UK
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Man who plunged into River Wear from Durham bridge in serious condition after rescue
A 28-year-old man is in a serious condition in hospital after being pulled from the River Wear off North Road in Durham.
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Bristol osteopath struck off after telling patient that ‘sex with children is OK’
Jeremy Marquette also said that he does not ‘believe in rape’
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County Durham man pleads not guilty to strangling and assaulting emergency worker
A man who was charged with strangling and assaulting an emergency worker has pled not guilty following an alleged attack in County Durham last…
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UK gas prices hit three-year high – here’s what it means for your bills
The prices are up but still less than a quarter of the level seen during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
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Review: The Last Laugh lauds Cooper, Morecambe and Monkhouse at Darlington Hippodrome
Andrew White watches Paul Hendy’s affectionate, laugh-out-loud play in which three comedy legends share a dressing room and dissect the secret of…
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County Durham air ambulance paramedic set to tackle Great North Run with 16kg manikin
A Durham air ambulance paramedic Jake Gunn is set to tackle the Great North Run carrying a 16kg rescue manikin to raise funds for the charity he…
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OpenAI slows down training of advanced AI after cyber-attack
The ChatGPT-maker said training will be slowed for two weeks while it puts the upgrades in place.
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Monzo banking app goes down leaving users unable to access accounts
Monzo banking app went down at about 12pm today
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North East business support group appoints new chief executive
A North East business support organisation has appointed a new chief executive as it looks to build on its legacy of helping businesses grow and…
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Pepe’s Piri Piri opens new Darlington town centre restaurant creating 15 jobs
A new Pepe’s Piri Piri restaurant has opened in Darlington, creating 15 jobs.
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Patient deaths at under-fire NHS trust ‘could be next major health scandal’
Exclusive: Whistleblowers claim patients have been left dying in A&E corridors, others have had their cancer diagnosis delayed, while cuts to appointments in ‘chaotic’ departments mean care is delayed. A dozen staff and former employees tell Rebecca Thomas they are finally speaking out after years of their raised concerns have met with inaction
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Jason Arday's death sparks UK debate over academic rigor, racism after media 'frenzy'
Jason Arday, who was once celebrated as Cambridge University’s youngest Black professor, was found dead last week after weeks of news stories presenting evidence that he was a plagiarist and fabulist
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US military presence in Middle East could be cut back after Iran war ends: report
The U.S. has around 50,000 troops stationed in the region and around 20 bases but the Iran war has come at a cost
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Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and Red Driving School investigated over pricing
Consumers affected could get compensation if it is found that the companies broke the law, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said.
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What is endometriosis and how can you spot symptoms?
The painful condition causes cells similar to those in the lining of the womb to grow in other parts of the body
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Ukrainian man arrested over undersea explosions that damaged gas pipelines in 2022
Germany authorities say a Ukrainian man has been arrested Croatia in relation to undersea explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines between Russia and Germany in 2022
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Reform civil war intensifies as Farage ally vows to challenge suspension
Tim Montgomerie says he will make his suspension a ‘test case’ for the party
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Why the police helicopter was spotted over Darlington and Newton Aycliffe last night
A NPAS police helicopter was spotted flying over Darlington and Newton Aycliffe last night as part of a training exercise.
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Man Utd transfer news: Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba close to Old Trafford move
Manchester United are in talks to sign Cameroon international Carlos Baleba having reignited their interest in the midfielder.
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RECAP- Cows on A1(M) near Darlington caused major delays
There are currently severe delays around 58 minutes on the A1(M) near Low Coniscliffe, Darlington after a crash. We will be bringing you the latest…
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ICC decries latest US sanctions as ‘flagrant attack’ on court’s independence
Trump administration put sanctions on the international criminal court’s president and a senior trial lawyer
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Forecast energy price cap rise in Britain could push UK fuel bills up 4% this winter
Expected quarterly rise highest in three years and likely to wipe out Burnham’s VAT cut on electricity bills
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Target’s comeback quarter: New merchandise, more shoppers and a $994M tariff refund
Target is reporting its second straight quarter of comparable sales gains, saying a merchandising overhaul under the discount retailer’s new CEO was attracting more customers
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Amazon millionaire in privacy row over Dorset neighbour’s balcony
Michele Venton says Ian Bray’s balcony lets him look ‘down into my garden’
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Natalie Harp rode in SUV trunk when she couldn’t get seat in Trump motorcade: report
Executive assistant Harp joined Trump’s staff in 2022 and has won praise from the White House for her loyalty and dedication
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Six arrested including 14-year-old boy in major police crackdown in North Yorkshire
Six people, including a 14 year old boy, have been arrested as part of ongoing activity to tackle crime and antisocial behaviour in North Yorkshire.
