The US strikes on Iran represent an “extraordinarily dangerous escalation” of the conflict in the Middle East, the Irish foreign affairs minister has said.

First Bus was set up back in 1995 and is giving away free tickets to customers who will be celebrating their 30th birthday in June. Free single tickets will be given to some lucky passengers this ...

Harry Brook took over from centurion Ollie Pope as England continued to chip away at India’s lead on day three of the first Rothesay Test at Headingley. Pope was an early casualty in the morning ...

Northumbria Police have issued the warning after the death of a man in his 40s and four people suffering cardiac arrests in the Gateshead area.

Welcome to The Northern Echo's live breaking news blog on the crash on the A1(M) in Darlington this afternoon.

It comes after a British Airways (BA) flight from London Heathrow to Dubai was diverted to Zurich on Saturday night.

There is an “urgent” need for de-escalation and diplomacy in the Middle East, Ireland’s leaders have said. Premier Micheal Martin and deputy premier Simon Harris said a negotiated solution is needed ...

A man has been found dead and four others have fallen ill as police confirm they are investigating a suspected batch of "dangerous ...

Willie Mullins has added his tribute to Kevin Prendergast, following the multiple Classic-winning trainer’s death on Friday at the age of 92. Prendergast – son of the legendary Paddy ‘Darkie’ ...

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has been calling for restraint and diplomacy but Donald Trump launched military action against Iran’s ...

Humidity made his rivals feel the heat in the Chesham Stakes thanks to a fine front-running ride from James Doyle at Royal Ascot.

US President Donald Trump said three facilities had been ‘completely and fully obliterated’ in overnight strikes.