Keir Starmer is updating the ministerial code to address growing concerns over ministers accepting hospitality and gifts. While an outright ban was considered, the revised code instead emphasises public perception and accountability, allowing ministers to accept…

On Bonfire Night, County Durham firefighters faced multiple attacks, including fireworks being aimed at them and bricks thrown at their fire engines. The Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (DDFRS) reported six incidents of anti-social…