Sunderland's new eye emergency department is set to kick start the opening of the new Sunderland Specialist Eye Hospital.

Ann Widdecombe, former Conservative MP, died aged 78

Police say he is no longer part of the murder inquiry

The UK TV Licence fee is £180 a year for a colour TV and £60.50 for a black-and-white TV set following a price rise in April 2026

A wealth expert has explained their strategy

The three storey property has many original features

Residents in several North East areas who play the national game have been lucky enough to win a £1,000 prize

These ten depraved offenders have now been dealt with in court, after their vile actions were uncovered by police

As part of being on the Sex Offenders' Register, Darren Harris must make contact with police every seven days when he doesn't have a fixed address

The spectacular fleet of vessels attracted one million spectators during four days in July 1986

The seaside town was ranked for the number of pubs, bars, clubs and restaurants

Mohamed Khan, 22, was part of a group who reversed a van into Sunny Jewellers in the West End of the city in March

Trades Union Congress General Secretary Paul Nowak has spoken as over 200,000 people arrive in County Durham for the 140th 'Big Meeting'

A committee said a growing number of 66-year-olds may have to rely on the £425-a-month standard rate of Universal Credit for longer

The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's EuroMillions and Thunderball draws

All of the important details about the EuroMillions and Thunderball draws

Megan Sanderson, 21, veered into oncoming traffic on the A19 in April 2025, and she received a suspended sentence in court on Wednesday

PC Jess Turnbull's funeral saw hundreds of police officers give her a powerful send-off

While several towns have missed out on this year's bid, councils maintain their areas have much to be proud of.

The 78-year-old former politician was found dead at her home in Haytor, and Devon and Cornwall Police have made an arrest

After a number of the Metro's new 555 trains were taken out of action on Friday, it has emerged that the latest concern surrounds their suspension system

Police were called to an address in Devon on Thursday morning where the former Conservative MP was found dead with serious injuries as detectives launch Ann Widdecombe murder investigation

PC Jess Turnbull was tragically killed when responding to a collision in June, and she has now been celebrated at Newcastle Cathedral

John Henry Sayers and John Henry Sayers jnr deny GBH with intent on Walter Patterson and say they were acting in reasonable self-defence

A convoy of caravans has returned to where it was moved off earlier in the week outside the Spanish City