A former prison officer who was attacked by an inmate while she was on duty is campaigning for mandatory protective gear for all prison staff in the UK. Claire Lewis, 50, from Washington in Sunderland ...

The first pupils to reach the ‘gold’ standard at Longfield Academy, in Darlington have been presented with their awards.

OVO Energy will be giving households on its OVO Beyond rewards programme two free hours of electricity every week in the summer ...

Fears over footfall in Yarm remain three months after its free hour of parking was axed - but some businesses have noted the 'pros and cons'.

Israeli ministers have agreed to ramp up the war against Hamas in Gaza, an official said, with plans to capture more territory in the beleaguered Palestinian enclave and call up tens of thousands of ...

The first-ever Croft Classic to Modern Motor Show it set to be held. The event will be held at Croft Circuit, near Darlington, on May 10 and will feature a number of attractions. The event will ...

A fundraiser set up to support the mother of a 14-year-old boy who died following a fire at an industrial estate in Gateshead has raised more than £13,000.

Darlington Market Square will once again host Emergency Services Day on Saturday, May 31, celebrating the police, firefighters, ambulance crews, ...

A team of young decorators spent a week giving a North East hospice fresh coat of paint – while developing valuable skills and saving the charity thousands of pounds. The Trades4Care Project carried ...

Construction is set to resume on Tuesday, May 6 for a major family culture and entertainment venue in Redcar, which will include a new library.

THE Willows is a stylish and elegant family home in the sought-after village of Low Worsall, around three miles from Yarm.

Four boats capsized in a sudden storm on a river in southwestern China, leaving nine dead and one missing, state media said on Monday. More than 80 people fell into the Wu River when strong winds hit ...