The DVLA has revoked driving licences or refused new applications for failing to meet the required standards, it says

New weather maps show snowstorms stretching down from the Highlands down to the North West of England, with Manchester, Liverpool, Blackpool, Lancaster, Carlisle, Glasgow and Inverness set to be hit

RAC data shows lighting and signalling issues are the top cause of MOT failures, with experts urging simple winter checks

Nine million pensioners across England and Wales are due to receive a Winter Fuel Payment of up to £300, with the DWP urging them to look for a specific code on their bank statements

The family of Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist Gary 'Mani' Mounfield has shared a number of heartbreaking tributes following the sad news of his death

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning of fog for several areas in the UK, with the nine-hour warning coming into effect from Saturday night to Sunday morning

One customer said this method helped them save £690 a year

Many people are entitled to free prescriptions from the NHS - check if you qualify

Some over 65s could miss out on the Winter Fuel Payment due to their circumstances during the qualifying period

A wide variety of support from the DWP is available to eligible families

With energy prices remaining high, it is worth trying some alternative measures to stay warm this winter

The windows will delight shoppers across Northumberland

Brandon Holmwood only got off the victim, who was left with PTSD and depression as a result, when she kicked him

Our two photographs capture the same view of the Haymarket 50 years apart

NE Coaching Co is an invite-only academy which works with the top young players in the North East outside of professional clubs' academies

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

NUFC earned a 2-1 victory against Pep Guardiola's side, with Toon fans delighted at the important result

I've tried some of the most popular Irish Cream Liqueurs to see which is the best for taste, price point, and versatility - here's my thoughts

The Geordie duo definitely saw the funny side as Ant managed to stop himself from succumbing to an embarrassing moment

HMRC is reminding UK taxpayers that they could be owed a refund on their pension, pay or self-assessment tax return - and you can check using the HMRC app

The average price of a home was £272,226 in October, up from £271,995 in September - a £231 increase, according to Nationwide Building Society's latest house price index

Saturday Kitchen presenter Matt Tebbutt was left in tears after a guest on the BBC show presented him with a surprise gift, which left wine expert Helen McGinn also in tears

This year's festive event is bigger than ever, occupying Monument, Grey Street, Grainger Street, Old Eldon Square and Nelson Street

A decision must be made by February next year on whether to allow the next increase in the BBC licence fee, which could rise by around £7 to just over £181

Virgin Media O2 has announced a partnership with Starlink that is aimed at improving rural mobile network coverage in the UK