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The County Durham village home to one of England's oldest churches
Discover Escomb, the County Durham village home to a 1,350-year-old Anglo-Saxon church built with Roman stone and featuring an ancient sundial.
Newsom breaks his silence on ex-wife Kimberly Guilfoyle’s scandal
Newsom’s response comes days after Guilfoyle was removed from her position as US ambassador to Greece following cash-for-access allegations
Mapped: The fastest-growing cities in the world
Ghaziabad, a city next to Delhi, tops the table of annual growth rates at 5.2 per cent, followed by Surat in the western Indian state of Gujarat
German authorities investigate a hole cut into a fence at Leipzig airport
German authorities are investigating a large hole cut into a fence at Leipzig airport
Video. Lyon wakes up to scenes of destruction after violent protests
Video. Lyon is clearing up after a day of unrest, looting and vandalism during nationwide protests over the cost of living.
Paris police report 855 arrests after violent clashes and looting during protests
Paris police have arrested 855 people after violent clashes during a protest against rising living costs
York to create ‘cool spaces’ where people can shelter from extreme summer heat
Places where people can shelter from extreme heat in York will soon become essential, a senior councillor has said. Cllr Jenny Kent, City of York Council’s Labour environment lead, said officials were already drawing up plans for ‘cool...
Ilkley Moor 'boulder' house approved after planning appeal
Town council had objected to the plans but the folklore-inspired house will now be built.
More than 1,200 arrested as protesters clash with police in France over living costs
Violent clashes are ongoing between police and protesters over high prices and weak public spending
Ready, set, glow! Hundreds light up Harrogate for hospice fundraiser
‘Even though we were in lockdown, the carers from Saint Michael’s still came every day to support us’
Canada reports 'fatalities and injuries' after military base incident
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said a "serious incident creating a major fire" had occurred at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta.
Historic treasures worth thousands set to go under the hammer in Yorkshire
A gilt-bronze table suite, once part of the contents of Skibo Castle, is one of the many items that will soon be up for auction with Tennants.
People urged to have their say on new supermarket and York B&Q transformation
People are being urged to share their views about proposals for a new supermarket in York.
Firefighters rescue person stuck in cherry picker
Firefighters have been called after a person who was left suspended 40 metres in the air when the machinery broke down in North Yorkshire. The incident took place in Hurricane Way South in Sherburn in Elmet at 11.41am on Saturday (October...
Faithful gather to welcome Pope Leo back for Sunday blessing after cancer surgery
Pope Leo XIV has returned to the Vatican after undergoing surgery to remove a lung tumor
Polanski’s popularity plummets to record low in wake of ‘Zionism’ motion
Zack Polanski now has the lowest popularity of any national leader, with his overall rating falling to minus 36
Car badly damaged after apparent collision destroys part of garden wall
A VEHICLE has been left badly damaged by what appears to be a collision with a residential wall.
LIVE: Thousands of runners to take on Altra Yorkshire Marathon 2026
The Altra Yorkshire Marathon Festival returns to York today.
Man, 80, who died in light aircraft crash near Loch Lomond named
The flying instructor has been described as "a gentleman and an experienced aviator" by former students.
Man convicted after killing woman over claims of stolen watch
A convicted criminal killed a woman amid claims his treasured watch had been stolen
DWP Christmas bonus - pensioners and benefit claimants will get extra bank payment
Millions of pensioners and benefit claimants could receive the DWP Christmas bonus. Find out which benefits qualify and when payments are due.
This Serious Home Projector Lets Cinephiles Make All the Adjustments They Could Want
The Valerion VisionMaster Max 4K Projector delivers superb blacks and great brightness—but just OK sound.
Hardraw Force: 'I was enthralled by the highest single-drop waterfall in England'
There is something atmospheric about a rainy walk on an overcast weekend.
NHS staff who inappropriately accessed records of tiger victim should 'be sacked'
“If there are breaches then people actually need to be sacked”
New passport changes coming to UK airports - everything travellers need to know
Contactless passport checks are coming to Heathrow, Gatwick and Manchester, but travellers still need valid passports and should keep them in hand luggage.
'Trump is watching closely' Is tomorrow’s referendum vote Canada’s ‘Brexit Moment’?
Amid claims of US meddling, oil-rich Alberta will vote on whether to hold a binding referendum on leaving Canada. Foreign Editor David Pratt examines what’s at stake
Health secretary vows to end ‘corridor care’ for children in hospitals
Ms Cooper also said child health needs to be ‘a much greater priority for the NHS’
Teesside GP showed 'reckless disregard for patient safety' by falsifying records
A Yarm GP who showed “reckless disregard for patient safety” by falsifying three patients' records has been suspended.
The late Lena Martell was a star who studied under Streisand ... yet loved the Barras
THIS week’s Scottish Icon was a Broadway star and understudy to Barbra Streisand. She was also a secret habitué of the Barras.
County Durham man who repeatedly contacted ex ‘avoided prison by a whisker’
Michael Winn narrowly avoids prison after breaching a non-molestation order six times; the County Durham man receives a suspended sentence and drug treatment.

























