Only men with a specific gene variant and a family history of certain cancers should be screened, experts have said.

Hartlepool council has branded beach litter ‘completely unacceptable’ after heatwave crowds left Seaton Carew covered in rubbish.

Jordan Orrock and Lewis Smith, both from South Shields, died following a crash on the northbound carriageway of the A1(M) in County Durham.

Barnard Castle School pupils have become the first in the world to work with rugby charity LooseHeadz to tackle mental health stigma ...

A Sikh man has been found guilty of the murder of an 18-year-old university student by stabbing him to death with a Sikh kirpan ceremonial knife with a 21cm blade. Vickrum Digwa told police a “wicked ...

Oliver Glasner insisted he had “no desire” to plot his next move until he ensured the Conference League trophy was on its way to south London with Crystal Palace. In just under two-and-a-half years, ...

A teenage boy has become the 10th person to die in a water-related incident as temperatures remain high following a night of thunderstorms for some. Kent Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to ...

England forward Anthony Gordon is travelling to Spain as he closes in on a £69million move from Newcastle to Barcelona. Gordon is heading to Catalonia to undergo a medical after the two clubs agreed ...

The number of people aged 16 to 24 in the UK not in education, employment or training could increase to one in six young people by 2031, it said.

MIDDLESBROUGH have submitted their retained list, with six senior players set to depart this summer as things stand - though it's understood discussions are ongoing with a couple. Sammy Silvera, Alex ...

Hartlepool-born councillor Sue Little, who helps run a mini‑coach business with her husband, has taken on the role of ceremonial mayor.

Pierre Deny died ‘following a sudden and severe case of ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)’, his family said.