Temperatures could drop to -3C in parts of the North East later this month, with forecasters predicting cold conditions in the run-up to Christmas Day on December 23

The common household item can prevent frost on windscreens and improve headlight visibility during winter driving

Major UK supermarkets including Aldi, Lidl and M&S will close on Boxing Day to give staff a break, while Tesco, Sainsbury's and Asda will open with reduced hours

There are flood warnings in place for rivers located in Northumberland and County Durham

The weather agency has warned that the storm will bring 'strong winds and very heavy rain' to northern England

Nathan Smith, along with three other men, stole the vehicles, which were later involved in a ram-raid on a JD Sports store

The Met Office has issued amber warnings for Storm Bram with winds up to 90mph and 100mm of rain expected across parts of the UK, with forecasters advising six crucial safety steps

The Met Office has warned people in Northumberland about strong winds and residents in County Durham about heavy rain

Some are known as ghost plates, featuring a reflective coating that prevents them being read by cameras

Follow live updates here for the latest on Newcastle's roads and updates on public transport across the North East region

Flood warnings have been put in place across 21 areas of the UK

More deep dives have been called for to track foreign investment in each North East local authority area.

The three Go North East routes account for almost 100,000 journeys each week

Several areas of crumbling concrete have been identified on the Redheugh Bridge, where inspections are still being carried out a year after concerns first emerged

Daniel Kristiansen, of Gateshead, has been jailed for a sex attack carried out in the 1980s

The retailer has recalled Tesco 6 Aubergine Katsu Bao Buns because of undeclared milk

Asda is consulting on stricter absence policies that could extend disciplinary tracking from 6 to 12 months, potentially affecting over 150,000 staff across 1,200 outlets

A survey of pub landlords shows 90% plan to increase drinks prices following the Autumn Budget, with business rates set to rise by 76% and one operator warning of a 'tsunami of costs'

Millions of households are set to save an extra £39 a year on their energy bills under proposals to shift how the Warm Home Discount is funded

Attendance Allowance is a benefit worth up to £5,306 per year that helps those who have a disability or health condition severe enough that they need someone to help look after them with extra costs

Storm Bram is set to unleash 90mph gales and heavy rain across 84 UK areas with Met Office issuing multiple amber and yellow weather warnings

There were long delays on the A19 following the collision, which occurred at around 2.30pm on Monday

Centre Barks in Sedgefield has won the national best boarding kennel section in the Dog Friendly Awards run by the Kennel Club

Nahid Miah, Muhon Miah and Monsur Miah came to the police's attention in a car in South Tyneside

We will be bringing live breaking updates and results from the National Lottery's Set For Life draw on Monday, December 8