The North East is set to bask in sunshine, with temperatures climbing steadily throughout the day peaking at a sweltering 27°C by mid-afternoon. The day began under clear skies and hazy sunshine, with ...

An Emmerdale star, who has played a key role in one of the show's biggest storylines ever, is leaving after only a year.

UK ministers are considering compulsory eye tests every three years for drivers aged over 70 and a driving ban for those who fail ...

The former Littlewoods call centre site in Sunderland is being redeveloped into Eastgate Point, a £12 million, 125,000 sq ft business hub.

The Perseid meteor shower is one of the brightest and fastest meteor showers of the year. The shower lights up the skies each summer and is known for its fast-moving meteors - oft ...

A man who admitted possessing amphetamines with intent to supply at a court hearing last month is seeking to change his plea.

Nicholas Rossi was extradited from Scotland to the US in January 2024 after a lengthy case in the Scottish courts.

The Touchdown Festival will bring retro vibes to Darlington Arena over the August bank holiday weekend, with a special '80s Calling' event.

A violent thug left his partner covered in blood when he attacked her with a perfume bottle on the Amsterdam ferry, a court heard.

Both objects relate to the Battle of Kohima, which was fought in northeastern India from April to June 1944, primarily between British-Indian ...

Darlington Mowden Park RFC outlined its ambition to partner with other Tees Valley sports clubs to develop the site in the future. The fourth division rugby union club confirmed it will continue to be ...

UK job vacancies tumbled by 44,000 over the three months to July to 718,000 – the lowest number of job openings since April 2021.