The RAC has issued advice on a common speeding fine misconception among UK drivers - here's what the law says

A driver and a passenger in their 60s died in the collision at Buckton which saw the A1 closed by police for hours

A quick blood test could replace the current invasive methods of diagnosing the disease and it could be performed in GP surgeries

Nigel Halmshaw had a stroke when training a customer

Up to 90 counties across the UK could be facing heavy snowfall with freezing temperatures expected to return

Here's a round-up of which benefits will continue, new ones you may qualify for and those you can no longer claim

Dale Hall died after a crash on Marshall Avenue in Middlesbrough last April

All the planned road closures and roadworks across the region for the week beginning Monday, January 12

Orange Box has been helping North East residents find affordable furnishings for nearly 10 years

Ross Butler called the victim and his colleague racist names as he was being detained at Monument Metro Station

DS Katrina Moore has 20 years service and was on the cusp of becoming an Inspector

The property is located in West Park Road, Cleadon, and is situated on a 0.66 acre garden plot

Peter Smith also clocked speeds of more than 100mph on the A189 and undertook cars by travelling on the pavement during the dangerous pursuit

Piers Morgan has been taken to hospital after he tripped on 'a small step' in a London hotel restaurant

Andrew Rosindell, the MP for Romford, has joined Reform UK, becoming the second Conservative MP to defect to Nigel Farage's party this week

Several European leaders have dismissed Trump's tariff threats

Jennifer Day turned to drink and drugs and ended up homeless - but has now been sober for four years

Tanya Rodenby failed to attend two unpaid work appointments on her order, despite the Probation Service offering to drive her there

Northumberland musician Guy Stoker helped get lifesaving support to a Danish man he was chatting to on Instagram

Within the idyllic surroundings of The Limes, this Grade II listed property, being marketed by Conway & Christie, is said to be 'rich in character'

A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East

Alma Morse, 71, was diagnosed with haemochromatosis fifteen years ago.

Police named the victim of an alleged murder in Seaham as Daniel Ambler, 21

A Spennymoor man faces charges of attempted murder and dangerous driving

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