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Join the Mixie Monster Hunt – and win a star prize to Wicked Web’oween!
The Mixie Monster Hunt is ON! This week, Mixie, the YorkMix Monster, is heading out across York and North Yorkshire for five days of Halloween fun! Armed
Mortgage rates could fall before Christmas – but experts warn of a catch
Mortgage rates could be cheaper by Christmas - but experts warn borrowers against waiting for a big drop
'Falls on us as a nation to restore building to its glory': MP's Mack cash plea
Labour MP Torcuil Crichton has called for a state-backed, Notre-Dame-style rescue of the fire-ravaged Mackintosh Building, but the UK Government says it cannot promise new money for the £265m restoration.
Saltburn restaurant 'over the moon' as viral American gobsmacked by unique crab dish
Viral American Tiktoker Kalani Smith, known online as Kalani Ghost Hunter, visited Seafront Kitchen in Saltburn to try their parmo, which combined the Chinese-American dish Crab Rangoon with a classic Teesside delicacy.
Deadline looms as views sought on major housing scheme in North Yorkshire town
A land promoter is proposing a scheme which could deliver more than 100 homes on Green Belt land in Tadcaster.
North Yorkshire councillors could receive 2.6 per cent allowance rise
North Yorkshire councillors could see their annual basic allowance rise to £18,431 under proposals due to go before the council.
World-famous basketball stars to bring spectacular show to venue near York
Harlem Globetrotters are bringing their Rivalry Tour to Leeds in February 2027, featuring tricks, dunks and entertainment.
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Trump’s botched execution on Katie Zacharia speaks volumes about Susie Wiles’ future
Reports of the chief of staff’s impending demise were shown to be greatly exaggerated as the Trumpworld boss made quick work of the president's impulse hire, making her an example of what happens when she's left out of the loop, Andrew Feinberg writes
Commissioners push back against cuts to EU’s global cooperation budget
Five Commissioners, including EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, warn that Ireland’s proposed 17% cut to Global Europe would erode the EU’s influence and security, as Council President Costa readies a new compromise for a 26 November summit.
UK to deploy jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
The UK announces it will provide additional defensive military support to Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks escalate in the region.
US holding up delivery of air defence missiles, Zelenskyy says
Relations between Kyiv and Washington have soured over military aid and intelligence sharing, with Zelenskyy saying that Ukraine received no warning of Russian missile strikes that targeted energy facilities in the capital region. #EuropeNews
Care home Covid failures allowed virus to ‘spread like wildfire’, inquiry finds
Inquiry finds Matt Hancock’s claim of ‘protective ring’ around care homes was unfounded
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College staff sent 'targeted' threat during inquest into Darlington teen's death
Staff at a Darlington sixth form college were sent an anonymous “threatening email” following the first day of an inquest for an autistic student who was found dead in the toilets, an inquest heard.
'We're not a pub'- owner of new café and restaurant in York on noise fears
A new café and restaurant in York will try to be a positive part of its community amid fears over noise, its owner has said.
Royal family welcome Sultan of Oman to Windsor for historic state visit
Charles, Camilla, William and Kate have greeted the Sultan in the pouring rain
Reform calls for MSP to go show a very convenient lack of political insight
It certainly didn't take long for Amanda Bland to fall out with her party - the former Reform MSP announced on Monday she was quitting to sit as an Indepedent MSP.
Why a French sausage is caught in an EU food safety row
Political parties across Brittany are up in arms over the French government's failure to defend andouille de Guémené, a traditional sausage suspected of posing a cancer risk. #EuropeNews
Young Rebel Set to end landmark year with North East homecoming Christmas show
Young Rebel Set will play a Christmas homecoming gig at Middlesbrough Town Hall on December 19, celebrating their comeback with old favourites and new music.
‘Empty nest syndrome’ doubles North East fostering enquiries after Freshers Week
Changing Futures North East helps children in Teesside and County Durham and has seen interest soar since mid-September
2 more attempted murder arrests made after fight involving weapons on street
A man was found by emergency services with a serious head injury and remains in a critical condition.
NHS doctor ‘suspended mid-shift for social media posts criticising Israel’
Dr Nadeem Crowe says he was discriminated against for his anti-Zionist beliefs
Electronics hobbyist converts $120 DDR5 SODIMM kit into ‘$1000’ desktop kit to fight RAM crisis — ICs from SK hynix DDR5-5600 16GB modules used to create DDR5-7800 desktop sticks
You have to be lucky to find such cheap DDR5 SODIMMs, and specialist equipment and skills are required for success.
Dewsbury drug gang dealer told to repay £260,000 from heroin network
A Dewsbury drugs gang leader must pay back £260,000 after police uncovered the full extent of his cocaine and heroin network.
Scottish cheesemaker increases turnover to £293m despite ‘heightened price war’
Galloway cheesemaker's earnings squeezed by higher costs and profit drops
Building close to York play area damaged in suspected burglary
North Yorkshire Police said the incident happened in the early hours of Saturday, October 17, when a building near Outgang Lane play area in Main Street, Heslington was damaged.
Albania's PM Edi Rama blames 'hybrid war' for week of protests
The anti-government protests in the Balkan nation began over a controversial resort development in an ecologically protected area linked to US President Donald Trump's family. #EuropeNews
Germany's far-right AfD party hit by mass email theft
It remains unclear who was responsible for the attack and whether additional data has been compromised. #EuropeNews
Controversial penguin exhibit closure date confirmed after backlash
Animal welfare campaigners at the Born Free Foundation welcomed the news of the move to a larger, environmentally enriched enclosure
Oblivion gamer uses Claude AI to boost average FPS gains up to 48%, stutters slashed by 90% — performance mod doesn't change game assets or alter visuals
Yes, this mod is just about 100% vibe-coded.