Darlington residents have been told to keep their doors and windows shut as a thick plume of smoke rises over the town from a tip blaze. Fire crews have been battling an inferno at the recycling ...

Ireland has announced that it recognises the state of Palestine in a joint move with Norway and Spain. Irish premier Simon Harris said the decision was taken due to Ireland’s understanding of a ...

Ireland is to formally recognise the state of Palestine, Taoiseach Simon Harris has announced. The Irish premier said the country is joining Norway and Spain in making the historic move.

Public sector net borrowing came in £1.5 billion higher than in April 2023, partly pushed up by falling National Insurance contributions.

Consumer Prices Index inflation slowed to 2.3 in April, down from 3.2 in March, according to the Office for National Statistics.

Gareth Southgate has named his provisional squad for Euro 2024 – but what comes next as England look to become kings of the continent? Here, the PA news agency looks at the weeks ahead and the lie of ...

The second grand slam of the year begins on Sunday with Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek looking to retain their French Open titles at Roland Garros. Here, the PA news agency looks at the major talking ...

Emma Raducanu is sitting out the French Open but seven British players are direct entrants into the main singles draws. Andy Murray is set to play in the year’s second grand slam, which begins on ...

Confident Michael Carrick believes his Middlesbrough side will be well equipped to push for Championship promotion next season ...

Marske announced their plans to transition to a limited company to help sustainability. The FA learnt of the plans through social media and suspended the cl ...

Durham Services, at the A1 (M) junction with the A177, close to the villages of Bowburn and Coxhoe, was opened in 1994 by the late broadcasting botanist Dr David Bellamy, Durham University lecturer, ...

The trial of a Durham man accused of murdering his estranged wife when she whispered a threat in his ear is nearing an end.