The apparent climbdown leaves open the possibility that other digital documents could be used to prove someone has the right to work in the UK.

A Darlington man reacted aggressively when police officers attempted to calm him as he was shouting outside his partner’s home.

A man has died following a major road crash which also claimed the life of a pregnant woman and her baby. Police said the man, aged in his 30s, died following the collision involving two cars near ...

A Venezuelan-linked oil tanker is in the Moray Firth for replenishment after being seized by the US in the North Atlantic last week. The Marinera, a Russian-flagged vessel previously known as Bella-1, ...

A collection of rare vintage banknotes from across the North East are going on sale in a national auction, based in London.

Literacy expert Jonny Davies has been appointed headteacher of Keeble Gateway Academy in Thirsk, North Yorkshire.

Kearney, who stepped down as a presenter of Radio 4’s Today programme last year, was made CBE for services to journalism and broadcasting.

Naaja Nathanielsen said that Greenland felt ‘betrayed’ by US President Donald Trump, who has continued to push for the annexation of ...

The Red Arrows has appointed a woman to lead the team for the first time in its history. Wing Commander Sasha Nash has taken ...

Captain Vladimir Motin, 59, was on sole watch duty when his vessel, the container ship Solong, collided with the US oil tanker the Stena Immaculate, which was anchored near the Humber Estuary.

A package of rates relief for businesses is a “sticking plaster” for firms that will still face “eye-watering bills”, Scottish ministers have been told. Business leaders, including those in retail and ...

Scotland’s Finance Secretary has said her Budget will provide a “brighter future”, as she vowed more cash for hard-up ...