All the suspected killer whale sightings along the North East coast in 2026

From Saltburn and Marske to Beadnell, Seahouses and the Farne Islands, we look at the suspected orca sightings reported along the North East coast in 2026.
The Great Yorkshire Feast festival launched – how to get tickets

The Yorkshire Life team and some familiar faces as we take over the Food Hall at Fodder, Harrogate, on Friday, September 25
UK high street giant collapsed in administration with 1,800 jobs lost

A high street giant collapsed into administration, resulting in the loss of 1,800 jobs.
‘No excuse’ as fly-tippers fined over £2,900 after dumping waste in County Durham

Three people have been ordered to pay more than £2,900 in fines, surcharges and court costs after separate fly-tipping offences in Chilton and Bishop Auckland.
Crook man admits fraudulently taking payments for ‘bonus-ball’ lottery scheme

A man has admitted fraudulently taking payments over a four-month period for a “bonus-ball” lottery scheme he claimed to operate.
Almost 5,000 jobs lost at Bradford supermarket chain Morrisons amid cost-cutting

Morrisons, headquartered in Bradford, reported the reductions in its latest financial accounts.
‘Irresponsible’ cliff jumpers who plunged 62ft off High Force ‘could have died’

“Irresponsible” cliff jumpers plunged 62ft off a County Durham waterfall in what police say could have “easily have ended in tragedy”.
Ex-officer ‘saved inappropriate images from stag do Whatsapp’ accused of misconduct

An ex North Yorkshire Police officer who is alleged to have saved ‘inappropriate’ images to his mobile phone sent in a stag do chat is facing a misconduct hearing.
Rare and red-listed breeding bird spotted in waters of the North East

A rare and red-listed breeding bird has been captured on camera enjoying the waters of the North East.
Drivers facing nearly 50 miles and one hour of diversions due to roadworks

Motorists in North Yorkshire could face a diversion of almost 50 miles as drainage improvement works close a road in Swaledale.