A police probe has been launched after a large number of headstones were damaged at Yarm Cemetery. Around 20 headstones are believed to have been damaged overnight on March 11 into March 12. Officers ...

Former Bank of England governor Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada’s new prime minister on Friday, and will now try to steer his country through a trade war brought by US President Donald Trump, a ...

Former Manchester United footballer Brandon Williams has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving after being caught doing almost 100mph. Williams, 24, was spotted driving at high speeds and in an erratic ...

Millions of pensioners will see their state pension increase by up to £470 next month, as an announcement made at last year’s autumn statement comes into effect. But nearly 450,000 will miss out due ...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants, including those receiving Universal Credit ...

Actress and singer Rachel Zegler is to star in Sir Tim Rice and Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Evita at the London Palladium. The 23-year-old will play the role of Eva Peron when the Jamie Lloyd-directed ...

Greg and Jenny Mairs hailed a “perfect ending” to their badminton careers despite a quarter-final defeat on Day 4 of the YONEX All England. The mixed doubles pair were beaten 21-19 21-14 by Lee Jong ...

A dramatic picture shows the aftermath of an early-morning crash which saw the car abandoned. Durham Police discovered the white vehicle on The Chare in Peterlee near the Castle Dene Shopping Centre ...

The former leader of Reform UK in Wales has indicated he will deny taking bribes to make favourable statements about Russia in the European Parliament. Nathan Gill, 51, is charged with eight counts of ...

A Northumberland boy who allegedly planned a terrorist attack on synagogues last year will appear in court next year.

A main street in Durham city centre has been flooded due to a burst water main this morning. The road is closed to cars while teams address the issue but there is no timescale for when the fix will be ...

Finn Russell challenged Scotland to add some sheen to their Guinness Six Nations campaign in Paris as he lamented the fact they have only a “disruptor” role to play in this weekend’s three-way ...