Network Rail, which commissioned the poll of 2,000 UK adults, warned that coming into contact with it can have ‘catastrophic, ...

The Leicestershire firm said homeowner sales ‘remain subdued’ amid caution over spending heavily on major DIY projects.

Planning permission is being sought for a statue of a ‘coastal cat’ that charmed visitors to Saltburn. Hendrix, a tabby cat who lived with his owner in Saltburn, died last year aged 12.

A litter-picking community group has collected its 18,000th sack of rubbish. The Wombles of Hambleton, based in Northallerton, picked up the milestone bag during their monthly community pick as part ...

A new 24/7 emergency transfusion service is set to start at a North East hospital. The service at James Cook University Hospital, in Middlesbrough, will provide life-saving blood cell exchanges at all ...

North Yorkshire cheese producer Shepherds Purse Cheeses, near Thirsk, has won six awards at the British and Irish Cheese Awards, including ...

The DalesRunner 20 saw 181 competitors descend on Reeth at the weekend. This was the third edition of the 20km event, which took place on Saturday, March 29. Of the 181 competitors, 135 completed the ...

The disappearance of a Dorchester couple who failed to return home after spending time with family in Essex is “out of character,” police say. Dorset Police said John and Joan, both aged 76, were last ...

In a statement to the New York Times, his daughter Mercedes confirmed the 65-year-old actor had died from pneumonia.

The Independent’s front page on 2 April 2025 warns of a looming trade war as Trump imposes new tariffs, threatening 25,000 UK car industry jobs and a £1.1 trillion global impact. A volcanic eruption ...

British tennis player Fran Jones has been forced to withdraw from the Colsanitas Cup in Bogota after collapsing in the middle of a match. In footage of the incident posted to social media, the 24-year ...

Bukayo Saka scored on his injury comeback to help Arsenal cut the gap on runaway Premier League leaders Liverpool to nine points. Anthony Elanga returned to haunt former club Manchester United as ...