The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain affecting 32 areas in Wales and south-west England from 6pm Monday until 6pm Tuesday, with up to 100mm of rainfall possible over exposed hills

A new study has found that 56% of drivers rely on professionals to fix vehicle problems, with only 6% confident enough to do it themselves - leaving motorists facing massive repair bills this winter

Angry Ginge has been crowned King of the Jungle after beating Tom Read Wilson and Shona McGarty in Sunday night's I'm A Celebrity final, but like all winners must return the iconic crown and sceptre

According to recent figures, more than half a million people with arthritis are receiving extra cash from the DWP

As households continue to feel the pinch, many are selling unwanted items online to make a bit of extra cash. But before you list your old clothes or gadgets, it's worth checking your change as you could be sitting on a fortune without realising it

Samuel Leeds, 34, from Beaconsfield, took his children out of school and spent six months building a 600sq foot school in his own garden - and now employs two full time teachers to teach 12 pupils

Darren Goulding repeatedly shoplifted over four days in September, and he told supermarket staff "I'm not bothered"

According to campaigners, £10 'won't even buy a round of drinks, wouldn't pay for a quality Christmas pudding or buy a box of decent Christmas Crackers'

The Department for Transport is to be forced to lay out its position on 'unfair' situation where people in Wales, Scotland and NI get the concession

Strictly Come Dancing fans spotted judges Motsi Mabuse and Shirley Ballas' shocked reactions when former Emmerdale actor Lewis Cope was sent home in the dance-off against Amber Davies

Harry Stewart tried to run from police when they spotted him on the scooter, which had been taken from outside a restaurant in Gosforth

The fine is also accompanied by six penalty points

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The footballer, 29, was arrested in the early hours of Saturday morning

Since the Blyth site opened in December 2000, offshore wind has grown to become the second largest power source in the country after gas

Well House Farm, in Colwell, has applied for planning permission to build four intensive poultry unit sheds

Callum Bruce was arrested over the incident but, rather than calm down, spat on an officer

The property, on Pele Court in Hepscott Park, is being marketed by Brunton Residential, and is positioned within a very desirable area

Five people were taken to hospital following an incident involving what is believed to be pepper spray at Heathrow Airport

Former Emmerdale star Lewis Cope has been eliminated from the BBC competition

Here's all you need to know from a week of court stories across the North East

Here's a selection of stories published by ChronicleLive on December 7

Julie Lowery walked into the Durham City food outlet late one evening before launching into a tirade of racist slurs

Stan Yannetta decided to put on a Christmas lights display and a Santa's Grotto in South Shields as he didn't want to let the children down

Take a look at some of the big music stars who have performed at Newcastle Arena through the years