Talks over Derriford Hospital's future to be held with Department of Health
Plymouth MP Fred Thomas has an update for patients
John Prescott and beloved wife Pauline in final picture shared by family
A photo of John Prescott and his wife Pauline was shared after his family announced his death.
Robbery accused appears at court over alleged raid at Gateshead shop
A man has been charged with one count of robbery and appeared at Newcastle Magistrates' Court
Plans for new Bedlington children's home approved despite objections from neighbours
It is part of a drive to save money from the council's children's services budget
Police arrest 19 and seize weapons in dramatic drug raids
North Wales Police said the operation 'came following intelligence about drug supply and distribution across Gwynedd'
County Durham primary school shares old pictures ahead of 60th anniversary celebrations
Durham Gilesgate Primary School is planning a year-long celebration for its diamond anniversary
Mhairi Black claims the SNP government 'made an arse' of delivering policies
The former party deputy became the youngest MP since 1832 when she took the seat of Paisley in 2015 but stood down at the last general election.
Tyne Bridge's final £6m still in doubt as MP Chi Onwurah challenges Government to stick to promise
Newcastle Central and West MP Chi Onwurah has called on the Labour Government to confirm that a final £6m promised for the Tyne Bridge's revamp will be released
Man in court charged with murder after body found inside burnt-out Scots home
Gabriel Brown appeared in the dock at Dumfries Sheriff Court this afternoon.
Mother with terminal cancer says she feels 'betrayed' by Wes Streeting's assisted dying comments
Clare Turner, 59, a mother-of-two from Devon, said she feels 'very betrayed' by Health Secretary Wes Streeting for his comments about the Bill
Man found dead at property in Stonehouse
An investigation into the circumstances will be carried out
DJ who stopped knife attack in Sunderland bar honoured at annual Police Public Bravery Awards
The awards honour selfless members of the public who have placed themselves in dangerous situations, protected others, defended communities, prevented crime or actively assisted police
Northumbria Police told to investigate response to 999 call before murdered Laura Robson was found
Ben Hughes has admitted murdering 37-year-old Laura Robson in Greenside
Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby's home raided by masked gang armed with machete as she lay upstairs with daughter
Charlotte Crosby's home has reportedly been targeted by a gang of thieves armed with a machete as she lay upstairs with her two-year-old daughter, her fiancé has claimed
Durham Town Hall is to close from this weekend for restoration works
The historic building is expected to reopen between the spring and summer of next year
King's coronation cost revealed as taxpayers fork out eye-watering sum
The figures included £50.3 million of Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) costs and £21.7 million for the Home Office for policing the "once-in-a-generation" event in May 2023
Farmers 'feel like they're worth more dead than alive' after inheritance tax changes
Two peers in Westminster said they had heard from elderly farmers that it would be better if they died before the changes came into effect in April 2026
Newly-elected Labour County Durham MP gives emotional speech about feeling 'overwhelmed' by online abuse
Sam Rushworth said he was raising the topic in the House of Commons to highlight issues around male suicide, and mental health struggles for men and boys.
Number of school suspensions in England nearly doubles after pandemic
There were 346,279 suspensions in the autumn term of 2023/24 across state schools, compared to 247,366 during the autumn term of 2022/23 - a rise of 40%, according to Department for Education (DfE) data
Man who egged John Prescott and was punched by him says 'no regrets'
Craig Evans, 53, was a farm worker when he threw the egg at the Labour politician, who then punched him in the face. Mr Evans said he still gets invited on TV shows to talk about the event but always declines
Warning as figures show rise in young people not in education, jobs or training
The TUC said the number of Neets had increased by 9% over the past year
Labour will prioritise keeping public transport affordable, says beleaguered minister
Transport Secretary Louise Haigh was urged to rule out above-inflation rail fare increases in future years after they were announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak in his Budget earlier this month
How you could be banned from buying your council house under Right to Buy under proposed changes
The Government has issued a consultation where it has revealed other ways it wants to change Right to Buy, including increasing the length of time you need to be living in your property before you can access the scheme
Royal Mail threatens more stamp price rises after £120 million Budget hit
The postal giant's owner, International Distribution Services (IDS), has refused to rule out further job losses as a result of the increased cost
Drunk passenger who wreaked havoc on TUI flight and forced it to land in Newcastle jailed
James Rae, 29, spilled a drink on a child and hurled a homophobic slur at a crew member
Pot hole claims in Northumberland remain low despite slight increase
There were just 137 claims made in 2023
Hopes former Wilko Newcastle city centre shop could be given new lease of life
The shop closed in October 2023 following Wilko's administration
Landlord fined over 'disgusting' garage flat riddled with damp and mould rented to family with baby
The property was found to be extremely cramped, with no fixed heating or adequate insulation and damp and mould throughout
Housing campaigners demand Scots Government use Westminster windfall to tackle homelessness emergency
Housing campaigners claim that thousands more families will be homeless if Scottish Budget does not commit to building more homes
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Scots mum horrified after son finds huge 10-inch knife next to school
The nine-year-old boy came across the terrifying blade while with his mum on the school run this morning in Musselburgh.
Renters must get help in the Budget as 999 workers struggle to afford living in major cities
Record View says it's unacceptable that paramedics and other emergency workers can no longer afford to live in our major cities due to rent rises.
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