A1M closed all night after serious crash in Durham
A major crash involving a motorcycle and an HGV has closed the A1M in County Durham. Two people are in hospital. Follow live updates on the ongoing incident.
A major crash involving a motorcycle and an HGV has closed the A1M in County Durham. Two people are in hospital. Follow live updates on the ongoing incident.
Two schoolboys, aged 13 and 14, are fighting for life after a tractor overturned on a County Durham farm. Police investigating the horrific incident had their car disabled by vandals.
A 14-year-old boy fights for life and a 13-year-old is seriously injured after a tractor overturned on a farm in Burnopfield. Police appeal for witnesses after shocking incident.
Patrick 'Patsy' Brady, 93, died after a collision with a silver Toyota Avensis on Newry Road, Rathfriland. Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Durham Police release CCTV image after a cherished Christmas tree doubling as a WWI memorial was chopped down in Shotton Colliery. A crowdfunder for a replacement has been launched.
The M54 motorway in Shropshire is closed in both directions after a major police incident. Expect severe delays and follow diversion routes. Get live updates here.
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.
A notorious pothole in County Tyrone, so deep a councillor could stand in it, has been repaired as part of a £160,000 road resurfacing project after decades of sinking into a peat bog.
A notorious pothole in County Tyrone, so deep a councillor stood inside it, has been repaired as part of a £160,000 road resurfacing project after decades of sinking into a peat bog.
A woman was rescued using cutting equipment and hospitalised after a serious two-car crash at a Rochdale junction. Four others were treated at the scene. Avoid the area.
Sydney's M4 tunnel has been closed, causing significant traffic disruption across the city. Get the latest updates on the closure and alternative routes.
The A27 near Chichester is closed in both directions due to a police-led incident, causing major delays. Sussex Police are on the scene. Follow for live updates.
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.
The M54 in Shropshire is closed eastbound for overnight recovery of a crashed HGV. National Highways warn of delays and have a diversion in place. Follow for live updates.
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.
Beloved Chinese Noodle House in Sydney's Chinatown announces permanent closure after landlord ends lease. Follow their Instagram for updates on a potential new location.
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.
Tragedy strikes as five young people, including a couple just back from Dubai, die in Dundalk collision. Community mourns devastating loss.
Relatives of elderly residents at Woodlands care home react with fury as Reform-led council proposes closure. Families fear the devastating human cost of relocation.
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.