One man has died and 2 others injured after a crash between between a lorry and a van on the A68 near Darlington this afternoon.

The A68 is closed near Darlington this afternoon after a crash between a lorry and a van. More...

Health Secretary Rejects Hospital Review

The Health Secretary has said no to a full review into the cutting of maternity services at Northallerton's Friarage hospital.

Man Charged After Cannabis Farm Discovery in Bowburn

Over 300 cannabis plants, with an estimated value of £131,000 have been recovered from a house near Durham.

Not long ago, a Top 10 hit on iTunes wouldn't have been possible without the backing of a major record company, but social media has changed the rules.

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Key Government Projects 'At Risk Of Failure'

Dozens of major Government projects including the High Speed 2 rail line, Universal Credit welfare reform and the rollout of high-speed broadband are at serious risk of failure, Whitehall documents reveal.

New Test For Bladder Cancer May Save Lives

A new urine test costing just £10 could diagnose bladder cancer at a much earlier stage, giving patients a better chance of survival.

World number two Rory McIlory and defending champion Luke Donald have missed the cut at the PGA Championship at Wentworth.

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Froch: "Kessler fight is biggest of my life"

Carl Froch says his rematch against Mikkel Kessler will define his boxing legacy.

First Day Of Second Test Washed Out

The first day of the second Test between England and New Zealand has been washed out after persistent rain at Headingley.

Leading characters in TV soaps are promoting unhealthy lifestyles with too much drinking, a poor diet and an almost total lack of exercise, according to an academic study.

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Cannes Festival Hit By Second Jewellery Theft

Thieves appear to have struck again during an event at the Cannes Film Festival, this time making off with a $2.6m (£1.7m) necklace during a celebrity party.

DiCaprio Space Trip Raises £1m In Auction

Leonardo DiCaprio is heading into space, and a bidder at the Cannes Film Festival has paid 1.2m euros (£1.5m) to be his travelling companion.

The Mayor of Toronto has denied using crack cocaine after a video purported to show him smoking the drug.

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Pakistan: Gas Blast On School Bus Kills 17

Seventeen children in eastern Pakistan have been killed after a gas cylinder exploded on a bus taking them to school.

Russia: Gay Rights Activists To Defy Rally Ban

Activists will attempt to hold a gay pride march in Moscow despite being banned by authorities and warned they will be breaking the law.