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Trump aide Natalie Harp signs note to him ‘With all my heart’: report
Details of the letter come as the 35-year-old aide’s proximity and ‘devotion’ to the president have ‘unnerved some of her colleagues,’ according to the report
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Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and Red Driving School investigated over hidden fees
UK competition watchdog investigation is part of broader clampdown on illegal ‘drip pricing’
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Belgium hit by large Salmonella outbreak with 300 left ill from contaminated eggs
Health authorities warned the number of cases is expected to climb
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Further three Burlesque shows cancelled as ticketholders left out of pocket
Theatregoers have been left outraged as a further three Burlesque performances have been cancelled at Sunderland Empire.
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Republican senator Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola advance in Alaska Senate primary
Result tees up marquee race in US midterm elections, which could decide if Republicans or Democrats control Senate
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Carlsberg boosted by strong sales of soft drinks and alcohol-free beer
The Danish beer giant said it has been supported by earlier-than-expected benefits from its £3.3 billion takeover of J2O maker Britvic last year.
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Yellow thunderstorm warnings issued for parts of UK by Met Office
Warnings for northern England, eastern Scotland and Northern Ireland will come into force later on Wednesday.
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Why has inflation shot up and where will it go from here?
Experts are predicting further inflation pain later this year caused by the ongoing Middle East conflict.
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Amazon set to expand drone delivery of lightweight packages to 500 US cities
Millions more people may be able to get smaller, lightweight Amazon packages delivered by drones by the end of the year under a plan the company announced Thursday to expand the airborne shipping to suburban areas in nearly 500 U.S. cities
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Body found deliberately placed at bottom of 2,000-year-old Scottish well
Such Iron Age burials in northern Scotland are usually rare, researchers say
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Black bear found dead inside car in Colorado as drivers warned to lock vehicles
The bear’s body was inside the car for days before it was discovered, authorities say
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Burnham issues open-water swimming warning after ‘terrible family tragedy’ in Sussex
Parents and daughter died in incident in Shoreham-by-Sea, with girl from same family in critical condition
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Chinese carmaker Chery to set up UK research centre
Manufacturer, which makes Jaecoo and Omoda brands, will open facility in Bedfordshire in autumn
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Experimental mRNA drug makes breakthrough in deadly skin cancer treatment
More than 8,500 Americans are expected to die of melanoma this year
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Green campaigners hit out at Tory ‘myths’ as party lays out plans to ditch net zero
Green campaigners branded the Conservative’s plan to ditch net zero as a proposal that ‘flies in the face of all the real-world evidence’
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Former Fauci adviser pleads guilty to conspiracy to conceal Covid-19 records
David Morens confessed to concealing government documents linked to grant research funding
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Double murder investigation launched over two deaths in Glasgow
The bodies of Paul Lafferty and Gary Beaton were found in a flat in Patrick's Chancellor Street on Sunday.
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Christian metal band Demon Hunter sue Netflix over KPop Demon Hunters name
The band say they face "an existential crisis" after the success of the K-pop-inspired Netflix film.
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'Significant damage' as car 'deliberately' ploughs into North East hair salon
Northumbria Police are investigating after a vehicle was deliberately driven into the shutters of Queen B Hair and Beauty Clinic on Hylton Road in…
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Spared execution eight times, US's oldest inmate dies at 101
Francis Smith was one of a growing number of elderly people who are incarcerated.
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Ruby Tui: Trailfinders Women sign New Zealand great on one-year deal
World Cup-winning New Zealand international Ruby Tui, 34, signs a one-year deal with Trailfinders Women.
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Thunderstorm warning issued across North East as heavy showers set to hit
The Met Office has issued a thunderstorms yellow weather warning across parts of the North East as heavy showers set to hit.
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Catholic schools chief denies wiping critical evidence after performing factory reset on phone, Icac hears
Dallas McInerney tells inquiry he wiped data from his devices over the weekend after receiving a security warning from his bank
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Cows cause major delays on A1(M) near Darlington after wandering onto motorway
Cows caused delays on the A1(M) after wandering onto the motorway near Darlington.
