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Girl, 12, dies after bus collision as police launch appeal for witnesses
Emergency services attended but the girl was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Army chief apology for failings that led to North East soldier's training exercise death
Private Jethro Watson-Pickering, 23, from Teesside, died from head injuries after the gun barrel of his armoured vehicle struck a tree during a training exercise on Salisbury Plain in October 2021, according to HSE findings
DWP confirms new Pension Credit rates for 1.4 million claimants from April 2027
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed a 3.9 per cent increase to Pension Credit rates from April 2027, with 1.4 million claimants set to benefit as single people receive £247.30 and couples £377.40 a week
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Law on whether you can legally speed in an emergency in the UK clarified by lawyer
It's a common belief among drivers that you're allowed to break the speed limit in the event of an emergency, but lawyers have clarified whether speeding is actually permitted under UK law.
DWP confirms payment months for Winter Fuel Payment in 2026
The DWP has confirmed when eligible pensioners in England and Wales can expect their Winter Fuel Payment 2026 to arrive, with most payments due in November or December
Free bus pass age change confirmed by Department for Transport from November 6
The Department for Transport has confirmed which passengers are affected by the latest rise in the free bus pass eligibility age in England, which continues to increase in line with the State Pension age.
Winning EuroMillions and Thunderball lottery numbers for Tuesday's £82m jackpot
All of the important details about the Euromillions and Thunderball draws
EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Tuesday, November 3
The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's EuroMillions and Thunderball draws
Knifepoint North East robber threatened to cut cabbie's eyeballs out before torching his taxi
Alexander Hindmarsh subjected the taxi driver to a terrifying ordeal before stealing his money, phone and taxi
One person taken to RVI after major emergency services response at Newcastle park
Fire and ambulance crews descended on Paddy Freeman's Park on Tuesday afternoon
Ryanair bomb threats cause European flight chaos as seven planes targeted
Bomb threats targeting seven passenger jets, including four Ryanair services, across Europe triggered travel chaos, forcing one plane to divert and another to be escorted by fighter jets
Police release CCTV images after fight involving several people at Newcastle Misfits Boxing event
Officers are appealing for the public’s help in identifying several people they would like to speak to following a report of affray in Newcastle
Northumberland dad gives moving update on son with cerebral palsy who 'makes me push myself'
Jon Moore is to take on a year of challenges
Police dashcam appeal after two taken hospital with serious injuries following Northumberland crash
Two people were taken to hospital after a crash on the A697 near to Longframlington on Sunday
Northumberland council to investigate new build hospital's 'catalogue of failings'
Northumberland county councillors will assess whether a public inquiry can be held over the problems with a new hospital being built in Berwick, where completed construction work is having to be stripped out
Outrage as North East bus firm refuse to pay £15,000 to repair home damaged in crash
In July a Go North East bus crashed into the garden of a Stanley property - Now four months on it remains in a state of ruin
Redheugh Bridge still has 50 years of life, Gateshead councillors reassured
Gateshead Council officers have reassured elected members that the Redheugh Bridge is still decades ahead of decommissioning
Police update after man injured in machete attack at North East home
A man in his 50s was injured in incident in the Hylton Castle area of Sunderland.
Missing teenager last seen in Sunderland over a week ago as police 'increasingly concerned'
Jamie, who is 16-years-old, has not been spotted since Monday, October 26, when he was seen in the city centre
Are Gen Z really difficult to manage? North East HR expert challenges workplace myths
“Managers have got Gen Z wrong - and it’s costing them good people” - HR expert celebrates successful launch of new book