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New Lidl store coming to County Durham edges closer as work starts on old bus site
A new Lidl supermarket in Stanley has moved closer to opening as fit-out works begin on the former Go North East bus depot site on Chester Road.
New passport rules implemented for all passengers heading to Newcastle Airport
Passengers arriving at Newcastle Airport can now pass through eGates without showing their passports under new rules.
Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
AfD passes motion against Ukraine aid in Saxony-Anhalt, nationwide alcohol ban introduced at German train stations, cigarette prices set to rise sharply and more news on Thursday, October 15th.
James May gives 'difficult' answer on Clarkson and Hammond reunion
James May has given a "difficult" answer on a TV reunion with former Top Gear and Grand Tour stars Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond.
Pensioners ‘spending their children’s inheritance to go on more holidays’
The trend, known as ski-ing – meaning ‘spending the kids’ inheritance’ – could be down to older people being fitter and wealthier than younger generations
Third person arrested after woman 'murdered' in North Yorkshire A1(M) crash
A third person has been arrested in connection with an incident that took place on the A1(M) in North Yorkshire earlier this month.
Scotland's hybrid working crackdown for civil servants is 'unworkable', union warns
The Scottish Government has been told its hybrid working crackdown for civil servants is unworkable, according to a trade union chief.
Citylink launches Aberdeen to Glasgow coach route via Edinburgh Airport
Scottish Citylink’s M6 route launches October 24, linking Aberdeen, Glasgow, Perth and Falkirk with Edinburgh Airport in four daily services from £35 return.
Yorkshire households could see £27 cut to water bills
Yorkshire Water customers could see an average £27 reduction applied to their bills after the company missed performance targets.
Britain's factories deliver surprise boost to the UK economy
UK GDP grew in August, beating forecasts as production output rose and manufacturing increased, but the service sector is still struggling.
Award-winning North Yorkshire cheeses land nationwide Morrisons deal
A FAMILY-RUN North Yorkshire cheesemaker is celebrating after two award-winning cheeses secured a nationwide supermarket listing.
School roof collapse kills teacher and 28 children in Pakistan
Roof and building collapses are common across Pakistan, mainly because of poor safety standards and shoddy construction materials in the South Asian nation of more than 240 million people.
Train lines near York blocked due to safety issue - delays on key routes
Train lines have been blocked following an incident close to York.
Yorkshire tiger latest: Victim’s family concerned about contact with health services
Former child actor William Chapman’s family said he had suffered from ‘significant mental illness over a number of years’ and was ‘prescribed strong medication’
'The EU’s next chapter in AI is agentic': New OpenAI report claims agent use is on the rise across Europe — but it still has some way to catch up to other markets
OpenAI remains optimistic about its opportunities in Europe
Clashes break out for a third day in Albania as anti-government protests swell
Clashes between police and student demonstrators protesting Albania's long-governing Socialist government have erupted in Tirana
Woman charged after allegedly poisoning colleague’s curry lunch with snail pellets
Western Australian police say woman ‘experienced numbness to her tongue’ after tasting the curry at her workplace in Perth
'Cold water swims changed my life, now I hope it will help others'
There was a time when Guy Coates dreaded Mondays. The 33-year-old, from Harrogate, had followed his older brothers to university and eventually found himself working in the fast-paced, corporate world of management consulting in London. On paper, it was a good career. In reality, he was unhappy and unfulfilled.
Urgent appeal for missing teenager with links to North Yorkshire
A missing teenager may be in North Yorkshire after being last seen in Merseyside on October 14.
Plans for 2027 Rosedale show to be discussed at upcoming society meeting
The Rosedale and District Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Society will hold its annual general meeting next month.
Hostinger Reach email hosting review: I’d start small and check the limits
I like Reach’s AI shortcuts, but I wouldn’t put my newsletter on autopilot
Flu or a just cold? Here are the key symptoms to look out for
How to tell the difference between cold and flu symptoms
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Fish and chip fans told to avoid two cod alternatives in threat to popular takeaway
Some fish stocks have seen their ratings upgraded, including some North Sea herring
Nigel Farage predicts ‘strikes, riots, protests’ in the UK if Reform wins power
The admission of potential chaos follows a string of hardline policy announcements from the party
Azerbaijan engineers rare summit with in-conflict Middle East and Asian leaders
Israel and Iran have met for a rare “confidence-building measures” summit in Baku, with Azerbaijan saying it serves as “a connecting hub in the Eurasian space.”
Man on machete and York city centre robbery charges to appear at court
A man charged with robbing a man close to York city centre and having a machete has been remanded in custody.
Why are Yemen’s Houthis attacking Saudi Arabia?
At least 13 people were killed and hundreds injured in a strike on Riyadh’s international airport. The attack last Saturday (10 October) was the third facility hit in a week by Houthi forces. Footage of the strike was released by Saudi Arabia and has been shared widely across social media. But why are Yemen’s Houthis attacking Saudi Arabia and what does this mean for UK? The Independent’s chief international correspondent Bel Trew takes a closer look. Watch Bel’s full analysis in the video above.
Mother whose son was left in coma after York Hospital incident ‘begged’ for help for him
A York mother whose son nearly died after an incident at York Hospital says she had pleaded with various agencies to help him before it happened. We are not naming him or his mother to protect his privacy. The 18-year-old from York is now...
Two fire engines called to 'deliberate' fire next to building in North Yorkshire town
A ‘deliberate’ fire has been set close to a building in a busy North Yorkshire town this morning.
