Flexible working will help to support those who have commitments or responsibilities such as caring for children or vulnerable people, the Government said

Glyn Fowler asked to be tasered during the incident and told an officer he hoped his daughter would get raped

David Ansell has planned another epic charity challenge to help cancer patients.

Previous financial projections from the council were blown out of the water by new wage demands, social care costs and inflation

Stress and depression have been responsible for more sick leave in Gateshead Council than Covid-19 in 2021 and 2022.

The RMT has demanded new talks over the the ongoing industrial dispute which has seen strike action planned for this winter

Durham Constabulary's busy roads policing team see hundreds of incidents of a year

The trio targeted Ravi Handa's aunt's home in the West End of Newcastle in a terrifying burglary

The site in Scotswood will train more than 100 apprentices a year immersing them in a realistic working environment

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Fans at Central Park Fanzone in Times Square and NX Newcastle celebrate England's 3-0 win against Senegal

There are a number of exclusive perks that you can attempt to claim if you're on PIP, and they could save you hundreds of pounds each year.

Christmas is just around the corner, and householders will be hoping to steal a deal as the cost of living crisis continues to bite

The broadcasting service has been warning customers for a while of an incoming service charge for skipping adverts, with the feature officially having launched at the end of last month.

Washington's Aidan Woodley barely flinched as his leg snapped in two places during a jiu-jitsu bout. But amid a cost-of-living crisis, friends and opponents have stepped up to help him pay his bills during rehab.

It comes amid an abundance of public sector strikes including NHS nurses and ambulance drivers, while fire brigades and junior doctors find themselves balloted for similar action by their respective unions.

While fuel prices have dropped significantly since the record highs Britons had to pay over the summer, they still remain quite high.

The weekend's showers will overlap into tomorrow, with more grey skies and mundane rain expected.

The 32-year-old Geordie Shore star took to Instagram to post a photo of Alba Jean, side by side with an emotional caption.

Andrew MacPhail had just got out of HMP Durham when he kicked a constable after being arrested for being drunk and disorderly

Gaz Robb will be inking a nostalgia-fest of tattoos in exchange for donations to a children's charity or Christmas presents to bring joy this festive season

A senior council officer said no court in the country had hit the target

Robert Blakeburn left 93 voicemail messages in a fortnight, during which he threatened to steal property, take the victim's dog and cause damage

The mastermind behind the popular account, Katherine Taylor, has delighted history buffs from near and far

Emergency crews were in attendance at the property on Brady Street in Pallion following reports of concern for a woman's welfare