I spoke to three different charities that assist disabled people with their DWP and PIP applications - one phrase kept coming up: not fit for purpose.

A sun-drenched summer’s day in the 1950s and thousands of day trippers and holidaymakers were packed on to the beach at ...

Who killed six-year-old Gary Shields remains a mystery more than 50 years after the youngsters body was found behind Knott's ...

Former Newcastle United striker Duncan Ferguson has opened up on a break-in at his home in 2001 in which he tackled two ...

One person has been taken to hospital, with a doctor onboard the ambulance, following a serious two-vehicle collision in ...

Newcastle United made it five Premier League victories in a row after thumping Crystal Palace 5-0 at St James' Park. Goals ...

Newcastle United could be set for a huge summer transfer window as they plot a return to Champions League football ...

A warning has been issued by Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) and South Tyneside Council after a worrying spate ...

The Local Democracy Reporting Service questioned Reform UK leader Nigel Farage on the posts supporting Robinson during a ...

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a warning after one batch of Lercanidipine, produced by Recordati Pharmaceuticals, was wrongly labelled ...

Large crowds gathered for the visit of the King and Queen in Durham today, hoping to catch a glimpse and potentially meet ...

Durham County Council has approved the first phase of plans for a historical theme park that will be built in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, with a 3,600-seater arena an bird show ...