It is hoped the automatic sign up will become a standard practice after a pilot in County Durham.

Shane Urwin reached speeds of 100mph as he drove on the wrong side of the road to evade police.

The building, which produced thousands of newspapers, is being turned into classrooms and offices.

Northumberland Estates, which donated the tree, admits it did not meet "everybody's expectations".

The box tree moth, which arrived in England in 2007, has been seen more frequently further north.

Ben Doak ensured Josko Gvardiol endured a taxing time as he shone in Scotland's Nations League win over Croatia, writes Tom English.

The award is equivalent to being appointed an MBE and is highest honour a voluntary can receive.

A 28-year-old man is arrested in connection with the crash in which a pedestrian died.

The regulator Ofgem says it approved a £2bn funding package for the project.

Middlesbrough Council says it will not disclose the identity of the supporter as talks are ongoing.

A judge says people like Don Leitch are responsible for creating the market for abuse images.

There are hopes the facility planned for Teesdale Business Park will reduce "health inequalities".

David Moore's victim fell to the ground and struck his head on the road, a court hears.

Aaron Morris, 31, died following a crash on 1 July 2022 in Esh Winning, near Durham.

The train company says it is axing the daily service because of low passenger numbers.

Urban Green Newcastle will struggle to operate without more financial help, a council report finds.

The footballer posts online to ask that his home is "respected as a safe space" for his family.