HMRC can issue penalties running into hundreds of pounds if you don't send a self-assessment tax return on time - but not everyone needs to file a return

James Madeley, 36, who goes by the name 'Jimmy in the Sea' on social media, started the mammoth task in January of last year

Sajmir Dodoveci was extradited to the UK this week and charged with the murder of Hemawand Ali Hussain in September 2019.

Multiple Met Office warnings for snow and ice are in place across the region ahead of a drastic change in the weather next week

Former BBC Breakfast presenter Steph McGovern has landed a brand new BBC series five years after quitting the Corporation for Channel 4's Steph's Packed Lunch

The 5.1 magnitude quake struck off the coast of Reggio Calabria in southern Italy on Saturday morning, sparking several calls to the emergency services

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT An 11-year-old girl who suffered horrific childhood abuse posed a 'grave risk to other children' after killing two toddlers in Newcastle

Selected pharmacies in England offer free blood pressure checks for people over 40 who don't know they have high blood pressure

Money Saving Expert has compiled the most cost-effective ways to keep warm this winter, with certain heating gadgets costing under a penny per hour to run

More than 1.5 million people are using weight loss medication in the UK but new data has shown what happens when the injections stop

B&Q has shared simple tips for tackling mould in the home - and one method uses a household product found in supermarkets from 35p

The substantial five-bedroom property is being marketed by Brannen & Partners, and is situated just a stone's throw from the sea front

Around 300 jobs were lost after Merit Holdings and Merit Health went into administration towards the end of 2025

From the demolition of the Gateshead Flyover to big decisions facing developments like the Crown Works Studios and Forth Yards, 2026 is shaping up to be a critical year for the North East

Residents of these North East areas who play the national game have won a thousand pound prize per ticket

The healthcare provider is recruiting for a range of vacancies across various levels of training and experience

Cases of flu appear to have stabilised over the first days of 2026 - but health bosses still worry for older people.

These criminals were ordered to pay back their ill-gotten gains which is being given to North East areas blighted by crime

Starring former Likely Lad James Bolam, the BBC1 series became a big hit when it first aired in January 1976

Irmantas Zilinskas, 39, was jailed for carrying out a violent attack against his then-partner in County Durham

Office for Budget Responsibility predicted that the license fee will rise from its current rate of £174.50 a year to just under £197 by the next election

Buzz Bingo in Wallsend is to close.

David Wilson, of Winlaton, has been jailed after he was found guilty of raping the terrified woman

Estate agents for the traditional village pub expect to see strong interest from the hospitality sector

The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's EuroMillions and Thunderball draws