Don't miss out on the headlines from Today in History. Followed categories will be added to My News. He had imparted so much to the world, with more than 200 inventions including power steering, ...

q THE British motor industry has often sidelined people of genius, and Frederick Lanchester is the prime example. He was the only pioneer who studied engine, transmission, chassis and suspension ...

Johnny Smith and wife Julia have set off for their five-day drive across Europe A fire service worker is embarking on a 1,500 mile (2,400 km) trip across Europe in a £600 car converted to look like a ...

Durham Constabulary were called to reports of shots being fired at Lanchester Hand Car Wash just before 7.30pm on Monday. Credit: NCJ Media Police have arrested two more men on suspicion of attempted ...

A County Durham road has been closed off by police following an alleged shooting. The A691 from Consett into Lanchester - opposite St Bede's School - is currently closed in both directions. Durham ...

A pedestrian has been rushed to hospital with chest injuries after a collision with two cars in County Durham. The A691 Consett Road is closed in both directions on Saturday morning while emergency ...

A fire service worker is embarking on a 1,500 mile (2,400 km) trip across Europe in a £600 car converted to look like a mini fire engine. Johnny Smith, a fire safety manager at County Durham and ...