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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.
Why family-run Consett chippy remains favourite with fish and chip fans 18 years on
Family-run Blackhill Fish & Chips has served Consett for 18 years, winning loyal customers with traditional fish and chips and glowing reviews.
Survey reveals North East nerves over John Healey's first Budget
North East financial firm Active says 71 per cent of clients expect to be worse off after the October Budget
Sex offender back behind bars after exposing himself to railway station commuters
A convicted sex offender is heading straight back to prison after exposing himself to commuters at Newcastle Central station.
Police drop case against church magazine editor who picked up dead deer off A66
Police have dropped a case against a church magazine editor who picked up a dead deer off the A66 in a bid to take it home and eat it.
Six York-made documentaries set to reach audiences across the country
Six documentaries produced through Aesthetica for an innovative storytelling project are set to reach viewers nationwide.
'Made in Scotland': French film festival to launch 34th edition in Edinburgh
French Film Festival UK is set to bring francophone cinema to more than 40 venues across the nation, including the Filmhouse Cinema and the Institut Français d'Écosse
Stop choosing the wrong Agentic AI use cases
Choose agentic AI use cases by measurable business value
Nine million UK homes enter winter with no energy bill buffer
More than nine million households enter winter with no energy credit cushion or in arrears as January price cap rises loom, Uswitch research reveals.
‘Danger to life’ warning issued by Met Office as Storm Austen hits UK
Strong winds are expected to spread across southern parts of England and Wales
Vanessa Williams announces Bradford show on first full UK tour
Vanessa Williams is bringing her upcoming UK tour to Bradford Live on February 26.
Jackdaw announcement must provide certainty to north east, says Swinney
The decision to approve Jackdaw was made on Wednesday.
The 2027 full-size trucks you need to know about, according to Edmunds
Choosing a full-size pickup truck is harder in 2027
Africa CDC calls Ebola crisis summit as Nigeria records first case
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has invited health ministers to an “extraordinary virtual meeting” as Ebola spreads across the continent
OpenAI Invests in Startup That Uses Brain Implants to Detect Cancer
It’s the latest in a growing wave of bets that AI companies are making on brain data.
Rejoining the EU won’t stop illegal migration to the UK - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Jarvis Browning, Fadmoor, York.
Video. More cuts 'definitely necessary' says German ambassador to EU
Video. More cuts are "definitely necessary", says German ambassador to the EU. Thomas Hans Ossowki speaks on EU budget discussions, ruling out new common borrowing and EU-level taxation, while reaffirming support for Ukraine.
Video. Cleanup efforts begin in flood-hit eastern Spain after deadly torrential rain
Video. Torrential rain flooded eastern Spain, leaving at least four dead. Crews carried out more than 400 rescues in the Valencia region, officials said Monday.
Yorkshire dark matter experiment would require additional funding
A flagship scientific project that could bring Nobel Prize-winning discoveries to North Yorkshire would require extra Government funding if a UK bid is successful, ministers have said.
Tommy Robinson voicemail left on Daily Mail journalist’s phone played in court
Audio of a voicemail Tommy Robinson left on a Daily Mail journalist’s phone has been played to jurors at Southwark Crown Court. The 43-year-old, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is on trial for allegedly harassing journalists Jacob Dirnhuber and Andrew Young, causing them fear of violence, in August 2024 after they worked on a story about him while he was on holiday in Cyprus. The voicemail, released by the Metropolitan Police and played in court on Tuesday (20 October), was left on Ted Verity’s phone. It said: “If it’s legitimate journalism then expect me to come knocking,” adding: “I’ve already located every f****** one of you.” Mr Yaxley-Lennon entered not guilty pleas to two charges of harassment causing fear of violence in July last year.
Ramaswamy campaign admits it made shocking attack ad
Amy Acton’s estranged mother appears on GOP attack ad accusing her of lying about her childhood as a survivor of sexual abuse
York city centre shop offers sneak peak ahead of reopening TOMORROW
A popular York city centre shop has given customers a sneak peek into their newly refurbished location ahead of opening day.
SPARK York unveils packed half-term programme of family activities and workshops
SPARK: York CIC is gearing up for the October half-term with various workshops, community initiatives, and family-friendly events.
Harrogate families on benefits fall £112 a month short on a three-bedroom home
New figures shine light on Harrogate housing rental market
