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Could a roadsweeper operated by volunteers help to 'put pride back' in town?
SKIPTON councillors are hoping investing in a road sweeper will lead to cleaner streets, ice-free pavements and a pride in the town.
Pot Bank Roundabout Approved: What Has to Happen Next
Pot Bank roundabout won permission on 13 October with 19 conditions, from bat checks to a rebuilt wall. Up to 960 west Harrogate homes still wait on the land.
Can a European Security Council help the EU fight Russia’s hybrid war?
The EU wants a faster political response to sabotage, cyberattacks and drone incursions. Experts say the proposed Security Council could help, but only partly. #EuXl
24-hour gambling venue greenlit at abandoned Leeds city centre cafe
The plans have been approved despite residents' fears
Burnham invites Swinney to work together on 'deeper Scottish devolution'
On his first substantive trip to Scotland since becoming PM, he says politicians should focus on solutions "right now" and move beyond the issue of Scottish independence.
'People call them pervert glasses but they give me independence'
Concerns about the use of smart glasses are having an affect on visually-impaired users.
Leeds council blocks takeaway's pizza plans over 'unacceptable' request
A planning application for a pizza takeaway in Horsforth has been refused.
Aberfan disaster hero dinner lady honoured for saving five children
As coal slurry engulfed the school, the dinner lady threw her body on five children, protecting them.
Jeffrey Donaldson: Former DUP leader poses 'risk-management headache' for prison staff
The former DUP leader was sentenced to 15 years for sex abuse against two women when they were children.
Video. Trump defends Putin diesel deal: ‘I’m a dealmaker’
Video. US President Donald Trump defended his approach to Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying negotiations require making deals rather than trading insults.
BBC News quiz of the week: Which star is lending his voice to Gromit?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
Reform faces questions over candidate vetting after undercover filming
Reform UK says the party has "improved and prioritised its vetting procedures".
The top photos of the week by AP photojournalists
Oct. 9 - 15, 2026
I find it quite demoralising in store - why I do all my shopping online
After Primark announced plans for home delivery, we hear from women who never go into clothes stores.
Savannah Bananas and Banana Ball are going international with dates in Canada and Mexico in 2027
The Savannah Bananas and Banana Ball are going international for the first time in 2027
Pennsylvania man who killed family had controlled their movements and finances: police
Police say a Pennsylvania gunman who killed several family members had strictly controlled their finances and interactions with others
CJP, Abhijeet Dipke: India's 'cockroach' protesters set to return despite police crackdown
The youth-led movement plans a fresh Delhi protest after mass detentions last week and the jailing of two leaders.
Porn showing choking or incest to be banned from early November, government says
The move follows a review into pornography regulation in 2025 by Conservative peer Baroness Gabby Bertin
Steam achievements are getting a huge overhaul, with separate sets for DLC and season passes, and an easy way to compare with friends
It's in beta now, but will likely release widely in about a month.
The Tesla Roadster 2 Is Here—and It Flies
The automaker unveiled its next luxury sports car at an event in Texas. It has thrusters on it that can send it airborne.
Older Brits issued flu jab warning after thousands of deaths last winter
Figures from the UK Health Security Agency’s (UKHSA) annual report suggest excess deaths from flu were 3,798 last winter
Minibus slams into Channel Tunnel shuttle train, injuring 19 and halting service
A minibus carrying truck drivers has crashed into a train in the Channel Tunnel between France and England, injuring 19 people
'Soul-destroying'- plants worth hundreds of pounds thrown in York park's lake
Plants worth hundreds of pounds have been ripped up and thrown in a York park's lake weeks after vandals targeted the area.
The Kindle Paperwhite has got a new look for 2026 — here's everything that's changed, and whether it's still a smart buy
This 7-inch, black-and-white Kindle is a level up from the base model
Microsoft boasts that Windows 11 is now 'up to 20% more responsive' — and that 8GB PCs are seeing 'an especially meaningful difference'
Microsoft appears to be taking considerable strides forward with Windows 11's performance.
Chile sentences Venezuelan gang member to 20 years for kidnapping and killing dissident
A Chilean court has sentenced a Venezuelan man to 20 years in prison for helping kidnap and kill dissident Ronald Ojeda
Bournemouth: Minus 17 to European dream for Cherries
It was a night 127 years in the making as Bournemouth added another chapter to their fairytale with victory in their first-ever European home game.
Video. Albania: Violent protests rock Tirana for third straight day
Video. Fires burn in central Tirana as protesters throw stones and police respond with tear gas and water cannon. Student-led demonstrations demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation enter their third day.
Quordle hints and answers for Friday, October 16 (game #1726)
My clues will help you solve Quordle today and keep that streak going
O'Neill defiant in defeat, but Celtic's 'flat-track bullies' fail another big test
Celtic have now lost two Europa League group games, as well as two derbies - but Martin O'Neill is adamant he can see positive signs.