'I'd rather die than ring the police': Distrust and fear in Middlesbrough after A66 crash
Posted on Friday September 04, 2026

BBC News visits town where violence has escalated after the fatal crash and residents say they are living in fear.

Cleveland police chief proud of force but being 'let down' by funding
Posted on Friday September 04, 2026

Victoria Fuller tells the BBC Cleveland Police needs to become part of a larger, strategic force with greater resources.

Mistrial declared in Lindsay Clancy murder case, after jury deadlocks
Posted on Friday September 04, 2026

The mistrial now puts the murder case - and Clancy's future - in limbo as to whether she will be held criminally liable in the deaths of her three kids.

Farage threatens to overhaul Lords and judges to meet his pledges
Posted on Friday September 04, 2026

The Reform UK leader promises to deliver on key priorities in the first 100 days of government, if the party wins power.

UN votes to adopt new world map to reflect Africa's true size
Posted on Friday September 04, 2026

The Togo-sponsored resolution was backed by 164 nations - the US the only nation to vote against it.