The top rated university in the North East, Durham’s namesake university also made the overall top 10 list for the UK. It ...

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 ...

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If you want to travel back in time and see some of the historic cars used in iconic TV series including Heartbeat and George ...

As the digital shift takes its toll on community spirit, new research has revealed that 30% of people feel disconnected to ...

Make this Father’s Day unforgettable with a Gentleman’s Afternoon Tea in the charming Old Library at Auckland Palace, one of ...

A much bigger and better revamped Home Bargains store is set to open at the Galleries in Washington after the company has ...

Live sets continue for Jade later this month with a performance at Capital Radio’s Summertime Ball on Sunday, June 15 before ...