A 91-year-old man has died after his car left the road and entered a shallow ditch in North Yorkshire. Emergency services responded to the single-vehicle collision involving a grey Volvo XC60 between Little Edstone and Marton on Tuesday evening. North Yorkshire Police are investigating the incident and appealing for witnesses or dashcam footage, noting that the crash may have been caused by a medical episode.
Summary headline: 91-year-old driver dies following suspected medical episode in Ryedale
A junior doctor who was sexually harassed by colleague Dr Jawad Ahmad at Royal Stoke University Hospital in 2020 has spoken out after he was struck off the medical register. The victim suffered trauma and PTSD, ultimately giving up a nine-year medical career. She criticized the University Hospitals of North Midlands (UHNM) trust for mishandling her report, which included a data breach of her confidential statement and an employment tribunal ruling in 2023 that she was unlawfully discriminated against on the grounds of sex. UHNM apologized for the investigation failures, while the trust and NHS England highlighted new measures and policies introduced to tackle sexual misconduct.
Summary headline: Doctor sexually harassed at Royal Stoke University Hospital says she has lost faith in the NHS
Conservative candidate Craig Smith won the Long Whatton and Diseworth by-election for North West Leicestershire District Council with 55% of the vote. Reform UK finished second in the ward for the first time, while Labour came third. The seat was previously held by Conservative councillor Nick Rushton, who passed away in July.
Summary headline: Conservatives hold Long Whatton and Diseworth seat in by-election
A market trader in Coventry has warned that his business may not survive until the completion of a wider city centre redevelopment project in 2034. While welcoming Coventry City Council's £1.25m investment plan for Coventry Market, Amjad Hussain stated that sales have dropped by over 70% due to disruption and the loss of nearby public parking used by regular customers. Although the council has reduced rents to help, traders are calling for additional support to get through the construction period.
Summary headline: Coventry market trader fears business collapse amid lengthy area redevelopment
Everton Football Club and the Everton Multi-Academy Trust have transformed parts of Goodison Park's Park End stand into classrooms to accommodate up to 250 students. By utilizing former TV broadcast boxes and hospitality areas—some with views of the pitch—the initiative aims to link sport with education, inspire disadvantaged children, and encourage them to engage with schooling.
Summary headline: New classrooms created inside Everton's Goodison Park stadium
A six-year-old girl from Leicestershire with complex health conditions attended 'A Disney Wish', a special event organised by Make-A-Wish UK and Disney for children too ill to travel abroad. Ella, who was diagnosed with a rare congenital heart condition and other medical complications, met Disney characters, watched a Frozen-themed show, and participated in various activities alongside 200 other children at Wotton House Hotel in Surrey.
Summary headline: Critically ill Leicestershire girl visits special Disney event
Thousands of schoolchildren across Hampshire are participating in a mass game of Simon Says to raise funds and awareness for the Romsey-based bereavement charity Simon Says, which is marking its 25th anniversary.
Summary headline: School pupils play mass Simon Says game for Hampshire bereavement charity
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced plans to fast-track the approval process for the 1,250km Pacific Link oil pipeline project to diversify Canada's oil markets away from the US and respond to American protectionist tariffs. The project aims to transport one million barrels of crude oil per day from Alberta to a deep-water port in British Columbia for shipment to global markets, boosting Canada's GDP and creating 140,000 jobs, though it faces anticipated opposition from environmental groups and some indigenous communities.
Summary headline: Carney pitches oil pipeline as a response to US-Canada trade war
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has expressed support for the inclusion of Birmingham in the national Statutory Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs, stating a desire for swift justice for victims. The inquiry's expansion follows figures from Birmingham Children's Trust showing active investigations into child sexual exploitation (CSE) cases in the city, while discussions also highlighted West Midlands Police only recently starting to routinely record the ethnicity of CSE offenders.
Summary headline: Kemi Badenoch welcomes Birmingham's inclusion in grooming gangs inquiry
India's Gen Z-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is planning a protest in Mumbai to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and call for electoral reforms following allegations of voter roll manipulation. The protests follow a media report revealing that two fellow election commissioners had formally objected to decisions made without their knowledge regarding a controversial revision of electoral rolls. While opposition parties have backed the demonstrations and demanded action, the Election Commission and the ruling BJP have defended their processes and rejected accusations of vote rigging.
Summary headline: India's Gen Z 'cockroach' protesters call for election chief to resign
The Cheshire Buddies charity in Crewe, which provides activity clubs and residential breaks for disabled children and their families, is set to close in December after 22 years of operation. Founder Stephanie Lawley cited a combination of factors, including the cost-of-living crisis, rising fuel and activity costs, and a lack of successful funding bids, which have exhausted the charity's savings and made it unsustainable.
