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DWP Universal Credit and other benefit payment date changes for May bank holidays
There are two bank holidays in May and this will mean your benefits may be paid on different dates - check how you will be affected
Parents warned over '100-day' whooping cough as cases of 'particularly serious' infection soar
Health experts say whooping cough can affect people of all ages but it can be serious for very young infants - here is more advice on how to protect children
I visited a County Durham village that was voted one of the 'poshest' in the UK
Brancepeth is a peaceful village with a historical castle and church, as well as a golf course.
Killingworth slimmer to achieve London Marathon dream after losing five stone
Craig Falcus will represent Slimming World in their 17-strong official marathon team this April.
Cat terrified of dogs still searching for home after 100 days in Tyneside adoption centre
Bowie stopped eating and developed alopecia and dermatitis because he was so scared of the dogs in his previous home
Newcastle in 1999: 10 archive photographs recalling scenes from 25 years ago
From the controversial ‘Lego Men’, to the Centre for Life nearing completion - 10 photos showing Newcastle in 1999
21 retro photos of Market Street in Newcastle through the decades
Let’s look at Market Street and Newcastle’s development through the years.
Newcastle woman hit with orange liquid after bravely grabbing burglar she found in her flat
Brian Johnson, of Heaton and John Irving, of North Shields, broke into student accommodation in Newcastle, stealing a computer and jewellery
12-year-old Newcastle singer sets sights on bright future following Junior Eurovision success
Yazmin has dreams of a successful career in the music industry, following on from Junior Eurovision and The Voice Kids.
Criminals in court for drug offences from involvement in crime gangs to smuggling illegal substances into prison
We've rounded up nine North East offenders who appeared before court for drug-related offences - with crimes spanning from attempted pill smuggling into a prison, to cannabis farming from a commercial property.
Newcastle Foodbank distributed over 337 tonnes of food in busiest 12 month period on record
The total number of food parcels issued between April 2023 and March 2024 was 25,570, an 8% increase on the previous year.
North East weekend weather forecast as Met Office gives verdict on rest of April
The days are getting longer but the weather will remain chilly this weekend, with some showers persisting in between dry and bright spells
Gateshead Council approves demolition of Felling Traveller site
Gateshead Council says the site has no demand and should be redeveloped for alternative use
Warning issued over condition with 'debilitating pain' as cases rise among young people
There are concerns about an increase in cases of gout, particularly in younger people - here are more details about what it is and how people are affected
Bradley Walsh amuses The Chase fans as he points out contestant's wardrobe blunder
The Chase can be get tense at times, but you can always count on host Bradley to relieve the pressure
EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Friday, April 19
The winning EuroMillions and National Lottery Thunderball numbers for Friday, April 19 - live breaking updates below
North Tyneside family cycling event back on track with original route after initial safety worries
The seafront cycle lane in Tynemouth will feature as part of a coastal family-friendly cycling event this Saturday, after initial fears the cycle lane was not safe enough
Northumbria Police officer verbally abused couple while on final written warning for parking row
At the time of the incident he was on a final written warning for becoming verbally abusive towards another member of the public in a row over parking in November 2020
Connor Brown's tragic murder inspires pioneering project teaching youths about consequences of knife crime
Connor Brown was only 18 years old when he was killed in alleyway in Sunderland city centre on February 24, 2019
Newcastle couple slam housing company for leaving them living in damp and mouldy flat
Jay Dalziel and his wife Donna Dalziel live in a two-bedroom property on Barrack Road in Newcastle