From the death of former taoiseach John Bruton, to the unexpected resignation of Leo Varadkar as premier, the year has been dominated by politics.

The top 10 primary schools in Darlington have been revealed through Ofsted data. Looking at the percentage of pupils meeting the 'expected standard', Ofsted has ranked the schools using data from the ...

STACK boss Neill Winch has teased its upcoming flagship Newcastle site - and hopes it’s going to be an “iconic” venue for the North.

Dog's Trust in Darlington has an array of adorable pooches looking for their forever home - here are just four of them.

More than 1,300 pea-sized Desertas Island land snails have been released after a successful breeding programme by Chester Zoo.

At least one US lottery player has plenty to celebrate as they ring in the new year after winning an estimated 1.22 billion dollars (£970 million) on Friday’s Mega Millions draw. After three months ...

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is encouraging young drivers to read up on the most common reasons motorists fail their driving tests ...

Here are all the details you need to know surrounding how to watch the New Year's Eve countdown. Like every year, BBC One and BBC iPlayer have a special programme in the build-up to the New Year being ...

Vegan foods aren't all cocoa balls and tofu - you'll be surprised to know that some of these everyday items are vegan ...

Sherlock, The X Files, Game of Thrones and Dexter are among the shows audiences felt the most 'betrayed' by at the end of their runs, according ...

Extreme weather and flooding are damaging National Trust sites affecting "precious heritage" the organisation has said ...

New Coronation Street producer Kate Brooks has warned fans to brace for a number of "unexpected" exits in 2025.