Northumbria Police are investigating reports of a theft from a Renault Trafic van parked on Wilberforce Street in Jarrow

Police Scotland worked alongside HM Coastguard on the rescue effort in the river.

Thousands of PIP claimants are waiting months at a time to have their needs assessed by the DWP but that could soon change

There are six ways you can automatically qualify for a Blue Badge, according to Government guidance, as well as other ways you could be eligible

A man in his 60s died after being found injured at a home on Holly Avenue

Mike Flynn MBE has announced his retirement from the Scottish SPCA at 65 years old, after working for the animal welfare charity for 37 years.

The 86-year-old woman was rushed to hospital in an air ambulance following the incident.

The seven-year-old boy died at a house in Pembrokeshire in January

Craig Curry and Anthony O'Donnell are accused of murdering Neil Selkirk in Gateshead

The witness said she was woken by screams and ran outside to find the teenager in a 'pool of blood' as he pleaded with her

A 25-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with the recovery.

Officers say there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death but a report will be sent to the police watchdog.