The DVLA is urging drivers aged 70 and above to renew their driving licence every three years or risk fines of up to £1,000 for driving without proper authorisation

The arrival of the 26 plate marks the first major registration refresh of 2026, with a big impact on resale values, insurance rules, and buying opportunities

Martin Lewis said changes to the student loans system are like a "breach of contract"

Parents risk hefty fines for taking children out of school during term time, with penalties starting at £80 and rising to £2,500 for repeat offenders

Experts have warned that food prices will have to increase

The local authority is assessing the ecological impact of a new causeway connecting Whitley Bay to the iconic lighthouse.

The Treasury has outlined its position as pressure grows as support for change soars before Chancellor Rachel Reeves' spring statement

Pension Credit can also unlock other financial support for older people - here's what you need to know as the Government prepares to increase payments

The former Labour minister and US ambassador has been accused of passing sensitive information onto paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein

The vital procedure must usually be done within hours of stroke symptoms starting

A derelict medical centre in Duntson could be given a new lease of life, pending council approval.

The North East is the only reason not to see a "statistically significant" jump in deaths

Persistent offenders could even see their recycling service removed

The Grainger Market has been undergoing major upgrades, including new doors and flooring, and the final elements of its transformation are expected to be unveiled next month

The number of people sleeping rough in Newcastle one night last November was 46, compared to just 14 three years earlier

The Brambling show home is the newest addition to the show homes ready to explore at Barratt Homes' Old Durham Gate development

Tanya Tait has been jailed for a series of offences along with Danny McGuire and Antonio Harle

Founded by aviation specialist Neil McCarthy, the Flight Simulator Centre Newcastle has also just unveiled its newest attraction

The boy’s trial heard how police found an “arsenal” of weapons, including a crossbow and knives, at his home in Northumberland in February 2025

The station is the second to last to be opened

The blind taste test revealed some interesting results

Antonia Bettridge from St Helens was convicted in 2023 for possessing criminal property after police found £8,000 in her car on the M62

Leading nurses Shelley Dyson and Joanne Baxter face a tribunal hearing set to last 21 days

Energy companies are obliged to comply with the Ombudsman's ruling

Tonight's Set For Life could see one player scoop £10,000 every month for 30 years