Donate-a-phone schemes and computer workshops will receive Government backing worth £9.5 million, as part of a plan to help older people and low-income households access an “essential for modern life” ...

A total of 13,109 British drivers were convicted of the offence in 2024, official data obtained by the RAC revealed.

MPs are calling on the Government to fund free bus travel for people aged under 22 in England. The Transport Select Committee, which made the recommendation, said it would improve young people’s ...

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency said motorists are often ‘first on the scene’ when someone suffers a cardiac arrest.

Rare species from water voles to adders across England have been helped with cash from the Species Recovery Programme’s capital grants scheme.

Using records from the National Disease Registration Service for England and the Welsh Cancer Intelligence and Surveillance Unit, experts estimated net survival for up to 10 years after diagnosis for ...

The fourth heatwave of the summer will continue on Wednesday with temperatures expected to climb to 34C in parts of England. An amber heat health alert remains in place for the West Midlands, East ...

Durham's top police officer said knife crime in County Durham and Darlington is “still an issue” - but promised it will keep bringing those involved to justice. Chief Constable Rachel Bacon said the ...

Neighbourhood policing is "back" in County Durham and Darlington - with named police officers now stationed in every community. Residents in every part of the region now have a contactable police ...

A survey of adults in England found the majority did not notice any calorie information during their most recent online takeaway purchase.

Newcastle will move swiftly on to their next target, with the Magpies set to make a strong push to sign Aston Villa midfielder Jacob Ramsey. Talks have taken place with Aston Villa and Newcastle are ...

Mansfield boss Nigel Clough was delighted with his side’s first win of the season, coming in a 2-0 victory at local rivals Chesterfield in the Carabao Cup. Goals from Rhys Oates and Will Evans in ...