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Major UK airport strike called off at the last minute - what happens next
Strike action at Leeds Bradford Airport this weekend has been called off at the last minute.
Incinerator performance questioned as landfill waste trebles
Opposition councillors have questioned whether North Yorkshire's waste incinerator is genuinely improving.
Russell Brand ‘had to get back to his mum’ after alleged attack – live trial updates
Court hearing second day of evidence in podcaster’s trial for rape, sexual assault and indecent assault
Sainsbury’s and Asda issue urgent recall after major packaging blunder
The FSA is issuing an urgent allergy alert after finding popular snack bars have been wrapped in the wrong packaging
Eritreans face total UK visa ban in row over return of small boat migrants
The east African country has ‘refused’ to accept the return of its criminals, says Shabana Mahmood
Britain pledges £17m to repair Chernobyl power plant hit by Russian drone strike
Andy Burnham reinforces support for Ukraine following talks with Volodymyr Zelensky
New plans submitted for 99 homes in North Yorkshire town after previous refusal
New plans for almost 100 homes in Colburn have been submitted, with the developer insisting it has made substantial changes to address concerns raised over a previous application.
Ofsted praises primary school where pupils are ‘happy, safe and proud to belong’
MENSTON Primary School has been praised by Ofsted following its latest inspection, with inspectors highlighting the school's strong standards in attendance and behaviour, early years provision, and personal development and wellbeing.
Yorkshire Wildlife Park tiger attack victim 'had previous bouts of psychosis'
The family of a man who was killed by a tiger at a wildlife park have expressed concerns about his contact with mental health services leading up to his death, an inquest opening has heard.
Drivers warned as series of road closures announced across North Yorkshire
Multiple temporary road closures are set to impact residents across North Yorkshire.
Saudi Arabia says it thwarted a missile strike on Medina, and other Middle East developments
The Saudi-led coalition says it has thwarted a missile attack on Medina and another in eastern Saudi Arabia
Deadly flooding hits Europe as deaths reported in Greece and Turkey
Travel has been limited on Greek islands
Fire crews tackle skip fire believed to be arson in North Yorkshire town
A skip fire believed to be deliberate broke out near a commercial building on Norton Road in Malton at 6.15am.
LGBTQ+ people go into hiding in Senegal as hundreds are arrested
At least 320 people detained for ‘acts against nature’ after law criminalising homosexuality toughened, HRW reports
Teen driver refused police blood test after feeling he was being treated 'unfairly'
A teenager refused to provide a blood sample after claiming police had treated him unfairly when they stopped him, a court heard.
'It's in black and white': Labour accused of betrayal over electric trains to Hull
Hull’s newest peer has accused the Government of dodging its promise to electrify rail links to the city through Northern Powerhouse Rail.
New Harrogate shop pledges 'we can’t wait to open the doors'
“We can’t wait to open the doors and welcome you into our new store in Harrogate”
Key US voters say economy is getting worse ahead of midterms, exclusive poll finds
Nearly 61% believe country is in recession and 65% of independents say economy is worse, according to new Harris poll
Republicans turn America’s love of meat into bizarre midterm election battleground
As Democrats and Republicans argue over high prices and the Iran war, they're also having a food fight over who's the most red-blooded carnivore
North Yorkshire apprenticeship fair to showcase careers and training routes
Thirsk and Malton MP Kevin Hollinrake hosts an apprenticeship fair at Thirsk School on October 22, connecting visitors with North Yorkshire employers.
Best Ancestry Coupons, Promo Codes, and DNA Kit Deals for October 2026
Save on family history memberships and DNA kits with the latest Ancestry coupon codes, special offers, and seasonal discounts.
Dunelm set for lower first half profits but flags recovery after heatwave hit
The retailer said total sales fell by around 3% in the first six weeks of its new financial year largely because of the ‘exceptionally warm weather’.
William Chapman's family raised concerns over care before fatal tiger attack
The family of a man who was killed by a tiger whilst visiting a Yorkshire wildlife park had reportedly expressed concerns about his mental health in the period leading up to his death.
Russia and Ukraine resume energy strikes despite Trump warnings
Moscow sends swarms of drones to attack infrastructure in central Ukraine as Zelenskyy says Kyiv will restart strikes on Russian oil refineries
ScottishPower Renewables breaks world record with 1.8km cable duct installation
ScottishPower Renewables has installed two record-length cable ducts beneath the Suffolk coast for its £4bn East Anglia TWO offshore windfarm.
Firefighters battle major blaze at Harvester restaurant
The building has suffered severe damage, the fire service said
OpenAI ‘not racing to the bottom’ on AI safety, MPs told
The ChatGPT maker scrapped a recent AI model over safety concerns.
UK furniture company closes after 12 years as it enters voluntary liquidation
Furniture Stop UK has closed after 12 years in business, having entered creditors' voluntary liquidation.
Man killed by tiger at Yorkshire zoo had bouts of psychosis, inquest hears
William Chapman’s family describe ‘severe distress’ after Donald Trump shares footage of the attack on social media
Scots £1.7bn pension scandal branded ‘national disgrace’ amidst more delays
Scotland's McCloud pension scandal deepens as 37,832 retired public sector workers wait for remedy statements, with further delays for police and teachers.
