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Governor praises local who helped end the mass shooting at an Oregon elementary school
Oregon's governor says a community member likely saved lives by chasing down a teenager who shot and killed three children and a teacher at an elementary school in the city of Bend
York theatre unveils artwork from local artist
York artist Beth Elsdon has unveiled three original paintings from her new collection, Interlude, inspired by Grand Opera House York. The three works of art are now on display in the theatre’s Box Office. Following the success of several...
Calls for postbox to be installed in York town as residents face ‘inconvenient’ waits
Councillors are calling for a new postbox to be installed in a York town to stop residents facing “inconvenient” waits when sending mail.
Calls for postbox to be installed in York town as residents face ‘inconvenient’ waits
Councillors are calling for a new postbox to be installed in a York town to stop residents facing “inconvenient” waits when sending mail.
Man in his 30s dies after being found seriously injured at County Durham home
A man in his 30s has died after he was found with serious injuries at a house in Durham, where a large emergency services presence attended the scene.
New White House press secretary faces more scrutiny – this time from Trump-friendly Fox News
Katie Zacharia made the rounds at the conservative news channel to defend her appointment as Trump’s mouthpiece
Israeli settlers torch cars and trees in West Bank villages, disrupting Palestinians' olive harvest
Israeli settlers have attacked Palestinian villages across the West Bank
Sleeping Tesla driver using self-driving mode crashes into police car
A Tesla driver claimed he was asleep at the wheel when his vehicle, in Full Self-Driving mode, plowed into a California Highway Patrol (CHP) vehicle, injuring two officers. The CHP car’s dashcam recorded the incident on October 13 on Interstate 80 in the Bay Area, where officers had sealed off a lane while they investigated a crash. The Tesla, driven by a 22-year-old from Sacramento, entered the closed area, marked by flares, cones and emergency vehicle flashing lights. It then hit the occupied CHP vehicle. CHP warned drivers that “despite its name, Full Self-Driving is not fully autonomous” and must be monitored at all times. Authorities have not yet announced what charges the driver could face.
Inside the North Yorkshire farm with 175,000 pumpkins and giant autumn festival
Spilmans has launched its annual Pumpkin Festival, with more than 175,000 pumpkins ready for picking.
French bulldog stomped to death by burglars as family slept
The dog, named Leia, was fatally injured when the intruders encountered her during the early-morning burglary
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Main road in North Yorkshire closed both ways after serious crash
A MAIN road in North Yorkshire is currently closed both ways due to a serious crash.
Man in his 50s found dead in North Yorkshire
A man has been found dead at his home address in Scarborough.
Uzbekistan signs $4.7bn energy deals, plans two more nuclear plants
Foreign firms including ACWA Power, EDF and Toyota Tsusho are involved in projects covering 3,000 MW of generating capacity and 400 MW of storage. Tashkent is also preparing 128 oil and gas exploration blocks for investors and pursuing a future electricity connection to Europe.
Judi Dench joins calls by The Archers cast to keep show in Birmingham
The actor, who made a cameo in the Radio 4 drama in 1989, has signed a letter urging BBC not to move studio elsewhere
UK police force pays out after claims it protected officers accused of abusing women
Exclusive: Devon and Cornwall police formally apologise to nine women and settle claim without admitting liability
Norwegian teenage hitman hired for UK murder by Iran-backed crime gang jailed for 20 years
Johannes Kongsnes Natland, 19, was arrested in Huddersfield with two guns and live ammunition
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North Yorkshire Council to take action over broken Harrogate bus shelter
“When it is blowing a gale up Wetherby Road and pouring down the poor passengers get little protection”
Ex-culture secretary blasts ‘retrograde’ plan for ‘YouTube tax’ to fund BBC
Baroness Nicky Morgan said that many BBC programmes should be available for subscription instead of a levy
The Little London family bringing their Leeds local back to life
Mum and son Lisa and Brad have said the whole community is welcome
Government settles out-of-court with 'scapegoat' Sir Olly Robbins over dismissal
The UK Government settles with 'scapegoat' Sir Olly Robbins after his dismissal by Keir Starmer over his alleged role in the Lord Mandelson scandal and judicial review
The Independent: 40 years in 40 front pages
As The Independent celebrates its 40th anniversary, we take a look back at four decades of free thinking front pages
Pentagon downplays first major public split between Trump and Hegseth
Hegseth's television instincts, perhaps one of the tools he relies on most in his Pentagon role, appeared to have failed him
Taiwan raising $4 billion to build industrial park in Texas to support US chipmaking supply chain — project to support countless small manufacturers crucial to TSMC, Foxconn supply chain
This would help TSMC's supply chain move into the U.S.
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Flintshire: Nurse who stole £750,000 from vulnerable 99-year-old struck off
Rebecca Louise Burwood saw the vulnerable victim "as her nanna" but stole to fund her lifestyle.
Doctor on Lucy Letby ward makes admission over murder fears
Dr Stephen Brearey said his warnings about Lucy Letby were repeatedly ignored
Train passengers fume over 'ridiculous' LNER fares to get from London to North East
A viral post questioning rail costs has ignited debate over LNER's dynamic train fares after a screenshot posted to social media shows a London-to-Newcastle ticket "nearing £200".
Met Office forecasts dry and bright weekend for Bradford
THE Met Office has forecast a sunny weekend for Bradford
North Yorkshire couple win EuroMillions after gut instinct told them to enter draw
A retired couple from North Yorkshire have won the EuroMillions after a gut instinct told them to enter the draw.