Durham County Council's deputy leader argues the authority "isn't an ATM for contested causes".

Thomas Sterling tells jurors he did not know his co-accused was armed or that Barry Dawson was shot.

Since 2009 it has drawn more than 1.3 million visitors and made the local economy £43m.

Archie York's mother says she hopes the trail will be a place to remember her son's joyful spirit.

Eberechi Eze and Enzo Fernandez are midfielders to target, writes Thomas Woods, yet there's still no room for Mohamed Salah in the FPL team of the week.

The trust says the "difficult decision" at Shotley Bridge Hospital comes amid ongoing staff shortages.

About 75 fans watched Jonjo Shelvey's debut in the third tier of the United Arab Emirates - but he says he has not moved for money.

Inspectors praise many aspects of the service but make seven recommendations for improvement.

Vanessa Jardine's return is part of a national "retire and rehire" scheme designed to retain staff.

Amin Samater is jailed for abducting two vulnerable teenagers in Middlesbrough in August 2022.

The plans from New Silksworth Academy are due to go out to consultation before a decision is made.

Kelvin Lawson tells a murder jury he did not know his friend had a gun, which killed a man.

University bosses want to reconstruct Henderson Old Hall which was left roofless in the blaze.

PCC Joy Allen says lives should come before "consumer demand and profit" when deciding pub hours.

Relatives of Maya want a disclosure scheme to reveal the history of new partners and caregivers.