ChronicleLive asked the DWP why Universal Credit claimants do not qualify for the bonus - here's their response

Ellie Haigh, 26, from Newton Aycliffe, says her home was targeted in a case of mistaken identity and now is left with £50,000 worth of repairs

Many people approaching retirement are unaware of measures they can take, the DWP says

Hundreds of thousands of people are yet to claim a lump sum worth around £2,212 from forgotten Child Trust Fund accounts

Newcastle City Council has issued 19,404 penalties as part of a nationwide crackdown that has seen 140,000 fines handed out to drivers misusing electric vehicle charging bays

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering scrapping a 5p fuel duty freeze which has been in place since 2022, potentially sending petrol and diesel prices surging

The building society has committed to keeping all 605 UK branches open until at least 2030, protecting face-to-face banking services across the North East

On some days Aldi stores will shut early and on other days they will remain closed altogether to give staff members a 'well-deserved break'

Over 80 DWP jobs are at risk at Lincoln Jobcentre as staff prepare for strike action over potential redundancies

A swathe of weather warnings have been issued across Spain as an Arctic blast brings rare snowfall to the country, with up to 25cm of snow expected to fall in some areas within 24 hours

As temperatures plummet, UK households are being warned against a common practice that could lead to expensive damage, particularly in winter

HMRC says UK taxpayers could be owed a refund if they have overpaid tax on their pension, a self-assessment tax return or other things

The property, which is being marketed by Brunton Residential, is located in a modern development and has landscaped south facing gardens

These thirteen criminals have been dealt with in court, with one driver being over five times the legal limit

Denvah Finlay was diagnosed with retinoblastoma after tumours were found behind her eyes

James Snowdon took the pedal bike, which belonged to a 12-year-old boy, from outside McDonald's, in Ashington

From Low Fell’s old tram service to a prize giving at Heathfield Senior High School in 10 photos

Nine of the 49 "Trees of Hope" will be planted in the North East

Ant was quick to step in to avoid the blunder, which came as the hosts introduced tonight's Dreaded Dunnies challenge

The Squishy Dino Egg and Squishy Unicorn Egg toys have been recalled by the Office for Product Safety and Standards as they "present a serious microbiological and choking risk"

The stranger took out a hatchet, cut off her arms, and threw her down a ravine.

Chase, aged 11, was reported missing from his hom in Hull this afternoon

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to deliver her second Autumn Budget on November 26, with a number of tax changes expected to be announced to help plug a £50 billion black hole in the nation's public finances

HM Revenue and Customs has identified 758,000 unclaimed Child Trust Fund accounts with an average value of £2,212, encouraging eligible individuals to check if they have unclaimed funds

Craig Howse, of Heaton, was handed a life sentence with a minimum term of 20 years at Newcastle Crown Court for the murder of Michael Craig