Sunderland's summer signings failed to sparkle as the Black Cats continued their pre-season preparations with a 3-0 defeat at Hearts.

The World Health Organisation’s director-general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said he was ‘deeply shocked and saddened’.

Lando Norris will start from pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix in his bid to seal a hat-trick of consecutive victories after beating championship rival Oscar Piastri to top spot.

India captain Shubman Gill and opener KL Rahul slowed England’s push to seal a Rothesay series win after Ben Stokes ended a two-year wait for a Test century.

Kielder Forest is not only known for its cinematic appearances. It is the largest man-made woodland in England, covering an area of more than 250 square miles, and is home to a range of wildlife, ...

DATING from the early 18th Century, Underbanks Farm has been transformed in recent years, with both the farmhouse and many of its original, ...

Lewis Hamilton’s horror weekend took another nightmare twist when he qualified 16th for the Belgian Grand Prix. Hamilton, who started 18th and finished 15th in the sprint race earlier at ...

We've taken a look back through The Northern Echo's archives to take you on a journey through Newton Aycliffe town centre over the years.

Five North East postcodes have won thousands of pounds in the postcode lottery over the last week (July 19 to July 25). Check to see if you (or ...

Residents say a new cafe was meant to be a community hub and not an extension of the North Yorkshire pub and hotel whose car park it was built in.

Andy Farrell and Joe Schmidt took opposing views of the refereeing call that cleared Hugo Keenan’s decisive final-minute try as the British and Irish Lions completed a series triumph over Australia.

Cheshire Dancer made it a fine afternoon at Ascot for Hugo Palmer as she claimed a surprise victory as a 22-1 shot in the Longines Valiant Stakes. The grey filly was ridden by Billy Loughnane in the ...