Chilli, who was born in Battersea's care, has passed his final assessment and will begin official training with Medical Detection Dogs in the new year to detect the lung infection Pseudomonas aeruginosa

The 'low and slow' method - where you leave your heating on for extended periods at low temperatures - divides opinion, but Money Saving Expert has published the most comprehensive advice based on research from energy experts

A new housing development in County Durham has been recommended for approval, but not everyone is on board with the plans

As temperatures plummet across the UK, the RAC has shared simple DIY winter fixes for common driving problems, including a cardboard trick to prevent frozen wiper blades

Andre Yarham from Norfolk was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia a month before his 23rd birthday after his family noticed he was moving and speaking very slowly

Paul Hogarth, of Gateshead, was running a drug dealing operation assisted by 'runner' Natalie Garrett and both have now been locked up

A yellow weather warning for ice remains in place until 10am on Wednesday

Shoppers are being urged to take the affected product back to their nearest Lidl store where a full refund will be provided

Patrick Lawler was banned from the profession after a Teaching Regulation Agency panel found he made controversial statements at schools in Northumberland and Bristol including saying 'cocaine was purer back in the day'

A deepening area of low pressure will move across the south of the UK during Thursday and into Friday, bringing snow, wind and rain

Sarah Keeling, 45, died and her daughter Grace, 15, remains missing after being swept into the sea at Withernsea beach on 2 January. Hero Mark Ratcliffe, 67, also lost his life trying to save them.

Police and ambulance services are at the scene of a three-vehicle collision

15% of families say they have faced financial hardship paying for a funeral

More snow is on the horizon in January which has already seen schools and road closures amid treacherous conditions

The new retail scheme could also create 100 jobs and a public consultation is now under way

The Treasury has confirmed it will make decisions on the state pension and the £12,570 personal tax allowance threshold in 2026 as a petition calling for pensioner tax code changes reaches 44,000 signatures

Kier Adam-Nuhoglo launched a shocking attack on the blameless victim while he was out drinking in the early hours

Experts have found evidence of the historic site in the hamlet of Offerton, with over 800 whetstones and eleven stone anchors found

We could see more snow over the coming days

Loose Women star Denise Welch has made her highly anticipated return to BBC drama Waterloo Road as iconic character Steph Haydock for series 17

Daniel Ghazal blasted his horn at a group of cyclists and his aggressive manoeuvre left experienced rider Peter Harrison injured after he came off his bike

The Met Office have issued new 10-hour weather warning for the North East

The number of Newcastle children with an education, health and care plan has increased 23% since 2023 and by almost 150% since 2017, council bosses say

The school will reopen this week after staff assessed the damage caused by a leaking boiler

The cold snap is expected to continue with the possibility of heavy snow at the end of the week