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Twist in case of businessman suing for £4m after slipping on Bailey's at Heathrow
Andreas Wuchner faces claims made by a former friend that he is more capable than he says
TG Jones closes former WHSmith in North Yorkshire city centre for good
The store, at 39-41 Coney Street is closing (Monday, October 19) after weeks of winding down the former WHSmith store, which occupied the site for decades.
Asda Foundation awards £20,000 to East Bowling hub
A VITAL community hub is set for a major upgrade thanks to a new grant.
Lucky escape as two skips set on fire in Knaresborough
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say it’s a lucky escape for surrounding homes in Knaresborough after skips were on fire last night, Monday 19th October. A crew responded to a report of a fire seen in the open in Farnham Lane in...
5G mast planned for leisure centre amid warning of digital black spots
The company said “digital black spots” could emerge if there were not enough mobile masts in the city.
Australian lawmaker hurt in car attack loses leg, media say
Haines was hit by a Toyota Land Cruiser outside her office in the town of Wangaratta, just over 200 kilometres northeast of Melbourne, at around 0635 CET on Monday.
Halloween pumpkin shortage warning after 'horrendous' summer drought
UK farmers have warned of a potential pumpkin shortage this Halloween after a summer drought left crops much smaller
Surprise drop in UK unemployment to 4.7%
ONS data shows rate down from 4.9% but number of job vacancies continues to shrink
'We love a good challenge': Logitech head tells us why the AI age could revolutionize collaboration as we know it, as it reveals its biggest product overhaul in years
Simplification can be key to better communication, Logitech believes
Historic chapel used in BBC drama to become community gym and library
Last year, an application to convert the building into a dance studio was blocked by council planners.
North East care workers celebrated for helping change lives
Redcar and Cleveland care workers honoured at Caring Kind Champion Awards, celebrating Grace McPherson, Alannah Adams and Shirley Swales for their dedication.
Work on new £1 million homes in York complete – and three have already sold
Work on a new York housing development featuring four homes all worth more than £1 million is now complete.
Electric board catches fire in York street – crews called to scene
Emergency services were called after an electric board caught fire in George Street, York.
Allerton Castle Christmas experience set to return
Father Christmas and Tinsel the Elf are returning to Allerton Castle this December for four days of festive adventures.
Art installation 'brings tree back to life' goes on display this week
A UNIQUE art installation which has 'brought back to life' an uprooted tree goes on display this week.
A young life ‘dominated by gambling’: Victorian coroner delivers stinging findings on death of 22-year-old
Online betting was the ‘direct and paramount’ cause behind Kyle Hudson’s decision to take his own life, inquest finds
'Everyone told me Bradford was bad': Influencer reveals what he actually found
British Muslim influencer Lewis Haigh visits Bradford, challenging stereotypes and praising the city's Pakistani community, hospitality, food and culture.
'Emergency incident' leads to rail disruption on busy commuter route
Train services are returning to normal after the incident
Florida is set to carry out 18th execution this year and moving closer to tying record
Florida is set to carry out its 18th execution this year under Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ aggressive use of the death penalty
Fire crews tackle blaze in Scottish town as road closed and cordon put in place
Fire crews were called out during the early hours of the morning to tackle a blaze that broke out on a Scottish town's main street.
John Healey rejects calls to raise capital gains tax in Budget
The Chancellor has faced a barrage of voices urging him to raise the tax, which applies to the profit made from selling off assets
Durham footpath to close for cable works - public notice
Edge Court footpath in Gilesgate, County Durham, will close for electric cable works, with a signed pedestrian diversion.
Anti-social behaviour by bike rider in Whitby
Police are appealing for information about a Surron bike which was driven in an anti-social manner in Whitby. It happened on 15 October around the Helredale Road and Rohilla Close area at around 3pm. The red and black Surron bike may have...
The little-known rule that could leave homeowners facing a fine of up to £5,000
UK homeowners could face council fines and £5,000 fines over weeds, long grass and vermin.
York archaeologists join researchers to reveal face of man who died 2,000 years ago
York archaeologists help reconstruct the face of a 2,000-year-old man buried at Roman Inveresk, featured in a National Museum of Scotland exhibition in Edinburgh.
Drivers to get new rights in car parks and avoid 'unfair' fines above £100
Drivers will soon be given new rights so they can avoid "unfair" fines over £100 for making common mistakes in private car parks across the UK.
Milan luxury shops close as Italy prepares to deploy troops in the city after days of protests
Demonstrations over poor public services and rising costs spiralled over the weekend, with shops looted and property vandalised
North Yorkshire lad, 18, launches fresh fish and seafood business
Scarborough teenager Michael Grimes launches Scarborough Catch, a fresh fish and seafood shop offering fish, crab, lobster and shellfish at Market Hall in the town centre.
A greater part of Andy Burnham’s credibility rests on delivering better railways for the whole of the North - Andrew Vine
The dismal saga of let-downs over better transport for Yorkshire has now become so long that I’ve lost track of just when the various promises were broken.
Broomfield Hospital's NHS trust prosecuted over children's deaths
Charges relate to the deaths of a two-year-old and a three-year-old at Broomfield Hospital in Essex.
