Man in 50s killed in shooting at house1 hour agoSimon ArmstrongBBC News, North East & CumbriaBBCA man has died in a shooting in County Durham.Emergency services attended a home in Elm Street,...

Like a pastel-version of Reservoir Dogs, five women walked into court this week ready for battle. Their legal fight will be one of the defining cases of the decade and will take four weeks to thrash...

Labour promises 'change' at local election launch8 hours agoBecky MortonPolitical reporterPA MediaPrime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has urged the public to "vote for change in your community", as he...

All eyes will be on Reform UK in May’s local elections according to experts, who predicted the insurgent party could score dramatic upset victories. Think tank the Local Government Information Unit...

OPINIONLee Anderson and Reform UK have betrayed the only people who can hand them power (Image: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)By all rights, the Employment Rights Bill should be a slam-dunk in any...

Archaeologists find 'unprecedented' Iron Age hoard5 hours agoJessica BradleyBBC News, YorkshireDurham UniversityArchaeologists have helped uncover one of the "largest and most important" Iron Age...

Sir Keir Starmer has been dealt a huge blow by 39 Labour councillors after they voted for a motion against Rachel Reeves' farm tax. A motion calling for Durham County Council to stand up for local...

The BBC and its audience have been struck by tragedy in 2025 as several figures from the world of broadcasting, entertainment and journalism have already passed away just months into the new year. On...