A doctor training to be a consultant caused a head-on collision while over twice the legal alcohol limit. The taxi driver suffered fractures and a long recovery. Read the full court details.
A 17-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl died after a car left Old Ferry Road in Iwade, Kent. Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.
The Sunshine Fund unveils its 2026 calendar, featuring a Crazy Golf Day, Kielder Trek, and the iconic Sunshine Run. Book now to support local disabled children.
New ONS data shows Nottingham has one of the UK's lowest life expectancy rates, with a stark North-South divide. Discover the figures and what they mean for the city.
Drivers across Scotland are warned of major speed limit changes, with hundreds of roads set to drop from 30mph to 20mph to improve safety and encourage active travel.
North West business leaders urge the government for stability in 2026, highlighting needs for tax clarity, skills investment, and green energy collaboration to drive growth.
Business writers highlight five innovative North East companies set for significant success in 2026, from green hydrogen to cybersecurity. Discover the region's rising stars.
Robert De Niro in Manchester, a £400m water park plan, and a factory making 4.5 million toilet rolls daily. Explore the standout business stories from North West England in 2025.
Essex Police confirm a man's body has been recovered from Hanningfield Reservoir following a light aircraft crash. Search operations have now concluded.
Ann-Marie Riley, Chief Nurse at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, receives an OBE for exceptional nursing leadership and patient care. Discover her impact.
High-end furniture chain Barker and Stonehouse reports rising turnover and profits, signalling recovery from cost-of-living pressures. Read the full financial update.
From a £1bn battery plant to a £50m engineering buyout, discover the 10 biggest investments and acquisitions that shaped the North East economy in 2025. Explore the details here.
Police Scotland make a fresh appeal for information on what would have been Jordan Gray's 27th birthday. The 26-year-old was found shot dead in his Motherwell flat on December 15.
Kiely Welsh, 37, launched a drunken attack on his mother-in-law's car and sent abusive messages. He received an 18-month community order and must wear an ankle tag.
Rochdale Borough celebrates a year of triumphs, from gold medals at North West in Bloom to major regeneration projects and vital community support. Discover the highlights of 2025.
Discover the standout North East businesses of 2025, from tech triumphs to green energy leaders, driving regional economic growth. Read the full list now.
County Durham wellness brand Glow is creating 50 new jobs with five new stores planned for 2026, starting with a Newcastle city centre opening. Discover the multimillion-pound investment plans.
Swimmers from St Helens, Prescot, and across the North West delivered a medal-laden weekend at the Trafford Metro meet, while Masters athletes triumphed at the European Short Course Championships in Poland.
The Sunshine Fund reflects on a busy 2025 of fundraising events, from a skydive to a coastal trek, supporting disabled children across the North East. Discover their year and how to get involved for 2026.
Discover why Weston-super-Mare remains a favourite festive beach destination for Birmingham families. Explore donkey rides, the Sky Wheel, and the Grand Pier, all within a two-hour drive.
Scarborough's overnight motorhome ban faces being scrapped as displaced vehicles cause chaos in residential streets. Could a controlled scheme be the answer?
A group of British military veterans enjoyed a memorable flight in a historic Douglas Dakota, organised by the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans and Aero Legends. Discover how this special day was created.
Jayde Anscomb, 44, claimed she didn't know about her ban when stopped by police in Stoke-on-Trent. Magistrates called her record 'very troubling'.
Reform Studio on Newcastle's Quayside is the first business backed by the new £35m North East Elevate Fund. The wellness centre will offer reformer pilates, yoga, and sound healing, creating jobs and boosting the local economy.
The UK faces a major snow event with up to six inches forecast for five counties. A Beast from the East could bring -11C lows around January 3. Read the full forecast.
From otter sightings to rare orchid discoveries, explore Yorkshire Wildlife Trust's year of triumphs and challenges in protecting the region's precious wildlife and wild spaces.
The Financial Conduct Authority has opened an investigation into WHSmith following a significant accounting failure in its North American arm that wiped £600m from its value. Read the latest.
A plane has crashed near Statesville Regional Airport, USA, with multiple fatalities reported. Emergency services are on the scene. Get the latest updates here.
A pupil has tragically died after a major emergency response at St Wilfrid's RC College in Newcastle. The school is closed as the community mourns.
A Wrexham family will climb Morocco's 13,671ft Mt Toubkal in January to raise funds for Tŷ Gobaith, North Wales' only children's hospice. Their challenge is inspired by eight-year-old Bethan, who lives with Dravet syndrome.