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Newcastle housing plan fury as council deal to sell green space to developer emerges amid £3m claim

Despite previously denying knowledge of any impending planning application next to Newbiggin Dene, it has emerged Newcastle City Council already has a potential land sale deal in place

Career crook stole auntie's car then drove wrong way along A1 in police chase

Mark Howourth was also carrying a knife and a knuckleduster when he took officers on a dangerous pursuit

Liverpool will reward Mac Allister if he lets his football do talking

After saying he was "very sad" at the lack of a contract offer from Liverpool, Alexis Mac Allister proved his worth against Atletico Madrid.

Gauff saves match points to set up Rybakina semi-final

Coco Gauff saves two match points to beat Mirra Andreeva and set up a US Open semi-final against incoming world number one Elena Rybakina.

Prime Minister urged to block further data centres in south east Northumberland

One facility is already under construction with early-stage plans submitted for two more

Armed robbers attacked man with Rambo knife and machete in Tyneside park and stole his £1,000 coat

Ryan Doyle, of Wallsend, and a 17-year-old left the victim with multiple wounds and a broken jaw as they attacked him on his way to work

The one thing you need to do to succeed - according to top bosses

What makes someone stand out in a crowded workplace? Six business leaders tell us what they look for.

Martin Lewis charity to work with Barclays, HSBC and other banks to support those at suicide risk

Television expert to work with banks such as Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, and Monzo to help those who are struggling

Prince William launches sport mental health toolkit

Prince William urges sport at every level to make suicide prevention part of its culture through a new nationwide toolkit called On Your Side.

Bayeux Tapestry set to be unveiled to the public on Thursday

Special conservation and security measures are in place to ensure the 70-metre long artefact’s safety while it is in the UK.

Many teachers disagree with hardline attendance policies, report suggests

Staff at schools in England say enforcement is ‘relentless’ and occasional holiday less worrying than disengagement Teachers have so little belief in the importance of pupils’ full school attendance that they would take…

Chancellor urged to fix £100k childcare ‘cliff edge’ that prompts parents to cut work

Threshold pushes some to reduce hours or stop working to avoid losing entitlement, report warns John Healey has been urged to fix the £100,000 childcare “cliff edge”, that means some higher-paid employees cut back on wo…

Flight disruption expected to ease as air traffic boss faces calls to resign

Hundreds of thousands of passengers were caught up in the disruption after flights were cancelled following a Nats technical issue on Tuesday.

Best holiday parks in the UK named - and three are in Yorkshire

In a newly released Which? survey that looked at the best and worst holiday parks operating in the UK, Landal Holidays came in fourth, just behind Potters, Hoburne and Darwin Escapes

Motorist claims 'no lay-by is safe' as council plots closure of site over 'repeated' flytipping

Redcar and Cleveland Council has been told plans to close the lay-by near Upleatham will simply move the problem if it exists elsewhere

Brave Rose to tackle Mini Great North Run for James Cook team that are 'constant source of support'

Rose Durant watched mum Kim take on the Great North Run last year, and was inspired to challenge herself

Middlesbrough armed robber held up shop assistant he'd known 'since he was a child'

Jason Dixon covered his face before robbing a Go Local store in Middlesbrough

New front door for families and children led to 'phenomenal' surge in requests for early help

Councillors heard of a 'vast' 94% rise in referrals to partners and partner agencies after the Family Help Front Door was launched in April

Campaign launched challenging myths around rape and sexual violence

Welsh hospital A&E has 'plunging staff morale' and is threat to patient dignity

The Health Inspectorate Wales inspection found packed waiting rooms, missing equipment and poor staff morale at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd in North Wales

William to launch suicide prevention guidance backed by host of sporting stars

The guidance has been produced by William’s Royal Foundation in partnership with the British Standards Institution and charity Chasing the Stigma.

Holiday park with mountain and loch views named best in Scotland

Highland Holidays, nestled at the foot of mountains in Scotland, has been named the best holiday park in Scotland in a survey by Which?, which also ranked Potters and Hoburne highly

New holiday park with breathtaking mountain views named best in Scotland

Highland Holidays, with lochside locations near Ben Nevis and Oban, has been named the best holiday park in Scotland in the Which? 2026 survey, with Potters and Hoburne also scoring highly

Fresh plans submitted for Grangetown pub which closed more than ten years ago

A proposal for a Hindu community centre on the plot sparked protests in 2024