The family of a 16-year-old who died after a car plunged into the River Wear have paid tribute to their “beautiful girl”, saying she had a “zest for life”. Zara Shaw died when the vehicle went into ...

The RAC says the average price for a litre of diesel has risen to a new record high, with some forecasts charging 203p a litre on Friday.

Families can get into the Halloween spirit with a golden pumpkin hunt, carving activities and a fancy-dress disco during half term.

North Devon College hosts an open event on 7 October, giving families a look at new facilities following more than £800,000 of campus investment.

The movement, which began as an online campaign and now calls itself the Cockroach Janata Party, organised street protests ...

Political activist Tommy Robinson has appeared at a crown court accused of harassing two journalists by allegedly telling one “I’m coming to get you” and the other “I’ll be knocking at your door”. The ...

Cutlery and a distinctive chair designed by Mackintosh will also feature in the Lyon & Turnbull sale later this month.

Four astronauts have arrived at the International Space Station after an eight-hour journey that set a US speed record. The fresh arrivals include a Canadian whose wife will give birth while he is ...

A robbery victim has told how a hammer-wielding masked gang forced him to transfer hundreds of thousands of pounds in cryptocurrency after threatening to kill his pregnant wife. Crimestoppers put up a ...

Meanwhile, Ukraine’s top diplomat said officials have received proposals for a partial truce with Russia from the US, India, ...

The Pontypridd-born guitarist had undergone two liver transplants and bowel surgery at the Royal Free Hospital in London.

The world’s last seagoing paddle steamer has marked 80 years since her launch with an anniversary voyage through the heart of London.