Incumbent Mayor Ben Houchen has said his re-election is "the greatest honour" after he defeated Labour opponent Chris McEwan following a neck-and-neck race. Lord Houchen, who was first elected as Tees ...

NOLBERTO SOLANO has been named as the new boss of Blyth Spartans following the club's relegation to the Northern Premier League. The former Newcastle United winger has been handed the managerial reins ...

Ms McGuinness received 43,084 votes against 25,074 for the independent candidate Jamie Driscoll, her closest rival. Conservative candidate Guy Renner-Thompson received the third most with 11,627.

Victory at Stamford Bridge moved the Argentinian’s side to within three points of the top six and spot in the Europa League next season.

Carla Ward is stepping down as Aston Villa manager at the end of the season, the Women’s Super League club has announced. The 40-year-old took charge in 2021 following spells as manager of Sheffield ...

Worcestershire have invited fans to sign a book of condolence in memory of Josh Baker, following the 20-year-old spinner’s shock death on Thursday. The promising left-armer had been playing in a ...

Lord Houchen’s majority over Labour was much reduced, but he managed to secure re-election on a difficult night for his party.

The King received a hug from niece Zara Tindall when he braved the rain to visit the Royal Windsor Horse Show. Charles made his third public visit of the week to tour the popular equestrian attraction ...

Rishi Sunak has acknowledged a “disappointing” series of local election results after the Conservatives suffered defeats across the country. But the Prime Minister insisted he was “focused completely ...

MIKE Dodds believes the summer transfer priority for Sunderland must be adding depth to the squad - as well as some Championship know-how. Sunderland's interim head coach doesn't believe the current ...

Police are trying to trace a man they believe may have been stabbed in the stomach. A report was received that a man may have been the victim of a stabbing incident near the Premier Store on Yarm Lane ...

A driver who caused a car crash in which two teenagers were killed while under the influence of cocaine has been jailed for 18 years. Police received a report from the ambulance service of a ...