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Thu, 5 Mar 2026 09:22:16 +0000
Major HMRC income tax change coming in April - check if you're affected
Under the new system, penalty points will be given for each late tax submission but people will not receive any points for the first 12 months

Thu, 5 Mar 2026 09:08:06 +0000
Channel 4 confirms 24 hours in Police Custody replacement after schedule change
24 Hours in Police Custody concludes this week as Channel 4 confirms Brenda Blethyn's A Woman of Substance drama will take its slot from March 11.

Thu, 5 Mar 2026 09:04:00 +0000
DWP Universal Credit mum receives £48,000 a year and shares how she spends it
A 21-year-old mother of four on Universal Credit says she receives £48,000 annually from the DWP, sparking debate after sharing a breakdown of her monthly expenses including £2,000 on nursery fees

Thu, 5 Mar 2026 08:57:19 +0000
UK conscription rules if WW3 breaks out and two reasons you can say no
The Government has recently increased the upper age limit for army reservists from 55 to 65, meaning more people could potentially be summoned during future conflicts or even a third world war

Thu, 5 Mar 2026 08:24:42 +0000
'Blood rain' warning as Saharan dust cloud sweeps UK and coats cars and windows
A vast plume of Saharan dust is set to drift north over much of the UK this week, leading to remarkable displays of deep gold, amber and burnt orange sunrises and sunsets, especially across southern England

Thu, 5 Mar 2026 08:07:36 +0000
Travellers warned not to go to 32 countries without taking health precautions
The US Centers for Disease Control has listed several countries in its alert, including the United Kingdom, Spain, Finland, Germany and Poland

Thu, 5 Mar 2026 08:04:13 +0000
Exact date gardeners told is best time to mow lawn and avoid simple mistake
The first mow of Spring can set your lawn up for success in the Summer

Thu, 5 Mar 2026 07:53:40 +0000
25 pictures as Newcastle fans celebrate famous late win over Manchester United
Newcastle United's William Osula sent fans to cloud nine with a fantastic late winner versus Manchester United

Thu, 5 Mar 2026 06:50:24 +0000
Households told energy bills will rocket £160 days after cut announced
Last week Ofgem announced an average £117 cut from April, but it already looks like that will be shortlived

Thu, 5 Mar 2026 03:03:00 +0000
Free bus pass age in England to rise from April 2026 confirmed
The Department for Transport has said that residents in England will need to wait an extra year before receiving their free bus pass

Thu, 5 Mar 2026 00:37:00 +0000
Teaching assistant cycles distance of Newcastle to New York to fund 'once in a lifetime' school trip
Garry Lee completed his epic fundraising cycle days before Percy Hedley pupils travel the same distance to the Big Apple much more comfortably!

Thu, 5 Mar 2026 00:20:00 +0000
Trio threw items and punches at customers after chasing man into Newcastle City Centre cafe
James Robson, Oliver Turnbull and a third male ran into Knoops at Newcastle's Monument and started causing havoc, with one of them even going behind the counter

Thu, 5 Mar 2026 00:12:00 +0000
Council set to rule on plans to build 1,450 more new homes on outskirts of Newcastle
A £216 million next phase of development in the outer west of Newcastle could be signed off this week, with the city council due to consider plans for the Upper Callerton neighbourhood

Thu, 5 Mar 2026 00:12:00 +0000
Police offer assurances to Wooler residents after 4×4 vehicle relocated
Vehicles previously stationed in the town have been moved elsewhere

Thu, 5 Mar 2026 00:05:00 +0000
North East hotel holding jobs fayre with variety of vacancies available
Little Haven Hotel in South Shields is currently recruiting for a wide range of roles as it enters a new chapter

Thu, 5 Mar 2026 00:03:00 +0000
Whitley Bay locals warned of some 'unavoidable' disruption over two-day road closures
Two temporary road closures will be put in place to help install improvements to traffic signals

Thu, 5 Mar 2026 00:02:00 +0000
Gateshead thug repeatedly battered friend with metal pole in park after 'silly' row
Jason Dow left his victim fearing he would kill him during the 'utterly disgraceful' attack

Wed, 4 Mar 2026 21:23:35 +0000
Missing Sunderland woman, 61, last seen leaving hospital found by police
Diane has been found after she was reported missing to police

Wed, 4 Mar 2026 20:45:57 +0000
Northumberland couple reach fundraising target to buy a cuddle cot in memory of stillborn son
Benjamin Briggs was sadly born sleeping on October 31 at 22 weeks and four days

Wed, 4 Mar 2026 20:37:50 +0000
Martin Lewis' site issues guidance for tourists as Iran war impacts travel
As the crisis in the Middle East worsens, travellers are caught in the middle as travel disruption continues

Wed, 4 Mar 2026 20:29:55 +0000
Royal College of Surgeons to 'support' NHS trust review of operations carried out by under-fire North East surgeon
The private and NHS work of Leslie Irwin is being reviewed

Wed, 4 Mar 2026 19:57:19 +0000
Gateshead arsonist who set fire to his upstairs council home in block of flats jailed
Jonathon Ridley was reckless about endangering lives when he started a fire in his living room in Gateshead

Wed, 4 Mar 2026 19:44:49 +0000
Coroner's warning after North East woman suffers fatal fall down the stairs just week after NHS discharge
Susan Samson died after a fall in May 2025

Wed, 4 Mar 2026 19:00:07 +0000
Lotto winning numbers LIVE: Lottery results in full for Wednesday, March 4
The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's Lotto and Thunderball draws

Wed, 4 Mar 2026 18:53:02 +0000
Plans to turn old tramshed in Newcastle West End into aparthotel faces rejection
Councillors are set to decide this Friday whether to allow a disused tramshed off Westgate Road to be turned into a 50-room aparthotel

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