The people of Piddington have voted overwhelmingly in favour of symbolic 'independence' from the UK

A police cordon remains in place on the Newcastle street. Follow for updates

If you are selling goods or services with the intention of making a profit you are automatically considered to be a sole trader

Philippa Smith says "snobby" neighbours in her Grade 1 listed property in Berwick complained about her "messy" garden, prompting the building's management company to send an email about it

Noah was last seen in a playground in Suffolk where he became separated from his family

Councillors in Hartlepool have elected Reform's Dave Bruce as the new Leader of Hartlepool Council :: It follows the departure of the party's Graham Harrison

Seven-year-old 'TT' died in a fire at a house in Grangetown, along with her aunt Natalie McDonald

If councillors green light proposals, alcohol sales, solely for consumption off the premises, would run from 9am to 9pm

Gabriel Horsley-Ling has admitted causing death by dangerous driving following a crash in February 2024

The Deck, in Redcar, was subject to a licensing review brought by Cleveland Police