Summary headline: Cheshire Buddies children's charity to close after 22 years
Two historic Shropshire pubs, The Bridge Inn in Newport and The Three Fishes in Bayston Hill, have reopened after being closed for approximately two years. Both venues underwent extensive restorations, with The Bridge Inn renovated by local family business Rowton Brewery and The Three Fishes nearly completely rebuilt by Black Country Ales following severe damage from a lorry crash in 2024.
Summary headline: Two Shropshire pubs reopen following major refurbishments after being closed for two years
Four men have appeared at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court and denied the murder of 44-year-old Christopher Bradbury, who was stabbed on Ridgway Road on 23 July. A trial has been scheduled for 22 February of next year.
Summary headline: Four men plead not guilty to the murder of Christopher Bradbury in Stoke-on-Trent
The lawyer representing a woman who alleges she was drugged and raped by seven men at a Cornell University fraternity house in 2024 has stated that a university doctor failed his client by not following up properly after she reported a traumatic urinary tract infection days after the alleged assault. The case has gained renewed attention as Tompkins County District Attorney's Office reopened the investigation following a civil lawsuit filed by the accuser, known as Jane Doe.
Summary headline: Lawyer for Cornell sexual assault accuser criticises university healthcare response
Thames Water has issued an unreserved apology after an incorrect meter reading and human error led to a £145,562 direct debit being taken from a north London teacher's bank account. The erroneous charge forced the customer's account into a heavy overdraft and blocked his morning payments. The funds have since been returned, and Thames Water has offered a gesture of goodwill alongside plans to introduce additional process checks.
Summary headline: Thames Water apologises after erroneously debiting £145,000 from customer's bank account
The UK government has announced plans through the upcoming Civil Aviation Bill to consult on ending charges for parents sitting next to children under 14 and for correcting minor booking errors. Currently, return seat allocations can cost up to £104, and name corrections up to £40. While the government aims to ensure consistency and crack down on hidden holiday costs, trade body Airlines UK stated that airlines already follow existing guidance and offer free minor name corrections. The legislative changes will also include a new information-sharing system to tackle disruptive passengers.
Summary headline: UK government plans to ban airlines from charging parents to sit next to children
The BBC News has published its weekly news quiz, collated by Ben Fell, featuring questions on recent events including Donald Trump rejecting an Iran deal regarding the Strait of Hormuz, proposed changes to BBC funding, and tributes to broadcaster and campaigner Dame Esther Rantzen.
Summary headline: BBC News weekly quiz covering recent global events, political developments, and cultural stories
The minimum unit price (MUP) for alcohol in Wales has risen by 30%, increasing from 50p to 65p per unit to align with Scotland and account for inflation. The Welsh government states the policy will help prevent over 900 deaths and reduce harmful drinkers by nearly 5,000 over the next two decades. While health charities like Alcohol Change UK welcomed the move to curb low-cost, high-strength products without affecting pub prices, critics including the Welsh Conservatives and Reform raised concerns over the impact on consumers facing cost-of-living pressures and the hospitality industry.
Summary headline: Wales increases minimum alcohol price by 30% to tackle health harms
New York state prosecutors have reopened a criminal inquiry into the alleged drugging and rape of a female student at Cornell University in October 2024. The victim, referred to as Jane Doe, filed a civil lawsuit against the Ivy League university and the Chi Phi fraternity on 16 September, alleging she was assaulted by seven fraternity members and that the university failed to protect her or adequately punish the perpetrators. While the university defended its disciplinary process—noting panels, suspensions, and expulsions—and agreed to an independent investigation, the district attorney noted that the victim's initial 2024 police statement described voluntary participation, prompting prosecutors to re-examine the evidence.
Summary headline: New York prosecutors reopen investigation into alleged 2024 sexual assault at Cornell University fraternity house
The UK government has been warned by environmental campaigners and Green Party figures that approving the Rosebank oil field could contravene new sanctions against illegal Israeli settlements. Delek Group, which controls Ithaca Energy and holds a 20% stake in Rosebank, was previously included in a UN database of firms supporting settlements. Campaigners have asked officials to clarify whether Delek will fall foul of the UK's recent sanctions, while Ithaca Energy and Delek Group have defended their corporate standing and disputed the UN database inclusion.
Summary headline: PM warned that approving Rosebank oil field could breach West Bank sanctions
