“Around 500 claims each year will be impacted and farm-owning couples can pass on up to £3 million without paying any inheritance tax. “This is a fair and balanced approach that protects the family ...

The Government’s change to inheritance tax relief on farming businesses was “the straw that broke the camel’s back”, the president of the National Farmer’s Union will tell members. A “mass lobby” of ...

A new Armed Forces watchdog will be a “powerful independent voice” for service men and women, Defence Secretary John Healey has said. The Armed Forces Commissioner Bill will establish the Armed Forces ...

Opera singer Wynne Evans was overcome with emotion when fellow Strictly Come Dancing contestant Jamie Borthwick surprised him with a tribute following his departure from the BBC competition, saying: ...

A planning application to change the use of a retail unit at Dalton Park has been withdrawn before a decision could be made by the council.

As the cost of living continues to affect families across the region, a long-standing Salvation Army foodbank collection in the North East has marked its most successful year yet all to help ...

Residents are still being urged to keep their windows closed following a "large fire" that broke out in County Durham this evening. Plumes of thick black smoke could be seen billowing into the sky in ...

UK-based footwear manufacturer Hotter Shoes will be opening its newest store in Northallerton on Saturday, December 14.

Plans for a new County Durham hotel have been refused by Durham County Council. The proposal was put forward by Mr Paul Million, represented by Mr Jonathan McDermott, to transform a vacant former ...

Police have launched an appeal after a cyclist was hospitalised with a "serious head injury" following a crash with a car in ...

Farmers protesting changes to inheritance tax should be “peaceful” and “passionate,” the head of the National Farmers’ Union said as he confirmed the demonstrations would “definitely” go ahead after ...