Retired miner John Wood has relived the days when he did vital work - on the Tyne and Wear Metro. The Washington 86-year-old had a job which was unlike any other. He ensured that miles of its tracks ...

Brits are most likely to say ‘yes’ to new opportunities at the age of 27, a study has found. A poll of 2,000 adults found 69 per cent admit they ‘play it safe’ in life, with 39 per cent determined to ...

A depraved Sunderland stalker has been jailed for sending intimate images of his former girlfriend to her brother and two of ...

The Euromillions jackpot has soared to £208 million – more than Adele’s net worth and the biggest prize ever seen in the UK.

A group of colleagues from the area are preparing to take on one of the UK’s toughest walking challenges to raise money for ...