Evan Lyons pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Mr Phillips on the grounds of diminished responsibility

From turning appliances off standby to DIY draught proofing, the Energy Saving Trust has updated its advice on the 'simple adjustments' most households can make

Police Scotland have released images of a man who they believe has information about the incident.

Newcastle City Council has yet to confirm how it will handle a complaint made against Nick Kemp by a senior officer, but said on Monday the matter could be referred for an external investigation

More than 1,000 residents signed a petition calling for improvements

People have been urged to share their views on Durham City's strengths, opportunities, and areas for improvement

Anser Hussain, 16, has not been seen since around 11.30pm on Monday and his family are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare

16-year-old Jayden McGuinness died in hospital on Sunday. 28-year-old Ryan Elsender has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving

Police Scotland have announced that a man has been arrested in connection with the attempted murder of a man in Greenock.

Lucien Guest died on Sunday morning following a collision between a pedestrian and a car

A Gateshead councillor and estate manager with link going back generations to the Ravensworth estate have come together in support for housing plans

The move to have defined zones in Glasgow and Edinburgh comes after councils were given new powers.

Iran said it had launched the missile strike in retaliation for the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut last week.

An investigation was launched after a 21-year-old man was found injured in the seaside town's West Blackhall Street at around 12.10am.

UK citizens have told what it's like to be caught up in the crossfire,

Santander has urged customers to carry out 'a few simple checks' when they first start speaking to someone online, with £3.8 million having been lost to romance scams in the last six months

Russell Grant brings you today's star signs.

Shoppers are advised to check their fridges for the product and return it to their nearest store for a refund due to the safety risk

A man was reported to be acting suspiciously in Jesmond on September 12.

Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to after afternoon attack on Plessey Road

The council has been negotiating with the academy trust following complaints from parents

More than 1,800 men reported that they were either physically or sexually abused at the County Durham detention centre