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North East 'falling behind' as region calls for powers to close GCSE and A Level gap to London

The gap in the number of North East GCSE and A Level pupils achieving top grades compared to those in London is at its widest since records began

What are my rights when a flight is delayed as hundreds of UK flights cancelled

Over 70 flights at Manchester Airport have been delayed this afternoon due to a countrywide air traffic issue

Police issue autumn driving warning as weather turns wet in Sussex

Drivers in Sussex have been urged to prepare for more challenging road conditions as the seasons change.

Nigella Lawson reveals what she 'agonised' over after joining The Great British Bake Off

The celebrity chef was picked by the Channel 4 programme as Prue Leith's replacement

East Sussex eatery is semi-finalist in British Kebab Awards - 'We’re absolutely delighted'

East Sussex eatery is semi-finalist in British Kebab Awards

Yorkshire man arrested after assault at end of Brighton vs Leeds match

The attack took place in the coach park outside The Amex Stadium

Martin Lewis issues warning to parents set to pay thousands in 'hidden' costs most don't know about

The Money Saving Expert has dubbed it a 'hidden parental contribution'

World Naked Bike Ride to return to Sussex this weekend

Hundreds of cyclists are expected to take part in Brighton’s annual World Naked Bike Ride this weekend.

Minister hits out at west Belfast festival: ‘It would be better if we had a little bit more Fleadh and a lot less Féile next year’

Debates on regional balance and dilapidation were on agenda

Mum jailed for using teen as £200k cocaine courier while child was exposed to drugs

Elle Taylor, 28, sent out the 14-year-old lad to sell her cocaine up to 20 times a day in Fife, raking in over £200,000

Blind man stopped on by police 'weaving around' on M6 motorway after driving 150 miles

Anthony Hall had 'suffered a breakdown and felt trapped', when he got behind the wheel, and tried to drive to Scotland

Newcastle International Airport statement as 'technical issue' causes disruption

'Travel chaos' is being reported by airports across the UK, with several flights being delayed or cancelled as a result of the issue

I'm A Celebrity's Ruby Wax 'incredibly sorry' as she cancels string of UK live shows

The 73-year-old formed an unlikely friendship with Angry Ginge on the ITV series

Four engines at scene of Saltburn fire as police close residential road

Cleveland Fire Brigade is at the scene of a fire in Hilda Place in Saltburn :: Motorists are being urged to avoid the area

Nottingham Inquiry probe hears triple killer researched explosives and city venues

Notes written by the killer before his awful crimes mentioned TNT and semtex

Patients left with 'horrific' disabilities after butcher brain surgeon operations

Former MSP Liz Smith told the Eljamel Inquiry that some patients allegedly had the wrong parts of their bodies removed and were left unable to walk or care for themselves.

Police warn drivers to 'plan an alternate route' as crash causes disruption on busy Rotherham road

“We are advising people to avoid the area and plan an alternative route if possible”

Sheffield council election candidate calls for cap on “astronomical” rents

Many young people live with their parents because of housing costs

One of India's biggest boutique franchises opening in Liverpool

A mass expansion will see 14 new sites opening "soon"

Tributes to Everton fan who died after 'suddenly' falling ill on minibus home

Everton FC said he became unwell as he was boarding the minibus

Marks and Spencer's 'no scratch' £15 cardigan in three colours is 'an autumn classic'

"I have several.of these cardigans and find them an essential part of my wardrobe. They wash well and are warm and comfortable."

New powers on dilapidated buildings have ‘potential to transform neighbourhoods’

Police release CCTV after 70,000 pints of Guinness stolen in Cheshire

Nearly 900 barrels of stout still missing

Doncaster Sheffield Airport: Lease negotiations continue amidst 'running out of money' concerns

Agreement is yet to be reached on changes to the Doncaster Sheffield Airport lease required to unlock vital funding amidst concerns the reopening project is due to "run out of money" this month.