing to reveal where victim's body is hidden
A convicted murderer has lost his bid for freedom after refusing to disclose the location of the body of a woman he killed 30 years ago.
West Yorkshire Combined Authority appoints interim CEO amid devolution drive
West Yorkshire Combined Authority is set to appoint Mike Palin as an interim chief executive, while it searches for a permanent successor to Ben Still.
Sean Spicer has some pointed advice for Trump after Katie Zacharia exit
Trump’s most recent press secretary, Katie Zacharia, lasted less than a week at the podium after a disastrous first briefing
MEPs urge EU ministers to act and bring an end to seasonal clock changes
Some 44 members of the European Parliament from 15 different EU countries and six political groups have called on EU transport ministers to break the deadlock and get the plan to end the seasonal changing of the clocks moving again.
Darlington cocaine dealer armed with machete who fled police on e-bike is facing jail
A young Darlington cocaine dealer who carried a machete is likely to be jailed when he appears in court on Thursday, October 22.
These two new sci-fi novels by Claire North and Annalee Newitz really impressed us
A time traveller must fight for love in Claire North’s As We Fall Through Time, while a single-celled alien is perplexed by Earth’s biology in Annalee Newitz’s A Wall Is Also a Road. Sci-fi columnist Emily H. Wilson recommends both
The Oppo Find X10 Pro Max has some of the best cameras I've ever tested — but they come at an extremely high price
I've been using the Oppo Find X10 Pro Max for weeks, and I'm in love with its three 200MP cameras.
Why Manchester City fans boo the Premier League and Champions League anthems
The cacophony of boos that greet the Premier League and Champions League anthems before kick-off have now become a fixture at Etihad Stadium.
SpaceX lifts mood but hot inflation limits gains
The FTSE 100 index ended up 19.88 points at 10,752.88.
Mural of World War II hero Donald Rose unveiled on Ilkeston Town Hall
Mr Rose, who fought in North Africa during the war, died in 2025 aged 110
Tom Gauld on arriving late to the party
Tom Gauld's weekly cartoon
Age UK North Yorkshire and Darlington thanks community but funding fight is not over
Age UK North Yorkshire and Darlington has been overwhelmed by public support but says it still needs donations.
'Our whole world has been shattered' - family name 22-year-old killed in A1 crash
Heartbroken relatives have paid tribute to a 22-year-old woman who died in a crash on the A1, describing her as a "beautiful", "caring" and "wonderful" young woman who had recently landed her dream job.
New Wickes store concept opens in North Yorkshire town creating 21 jobs
A new Wickes store has opened, bringing fresh job opportunities and home improvement inspiration to the community.
