A damning report reveals shocking failures at Pentonville Prison where three prisoners took their own lives while staff supposed to be on 24-hour suicide watch were found asleep, reading, or absent from their posts.
Convicted child sex offender Varun Suresh meets violent end in California prison cell as fellow inmate David Brimmer takes justice into his own hands in shocking prison killing.
Yorkshire secure commanding innings win over Durham as Adam Lyth's century and Matthew Fisher's bowling masterclass seal victory inside three days at Headingley.
Paul Routledge shares his stark perspective on the challenges facing Seaham, County Durham, after a survey labelled it one of Britain's worst places to live.
Leading UK scientists and doctors condemn Robert F Kennedy Jr's 'inaccurate and misleading' statements about the NHS made during his debate with Donald Trump, warning they threaten public health.
Leading UK scientists from Durham University have issued a stark rebuttal to Robert F. Kennedy Jr's controversial assertion that ADHD is a 'non-existent' condition, warning his remarks could cause significant harm.
The body of 26-year-old Dezi Freeman has been recovered from the River Wear, bringing a tragic end to the search for the man last seen playing a late-night 'hunt game' with friends in Durham.
In a historic move, UK prison officers are to be equipped with Tasers and enhanced body armour to combat an 'unprecedented' surge in attacks by inmates, as new figures reveal a dramatic rise in assaults.
Durham University leads a controversial study backed by Cambridge and Oxford, aiming to diversify student intakes through 'contextual data', sparking debate on meritocracy in higher education.
A prisoner at HMP Frankland has been charged with murder after a fellow inmate was found dead in his cell. The victim, serving a life sentence, was discovered with serious injuries.
Convicted paedophile Harry Days, who was serving a 14-year sentence for horrific abuse of a toddler, has died in HMP Durham. The 96-year-old's death marks the end of a life marred by depravity.
Exclusive: Prisons across England and Wales face devastating cuts of up to 50% to education and rehabilitation programmes, sparking warnings of increased reoffending rates and prison violence.
A bombshell report exposes systemic corruption within Scotland's prison service, revealing how organised crime gangs are exploiting staff to smuggle drugs and contraband, creating a national security emergency behind bars.
Police launch massive manhunt for Neal Thompson, 44, after the discovery of Dezi Freeman's body in the River Wear. Durham Constabulary urges public vigilance as search intensifies.
England's cricket captain Ben Stokes faces renewed injury concerns ahead of the Ashes series, with a potential recurrence of his chronic knee problem during Durham's County Championship match.
England Test captain Ben Stokes is poised for a dramatic return to County Cricket with Durham, marking his first first-class appearance since 2022 to prepare for the summer's Ashes series.
The family of a murdered prison officer speaks out, claiming the system failed to protect him after he reported a colleague's illicit affair with a high-risk inmate, leading to a brutal street execution.
The mysterious disappearance of 21-year-old Dezi Freeman in County Durham sparks a murder probe. Police appeal for witnesses as community fears grow.
A major police search is underway for 34-year-old Dezi Freeman, last seen in County Durham. Authorities and family issue urgent appeals for information as concern grows.
Hampshire's Alex Lees delivered a masterful, emotional century against Durham on his return to the North East, marking a triumphant homecoming at the Seat Unique Riverside.
Disgraced socialite Ghislaine Maxwell has been quietly transferred from her brutal Brooklyn jail to a low-security Florida prison camp, sparking outrage among victims and critics.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer delivered a powerful tribute to his deputy Angela Rayner at the Durham Miners' Gala, praising her journey from care system to potential deputy prime minister in a major speech.
A major police manhunt is underway for 34-year-old Dezi Freeman, who vanished from County Durham. Authorities and family issue urgent appeals for information as concern grows.
A major police manhunt is underway for 24-year-old Dezi Freeman, last seen in County Durham. Authorities and family issue urgent appeals for information on his whereabouts.
EXCLUSIVE: Chilling details emerge as a hitman is jailed for the execution-style murder of a prison officer who reported an inappropriate relationship, exposing a web of corruption and violence within Britain's high-security prison system.
Former prisoners reveal the brutal reality of life behind bars in Britain's jails, from shocking food shortages and rampant violence to the ingenious ways inmates survive. An exclusive investigation into the UK's prison crisis.
Shocking new data analysis uncovers Britain's most deserted neighbourhoods, from abandoned London mansions to entire streets in the North East left eerily empty. The figures expose a stark housing divide.
House hunters in Stanley, County Durham, are left speechless by a four-bedroom property hitting the market for £240,000. The home features a jaw-dropping, psychedelic interior that has to be seen to be believed.
Former Countryfile host Matt Baker opens up about the deeply personal family crisis that forced the sale of their beloved Durham farm, revealing the toll of balancing TV fame with rural life.