Missing 13-year-old boy Riley could be in Chester-le-Street

Riley, aged 13, was last seen in the Regent Court area of Gateshead town centre at around 3pm on Tuesday, April 21.

Russian attacks kill five and wound more than 30 in Ukraine

In Russia, a woman was killed and a man was seriously wounded by a drone strike in the border region of Belgorod, local officials said.

Poor poll projections ‘motivating’ Scottish Conservatives – Findlay

Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay has said that poor polling projections are “motivating” his party ahead of the Holyrood election. Mr Findlay said the party has proved polling experts ...

Princess of Wales lays wreath to mark Anzac Day

The memorial day commemorates the 1915 Gallipoli landing of Australian and New Zealand troops in the First World War.

Man in 30s found dead behind Heron Foods shop in Stockton

The body of a man in his 30s has been found behind a Teesside shop. The discovery, behind Heron Foods on Redhill Road in Roseworth, Stockton was made on Friday night (April 24). It comes after CSI ...

Teenager in court after alleged hit-and-run in Redcar

A teenager has appeared in court after an alleged hit-and-run left a pensioner with broken bones and internal injuries. The crash took place on Wednesday, April 22, on West Dyke Road, in Redcar, at ...

Highlands and Islands ‘central to Scotland’s prosperity’ – Swinney

SNP leader John Swinney has said the Highlands and Islands are “central to Scotland’s prosperity” as the party publishes its regional manifesto for the area.