Biddy Baxter, the pioneering television producer who transformed Blue Peter into a national institution, has died aged 92, the BBC said. Born Joan Maureen Baxter in Leicester to Bryan Reginald Baxter ...

The former first minister of Scotland has recalled being hit by a ‘wave of grief’ after hearing of his death in October last year.

The hidden health dangers of what was considered a niche party drug have been highlighted by Durham's Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC).

Ministers are considering cutting the drink-drive limit in England and Wales and introducing mandatory eye tests for older drivers.

A 'paranoid' ex-soldier told his partner 'you’re going to get it' as her punched her in the face after a boozy night out.

Five people, including a prominent reporter for Al Jazeera, have been killed in an Israeli air strike in Gaza City, the broadcaster has said. Heavy bombardment was reported in Gaza City late on Sunday ...

Greenbank Hotel in Darlington could be turned into apartments after conversion plans were submitted to the council.

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish admitted the club could be forced to consider selling captain Marc Guehi this summer. The Eagles came back to beat Liverpool in a penalty shoot-out and lift the ...

The UK’s biggest airline said the system shares real time aircraft trajectory information with air traffic control providers.

We’ve rounded up the inspections carried out in 2025 from the ratings that have been published by the Food Standards Agency in County Durham.

Firefighters have worked through the night tackling a gorse blaze on Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh. Emergency services were called to the scene at around 4.05pm on Sunday. Smoke could be seen billowing ...

Saturday's home win over Swansea City had not long finished and the defender, the matchwinner, with the captain's armband still strapped around his left bicep, was being led around the pitch with his ...