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A woman in her 60s died at the scene of a crash on the A69 near Hexham.
Jason Wilshaw ignored warnings from the police about his shouting and swearing and targeted the 'distressed' victim
The Duke of Northumberland's company Northumberland Estates had planned to build three cottages on the outskirts of Alnwick, but faced strong opposition from locals
Sandro Tonali has come under fire on the international stage after a below-par start to his Tottenham career following a £100m transfer from Newcastle United
Boss says BBC News to be on streaming sites like Netflix YouTube TikTok and added it's fair if 'everyone' funds it
You have had your say and nominated and now there are 11 places on our best Sunday dinner shortlist for 2026
Georgia Nonas is fundraising for US treatment costing £2.95m for son Cody Carroll, eight, who has Sanfilippo syndrome type A.
People across the country will be able to feast their eyes on several displays in the sky in October and November
An energy resources expert has warned that £2 litre diesel fuel prices could rise even further in the UK - as many motorists consider filling their car as soon as possible amid a potential US export ban
Anthony Gordon delivered a standout performance for England despite the Three Lions' 3-2 UEFA Nations League defeat by Spain at Wembley
