The prettiest UK towns and villages to visit this spring - Stray from the beaten track to discover these postcard-worthy ...

Buildings in Northumberland, Newcastle, Sunderland, South Tyneside and Teesside are on the shortlist at the RIBA North East ...

Saturday:Cold and frosty this morning, with scattered showers spreading in from the southeast, these falling as sleet or snow over higher ground. Generally light winds, though breezy at times ...