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Pompeii mansion to be restored after £1.1m donation from private sponsor
German entrepreneur Frank Hoefer was inspired after reading the 2023 book, Pompeii: The Enchanted City
Pope Leo addresses crowds at St. Peter's Square after cancer surgery
Pope Leo had the lower lobe of his right lung removed in surgery eight days ago
Yorkshire brewery launches its strongest ever ale in Morrisons stores
Theakston’s Brewery has announced the launch of a new ale, Special Reserve, coming to Morrisons this month.
York takeaway rules fears for businesses as efforts to tackle obesity defended
A row has erupted over the latest plans for new takeaways in York.
Tesla and SpaceX: Why does Elon Musk want to merge the companies?
Musk says there's "a lot to be gained" by combining the firms in what would be the biggest merger in history.
£1.64m funding to offer Leeds rough sleepers accommodation by Christmas 2026
Leeds City Council receives £1.64m government funding to provide accommodation for rough sleepers by Christmas 2026, with charities supporting the scheme.
Second airline to leave Leeds Bradford Airport after easyJet withdrawal
The decision comes weeks after easyJet said it would leave Leeds Bradford next January.
Gaming Can’t Afford More Games the Size of ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’
Between crushing layoffs, ballooning budgets, and bland end products, video game makers need to stop chasing AAA glory.
23 pictures that show the devastation caused 60 years ago by the Aberfan Disaster
Rescue workers made human chains and worked for days to clear the rubble and try to rescue the bodies of 116 children killed in the tragedy
Wandsworth prison ordered thousands of coats and blankets after heating failure
Issues with the heating supply and hot water at HMP Wandsworth became so serious that it was reported as a ‘loss of service’, a report said
Trump lost it and ordered me to be ‘quiet’ in the Oval Office. Then it got personal
What was supposed to be an announcement on fraud quickly devolved into Trump vs The Independent. Andrew Feinberg details how it all happened in the Oval Office
Suspect silent in first court appearance over ‘attack’ on Australia MP
Nugent was restrained by bystanders at the scene after Helen Haines was struck twice by an SUV
North East law firm Muckle tops £20m turnover after five-year growth
Newcastle law firm Muckle LLP reports 9 per cent turnover growth to £20.6m and a fifth consecutive year of rising revenue and profit across the North East in 2026.
Bukangi: Huge crowds watch shark stranded in Busan, South Korea
A third attempt has been made to guide the 9ft 10in (3m) shark back to the open sea.
Domino’s sales growth slows despite strong demand for thinner pizzas
Boss Nicola Frampton told investors that it was a ‘strong performance’ but recognised that there is ‘a lot of work still to be done’.
York student designs new device to save Network Rail £1 million
Jackson Hall, a 17-year-old T Level student from York College, designed a device to stop rodents from damaging signal boxes.
Firefighters rescue 'trapped' person in North Yorkshire town
North Yorkshire firefighters rescued someone who was 'trapped' in Easingwold on Tuesday, October 21.
Darlington market to host free Diwali celebrations with crafts, food and dancing
Darlington's indoor market will host an afternoon of Diwali celebrations later this month, with free entertainment and crafts and food on offer for visitors.
Busy Danish homeware shop Søstrene Grene confirms Durham opening date
Shoppers in Durham will soon be able to step inside one of Scandinavia's most popular homeware brands, as Søstrene Grene has confirmed the opening date of its new store at The Riverwalk.
Police hunt mystery man after alleged assault in North Yorkshire
Police are appealing for information following an alleged assault on Knaresborough Road in Harrogate
Tumble dryer safety fears raised by coroner after death of father and daughter
A coroner has raised concerns about the safety of a Hoover tumble dryer following the death of a father and his nine-year-old daughter in a fire.
‘What are you implying?’: El-Sayed confronts critics head-on as attacks ramp up
Against a backdrop of rising Islamophobia, Michigan Senate hopeful has challenged premise of repeated questions on Muslim Brotherhood, Israel and faith
UK gives green light to controversial North Sea gas project
The Shell Group, one of the project's co-developers, predicts the field can produce around 6.5% of the UK’s gas production at its peak.
North Yorkshire Council to consider 2.6% increase in allowances
The proposed increase for North Yorkshire councillors will mean an extra cost of £23,604 per year.
Rare show in night sky as meteor shower set to peak over Scotland
Scotland's skies could see a spectacular show tonight
State pensioners to receive £500 triple lock boost in 2027
Someone on the full state pension will get over £13,000 for the year from April
One in four people with depression may suffer from this new type
‘Circadian depression’ is linked to disruption of a person body’s internal clock
NHS staff told 'I'm going to burn your house down' and are spat at as abuse worsens
NHS staff in County Durham and Darlington have faced threats and spitting, with a health boss warning verbal aggression has become “much worse”.
Concern for missing man, 57, last seen at York city centre pub
A man in his 50 has gone missing after last being seen in a York pub.
Lidl to launch new limited-edition card worth £600 for shoppers - how to get one
Lidl will be launching a new card where shoppers will have £50 to spend on Middle Aisle items every month for a year.
