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Charity golf day raises more than £9,000 for Yorkshire Air Ambulance
A CHARITY golf day has raised more than £9,000 for life-saving emergency care
North Yorkshire site manager wins prestigious national housebuilding award
Ricky Coulter Bell, a site manager in North Yorkshire, has won a Seal of Excellence award for his commitment to building high-quality homes.
Scots farmers warn UK food security is at risk as imports soar to £67.8bn
Scottish farmers warn UK food security is at risk as domestic production falls to 60, food imports reach £67.8bn and farm profits remain under pressure.
'We’re incredibly proud' - nursery close to York celebrates strong Ofsted report
A nursery in Wilberfoss on the outskirts of York has been praised for its care and supportive environment following a strong Ofsted report.
John Swinney compared to dictator as bus plans branded ‘business confiscation’
John Swinney has been compared to dictators as McGill's Group threatens legal action over plans to bring buses in Scotland under public control.
Martin Lewis explains Blue Badge rule change that could save drivers money
Martin Lewis explains changes to Disabled Persons Railcard eligibility, including how Blue Badge holders could save a third on train fares.
Why locals are raving about the giant roast dinners at this Teesside restaurant
From towering roast dinners to cocktail-fuelled bottomless brunches, Cluck & Moo has built a loyal following in Redcar.
Greens won’t overturn ‘Zionism is racism’ motion until at least 2028, Polanski says
The Green Party leader insists the motion ‘isn’t controversial’ and said he would not seek to overturn the decision
‘Austerity is inevitably painful’: How Michael Gove justifies his politics
For more than three decades, Michael Gove has been a leading figure in British Conservatism. In the latest episode of Radical Thinking, he joins Aditya Chakrabortty to discuss the future of the right, his record on Brexit and austerity, and the Spectator’s position on Islam
Darlington dog trainer who opened school during cancer treatment announces move south
A Darlington dog trainer who opened her own school during cancer treatment is moving to Somerset after closing it.
Martin Lewis explains Blue Badge rule change that could save drivers money
Martin Lewis explains changes to Disabled Persons Railcard eligibility, including how Blue Badge holders could save a third on train fares.
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Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 18th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Police officer shot in foot in Nottingham city centre
A firearm has been recovered by officers after a man and a woman fled the scene, detectives say.
Ukraine-Russia war live: Nato jets scrambled in response to unidentified object
Lithuania and Poland say they are investigating incident which temporarily closed a major airport
Listen John, taking Andy Burnham's olive branch may actually grant you indyref2
A Labour government in Westminster should always have been a problem for the SNP, especially a deflated, too-long-in-government SNP which had failed to deliver on many of the left-wing policies it had promised. But Keir Starmer was so deeply unpopular north of the border he failed to lay a blow
Experts reveal exact date you should put your Christmas tree up in 2026
Experts say this is the ideal date to put up your Christmas tree, with tips on measuring space, checking decorations and testing lights.
Look inside the luxury County Durham hall with a remarkable 200-year history
Nestled among 350 acres of private woodland and rolling countryside, Burnhopeside Hall Estate offers guests the chance to stay in a Georgian country house with more than 200 years of history woven into its walls.
'There has to be financial value': Meet the men shaping the future of Summerhall
Property developer Dr Ali Afshar and award-winning architect Tony Kettle have joined forces to craft an ambitious vision for the arts and culture hub.
Sainsbury’s strategy in focus after reports over Morrisons talks
The UK’s second-largest supermarket group will shed light on its latest performance and strategy on Thursday.
US ambassador to Israel condemns settler attack on US journalist, and other Mideast news
The U.S. ambassador to Israel condemns a settler attack that left an American journalist badly beaten in the West Bank
An exotic future for Yorkshire parks?
Zebras grazing in a Yorkshire park might sound like a scene from an animated movie for children, but new University of Sheffield research has suggested introducing such African creatures could become vital in the fight against climate change and that the move would be likely to receive public backing.
Police identify new ‘area of interest’ in search for missing boat crew
The RNLI sent its all-weather lifeboat out at 9.42pm on Tuesday after the fishing vessel failed to return
DJI’s first battery-swapping dock gets drones recharged and back in the air in under 45 seconds — but 'Dock 4' has no FCC clearance for U.S. sale
No more half-hour recharges, ideal for safety and rescue.
If not Edinburgh, where? What a campus saga asks about specialist degrees
The University of Edinburgh's announcement that 90 specialist degree programmes will close has raised questions about the purpose of university.
The 'prettiest village' in Northumberland with homely tea room and unique pub
Corbridge is known as one of the prettiest villages in Northumberland and is home to a range of independent shops and restaurants.
Stamp prices face fresh scrutiny as Ofcom steps in over Royal Mail
Ofcom proposes keeping the second-class stamp price cap at 91p until March 2028. Find out why the decision has been delayed and what Royal Mail says.
Mayor Luke Campbell under investigation "after showing staff member naked pics of himself"
Hull and East Yorkshire Mayor Luke Campbell is under investigation after allegedly showing a female member of staff images of himself posing nude for a gay magazine 14 years ago.
God’s Own Country Classic Car Rally: Best pictures from Bowcliffe Hall
The inaugural God’s Own Country Classic Car Rally took place on Saturday (Oct 17), with classic car enthusiasts travelling across Yorkshire to raise money for the Yorkshire Historic Churches Trust and three other charities.
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.
Palestinians and European diplomats attacked by Israeli settlers in West Bank
Marco Rubio said he wants Israel to do more to deter attacks committed by settlers in the West Bank