North East MPs set to vote on assisted dying bill
Bill - which would allow terminally ill adults expected to die within six months to end their life - is set to be voted on in Parliament today (Friday, November 29).  While some say people should have ...
Nine hospital trusts responsible for half of patients waiting the longest
More than half of people waiting the longest for pre-planned hospital treatment in England are under the care of just nine hospital trusts, according to figures. As of the end of September, 2,703 ...
North East police lost over £2m to summer's violent disorder
Responses to violent disorder during the summer cost two North East police forces more than £2.2 million in additional staffing and damages.
Ollie Pope says Alec Stewart’s advice helped him return to form in New Zealand
Ollie Pope revealed a heart to heart with his mentor Alec Stewart helped pave the way for his timely return to form against New Zealand. Pope’s association with the former England captain runs deep, ...
Petrol prices: Drivers 'paying more than they should be'
Supermarket fuel margins increased from 7 in April to 8.1 in August, while non-supermarket fuel margins rose from 7.8 in April to 10.2 in August ...