King discovers how innovative Scottish project tackles scourge of violence
The King has arrived at an event to meet with representatives of a Police Scotland initiative that targets all forms of violent behaviour. He is due to meet with members of the Scottish Violence ...
Newcastle are striving to close the gap on Man City and Arsenal – Eddie Howe
Eddie Howe has admitted Newcastle cannot compare themselves to Premier League rivals Manchester City and Arsenal as they attempt to climb to the top of the table.
Man, 32, admits killing parcel delivery driver in Leeds
Mark Ross has admitted manslaughter but denies murdering Claudiu-Carol Kondor, who died as he tried to stop his van being stolen.
Domestic abuse is ‘Cinderella’ of crimes, safeguarding minister says
Jess Phillips said she wants to do more than give domestic abuse victims ‘a good call’, and instead prevent domestic abuse from happening at all.
Farage’s relationship with Trump ‘to the benefit’ of UK, claims Richard Tice
Nigel Farage’s relationship with former US president Donald Trump is “to the benefit of this country”, Reform deputy leader Richard Tice has said.
Woman admits causing death by dangerous driving of baby outside hospital
A 70-year-old woman has admitted causing the death by dangerous driving of a baby girl who was hit by a car outside a hospital. Bridget Carole Curtis, of Begelly, appeared at Swansea Crown Court on ...
Energy firms to work with Scottish Government on social tariff
A working group will bring together ministers, energy firms and consumer bodies to create a new tariff which could cut bills for those in need.
Times University Guide 2025: 5 North East Universities named
Northumbria University was named as Modern University of the Year 2025 by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, it has recently been awarded more than £9 million to create the UKRI (UK ...
In Pictures: Cricketers all at sea as they battle against sands of time
The fixture between the Royal Southern Yacht Club and the Island Sailing Club on the shipping lane sees batters and bowlers duel not only with each other but with the forces of nature as they take ...
Emma Raducanu’s Korea Open quarter-final postponed due to heavy rain
Emma Raducanu’s Korea Open quarter-final with Daria Kasatkina has been rained off. Raducanu was due to play the top seed on Friday morning, but heavy rain in Seoul has forced all play to be abandoned ...
Bank policymaker says higher interest rates needed to ‘purge’ inflation risks
Catherine Mann, a member of the Bank’s rate-setting committee, raised concerns over inflation staying at its 2 target level.
Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris on Middlesbrough derby debate
REGIS Le Bris has waded in on the Sunderland vs Middlesbrough debate, describing Saturday's game as an "interesting fixture" but saying he's "not sure it's a specific derby". Sunderland's head coach ...