Three recent regional elections – two far-right wins and one leftist – show how the German political centre ground is losing support

Denmark and the UK are quite similar when it comes to alcohol and drinking habits

Thousands of young people will get the chance to join sports teams, learn an instrument, or take part in debating and outdoor adventures

Curvy Sounds launched a raffle featuring a bespoke Tokai Les Paul electric guitar worth around £1,000 earlier in 2026

A year after quitting Twitter, The Bear reflects on readers, income and sanity involved in walking away

Andy Burnham has done it – he’s talking about Brexit. But now what?

A gentle 47-mile Roman road trail beginning in Suffolk and passing through Norfolk: superbly signposted, rich in wildlife, history and views

One jar of M&S Custard Cream Spread has caused us to question civilisation, breakfast, mashed potato and the limits of human restraint

Leading economist Andy Haldane, Sunderland-born former chief economist at the Bank of England, has been appointed first professorial fellow at the new Institute of Devolution

As flaws in the consultation process continued to emerge, a number of residents decided that enough was enough

Think tank proposes a new scheme following Burnham's proposed change to replace grants with a share of income tax

For the fifth year now, Radio Manchester has given awards to some exceptional individuals for their community work

A gentle 47-mile Roman road trail beginning in Suffolk and passing through Norfolk: superbly signposted, rich in wildlife, history and views

Barnham campaigners are learning from Piddington’s publicity success, but its experience offers warnings as well as lessons

Letter to the editor

A year after quitting Twitter, The Bear reflects on readers, income and sanity involved in walking away

New mental health centres in local communities with no referrals and no waiting will bring a lifeline to many

West Midlands economic growth stabilises as WMCA 2026 report reveals widening inequalities

For several months the US administration has been ripping up the Endangered Species Act. The consequences could be cataclysmic

Wordsworth’s home Rydal Mount, in the Lake District, looks forward to a stimulating future in the hands of the Wordsworth Trust

“I felt like giving back to the community by volunteering at nurdle cleaning at the Beach, my participation in the effort symbolises me as a Newcastle resident, not necessarily an asylum seeker”

A year after quitting Twitter, The Bear reflects on readers, income and sanity involved in walking away

A look at a potential solution to improving Northumbria water

Truth, facts, and reality don’t seem to matter to a number of people…

Cambridgeshire residents can now report some non-emergency crimes through an AI conversation under a new police pilot scheme

Letter to the editor

Norwich hosts a first show by a local art collective. Expect “intimate acts of care, shamanic confessionals and stunning costume changes”

Barnham campaigners are learning from Piddington’s publicity success, but its experience offers warnings as well as lessons

The charm and atmosphere of the wonderful Viktoria Zizkov arena

“The Reuse Shop was always a brilliant idea, but to see more than 27,000 items find new homes really has surpassed all expectations"

Under a new system, the North East could offer children the homes they need

Cambridgeshire residents can now report some non-emergency crimes through an AI conversation under a new police pilot scheme

September is proving to be another busy month for those dedicated to stopping scammers

A recent survey by Cambridgeshire Sustainable Travel Alliance has exposed bus overcrowding in Northstowe

In which Mr Pecksniff lays before his readers for their approval certain observations and speculations reflecting on the political life

A period house in the heart of Great Yarmouth has been lovingly brought back to life as an inviting art gallery, community space and café

The foundation of the European Union began in 1940s. This account from 1949 shows many of the issues faced then are also with us today

Prisoners at HMP Kirklevington Grange, near Yarm, are building new cells and learning new skills at the same time

My trig pillar count continues to grow

Two huge donations to Reform UK have started a debate about the power of money in British politics. How much power should rich donors have?

Many places are trying out AI technology, but we need to ensure ethical use and have strong safeguards in place before we seriously implement it

Using a video doorbell to see where your delivery went or who tried to break into your car? Wigan council says tenants need permission for filming

Let's try to notice what we take, waste less of it, keep things longer, and thank the earth for its generosity

Infection from the Covid-19 virus can result in damage to the vagus nerve, leading to a wide range of problems associated with long Covid

Brexit has weakened the UK, but the country still seems unwilling to contemplate a return to the EU

Beavers have been successfully reintroduced across the Midlands and are benefiting the wider environment

“People make a place and Middlesbrough has some class people”