Eight arrested in Newcastle attempted murder probe
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.
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.
Emergency crews race against time after catastrophic collapse at South Korean construction site leaves workers trapped under concrete amid ongoing rescue operations.
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.
The haunting mystery of a young woman's skeleton found abandoned at the South Pole research station has been solved after six decades, revealing a tragic tale of illness and isolation in the world's most remote location.
A British tourist has mysteriously disappeared during a hike near a crocodile-infested lake in South Africa's renowned Kruger National Park, sparking an urgent search operation and growing fears for his safety.
BBC Two's University Challenge faces awkward silence as both Durham and St John's College teams fail to identify basic classical compositions, leaving viewers astonished at the musical knowledge gap.
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.
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.