Russia sees efforts to end Ukraine war as drawn-out process – Kremlin official
It comes after US President Donald Trump expressed frustration with the two countries’ leaders as he tries to bring about a ...
Terrorist claims he will be ‘executed by gangsters’ if deported to Albania
A convicted terrorist who planned to detonate a bomb at a football stadium is appealing against his deportation because he will be “executed for revenge” by rival gangsters if returned to Albania.
Car dragged 100 metres down central reservation but only minor injuries caused
Richmond Fire Station posted images on Facebook and said: “Incident involved HGV and car which collided and was dragged 100m down the central barrier. “Amazingly minor injuries but could have been so ...
Teesside Airport: 6 more places to go as Malaga route return
The first Ryanair flight to the Costa del Sol took off from Teesside on Monday morning (31 March) for the first time since 2009.
Harrods opens compensation scheme for survivors of alleged abuse by Al Fayed
Harrods has opened a compensation scheme for survivors of alleged sexual abuse by the department store’s former boss, Mohamed Al Fayed. The redress scheme, developed with law firm MPL Legal, opened ...
Durham County Council approves Meadowfield housing plans
Plans to build houses on the site of a former club in Meadowfield have been approved by Durham County Council despite objections.
Brighterdaysahead bypasses Aintree Hurdle outing
Gordon Elliott’s mare claimed a Grade One double earlier this season in the Morgiana Hurdle and the Neville Hotels Hurdle, when scoring by 30 lengths in spectacular fashion, but was below par in the ...
Easington glamping pods refused by Durham County Council
Plans to install glamping pods at a farm near Peterlee and Easington have been refused by Durham County Council.
Man charged with attempted murder at Durham prison
A prisoner has been charged with attempted murder after a 'serious' assault at a Durham prison. Damien Bendall, has been charged following the assault at Frankland prison on Friday, May 10, last year.
Teen arrested on suspicion of Thornaby attempted murder
A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a suspected stabbing over the weekend. An 18-year-old man was arrested following the alleged incident on Woodford Walk, Thornaby at ...
UK expecting to be hit by Donald Trump’s tariffs this week – No 10
The Government has been trying to negotiate an exemption from the taxes on imports into the US which are set to come into force later this week.
Tributes left by ‘heartbroken’ loved ones of three dead in station house fire
Floral tributes and toys have been left by “heartbroken” loved ones of a mother and her four-year-old daughter who were among three who died in a fire at a historic former station house.