Plans for a house in multiple occupation have been refused by Durham County Council because of how many HMOs are already in Gilesgate.

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Celebrity chef Rick Stein has closed one of his venues amid ongoing struggles in the tourism and hospitality industry as a whole. The coffee shop in Padstow closed on Wednesday, in the same week he ...

Culture Secretary Angus Robertson has told STV bosses he is “deeply concerned” about plans which could see jobs cut and a dedicated news programme for the north of Scotland axed. Mr Robertson has ...

The Princess of Wales has sent a personal message to England women’s rugby team wishing them luck ahead of the Rugby World Cup final. It was shared alongside a photo of Kate and some of the team ...

Darlington MP Lola McEvoy discussed the importance of celebrating the S&DR200 Festival when looking to the future of the town's industry.

Former Apprentice star Thomas Skinner has said he does not regret making the “right decision” to join Strictly Come Dancing.

Graham Potter has been dismissed by West Ham after only nine months. Former Chelsea boss Potter was relieved of his duties just two days out from West Ham’s match against Everton.

Mikel Arteta said Arsenal are braced for an “intense and electric” atmosphere at St James’ Park as his Premier League title challengers bid to turn the tables on Newcastle. Arteta has overseen four ...

Israel’s campaign was triggered when Hamas-led militants stormed into Israel on October 7 2023, killing around 1,200 people and taking 251 hostage. Forty-eight captives remain in Gaza, around 20 of ...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has meanwhile said she wants to sign an ‘ambitious’ new youth migration scheme with the EU.

Hollie Arnold found ‘magic in the chaos’ by bagging a battling World Championship bronze in New Delhi. The British para javelin star, 31, was unable to win a seventh consecutive world title but took a ...