An uninsured driver today (Tuesday November 25) admitted responsibility for the death of a student in a hit and run incident in Durham, last month.

The Welsh First Minister has been accused of having no influence on her Labour colleagues in Westminster. Rhun ap Iorwerth, the leader of Plaid Cymru, said Baroness Eluned Morgan had failed to secure ...

The 70-page report said the national arts body lacked ambition and needed to modernise but said it was still relevant.

The County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) has apologised after a damning report into its breast surgery service found cancers were missed and unnecessary procedures carried out.

Sir Keir Starmer has said talks on a potential ceasefire in Ukraine were “moving in a positive direction” as he spoke to ...

Nottinghamshire MPs have urged the University of Nottingham to reconsider the suspension of degree courses in areas including modern languages and music. Around 100 students and members of staff ...

The family of Muriel McKay, who was kidnapped and murdered more than 55 years ago and whose remains have never been found, cannot perform a radar scan of a shared back garden in east London where they ...

Fuel Duty could be increased by 5p per litre in the budget, alongside 3p pay-per-mile for EVs and the return of the fuel price escalator.

The Chancellor has been urged to levy a windfall tax on commercial banks to fund a £300 cut to help keep people warm by cutting e.

Two arrested after man was left with head injuries during an alleged attack at Quinns Inn in Spennymoor have been released on bail.

EastEnders star Nicholas Bailey has said he is “really excited” to be announced as the fourth celebrity taking part in the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special. The actor, 54, known for playing ...

Welcome to The Northern Echo's live blog on the Autumn Budget 2025. Rachel Reeves is set to deliver Labour's latest budget which is expected to see changes to pensions, alcohol duty and fuel duty.