A council leader has issued a pressing call for additional funding to meet escalating costs. Durham County Council is staring at a £20 million deficit next year unless bills are raised or cuts are ...

Residents in Darlington have hit out at plans to open a 10-bed shared house in the area, with one saying it is 'absolutely ...

Durham County Council has criticised the Government for a "black hole of accountability" and said it cannot provide a ...

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Cllr Robson stated: "We accept that the balcony will form part of the licensable area, however, the retail sale of alcohol ...

Amanda Dennis, a family representative for former Newcastle University student Simone White, said the risk of methanol ...

The captain spoke to the flight attendant before a medical professional was summoned, the court was informed. He exhibited ...

The now 18 year old was sentenced to life imprisonment at His Majesty's pleasure at the same court on Friday, with Judge ...

A baby has been discovered in the water at a city park, sparking a major police investigation. The 15-month-old infant was ...

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Doug Paulley brought a legal challenge to the transport company over the lack of step-free access for wheelchair users ...

It is expected that a long-time senior council officer will be confirmed as North Tyneside Council's top chief next month ...