The campaign has warned it will take the Government to court in its continued bid for women to be compensated over changes to their State Pension

People on old-style benefits are being transferred to Universal Credit but it's not automatic and claimants must take action to avoid missing out on payments

The Pope was reported to be in the early stages of kidney failure at the weekend as he remains in hospital with pneumonia and a lung infection

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

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has granted £300,000 towards the £4.4m scheme

Shincliffe Mill Cottage, in Shincliffe Village, is a unique property which is located in attractive countryside but extremely close to Durham

Terrence Merrin was one of three crooks who stole the goods from Aldi

Andrew Bibby's tongue in cheek claim comes from a curiosity that walkers don't take more of an interest in farming landscapes in the countryside

All the planned road closures and roadworks in the region including Newcastle, Sunderland and Durham for the week beginning Monday, February 24

Justin Evans sexually assaulted the woman while drinking in a Newcastle bar

56 schools in the North East have been confirmed to be getting free breakfast clubs

Thomas Smillie was travelling at 40mph when he failed to slow down at a crossroads on the A697, near Alnwick, and struck another vehicle, leaving his passenger with a broken ankle and cuts to her spleen and head

Viewers were sure they would have got it right straight away

The energy regulator is gearing up to introduce a series of major changes that could see you shelling out more or less on your bills, depending on your energy consumption

Vera has many fans across the globe and one of them is a former Geordie Shore star who was left starstruck by Brenda Blethyn

The UK is set to be plunged into partial darkness next month, as a stunning solar eclipse will be visible across the country - this is how to see the celestial display

The DVLA has issued a warning to motorists that they must ta their vehicle - even if they don't have to pay anything

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Pope Francis is currently in hospital battling pneumonia in both lungs, sparking concerns around the world about what happens when a pope dies

The Swiss Guard protecting Pope Francis has started rehearsals for the 88-year-old's funeral, with members under a curfew as they prepare "for the pontiff's death", Swiss newspaper Blick reports

The College of Cardinals is responsible for electing the new pope, and while openly campaigning for the role would get a cardinal in hot water, it's believed the cardinals are already holding secret meetings to discuss the matter

Pope Francis is fighting for his life as his pneumonia battle continues, these are the men who are most likely to replace him in the Vatican

As Pope Francis undergoes treatment for double pneumonia, many are looking ahead to the process of selecting his successor which has remained largely unchanged for the past 800 years

Formal identification of the body, which was found after 9:30am today, has yet to take place

Ant McPartlin was involved in a bizarre accident during the auditions for the ITV show