Ministers have been warned compensation payouts to victims of the infected blood scandal are taking "far, far, far too long." ...

The funeral cortege of PC Rosie Prior arriving at York Minster, ahead of her funeral (Image: Danny Lawson/PA Wire) A piper and four police horses led the procession, with members of the public ...

A higher proportion of independent school pupils are granted 25 extra time to complete their exams than pupils in non-selective state schools.

Gold and silver coins celebrating Sir Paul McCartney have been put up for auction. One gold and four silver pieces are being made available for collectors, the Royal Mint said, and they will be ...

Council leaders have warned County Durham faces “enormous” cost pressures and significant financial challenges over the next four years.

Rona Grafton, from Middlesbrough, marked her 100th birthday in a very special way - meeting King Charles and Queen Camilla.

Sir David Bell, Vice Chancellor and Chief Executive of the University of Sunderland, has been named Vice Chair of Skills England.

A man convicted of the “Essex Boys” gangland murders can be released from prison, the Parole Board has said. Michael Steele was jailed for life in 1998 for the killings of Tony Tucker, Pat Tate and ...

Looking for a last minute date idea for Valentine's Day this Friday? We've compiled a list of deals and activities at Gateshead's Metrocentre.

Aquatic Finatic, located on Thirsk Road, Northallerton, is being sold as a successful retail business, complete with a four-bedroom detached family home and additional facilities. The listing, managed ...

Benedict Cumberbatch, Rosamund Pike and Sir Anthony Hopkins have been spotted filming scenes at Sandown Park racecourse for a Guy Ritchie film about the British aristocracy.

High pressure to the north and east of the UK continues to bring cloud and cold air across the UK, with a chance of some snow ...