Luke Miller's father in knife warning after son’s death
The father of Luke Miller who died aged 23 as a result of a knife wound in Tadcaster has warned others about the dangers of carrying a knife.
James May responds to Clarkson’s Farm spin-off rumours
James May has responded to speculation regarding him and Clarkson’s Farm. The 61-year-old and chums Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond have gone their separate ways professionally after 22 years.
Tory chairman urges leadership candidates to get behind eventual winner
Outgoing leader Mr Sunak has kept a low profile at the conference, but when he addressed members at a reception on Sunday evening he also called for unity, and warned that the Tories will face further ...
Rightmove rejects latest £6.2bn takeover approach from REA
The FTSE 100 listed property portal called on REA to make its ‘best and final proposal’ by 5pm on Monday to end ‘disruptive’ uncertainty.
The castle and the countess: Georgian scandal at Streatlam
EIGHT years ago in the Echo, there was a story about how the title Lord of the Manor of Streatlam was up for auction,” says Chris Foote-Wood, ...
Japan’s likely next leader says he will call election for October 27
Shigeru Ishiba, the head of Japan’s governing party, has said he plans to call a parliamentary election for October 27 after he is formally elected as prime minister on Tuesday. Mr Ishiba was elected ...
New York City closes tunnel supplying half its water for big fix
The temporary shutdown of the Delaware Aqueduct has been planned for years, and will cost around two billion dollars.
How you can lower energy bills and the help available
Ofgem urged people to make the most of any state benefits they are entitled to, which could help with paying energy bills as well as the wider cost of living. Around 1.4 million pensioners are already ...
BBC licence fee prosecutions could be scrapped in shake-up
Ministers are reportedly looking to scrap BBC licence fee prosecutions amid fears women are disproportionately affected.
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Fastest annual house price growth in around two years recorded in September
September has seen the fastest annual house price growth in around two years, according to an index. UK house prices increased by 0.7% in September, Nationwide Building Society said. This resulted in ...
October UK household money changes from bills to the budget
Energy bills are set to rise by £149 for the average household in October after Ofgem announced it would be raising its energy price cap. The new price cap figure will be £1,717 from October 1, up ...
Calvin Klein watch and Pandora bracelets taken in Stockton 'burglary'
Hundreds of pounds worth of coins and sentimental jewellery was reported missing after a suspected burglary in Stockton. Police are appealing for information to help them find their suspect, reported ...