It comes as Israel and Hamas have been holding ceasefire talks in Qatar, but international mediators say there have been no breakthroughs.

Police and courts will be given powers to deal with suspects believed to be planning mass killings, according to the Home Secretary. Yvette Cooper said the new tools will enable the criminal justice ...

Counterfeit versions of the collectible Labubu dolls have been found for sale in shops across Northumberland. The council's Trading Standards team has issued a public warning after fake versions of ...

Plans to open a new national centre for writing are set to take a major step forward next week with plans for £2 million in funding.

The campaign, Go WILD for Hedgehogs, is run by Hedgehog Street, a partnership between the People's Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) and the British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS). It ...

A 19th-century Methodist chapel in Sparty Lea has been restored and converted into a four-bedroom home with views over the Allen Valley.

An eight-year-old girl will walk more than 20 miles to fundraise for charity. Phoebe Brooke, from Haltwhistle, will fundraise for Alopecia UK by completing the 26-mile Kielder Circular walk on August ...

Think you're good at general knowledge or clued up on pop culture? Take this week's pub quiz to see how you score.

A planning application for two wooden cabins has been lodged with National Park's planning authority on behalf of Land of Joy Buddhist Retreat Centre at Greenhaugh ...

Turkey’s Marmaris has been ranked the cheapest short-haul holiday destination for UK families. The port city has the lowest prices out of 16 popular locations for a basket of 10 tourist items, Post ...

A former set designer who worked on some of the biggest tours in the 1980s is appealing for information on 'irreplaceable' tour keepsakes he lost.

Peppermint oil sold at Savers and Superdrug could be key in helping keep rats away from entry points in your home and garden.