North West

Dave Broadbent, chair of R3 in Yorkshire

Both insolvency-related activity and levels of start-ups rise in Yorkshire and t...

Research of 2,000 adults who celebrate Christmas found 36 per cent intend to gift in secret over the festive period.

Giant chalk drawings of Santa have appeared on UK hillsides

Northern Lights dazzles in the UK sky

Breath-taking Northern Lights display dazzles across UK coast

Making choice to go electric (photo: Adobe)

Going green: Facts to help decide whether to go electric

The beautiful views of Istanbul

I spent a packed weekend in Istanbul and it was a treat for the senses

Shania Twain invites 81 year old superfan, Ken, on stage during her set at Lytham Festival.

Watch: Shania Twain invites 81-year-old superfan on stage

Advocating the ambitious: The Apprentice & Dragons’ Den

Scotland is the most snow affected area in the UK this week.

Met Office maps show when and where snow will hit across the UK

A lane was closed due to standing water in Marina Way, Hartlepool, on Monday ahead to Storm Debi's arrival.

Storm Debi weather warning for Hartlepool

A woman reads a book on a bench in Green Park in central London on September 5, 2023 as the country experiences a late heatwave.

UK heat-health warning escalated as temperatures hit sweltering 32C

Met Office issues amber warm weather alert with ‘health impact’ concerns due to rising temperatures

Met Office issues amber warm weather across UK

National Highways has issued a severe weather alert

National Highways issue severe weather alert in parts of the UK

DVLA reveals the most common driving offences in Britain

Usual and unusual ways people prefer to snack on their crisps

Nurses braving freezing temperatures to form a picket line.

Biggest NHS walkout in history gets underway today

A woman holds a basket of goods in a supermarket.

UK’s favourite supermarkets study shows divide between north and south
New research reveals the north and south of the country have opposing opinions when it comes to the best supermarkets, restaurants and fast food outlets
Sophie Wills

The Hartlepool Santa Bus in its current condition.

Hartlepool Santa Bus saved from the scrapheap

Saving for a rainy day (photo: adobe)

Cost of living crisis - Savings help cope with emergencies

New number plates: where can I charge my new EV?

Hartlepool United fans will be back in their original seats this weekend for the visit of Stevenage after the clubs fan experiment. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

Graeme Lee reveals verdict on Hartlepool United's fan experiment at the Suit Dir...

A file picture of a passerby in a mask as concerns are raised over the level of covid infection in the North East.

North East sees 'concerning' rise in Omicron, says expert

Wapping Burn

Businesses come together to tackle environmental issues

More than half of motorists find buying a car intimidating

Where cases of new Columbian Covid variant been found in the UK (Photo: Getty Images)

Where cases of new Columbian Covid variant are in UK - and its effect on vaccine...

The North East now has the highest Covid-19 case rate in the country.

North East now has highest Covid-19 case rate in the country after sharp rise

This map shows how many covid cases are near you as 21 June set to be delayed

13 English councils breach WHO 5% threshold for positive Covid tests ahead of pl... Harriet Clugston

Covid-19 hotspots are starting to emerge in further parts of north west England (Photo: Getty Images)

New Covid hotspots emerging in North West as 211 areas of England record rise in...

The UK will see a range of weather conditions this week, with a mixture of frost, fog, spells of sunshine, heavy rain and strong winds (Photo: Shutterstock)

Heavy rain and strong winds expected in parts of UK this week - the forecast whe...

The FA, football leagues and top clubs didn’t do enough to protect children from sexual abuse - inquiry findings explained (Photo: Shutterstock)

The FA, football leagues and top clubs didn’t do enough to protect children from...

Covid vaccinations at Grindon Lane Primary Care Centre.

North East’s vaccine rate slows down

The UK will be hit by wintry conditions this week, including cool temperatures, sleet, ice and snow (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is where snow is forecast across the UK this week

Grindon Lane Primary Care Centre Covid-19 vaccine.

How region's vaccination rate compares with the rest of England

England's Covid R rate is between 1.2 and 1.3 - the regional breakdown

The region has been warned to expect more icy weather as the Met Office issued a new yellow warning.

Sleet and showers predicted as Met Office issues new yellow warning for ice

Coronavirus 2020 review: how many people died from Covid-19 in England this year...

Will it be a white Christmas?

Snow forecast for Christmas Eve in Hartlepool - day-by-day weather forecast

The North East coronavirus case rate is still one of the highest in England

How the North East covid case rate compares to the rest of the UK

England’s Covid infections have fallen by 30% since lockdown began - the new stu...

'Yorkshire Ripper' serial killer Peter Sutcliffe has died in hospital

The Charlton, one of the house types proposed by Story Homes for the site off Elwick Road, Hartlepool

162-home development approved off Elwick Road in Hartlepool

Boris Johnson (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Talks with North East leaders on further restrictions continue

Coronavirus restrictions where you live explained

Coronavirus cases are growing across the country (Photo: Shutterstock)

More people are currently hospitalised with coronavirus than in March - the late...

Scott Weir of Hartlepool's King John's Tavern (top right), Hartlepool Licensees Association chairman Darab Rezai, (bottom left) and Marine Hotel owner Lee Dexter (bottom right).

Hartlepool licensees warn of potential pub closures and job losses

Ministers were said to be considering the new measures, which could come as early as Monday, according to media reports. Picture: PA Wire.

Pubs could close under Covid restrictions

Travel to Wales from other parts of the UK is currently allowed (Photo: Shutterstock)

Wales is considering imposing quarantine restrictions for UK visitors

Stricter coronavirus restrictions have been put in place for further areas in the North of England, as cases continue to rise (Photo: Shutterstock)

More areas in the North of England will not be able to meet in any indoor settin...

People with acute clinical needs will be the top priority for testing (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the 5 groups that will be prioritised for coronavirus testing

New lockdown rules were introduced on 18 September

7 fun things you can still do in the North East amid new local restrictions

A national lockdown has not been ruled out, as Health Secretary Matt Hancock said it could be imposed as the “last line of defence" (Photo: Shutterstock)

Experts are recommending a 2 week national lockdown to coincide with October sch...

See Blackpool Illuminations and explore North West country with autumn hotel dea...

NHS patients, staff, care workers and key workers first are to be prioritised for testing (Photo: Shutterstock)

Healthcare workers and teachers to be prioritised for Covid testing in England a...

The effects of the pandemic are continuing to bite as redundancies and unemployment rise (Photo: Shutterstock)

Unemployment and redundancy rates are on the rise in the UK - here are the place...

The nation's favourite name for chips and bread revealed - what do you call it?

News you can trust since 1877

©National World Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved.Terms and Conditions Privacy notice