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Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:01:10 +0000Home insurance bill for UK households could rise by £364 due to your job title
Home insurance prices can change depending on your occupation
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:53:24 +0000DWP's new rules for PIP, Universal Credit and ESA claimants 'law on Thursday'
The UK government's Right to Try law, which allows disabled benefit claimants to try work without immediately losing their benefits, comes into force on Thursday, April 30
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:50:30 +0000DWP confirms major rule change affecting four million people claiming PIP
The changes relate to the frequency of health assessments for new claimants of PIP - here's how people will be affected
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:48:31 +0000Ryanair passengers face £160 airport charge if they ignore 48-hour rule
Here's what you need to avoid doing when booking a flight with Ryanair and the mistakes that could add to your costs
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:46:08 +0000Spain storm weather warnings as some parts to get 'blood rain' in latest forecast
With blood rain, strong winds or storms can whip up dust and sand which can get caught up in atmospheric circulation
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:31:01 +0000Government gives major petrol and diesel price update after 'increase cancelled'
Costs have shot up in the past couple of months
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:20:01 +0000'Delightful' BBC period drama filmed in the North East is free to watch
The series originally aired on the BBC back in 2012 but is now available to stream for free.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:09:59 +0000How North East MPs voted on investigation into Keir Starmer's appointment of Peter Mandelson
A number of North East Labour MPs have rebelled against the Government by voting in favour of launching an investigation into the Prime Minister
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:07:09 +0000Adam Thomas explains exactly what happened with David Haye on I'm a Celeb
I'm A Celebrity winner Adam Thomas has broken his silence on his win and the alleged bullying row with David Haye
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:22:59 +0000Tyne Tunnel crash LIVE: Updates on major A19 delays for drivers after collision
TT2 staff have been at the scene, between the A193 in Howdon and the A185 in Jarrow, as congestion builds
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:15:32 +0000A69 closed in both directions as police investigate crash
- key details
The collision took place at around 1am this morning, and the road is expected to remain closed into the peak morning period
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:44:00 +0000PIP qualifying health conditions warning over extra £4,000 payments
People often misunderstand how the qualifying rules work
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:03:32 +0000A69 Newcastle crash LIVE: Three taken to hospital after major road closure
Northumbria Police has been at the scene since just before 1am this morning, and the road is expected to remain closed for some time
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:55:00 +0000Newcastle United fans to trial free matchday park and ride service to St James' Park
Go North East will trial a free matchday service form Great Park to St James' Park next home game this Saturday
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:51:00 +0000First photo of Gateshead Burger King bomb hoaxer who locked himself in cleaning cupboard
Bradley Johnson caused the store to be evacuated after he claimed to have an explosive and then caused £4,000-worth of damage to plumbing
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:35:00 +0000Northumberland school rebuilding bid moves a step closer to replace 'very dated' facility
A final decision will likely be made next year
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0000North East A&E departments' 'busiest month on record' as more than 150,000 patients attend
NHS bosses said March had been the busiest ever for A&E - driven in part due to the meningitis outbreak.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:24:00 +0000Byker Wall Estate energy bills frozen after campaign to slash struggling residents' heating costs
After Newcastle City Council issued energy bill refunds totalling more than £56,000 to Byker Wall homeowners last year, the authority has frozen their prices for the next 12 months
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:11:00 +0000Dangerous Gateshead stalker encouraged woman to attack police officer ex with a gun, acid and hammer
Former maths teacher David Wilkinson, of Gateshead, was already on a suspended sentence for terrifying stalking when he started an even more alarming campaign against the victim
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:09:54 +0000Firefighters carry out water rescue demonstration for bar staff and public that could save a life
Crews demonstrated to the public how to help someone in difficulty in water as part of National safety initiative 'Be Water Aware Week'
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:48:04 +0000HMRC issues urgent reminder for UK families at risk losing child benefit payments
If parents ignore the warnings, it could cost them £1,406.60 a year
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:39:30 +0000UK gardeners urged to sprinkle used coffee grounds in one important area
The trick is quick, cheap and eco-friendly
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:32:46 +0000Arson warning after boy, 12, 'set fire to his hands' in North East park
Police and fire service patrols are to be stepped up.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:12:01 +0000Woman 'afraid in her own home' after Newcastle ex's meat cleaver threat
In a victim impact statement read at court, the survivor said she struggles "to sleep, to eat and function" and how the ordeal will stay with her "for a very long time"
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:49:02 +0000North East mayor gives £100,000 to cover Great North Run 'funding shortfall'
The North East Combined Authority confirmed it has stepped in with cash to cover a "shortfall" in the funding of the 2025 Great North Run's international broadcast and fringe events budget