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Jackdaw gas field approved as Government seeks to improve energy security
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the decision would ‘protect hundreds of jobs and help keep millions of homes warm this winter’.
Interest rate hike ‘firmly on table’ after inflation rises to 11-month high
Experts have said the latest official inflation data has reinforced expectations of a rate hike in November.
Trump vs the press: The president has a long history of attacks on the media
The president has complained about ‘fake news’ ever since he first ran for high office in 2015. Joe Sommerlad reports on Trump’s second term attacks on the Fourth Estate
North Yorkshire school named among best in country in prestigious league table
A grammar school which Richard Hammond attended has been named among the best in England in a national league table released today.
Heartwarming moment 'inspiring' North East surgeon of 30 years gets Pride of Britain
Pioneering North East heart surgeon Asif Hasan has received the 2026 Pride of Britain Lifetime Achievement Award after saving hundreds of children's lives.
Macron calls for extreme caution in Gulf, secures critical gas deal in Qatar state visit
French president concludes his state visit by reinforcing the strategic partnership with Qatar. He declares his Gulf tour objectives achieved after securing a crucial gas deal with Qatar as he seeks to lower tensions over living costs in France.
North Yorkshire firms could get on-the-spot fines over illegal tobacco and vape sales
North Yorkshire Council considers on-the-spot fines for illegal tobacco and vape sales under new trading standards policy targeting underage sales and scams.
Woman told Russell Brand he treated her ‘like an animal’, court hears
Brand, 51, faces three charges of rape, three of sexual assault and one of indecent assault against six women
Your guide to the best events happening in the Harrogate district
Whether you're planning a night out this weekend or looking ahead to the rest of October and November, here's our pick of the best shows, gigs, comedy and cultural events happening across the Harrogate district.
Harrogate buses display poppies as free travel returns for Armed Forces
Harrogate buses are displaying large commemorative poppies as part of Transdev’s Poppy Appeal campaign for 2026.
AMD handhelds are about to get much better, as FSR 4.1 support announced for APUs and Vulkan
Better support is always a good thing.
Fun-filled apple festival coming to Helmsley Walled Garden
An autumn celebration of heritage fruit and crafts is coming to life at Helmsley Walled Garden.
Jeffrey Donaldson to be interviewed over alleged rape inside Houses of Parliament
While not naming the disgraced former MP, the Metropolitan Police has issued a statement confirming a 63-year-old man is being investigated.
Severely ill ICE detainees face imminent deportation to unknown African states, advocates say
Flights to third countries where the detainees have no ties are scheduled as early as Wednesday, relatives detail
Bear Grylls-themed attraction in £5m upgrade of East Yorkshire holiday park
The Skipsea Sands holiday park set to receive a £5 million investment.
Back to the drawing board for Europe-wide taxes
European Council President António Costa has taken over the negotiations on the bloc's next long-term budget, with one of the biggest question marks being how he will resolve the challenge of new EU-wide taxes.
Pudsey bus station serious sexual assault investigation - man in custody
A police scene remains in place at Pudsey bus station after a woman was reportedly sexually assaulted
More than 10 vehicles seized during police crackdown in this area
The enforcement action took place yesterday morning and resulted in more than 10 vehicles being removed from the roads.
State-involved deaths increase to five per week in Scotland, report finds
A new report has found more people are dying while in custody or in the care of the state in Scotland than in previous years
Yellowstone receives historic $105 million gift from company building AI data center
The gift comes at a time of change and challenge for Yellowstone, the country’s first national park
Firefighters help horse after accident in York village
Fire crews in York helped a horse stand after it fell on a road this afternoon.
Gallery dedicated to David Hockney reopens at Bradford's Cartwright Hall
A gallery dedicated to the late David Hockney, which was one of the final projects the artist was involved in, has re-opened in Bradford this week.
Missing fishermen search resumes one week after disappearance
Adverse sea conditions and anchoring difficulties forced a temporary halt to the search
Beyond Jackdaw's 27 jobs: The £2.1bn prize for North Sea supply chain
Jackdaw will create few direct jobs, but its £2.1bn investment could have much wider implications for jobs, skills and the North Sea supply chain
Santa Monica’s iconic pier sign coming down after 85 years
The historic blue neon Santa Monica Pier sign, which has welcomed generations of tourists since 1941, will be removed beginning Tuesday
People queue down the street as York business gives away freebies
York went hot chocolate crazy today! Chocolate cafe chain Knoops have been giving away free hot chocolates since midday today (Wednesday 21 October) – and the city jumped at the chance to get in line. Hot chocolate-lovers simply had to...
US congressional candidate detained by Israeli authorities in West Bank
One of the detained volunteers said the group had offered to leave the area but was instead put on buses by Israeli forces and taken to a police station
Stranger Than Heaven director says the game's story is something 'I have personally never played before as a video game medium' and hopes Makoto Daito's story breaks the barriers of discrimination — 'We put a lot of focus on telling this narrative about a man's life who starts by facing a lot of racism'
Stranger Than Heaven director Mikinobu Abe hopes the game's multi-era narrative resonates with players and those who have experienced discrimination.
Equity deal to drive growth of York firm into £10million business
A health and wellness company has secured a “hugely significant” investment and partnership.
Search for missing fishermen who vanished more than a week ago resumes
The search for two missing fishermen who vanished off the north coast of the Isle of Lewis has resumed after it was temporarily called off.
