The RMT union says imposing driver-only services is a risk to public safety.

Passenger trains return to a line after a heritage rail firm stepped in.

West Coast Railways will temporarily run services after Northern axed its trains in a timetable row.

Hundreds of businesses and individuals hear the latest on efforts to secure a cross-border "growth deal".

A festival celebrating Stan Laurel bids for records involving party hats, odd socks and musical statues.

Barrow appoint former Chesterfield and Blackpool defender Ian Evatt as their new manager.

Police say they are investigating an incident of malicious communications.

The owner of Southend and Carlislie airports defends its decision to sack former boss Andrew Tinkler.

Wesley Woods, 36, died after getting into difficulty while swimming in Ormsgill Reservoir in Barrow.

Virgin suspends services north of Preston after trees toppled on to overhead lines.

Eleven babies and one mother died at Furness General Hospital in Barrow between 2004 and 2013.

Luke Thompson, 24, grabbed the woman by her scarf, shoved her into a flat and raped her.

Contractors are working to make the crumbling former hotel safe.

The red squirrel, the wildcat, and the grey long-eared bat face severe threats, a study says.

The six-year-old dog is "on the mend" after struggling with a cut paw, her owner says.

Durham recover from being skittled for 96 on the opening day to complete a remarkable 95-run win over Derbyshire.

Gareth Harte's maiden first-class century hands Durham an unlikely chance of a result after a day three revival against Derbyshire.

South African bowler Duanne Olivier helps Derbyshire take control in a rain-affected second day at Durham.

South Tynedale Railway runs on part of the Alston Line, the highest in England, that closed in 1976.

The protest follows the decision to temporarily close stations between Windermere and Oxenholme.