Couple jailed for 23 years over baby's life-threatening injuries
Amy Cave and Craig Neill sentenced for causing serious harm to a toddler. The child suffered a fractured skull and brain damage. Read the full court details.
Amy Cave and Craig Neill sentenced for causing serious harm to a toddler. The child suffered a fractured skull and brain damage. Read the full court details.
Residents of Shotton Colliery rally to repair and fundraise for their vandalised Christmas tree, a living war memorial, after a shocking chainsaw attack. Discover the heartwarming story of community spirit.
Police are investigating a targeted attack in Ferryhill, County Durham, where one man was stabbed and another had an unknown substance thrown in his face. Both are in hospital. Call 101 with information.
In Durham, North Carolina, a community mobilises against ICE raids, organising school patrols, food pantries, and policy advocacy to protect immigrant families. Discover how grassroots action is building a model of intentional care.
Harley Patterson, a 17-year-old from County Durham, tragically died in a single-vehicle crash on the A19. Police are investigating the incident and his family have paid tribute.
Thomas Peters, 22, wins a tight election to become Durham's treasurer, overseeing millions in taxpayer funds. A generational shift in local politics for the typically Republican town. Read the full story.
Fire safety experts issue a critical alert as festive decorations are plugged in. Learn the red flags for overloaded sockets and how to prevent a devastating house fire this December.
Residents and businesses in Peterlee express deep disappointment with the recent budget, calling for stronger political backbone. Discover how the town is responding.
The A19 in Tyne and Wear is shut in both directions following a serious collision. Emergency services are on scene. Expect major travel disruption for several hours.
A woman in her 60s is in critical condition after a serious incident in Elswick. Eight people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Follow for live updates.
Ellie Haigh's home was firebombed while she slept, leaving it uninhabitable. Yet, Durham Council demands full council tax. Read her shocking story and the bureaucratic battle she now faces.
A woman is fighting for her life and a man is seriously injured after a violent incident at a home on Durham Street in Elswick. A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
Durham Police launch an animal cruelty investigation after a huntsman was filmed striking his horse with a crop. The incident occurred during a South Durham Hunt outing.
A 20-year-old woman has died after getting into difficulty while kayaking on the River Tees in Barnard Castle. Read the full story on the rescue operation.
A 20-year-old woman has died after getting into difficulty while kayaking on the River Tees near Barnard Castle. A major multi-agency search operation was launched. Read more.
Emergency services recovered the body of a 20-year-old woman from the River Tees after a kayaker was reported in difficulty. Read the latest on this tragic incident.
A County Durham school cancelled its Children in Need non-uniform day and called police due to concerns about two boys. Discover the full story and the school's response.
Japanese car parts maker NSK plans to close two County Durham factories, putting 350 jobs at risk. The union Unite calls it a 'betrayal' of workers. Read the full story.
A massive manhunt is underway after two prisoners were mistakenly released from HMP Wandsworth in what's being described as a catastrophic administrative error. Police warn the public not to approach the escaped inmates.
Discover why a picturesque County Durham village has earned national recognition as one of the UK's most desirable locations, boasting community spirit and stunning landscapes.
Professional jockey Bryson Butterfly has been sentenced to life in prison for the horrific murder of 55-year-old grandfather Paul Stobbart during a violent confrontation in County Durham.
Exclusive research reveals a dramatic trust deficit in County Durham, Newcastle, and Middlesbrough, with residents expressing unprecedented skepticism toward Westminster.
A remarkable 200-mile taxi journey from Darlington to Newcastle reveals the shocking state of UK public transport as a determined pensioner pays £360 to reach vital medical care.
Bon Jovi are coming back to the UK and Ireland for their first major tour since 2008, with stadium shows scheduled for London, Durham, and Dublin this summer.
A Durham nurse has been removed from the nursing register following multiple serious incidents including medication errors and failing to monitor vulnerable patients at University Hospital of North Durham.
Durham's County Championship clash at Gateshead's South Northumberland CC was dramatically abandoned after police intervention following an on-field altercation between players.
The beloved bakery chain Greggs is expanding its reach with two new stores opening inside Tesco supermarkets in Durham and Wolverhampton, bringing sausage rolls and baked goods to more shoppers.
Two prisoners at HMP Wakefield face murder charges after the death of disgraced Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins in what authorities describe as a targeted cell attack.
Convicted child abuser and former Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins has been seriously injured in a brutal prison stabbing at HMP Wakefield, raising serious questions about inmate safety in Britain's most secure facilities.
Exclusive: Disgraced rock star Ian Watkins, serving 29 years for horrific child sex offences, has been connected to the cell murder of fellow inmate and child killer Joanne Mjadzelics at HMP Wakefield.