A MP has called on council chiefs to use more discretion when implementing a controversial home-to-school transport policy.

Philogene’s goal followed Cedric Kipre’s opener, while substitute Jack Clarke added a third, deep into the second half to seal maximum points.

Some 450 activists were arrested as Israeli forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla, a fleet of 42 boats seeking to break Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza and deliver a symbolic amount of aid to ...

Eddie Howe has named an unchanged Newcastle United starting line-up for this afternoon's Premier League game with Nottingham Forest.

A plan to convert a former County Durham bank into a flat has been withdrawn.

Nathan Maguire admits the pressure was off after cruising into a third World Para Athletics Championships final in New Delhi.

Hundreds of smiling and cheery residents stepped out for Houghton Feast's annual carnival parade. Can you spot yourself in our pictures?

Comedian Alan Carr has said he will be doing “no comedy” as part of his plan to win The Celebrity Traitors. The 49-year-old will appear as part of a cast of 19 famous faces, including Thursday Murder ...

A man is set to appear in court later this month charged with stabbing a man at Flamingo Land. Joshua Donnelly will be in the dock at York Crown Court on October 27 after being charged with possessing ...