But with “question marks” over so many at the head of the betting for the Champion Hurdle, Connell decided to have a go at it, although a minor setback prevented him from taking on Lossiemouth – who ...

King Turgeon is not certain to return to Aintree for Saturday’s William Hill Half A Mill Becher Handicap Chase. David Pipe’s seven-year-old won the Grand Sefton over the Grand National fences last ...

Russian president Vladimir Putin accused Ukraine’s European allies of sabotaging US-led efforts to end the war that have gained momentum in recent weeks.

Lamb's Toys in Cockerton closed in 2016, but Darlington residents still reminisce about days spent browsing for birthday and Christmas presents.

The Redcar RNLI crew has honoured the Redcar Lifeboat Ladies Guild for decades of dedicated fundraising, with some members serving for over 50 year ...

Staff at Mount Vale Care Home in Northallerton, North Yorkshire, created a dedicated outdoor haven for resident Margaret's beloved gnome ...

Five-year-old Bonnie Spence from Consett got the opportunity to turn on the Christmas Lights at Durham County Hall for a once in a ...

A depraved former Teesside primary school deputy head teacher who watched child rape videos was back in court for trying to get a job working ...

A former Methodist Chapel in a County Durham village has hit the market, being put up for sale for £150,000. The former Methodist Chapel in Byers Green is offered by the estate agents Vickers & ...

Jonbon is on course to bid for a Betfair Tingle Creek Chase hat-trick on Saturday. Nicky Henderson’s stalwart also holds an entry in the Peterborough Chase at Huntingdon on Sunday, but at this stage ...

A woman who was unhappy at being strip-searched by police kicked out in anger at one of the officers involved in the procedure.