Seven people have died in a horror collision on the A66 at South Bank with a major 999 response at the scene

British Gas, EDF and Octopus customers are among those will be eligible for the energy bill discount if you meet the criteria

It would represent a major shift in how things are done

Some will have to pay it back - however new figures show expected massive rise in energy price this winter

Thief who owes over £3,500 to courts caught stealing cans of lager

A lawyer speaking for the family of Edie Grace Smart said "careful scrutiny" was needed to prevent similar tragedies re-occurring.

Daniel Cowie sneaked into two boats at Royal Quays Marina where people were staying and stole phones and bank cards

The new system has been a tricky obstacle for travellers and airports to navigate this summer

A care home in Gateshead has issues with safety and governance, a recent inspection found.

The ABC Haymarket on Percy Street opened in 1933 as part of the nationwide cinema boom

The home has five bedrooms as well as a paddock and an orangery

Lucy Harrison, 23, died after being shot by her father Kris Harrison at his home in Texas – a UK coroner later ruled her death as unlawful killing

The country legend's last public appearance was in June

Two PCs were holidaying in Barcelona when they got chatting to a man in a bar - but they had no idea he was missing from Leeds

Liam Potts, 22, had been missing since the early hours of last Saturday, and his body was sadly found in the River Tyne on Tuesday

There were no trains running on the yellow line in both directions between Pelaw and South Shields as a result of this

Fighting legend Mick Terrill will headline a BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing show at the Utilita Arena

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

Jude Hazard's family are desperately trying to find medical help for his condition

There are plans to build a number of data centres in the area

PC Matthew Blades, 37, and PC Tom Clough, 38, have been hailed as brave men who were serving their community when the collision took place

Sonny, seven, once struggled to communicate - now he's speaking to his whole school about motocross

Kiera Johnson and another woman stole body spray, body lotion and a candle from the store on February 22

The collision in Teesside has shaken the community today - here's everything we know as events unfold following the incident