The FTSE 100 suffered a minor fall, with a rise in mining shares tempering its decline, though there was a slump for housebuilders. A sharper fall for the FTSE 250 typified a drab day for more ...

A chance to try kayaking on the River Tyne for free is on offer this summer and those interested are invited to bag a place ...

Warning of possible flooding from storms as heatwave comes to an end - The Met Office said heavy rain could cause some ...

The pound was quoted higher at USD1.3715 early on Wednesday in London, compared to USD1.3705 at the equities close on Tuesday. The euro also stood higher, at USD1.778 against USD1.1770. Against the ...

MPs voted 149 to 328, majority 179 to reject Ms Maskell’s amendment. These MPs voted in favour of scrapping the government's overhaul of welfare (supporting the amendment): These MPs voted to retain ...

Across Tyne and Wear right now, there are over 79 unclaimed estates as no-one has come forward as being a next of kin for the ...

Sir Keir Starmer’s controversial welfare reform bill has passed its first hurdle in the House of Commons after it was ...

A number of Labour MPs have rebelled against Sir Keir Starmer’s Government, with more than 40 voting in favour of proposals ...

MPs have voted to pass Sir Keir Starmer 's flagship welfare Bill in its first Commons hurdle. The Prime Minister was hit by ...

The cost of bringing up Newcastle's roads and pavements to an acceptable standard is more than ten times the amount of ...