First Minister of Scotland John Swinney hit out at the ‘hypocrisy’ of the expected appointment earlier on Wednesday.

Mrs Badenoch will set out her response to the fledgling Prime Minister’s cost-of-living policy blitz in a speech in central London on Thursday, and will challenge Mr Burnham to ...

Explore the history of Gainford Hall, one of County Durham's earliest double-pile houses, plus how it was restored and what is happening now.

The opening hours are Monday to Friday, 10am-6pm.

David Beckham’s Inter Miami are being investigated by Major League Soccer for alleged tampering after completing the signing of Casemiro. Casemiro’s move to Florida, on an initial deal until 2027 with ...

Homeowners at Hurworth Gardens, in Hurworth, near Darlington, say they remain “stuck in the middle” of a long-running dispute ...

John Hallimond, of Spennymoor, has received a suspended custodial sentence after admitting driving while disqualified ...

A property fire in County Durham sparked a major emergency response, with multiple crews called to tackle the serious blaze.

Two men have appeared in court after a County Durham cannabis farm was raided. Neighbourhood officers forced entry to the ...

Durham City Police are stepping up use of Public Space Protection Orders after two people were charged and a 43-year-old man was banned from ...

A trial date of June 1 has been set for Nicolas Maduro to face drug trafficking charges along with his wife, as his lawyers ...

The top American diplomat will have the final say over whether the brothers are handed over to the British authorities.