The UK’s manufacturing sector grew against last month but at a slower pace, according to new figures. The S&P Global UK manufacturing PMI survey, watched closely by economists, showed a reading of ...

A new independent gift shop, which customers call an "Aladdin's cave", brings handmade, locally sourced goods to Hexham's ...

Scottish Labour MSP Katy Clark has ruled herself out of the running to replace Anas Sarwar as nominations in the leadership contest open. Ms Clark has reportedly been mulling over a tilt at the top ...

Ariana Grande has pulled out of the upcoming London revival of Sunday In The Park With George, with the singer’s representative saying she plans to take a break from public-facing work and the ...

Reform UK’s home affairs spokesman has insisted Paris will have to take in migrants if the Royal Navy picked them up in the sea and dropped them off in northern France. Zia Yusuf described his party’s ...

Shell has agreed to sell its European onshore renewables business to TotalEnergies. The FTSE 100 energy giant said the deal will include assets in the UK, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain.

A teenager who arrived in the UK alone after a dangerous journey across Europe says he now feels “happy” and “proud” after rebuilding ...

It casts new doubt on his defence for not declaring a £5 million gift from crypto-billionaire and Reform donor Christopher Harborne.

The move would mark one of the industry’s largest ever deals and create the world’s fourth largest pharmaceutical company.

Ponteland Manor, located on Thornhill Road, will host its food festival and annual summer fair on Saturday, August 8, from 2pm to 4pm. The event is open to the public.

Comedy fans in Hexham are in for a treat this summer when stand-up star Carl Hutchinson takes to the stage with his new show.

County Council’s cabinet member for finance has defended spending at the local authority amid concerns over the level of ...