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Driver more than 3 times alcohol limit used same petrol station as police, court told
A driver was more than three times the legal alcohol limit when he drove to a petrol station used by police, York magistrates heard.
In The Room
France is reeling after a weekend of unrest that escalated dramatically. Hundreds of thousands marched peacefully, but elsewhere shops were looted, cars burned, police attacked and public buildings set alight. What began with schoolchildren furious about missing teachers, crumbling classrooms and a system they believe is failing them quickly became something much bigger. People of all ages joined demonstrations driven by anger over the cost of living, deteriorating public services and a future that feels increasingly out of reach. With France approaching a presidential election, the unrest exposes a deeper political crisis. But this is not just a French story. Across Europe, established parties are struggling to retain the confidence of increasingly disillusioned electorates. And Britain has experienced its own moments when public anger has spilled into violence. Helen MacNamara, who was inside government during the 2011 riots and has attended countless COBR meetings, examines what happens when governments begin to lose control of the streets, and what France's crisis might tell us about the pressures building closer to home. New episodes of In The Room come out weekly. Listen to the latest on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or watch on YouTube.
Paris St-Germain: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to have surgery on ruptured ACL
Paris St-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will undergo surgery after suffering a knee injury during his side's 4-2 win over Barcelona on Tuesday.
Soft-spoken David Pocock has big ambitions – but first he wants politicians to ‘double down’ on kindness
Independent senator’s goals ‘much bigger’ than prime ministership, he reveals in first speech to National Press Club
Scotland cannot track surrogate pregnancies or outcomes for mothers and babies
Public Health Scotland cannot identify surrogate pregnancies in national maternity data, leaving officials unable to track numbers or analyse outcomes for mothers and babies.
Pope Leo's alma mater Villanova traveling to Rome for hoops doubleheader vs. Notre Dame
Villanova and Notre Dame's men's and women's teams are set to play a doubleheader in Rome on November 1, marking the start of the college basketball season
Top York venue set to reopen magical Christmas attraction
A much-loved York museum is set to bring the feeling of Christmas Eve anticipation to the city centre this year.
Reader Q&A: What’s next for France after a weekend of riots? Ask our Europe columnists
At 3pm BST/ 4pm CEST Friday 23 Oct, Guardian Europe columnists Rokhaya Diallo and Alexander Hurst will be live taking questions from our readers about the riots and protests in France. Send your questions by email now to conversations@theguardian.com, or join the discussion on Friday
Bradford's music scene set for major boost as ambitious new strategy launches
The Bradford District Music Strategy will be launched at Bradford Live on Thursday, October 29.
Trump floats cash payments amid backlash over AI data centers
Writing on Truth Social Wednesday, Trump said developers could win over skeptical residents by sharing the facilities' financial benefits
The Jackdaw gas field and what it means for the climate crisis and your bills
Andy Burnham insists the decision will ‘protect hundreds of jobs and keep millions of homes warm’ but the move has proved controversial with environmentalists
Appeal for witnesses after assault outside Harrogate shop
Police are appealing for witnesses after a member of the public was assaulted on Knaresborough Road in Harrogate.
Royal Hall hosts Ashville's movie-themed music spectacular
Ashville pupils performed in front of more than 1,000 people at Harrogate's Royal Hall for the school's annual House Music Competition.
Royal Marine, 24, dodges ban after sexist outburst
Marine Ewan Baxter also told a female officer that he was ‘not listening to her’ because of her gender
Thousands worth of 'stolen' LEGO, chocolate and alcohol found - three arrested
Lego, chocolate, and booze are among the 'stolen' items that were found in a car pulled over by police in East Yorkshire,
York and Scarborough maternity services need £736k to meet NHS standards
THE trust that runs York and Scarborough hospitals needs an estimated £736,000 to meet new national maternity and neonatal care requirements being introduced across England.
The Government needs to stop taxing the spaces that colleges need - Bill Jones
Last year, my colleagues and I faced a choice. We could stretch our cash reserves to find room for more young people in Leeds or turn them away. We chose to make room. In a city with a growing teenage population and long waiting lists for courses, what else could we do? But reserves run out, so that cannot be the long-term plan.
'Gun' fired in Ayrshire town as specialist police deployed to estate
A gun was fired at a house in Ayrshire, with specialist officers deployed to investigate
Here's another gizmo to prevent your graphics card from melting
I'm thankful for accessories like this, but I wish it wasn't my problem to sort in the first place.
DWP issues four-month warning to people who owe benefit money
The DWP can recover certain benefit debts directly from bank accounts without a court order. Find out who is affected and what to do if you receive a letter.
What does Lufthansa gain from its TAP Air Portugal deal and when?
Lufthansa expects about €450 million a year in synergies from buying up to 49.9% of TAP Air Portugal for €1.2 billion, but Portugal’s continued control, lengthy regulatory reviews and the slow progress of its ITA Airways deal suggest the gains could take years to arrive.
Welfare Hub planned for Harrogate Stray Bonfire
A welfare hub offering warmth, drinking water and help contacting family and friends will be available at this year’s Stray Bonfire and Fireworks in Harrogate.
Bristol UWE student who murdered housemate jailed for life
Jamie Collins, 21, was ambushed and killed in the garden of the home he shared with his killer.
Animal rights group Peta asks Crystal Palace to retire bald eagle mascot
Animal rights group Peta is urging Crystal Palace to retire their bald eagle mascot, saying a "bright stadium filled with boisterous fans is no place for animals".
Government borrowing rises above forecasts to £24.5bn ahead of Budget
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that public sector net borrowing rose by £1.8 billion to £24.5 billion for September.
A160 closed after spillage causes major disruption
The A160 in Lincolnshire has been closed after a spillage near Immingham.
Leeds Bradford Airport strikes suspended as pay talks resume
Planned strikes by more than 130 workers at Leeds Bradford Airport have been suspended to allow fresh negotiations over pay.
Nick Nairn backs campaign against 'pretty impenetrable' rates system
Nick Nairn has backed The Herald's Reset The Rates campaign, saying Scotland's business rates system unfairly penalises hospitality trade
Takeaways from AP’s report on the taxpayer-funded growth of classical Christian schools
Conservatives are expanding classical Christian schools using taxpayer-funded scholarships
Women take to the skies to help save struggling Age UK North Yorkshire and Darlington
Sandra and Caroline complete charity skydive to raise vital funds for Age UK North Yorkshire & Darlington, supporting 16,400 older people.
