The delivery of flood relief schemes in Ireland has been “too slow”, Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers has acknowledged.

The Green leader, born in Salford, has lived in London for decades, and said his party ‘really believes in nurturing local talent’.

The First Minister said there needed to be ‘fairness across the board’ in legislation currently going through Westminster.

The Prime Minister raised the British citizen’s case directly with Chinese President Xi Jinping when they met in Beijing this week.

Speaking to The Sunday Times, Susan and John Letby also questioned why police had released video of Letby’s arrest, which took place inside the couple’s house where they have lived for 40 years. The ...

Pictures which appear to show the King’s brother crouched over an unidentified woman are featured in the latest disclosure of files linked ...

Momentum for an Irish unity referendum “doesn’t exist” in Northern Ireland, deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly has said. However, First Minister Michelle O’Neill has reiterated Sinn Fein’s ...

Iran’s supreme leader has warned the United States that if “they start a war, this time it will be a regional war”.

Most economists are expecting rates to be left unchanged when the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announces its next decision on Thursday.

Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Northumberland County Council for Hexham. Among the most recent plans are proposals for a new rear extension, listed building alterations, and ...

A DAUGHTER has paid tribute to her mum, a much-loved local artist, who passed away before Christmas. On November 6, a gifted oil painter and ...

One Northumberland pub favoured by Vera legend Brenda Blethyn has featured in a list of the top 50 gastropubs in the UK.