Ashley McGovern drove to the dark countryside near her then home in East Lothian where she callously left the child who was later found with a brain injury.

Officers launched a probe after the assault happened on Hope Street in the city centre.

This man is being sought by police in relation to crimes in South Shields

Coastguard teams were called out twice in 23 hours on Sunday and Monday, both times to cars which were gradually becoming submerged by the tide

Leandro Lopes, 18, a 17-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl are standing trial accused of murdering Gary Belfield and attempting to murder his son, Luke Williams, in Felling

Christopher Stockton is currently facing a trial at Teesside Crown Court accused of murdering 22-month-old Charlie Roberts

Phoenix Spencer has been named as the victim found in an East Kilbride flat.

The DWP on Tuesday published an internal analysis of the policy that showed that ministers were aware of the number of pensioners that would be plunged into poverty

Tenant farmer Daniel Spours travelled to Westminster on Tuesday to protest both changes to inheritance and carbon rules which are expected to affect the price of fertiliser

Reports of motorists driving under the influence often increase over the festive season

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper told a policing conference in Westminster that the number of people who never see a police officer on the beat has doubled since 2010

The suspected killer is thought to have dumped Harshita Brella's body in a silver Vauxhall Corsa before driving it 100 miles from their home in Corby, Northants, before dumping the vehicle in Ilford, east London and then fleeing the country.

Hayfield Riding School in Falkirk shared an update on the stolen ponies after they were found in a tin shed.

Liam Liddle, of South Shields, has been jailed for aggravated burglary while accomplice Michaela Hart admitted burglary

New figures from Trussell Trust show the number of emergency food parcels distributed in the North East decreased by 10% compared to the same period in 2023

The students of the Glasgow School of Wrestling have spoken on how the gym has helped tackle youth violence and keep them off the streets.

Thomas McCabe faced three charges of assault against husband Barry Savage.

Recorcd View says Sarwar’s pitch is essentially “Vote Scottish Labour to reverse UK Labour policy” – a message that could confuse voters.

The German army has been telling both civilians and companies how to protect infrastructure and be ready to defend the country if it came under attack from sabotage as well as from drones and spying operations.

The average affected customer will receive £144 on average after 'unacceptable' failures by the energy firm, watchdog Ofgem said

Despite being banned from a previous incident of shoplifting, Paul Loose went into Farmfoods store again on Sunday, October 20

People may be missing out on hundreds of pounds but may not be aware of it - here's what Martin says

Officers launched a probe after the incident happened at the junction between Gorgie Road and Wardlaw Street in the capital at around 2.40am on Thursday, October 31.

Kieron Barnes, 23, vanished after going to a rave at Digital in Newcastle city centre on Saturday night

Shain Westerman told the High Court in Edinburgh that his friend Finlay MacDonald said he was going to "sort out" osteopath John Donald MacKenzie.

There was a hearing at the Court of Appeal today.

Residents and team members at Care UK’s Church View have encouraged the local community to donate extra, unused and unwanted food to those in need

Cheryl was among the mourners at the funeral of her ex Liam Payne, as stars gathered to remember the One Direction star

A missing teenager from Whitley Bay was found safe and well after two police appeals to find him.