Stephen Clarke appeared in court on Wednesday

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind and rain in 23 regions of south-west England and Wales, with Storm Ingrid set to bring 60mph winds and heavy rain

British holidaymakers heading to the Canary Islands have been issued a health warning over concerning sewage levels which are contaminating beaches, following an EU Court ruling that condemned Spain for failing to properly control urban wastewater.

Experts say there are five steps you need to take before this evening

The UK's biggest grocer is launching a 10-week trial of new technology to tackle retail crime and protect staff following reports of over 2,000 daily incidents of violence against shop workers

Strictly Come Dancing's Vicky Pattison has issued an apology to fans just hours before she takes to the dance floor again

The illness can severely impact some people, especially those in hospital

The National Pharmacy Association said chemists have stopped making aspirin available for over the counter sale

Lifeboat crews helped rescue a stricken fishing boat "taking on water" in North Shields on Thursday evening.

Serious Fraud Office said 'plan holders are exposed, out of pocket and uncertain'

The DWP warns you could be taken to court or have to pay a penalty if you give wrong information or do not report a change in your circumstances

The DWP can provide extra money to people of State Pension age through one benefit and it's not means-tested

Mason Hinnighan has been jailed for 16 months over a

High street chain says closures are 'over' and is introducing new rules on clothes prices and women's line sizes

Officials have secured agreement with one destination and the other is in final talks the Department for Transport said

The Met Office has forecast snow over Scottish hills and heavy rain across southwest England and south Wales from Thursday to Monday with Storm Ingrid bringing strong winds

He denied a religiously-aggravated public order offence, claiming he hadn't meant anyone to be caused harassment, alarm or distress

The former college has been granted a new lease of life

It has been almost 18 years since technology teacher Mark Walker was banned from the classroom

A new children's home has been approved despite local opposition to the plans

He was on a suspended sentence at the time

Collaboration between the council and various organisations is underway to prepare a bid to make North Shields Town of Culture 2028.

Dr Zubir Ahmed told fishermen on Tyneside the Department of Health and Social Care would be "matching" their efforts and working to end a "postcode lottery" in cancer care

Police and ambulance crews were called on Thursday afternoon following reports of disturbance

Officers are appealing for the public’s help to locate a man named Paul, 91