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I watched BBC Scotland for a night and all I got was a sense of doom
Seven years after the BBC Scotland channel launched with big ambitions, its audience is shrinking and its future is in doubt. I spent an evening watching it to find out what has gone wrong.
Doctors call proposed pay rise ‘derisory’ and mull more strikes
The British Medical Association (BMA) described the figure as a ‘pay cut’
Hot rodent summer: Rat sightings surge in the UK amid record heatwaves
Hot, dry summers mean rats may travel closer to homes to find water, says pest control firm
Police believe there may be witnesses to electric scooter theft
There’s been a theft of an electric scooter in York. It happened approximately 9pm on Sunday 18 October, outside the Sainsburys located on Burton Stone Lane in Clifton. The electric scooter is described as black and turquoise. Police are...
Almost 70 per cent of capital's licensed short-term lets lack planning permission
A review revealed that 1,225 (69 per cent) of Edinburgh’s 1,754 licensed short-term lets (STLs) do not have secondary letting planning permission.
Piers Morgan stunned by Democrat from viral ‘we have guns, too’ interview
‘I say it all the time: I’m not friends with [Republicans]. I don’t like them’ Jaime West told the broadcaster Monday
Church targeted by 'anti-social behaviour' sees increased police patrols
A church has been targeted by anti-social behaviour.
'Dangerous' rapist will spend next 12 years behind bars
Owen Rowe, 23, was described as a dangerous offender when he was sentenced to 12 years in prison.
North East hospital gets £1m A&E upgrade aimed at cutting patient waiting times
The University Hospital of North Tees will receive £1m in government funding to refurbish its emergency department and bring down waiting times for patients.
SNEAK PEEK - New horror bookshop to open before Halloween in York city centre
A much-anticipated new York book shop has revealed that it will be opening its doors next week – just time in for Halloween.
Businesses offered £3,000 grant to hire young people in York and North Yorkshire
Employers across York and North Yorkshire are being encouraged to tap into a new source of young talent.
Much-needed repairs to be carried out to lane in North Yorkshire town after landslip
A ROAD in Norton is set to see some much-needed investment to repair and improve the area.
New enforcement tools proposed for illegal vapes and tobacco
New and innovative approaches to tackling illegal tobacco and vape sales could be adopted under proposals designed to protect consumers across North Yorkshire.
Modern software is built on the backs of low-paid maintainers, opening the door to potential threats — report details critically underfunded projects that remain understaffed or unfunded
Modern computing remains vulnerable to the low bus factor of many open-source projects — continued lack of funding and manpower for voluntary-maintained infrastructure makes for a perennial threat
France arrests man believed to have links to Limoges town hall fire
The destruction of the building has become a symbol of the violent rioting that erupted on the margins of a day of protests that were called in response to anger about the rising cost of living and conditions in schools. #EuropeNews
BBC Three, BBC Scotland and Radio 4 Extra channels to close
The closurse are announced as the corporation continues to try to save £500m over two years.
Customise your Steam Achievements to whatever is going to max out your endorphin rush
Decky's Achievement Customizer plugin gives you full control over your wee pop-ups.
Israeli financial news outlet reveals €150m warship deal with Cyprus
According to the Israeli financial newspaper Calcalist, an agreement is expected to be signed in the coming weeks, once the terms are finalised between the defence ministries of Israel and Cyprus. #EuropeNews
Female CPR manikins introduced to help close gender gap in cardiac arrest survival
Female CPR training manikins are being introduced by Yorkshire Ambulance Service to help address concerns that may prevent people from giving lifesaving
UK weather: Storm Austen named by Met Office as yellow wind warning issued
The first named storm of the season - Austen - will bring damaging winds and heavy rain to parts of the UK on Friday.
Online service offered by local authority goes down
North Yorkshire Council said the service went down for a couple of hours this afternoon (Tuesday, October 20)
BBC to axe key TV channels in cost-cutting drive
Corporation set to cut BBC Three and BBC Scotland as part of move to save £500m
Budget 2026: How Burnham and Healey could raise taxes next week
Property, bank profits, and inheritance tax could all be on the table ahead of the event
UK fighter jets to help defend Saudi Arabia against attacks from Iran-backed Houthis
The UK will fly defensive counter air missions using RAF Typhoon fighter jets to support the protection of Saudi cities and critical national infrastructure
Florida to execute Vietnam veteran, 77, despite pleas for mercy
Florida is set to carry out its 18th execution this year under Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ aggressive use of the death penalty
Rich of Kemi Badenoch to complain about constraint payments to wind farm operators - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Steve Jeffrey, Davison Avenue, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear.
Press high street campaign shortlisted for top award
The Press’ campaign putting a spotlight on the issues facing York’s high streets has been shortlisted for the News Media Association’s 2026 Making a Difference Award.
Building cities that can withstand a changing climate
From Turkey’s push to make its cities and energy systems more resilient to a new city rising outside Tashkent, planners are changing how urban areas are built, powered and adapted to environmental pressures.
I sunk 15 hours into Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, and it's even better than the first game — it's filled with multiplayer fun and bolstered replayability
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort is a considerable improvement over its predecessor with fun new modes and sports — but it’s not quite perfect.
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.
