Plans for flats above a shop on Newgate Street in Bishop Auckland have been approved by Durham County Council.

An emaciated dog found covered in his own faeces in a Darlington property was given the “lowest possible body condition score.” ...

A series of nine Spitfire flights across the UK have been announced to mark the 90th anniversary of the famous Battle of Britain aircraft.

Labour should not be tempted to become “more Green” or “more Reform” on its migration policy, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has said, while admitting that it is a “difficult time” for her party.

Following the defection of last year’s winner Marine Nationale, the Willie Mullins-trained Majborough is odds-on for the Cheltenham Festival’s day two feature, having put a co ...

An ‘arrogant’ Middlesbrough man who threatened to disclose an intimate video of a woman unless she paid him cash landed himself in court.

A British couple who were stranded in the Middle East amid the Iran conflict and had to make their own way to Oman to catch a flight home have described “absolute chaos” at the airport. Sarah Short, ...

Katie Guest is hoping that planting trees could be the secret to Paralympic Games success as she heads for an overdue debut at Milano Cortina 2026.

Plans for a new five-star luxury hotel and spa at a former country house near Yarm have scraped through approval.

A body has been found in the search for missing man Christopher - his next of kin have been informed and are being supported by officers.

Menna Fitzpatrick’s bid to reclaim her Paralympic title will start with a cup of tea, a stretch, and a good sleep.

Barnes-Miller will bid to win his first Paralympic medal at Milano Cortina 2026, having already notched a silver and two bronze World Championship medals as well as a host of World Cup podiums.