Labour MP Mary Kelly Foy (City of Durham) called for a cigarettes ban on stage as she tabled an amendment which would remove the ...

A former council leader has paid tribute to County Durham residents and community groups after announcing he will stand down after 26 years.

The danger is the UK will continue to be trapped in a vortex of decline. Rachel Reeves cannot shut her ears to daring ...

By all rights, the Employment Rights Bill should be a slam-dunk in any working-class constituency. It's the legislative ...

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has ordered the National Energy System Operator (NESO) to “urgently investigate” the power ...

Most councils in our region are increasing council tax bills by the maximum allowed from April, as calls to overhaul the ...

Reform UK has recorded its highest-ever share in Scotland ahead of next year's Holyrood election. The shock boost comes as 70 ...

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband says there are "lessons to be learned" after a substation fire brought the major airport to a ...

Having had a career in local manufacturing companies I understand their needs and as MP I got to understand the importance of ...

Gavin Southway recaps the highlights of a day at the Liberal Democrats’ Conference, featuring debate, discussion, and a good ...

Duke head coach Jon Scheyer won a national championship with the Blue Devils in 2010 and is considered one of the greatest ...

Areas facing mandatory evacuation include: Deepwoods Lane; Wesley Lane; Piney Gate Road; Piney Overlook Lane; Piney Gate Road ...