New proposals could see car parking charges increase across Durham City, Chester-le-Street and other key towns

Emergency services are at the scene of collision with the A688 closed to traffic near Bowburn

The Government has confirmed state pension increases from April 2026, with the full pension rising by £575 and the basic pension increasing by £440 - but the amount you get depends on your age

Airlines allow passengers to bring their own food and drink but have specific rules about hot drinks, alcohol and certain items

Drivers over 70 are facing new licence renewal requirements including mandatory eye tests and C1 and D1 category restrictions for motorhomes and minibuses

Scores of pensioners will get a financial boost from April this year but there are many who will not be getting that increase in their income - here's why

Rules for booking and managing car driving tests will change from spring 2026

The Met Office said 29 areas across the United Kingdom could see snowy conditions on Wednesday, while freezing rain on higher ground could raise the risk of ice

Philip Ryan, 52, was found dead at Hartlepool Marina on January 16 after CCTV showed him approaching the water's edge days earlier. An inquest has been opened and adjourned.

Experts have issued a stark warning

Chloe Stanley, who claimed she was a cat fosterer and behaviourist, killed two-year-old Ash within 24 hours of taking her in

All northbound lanes are closed, as well as one southbound lane for traffic heading in the opposite direction

Maggie Barnett said she "refused to be defeated" in her quest to become a nurse.

John Luke, of Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, left his own dad living in fear after breaking into his home through a bedroom window

The 10 upcoming East Coast Main Line vehicles are said to be 'state-of-the-art', as the latest images of the carriages' interior show

The Sidney Street office block could be given a new lease of life if councillors approve new housing plans.

2.8 million tonnes of dolerite will be extracted over the next two decades

The cost of driving through the Tyne Tunnel will rise by 10p for cars and 20p for large vehicles from May this year, it has been confirmed

External advisers from Grant Thornton LLP found the new leadership at Newcastle Hospitals NHS Trust had made "substantial" progress since 2024

The programme needs to make millions of pounds in savings in the coming year

Scott Hulse, of Throckley, was unable to accept the relationship was over with his ex-girlfriend and bombarded her with calls

A well-loved actress, who starred in two soap operas and worked on both stage and screen, has died as her family share details of their incredible upcoming tribute

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for snow and ice across parts of England and Wales, with 16 areas facing a rare and potentially dangerous weather phenomenon - freezing rain

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Emma Herring, 22, was told her chest pains were down to anxiety - but it was actually Stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma