Man charged with attempted murder at Durham prison
A prisoner has been charged with attempted murder after a 'serious' assault at a Durham prison. Damien Bendall, has been charged following the assault at Frankland prison on Friday, May 10, last year.
One climber dead and second seriously hurt after fall on Ben Nevis
A man has died after falling while climbing on Ben Nevis. The man, understood to be in his 20s, fell in the Moonlight Gully area while climbing with another person on Saturday. Members of the Lochaber ...
Virgin Atlantic returns to profitability
Virgin Atlantic has returned to profitability for the first time since 2016, because of a growth in passenger numbers. The airline company reported a profit before tax and exceptional items of £20 ...
UK expecting to be hit by Donald Trump’s tariffs this week – No 10
The Government has been trying to negotiate an exemption from the taxes on imports into the US which are set to come into force later this week.
Harvey Barnes wants top-four 'focus' after Carabao Cup party
Harvey Barnes thinks now is the time for Newcastle to get their 'heads down' and called for 'focus' on a top four finish after their Carabao ...
'Despicable' burglar stole underwear from Durham student digs
Barry Lowery, 49, went on a burglary spree while many students were away for the Christmas break. He raided homes in Summerville, John Street, Hawthorn Terrace, and Laburnum Avenue, stealing ...
Primark: Who is ex-boss Paul Marchant, and what has he done?
Paul Marchant has resigned as the boss of high street fashion giant Primark following an allegation from a woman.
Defending champion Maximus leads 57 in National contention
Last year’s winner I Am Maximus heads the confirmations for Saturday’s Randox Grand National at Aintree. Willie Mullins’ nine-year-old was a hugely-impressive winner 12 months ago and will attempt to ...
Family pay tribute to mother, 49, whose son is accused of her murder
Her son Oliver Grange, 24, of Skelmersdale Road, Clacton, is charged with her murder and is next due to appear before Chelmsford Crown Court on April 25. In a tribute released through police, the ...
First trees planted in effort to expand ‘iconic’ temperate rainforest site
Volunteers have planted 450 saplings from Wistman’s Wood, an ancient oak woodland covering seven acres in the Dart Valley, on Dartmoor, Devon, and installed protective guards around naturally ...
Man stabbed his son in the neck with a knife in Stockton
Peter Simpson, 68, appeared at Teesside Crown Court on Friday (March 28), where he was jailed after admitting the attack on his son.
EU response to tariffs will be ‘strategic’ to avoid more damage – Irish premier
Micheal Martin also said he wants to see a ‘landing zone’ agreed to enable companies and the economy to ‘enjoy a bit of stability’.