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Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:57:37 +0000Martin Lewis issues urgent warning to UK households that need to 'act now'
Martin Lewis urges households to lock in fixed energy rates before the price cap is predicted to jump 14% on July 1
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:50:05 +0000North East pub set for major revamp under new plans
Plans for the pub include creating an outside bar
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:46:51 +0000Major UK energy firm plunges into administration making all staff redundant
GivEnergy Ltd, one of the UK's largest manufacturers of battery storage systems, has entered administration after posting a £5.4m loss
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:36:53 +0000Major airline collapses into liquidation with all flights cancelled
Dove Airlines, an Indian charter carrier founded in 2007, has formally entered voluntary liquidation after ceasing all flight operations in 2022
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:15:21 +0000David Haye left fuming on I'm A Celebrity with viewers surprised By Gemma Collins' reaction
I'm A Celebrity South Africa fans were left confused by Gemma Collins' reaction
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:14:56 +0000North East cannabis dealer caught after drugs ordered to granny's house intercepted by cops
Daniel Harrison, of Billingham, who worked at a butcher shop, was arrested when a parcel was intercepted
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:10:07 +0000Foreign Office Turkey, Cyprus, Greece 'no-go zones' for holidaymakers
The FCDO has issued travel warnings for Mediterranean holiday hotspots including Turkey, Cyprus and Greece – here's what you need to know before you travel
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:02:18 +0000UK weather maps show April snow for North East as 16 UK counties affected
Weather maps from WXCharts.com predict snow will hit parts of the UK on Sunday, April 26, with Scotland and the North East expected to see snowfall and temperatures dropping below freezing.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:00:08 +0000Driving schools ordered to pay back 80,000 learners after rule breach
The CMA has issued a ruling under new regulations
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:59:48 +0000Full BBC TV licence exemptions list of who doesn't have to pay the £180 fee
Certain groups can get free TV licences or discounts on the £180 annual fee, including over-75s with Pension Credit, care home residents and blind people
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:55:48 +0000UK personal tax allowance raise from £12,570 to £18,000 update as support soars
A new petition on the parliament website is calling for Chancellor Rachel Reeves to raise the personal tax allowance to £18,000 amid concerns about fiscal drag
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:53:12 +0000Aldi recalls salmon fillets after serious labelling error
The recall affects all Aldi locations in England, Scotland and Wales
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:43:39 +0000North East dad kicked at McDonald's worker in attack after night out
Macauley Breeze, who was 21 when the offence took place in December 2022, has been sentenced in court
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:02:00 +0000Wes Streeting warns higher pay for striking doctors would hit North East taxpayers already 'feeling the pinch'
The Health Secretary says the Government can't offer resident doctors higher pay - because that would mean higher taxes.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:44:00 +0000Grainger Market's new features still closed to public almost a month after £9m regeneration unveiled
City leaders celebrated the completion of the Grainger Market's £9m upgrades in March, but some key elements of the redesign remain closed to the public
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:34:00 +0000North East NHS trust loses 'outstanding' rating after Care Quality Commission inspectors say care 'deteriorated'
The Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Trust has been told to improve amid concerns about leadership, safeguarding and 'pockets of poor culture'.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:25:00 +0000Northumberland drug recovery centre plans approved as charity to convert takeaway
The plans for a drop in centre for substance abuse support have been approved in Blyth.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:11:00 +0000'He won't be able to do this to anyone else and make them suffer the way I have'
Michael Grey, of Wallsend, has been jailed at Newcastle Crown Court for having sexual activity with a child
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:28:38 +0000Baltic bags £3.6m as North East venues granted £12m share of Government's Arts Everywhere Fund
Chesters Roman Fort, Northumberland Libraries, and the Northern Stage were also announced as recipients of the Arts Everywhere Fund
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:03:12 +0000New Northumberland retirement home for 19-year-old cat which has made friends with rescue dog
Lily (formerly Littleun) came into the care of Cats' Protection when her previous owner moved into a care home, and she has now found a retirement pad of her own
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:47:19 +0000East Coast Main Line delays LIVE: Updates on railway disruption affecting North East travellers
Rail disruption is affecting North East passengers causing delays on dozens of trains
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:25:12 +0000Rid your fence of algae using this one simple cleaning hack using a common item
The warmer months mean people will be spending more time in their gardens
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:18:30 +0000Northumberland McDonald's granted late licence for Fridays and Saturdays despite objections
Conditions have been agreed to allow the restaurant to operate for an hour longer on Friday and Saturdays.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:12:43 +0000EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Tuesday, April 14
The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's EuroMillions and Thunderball draws
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:04:44 +0000'Really important' to invest in Gateshead says Health Secretary as he warns of Reform NHS 'threat'
Wes Streeting MP said his party was investing in the North East's NHS - and the public