Millions of people on disability benefits such as PIP and Attendance Allowance will see their payments increase by 1.7% from Monday

A man was removed from a Metro train at Benton and now police want to speak to him in connection with a sexual assault

The book was stolen from Durham University's Cosin Library in 1998 by flamboyant thief Raymond Scott

The A692 has been closed since shortly before 3am

According to figures, nearly 18,000 families in the North East saved thousands on their childcare in December 2024 - here's how

HMRC has expanded the Help to Save scheme which gives certain people the chance to get 50p free for every £1 saved

Attendance Allowance is one of the most underclaimed benefits in the UK, with over a million people thought to be missing out - here are more details

Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) updates have launched from April 1 and the price of car tax is rising across the board - but owners of classic cars are set to feel the sting

Donald Trump has confirmed a tax on imports to the US from every country in the world set to come into effect immediately as part of his so-called 'Liberation Day' extravaganza - with goods from Britain subject to a new 10% charge

The Government has responded to calls for free bus passes to be issued to people over the age of 60 in England, as a campaign continues to gather momentum

State pensioners who claim their payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have been left fuming at their treatment at the hands of the taxman

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New battery hybrid trains will be made in County Durham after the rail regulator allowed Grand Central services to be extended until 2038

The Red Arrows will return to the Great North Run in 2025 after year away

Edward Frank, 33, is gearing up to open the much-loved Brewers Arms in Berwick

The Great North Air Ambulance Service has had one of its busiest years on record

Amanda Moderate, of North Shields, abused the trust of her aunt to steal from her and splashed out on herself

The Tyne Bridge is 12 months into a four-year restoration programme that it is hoped will return the rusted structure to its former glory in time for its 100th anniversary

Nicola Fisher, 54, died in hospital last January, seven months after she had private weight loss surgery

The Repair Shop took an emotional turn during the latest episode as two guests were reunited with their prized possession

The US president said his "liberation day" announcement was a "declaration of economic independence"

Durham University's UCU members have voted "overwhelmingly" in favour of strike action, the union said

Brian Wardropper, who was locked up for life in 1999, is back behind bars for attacking a woman

Nicholas has emphasised the importance of music education to North East youngsters ahead of his April performance

Progress is being made on the use of empty space within the centre, say council officials, but talks are ongoing to use more