Sausage rolls are a picnic staple, but with so many supermarkets offering their own versions, it can be difficult to know which one to choose. I tested five major supermarkets to find the best value and taste

All 34 horses guaranteed a run in this year's Grand National have been confirmed following the final declaration, with I Am Maximus and Nick Rockett leading the field at Aintree.

Birds often struggle to find enough food in early spring, so by making a simple bird feeder using an empty milk carton, you can help them survive the season

A man has been arrested after a cannabis farm with an estimated was found

The creative team includes musician and sound artist Ross Millard; video artist and sound designer Jeremy Bradfield; and creative technologist Ben Lawrence

Christopher Law was stopped by police for an unrelated matter when officers found the five different drugs in his vehicle

It is planned to happen over the next year

A third of the county's population is expected to be aged 65 and over by 2035

Gemma Macaulay attacked a man who she knew after he had used an ATM

The Department for Work and Pensions is reviewing DLA claims for some children but strict data protections rules mean staff are unable to identify all who may be affected

The development will provide higher-level skills and qualifications for the clean energy sector

The number of children requiring additional support has risen substantially in recent years

The new homes will be required to be used as permanent residences due to the rising number of second homes and holiday lets in the village

Dean Chalmers had been watching the game between the Magpies and Sunderland at St James' Park last month

Graeme Magee, of Backworth, isolated the victim from friends and family, verbally abused her, threatened her, imposed punishments and made her undertake household tasks

A huge research grant is designed to support healthcare research across six Northern universities and the NHS

The legislation has been introduced to attempt to incentivise disabled people to work worry-free

The secretary said the club has ceased trading "due to circumstances beyond our control"

Garry Blanchard, of County Durham, alerted police to the fact he had grabbed the victim's neck in Washington when she refused to bankroll his cocaine habit

Kelly-Ann Frampton failed to seek veterinary treatment for her female Shih Tzu called Blossom

Peggy the 10-week old Border Collie was almost put to sleep after birth due to her missing limb but her adopter Louise Wilson is determined to give her a chance at life

The leisure hub would have featured a café/restaurant, gym and swimming pool

The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's Lotto and Thunderball draws

Fountain Cottage Café and B&B in Bellingham is located near to one of the North East's most picturesque waterfalls

Both the Laing Art Gallery and the Discovery Museum are in need of urgent repairs to keep visitors safe, inspections by Newcastle City Council have found