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Scottish Government urged to intervene over Dundee University job cuts
The Scottish Government has been urged to intervene as "unacceptable" job cuts take place at the University of Dundee
All the new driving licence rules introduced in October
The changes come after the government announced in January that learner drivers in England and Wales could face a wait of six months between sitting their theory and practical tests
Scots islands face depopulation crisis amidst ferry chaos
Scotland’s island communities face a depopulation crisis, with Western Isles workforce projections raising fears as MPs call for better ferry and fixed links.
Shooter, 16, kills 3 students and a teacher in Oregon elementary school rampage
A 5-year-old student was among those killed in Thursday’s attack before the gunman was taken down
Volodymyr Zelenskyy claims China will transfer a Starlink-alternative to Moscow that could allow Russia to 'dominate the skies over Ukraine'
Zelenskyy says China is handing Russia the tech for its own Starlink
Ripon city centre to be transformed into festive winter wonderland
Ripon’s Market Place will be transformed into a festive winter wonderland next month with Little Bird Made.
Is JD Vance campaigning for the midterms … or 2028? – podcast
Jonathan Freedland talks to Arwa Mahdawi about why the US vice-president is making such an effort to court voters
Bradford cinema listings for this Saturday
BRADFORD moviegoers have a packed Saturday ahead, with ODEON Leeds Bradford offering a huge 23-film programme and The Light Bradford adding 15 titles.
Haworth ghost tour features in new guide to Britain's spookiest places
HAWORTH'S ghostly legends have earned it a place among the UK's most chilling destinations
New scheme in Yorkshire introduces support for customers who struggle to speak
Yorkshire Building Society, which has branches in York, Malton, Northallerton, and Richmond, has joined the Speak Easy initiative.
North Yorkshire runner prepares for milestone 100th marathon after 25-year challenge
Great Ayton runner Marc Mason will run his 100th marathon at the Yorkshire Marathon on October 18, raising money for Middlesbrough MS Therapy Centre.
Court restricts sex offender's behaviour in public after incident on bus
A man who indecently exposed himself on a bus travelling along the North Yorkshire coast is today subject to court controls on his behaviour in public.
Three children and one teacher killed in Oregon school shooting
Between 400 and 450 children attend Silver Rail Elementary, where more than 40 staff work, a police spokesperson had said earlier.
They fled Russia, but the West sent them back
Over the past year there has been a stark rise in anti-government activists deported to Russia from the EU and US where they were seeking refuge.
Fence installed after reports of people jumping from old railway bridge
The decision has sparked frustration among residents who say the bridge has long been used by walkers.
Ship attack reports near Hormuz reach record high as oil exports slow
BBC Verify analysis of data from a UK maritime agency shows 12 vessels were struck in a week.
Union demand halt to Darlington hospital ward shake-up as staff fear for future roles
A union has told an NHS trust to “halt plans immediately” to change wards at Darlington Memorial Hospital, after staff raised concerns about their future roles.
Hundreds gather in Bradford to celebrate Black History Month
HUNDREDS gathered to mark Black History Month at an event honouring African heritage and community
Terrifying safety loophole exposed after man is thrown to death from roller coaster
A man's death on a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia has raised questions about ride safety and regulation
Man followed ex-wife and smashed mirror off her new partner's car after cinema date
Hartlepool man Wayne Minza gets an 18-month community order after ramming his ex-wife’s car, threatening her new partner with a spanner and causing damage.
New board members bring wealth of experience to Darlington Pride in Place
AN initiative to transform lives by investing up to £20m in Darlington’s most disadvantaged communities has been enriched with four new board members.
Popular North Yorkshire café to close as owners plan to retire
The popular Lemon Tree café in Tadcaster is to close due to the retirement of its owners.
Germany and France strike deal to further relax EU auto emissions rules
France and Germany have backed a further scaling down of EU emission rules for cars as part of a long-negotiated deal on the automotive industry struck Thursday, diplomatic sources confirmed to AFP.
Newspaper headlines: Healey's 'tax raid on banks' and Brand 'topless monster'
The chancellor's possible plan to tax banks and new evidence in Russell Brand's rape trial dominate Friday's papers.
MPs back island tunnels and bridges as answer to 'unreliable' ferry crisis
Westminster MPs say bridges and tunnels could transform Scotland’s islands, while urging urgent ferry upgrades and UK Government support for Shetland and Western Isles.
Nepal’s devastating flood exposes the risks of resettling disaster survivors
Chheku Lama ran uphill, urging people to flee when floodwaters hit his village, Khalte, in Nepal's Rasuwa district
Trump’s staff rushed to add new renovations to the White House in June
In early June, the White House contracting documents detailed “urgent” work to install the chandeliers
Here are the latest food hygiene ratings across York businesses
The latest batch of food hygiene ratings for York restaurants, cafes, takeaways, and businesses has been revealed.
North Yorkshire fire service recruits 53 new on-call firefighters
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service welcomes 53 new on-call firefighters, strengthening emergency cover after the Langdale and Fylingdales wildfire.
How to watch Samoa vs France for FREE: Live streams for Rugby League World Cup 2026 game
The 2021 losing finalists should enjoy a comfortable start