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Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:42:21 +0000
UK drivers risk breaking major law over little known 2012 rule change
National Highways survey shows 51% of drivers don't know about tyre labelling regulations that could affect stopping distances by up to 18 metres

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:41:56 +0000
Police statement as Tynemouth school closed after 'malicious communications' report
Officers attended the school on Sunday after receiving a report of malicious communications

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:38:36 +0000
HMRC warning issued as nine million state pensioners face 'punishment' this week
The Chancellor is expected to extend the freeze on HMRC income tax thresholds to 2030 in the Autumn Budget on Wednesday, November 26

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:36:39 +0000
New UK driving tax to be announced on Wednesday as millions warned
The Chancellor is expected to confirm a new pay-per-mile tax system in the Budget on Wednesday, which would target owners of electric vehicles

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:19:31 +0000
Four devices you need to 'unplug' now or they'll add £141 to your energy bill
An expert says it's best to unplug these devices when they’re not in use or use smart plugs with timers to automatically cut power

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:51:45 +0000
Tynemouth school closed due to 'potential critical threat'
Kings Priory School notified parents the school would be closed in a notification to parents on Sunday

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:30:17 +0000
New DWP plan for Universal Credit benefit claimants with three health conditions
The DWP aims to provide support to people who want to work but have not been able to - here's what it will mean for benefit claimants

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 07:40:26 +0000
Victim's dad slams 'Pound shop gangster' as 'waste of skin' after fatal crash and years on the run
Euan Corbett fled the country after causing the death of his friend Shane Finn in a horror crash but justice has finally caught up with him

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 06:56:12 +0000
I'm A Celebrity star caught breaking strict show rules on contraband
I'm A Celebrity star Alex Scott has been caught breaking the show's strict rules

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 06:39:44 +0000
Major free schools meals update 'for those who need it most'
Sir Keir Starmer said it is one of three connected changes around children

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 06:36:06 +0000
Newcastle travel live updates: Latest on the North East's roads and public transport
Follow live updates here for the latest on Newcastle's roads and updates on public transport across the North East region

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 06:30:13 +0000
9 policies set for Budget on benefits, pensions, salaries and EVs
The Budget will cover anyone with a pension, a job, benefits, electric vehicles, a house, children or a medical condition as well as train users

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 01:19:58 +0000
'Confused' M6 driver 'inches away' from crash - after travelling 6km the wrong way
Emergency services had to rush to the motorway after a car was reported travelling down the M6 the wrong way for 6km and was just inches away from a head on collision

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:30:00 +0000
Newcastle taxi price bidding trial as transport company criticises 'taxi tax' plans
Bolt, a European ride-sharing app, has described the potential of a 20% VAT on private hire fares as "incredibly harmful"

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:20:00 +0000
Gateshead community football pitch left 'ruined' as motorbikes cause £2,000 worth of damage
Newcastle Dynamo FC, based under the Angel of the North, in Ravensworth Park, Lamesley, is reeling after staff discovered the state of the pitch

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:10:00 +0000
Inside a luxurious £620,000 lodge with exclusive access to five-star North East hotel
The Beachfront at Seaham Hall is a stylish and sophisticated retreat

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:05:00 +0000
Brazen Newcastle thief jailed after stealing hydraulic cutters worth £5,000 from fire engine
Stephen Rose was also a banned driver when he stopped his car to take the items from the engine while it was parked on a road in Gateshead

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:05:00 +0000
Tyneside pensioner left with foot 'hanging by a thread' when cut corner caused blind spot
Liam McClean, of Monkseaton, didn't see the 75-year-old woman due to the fact he cut a corner

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 21:50:16 +0000
I'm a Celebrity contestant forgets it's their birthday in hilarious moment on Sunday's show
Many celebrities have said that time moves differently in the camp, but one star of this year's show took this to a whole new level

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 21:03:34 +0000
Full list of road closures and roadworks across the North East this week
All the planned road closures and roadworks in the region including Newcastle, Sunderland and Durham for the week beginning Monday, November 24

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 20:39:28 +0000
910,000 families missing out on DWP Pension Credit worth up to £346 a week
Nearly one million families are not claiming Pension Credit they're entitled to, missing out on up to £346.69 per week plus extra perks including a free TV licence

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 20:35:30 +0000
Anyone with a garden urged to buy £1 item to help birds in cold weather
Birds need high-energy foods to survive winter as natural food sources dwindle and experts say dried mealworms are ideal for keeping garden birds warm

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 20:31:43 +0000
Common radiator habit costing UK households £55 a year
A heating specialist has warned Brits against a common radiator mistake that could be adding an extra £55 to their annual heating bills - and it's all to do with laundry

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 20:21:13 +0000
Strictly Come Dancing new format that 'changes everything' will debut next week
The BBC show has brought a huge change to its Saturday, November 29 episode, with the Instant Dance feature

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 20:07:09 +0000
Kate Middleton 'ready to cross bridge' as Prince George's school 'already decided'
The coming year will bring significant changes for the Wales family as Prince George is set to start secondary school in September.

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