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Older drivers warned of £500 car insurance increase risk with over 80s hit most
Car insurance experts have explained how costs can rise for older motorists - here's more information
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North East Reform councillor who quit on health grounds admits criticism had 'profound impact'
Northumberland councillor Shaun Knowles came under fire prior to revealing his cancer diagnosis for low attendance at meetings
Northumbria Police officer alleged to have engaged in sexual activity with sex workers
Former Northumbria Police cop Vivek Varghese is facing a misconduct hearing on allegations he breached the standards of professional behaviour
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Further multi-million pound overspend on Northumberland council’s SEND budget expected
The number of children requiring additional support has risen by more than 20% annually since 2022
LNER warns of potential disruption to weekend services from North East throughout March
LNER trains, who operate the majority of routes from Newcastle to London and Edinburgh, have warned of travel disruption over the coming weekends.
Car finance compensation update as millions of drivers could get £700 this year
If the compensation scheme goes ahead, there are likely to be several changes - final rules are expected to be published in late March
Padel court plans for North East industrial estate knocked-back by council
Permission was sought to transform an empty industrial unit in Washington into a Padel centre
Medicine shortages hit UK pharmacies - 'we're struggling daily'
A pharmacy leader has warned that medicine shortages are becoming a daily problem, with common drugs including painkillers and blood pressure medications affected
Newcastle-born collector to sell 'most significant private collection of British comics' at auction
Peter Hansen, originally from Byker, has devoted decades to acquiring what is widely regarded within the collecting world as the largest and finest collection of British comics and original comic artwork in private hands
Northumberland councillor warns difficulties contacting GPs for appointments could cost lives
Almost half of patients said they struggled to contact their GP practice by phone
Plans to build 'inappropriate' café near Penshaw Monument refused
The cafe was planned to be created on the site of an old horse ménage at the bottom of Penshaw Hill
Thailand joins 'no travel' list in new Foreign Office update as Iran war escalates
Foreign Office issues new alert this Wednesday
Jet2, TUI, easyJet update travel advice after Foreign Office changes
Major UK airlines including Jet2, TUI, easyJet and Wizz Air have updated guidance for holidaymakers travelling to Cyprus, Turkey, UAE and other Middle East destinations amid the Iran-Israel conflict
Three arrested after group fight breaks out on Newcastle street in broad daylight
Officers were called to the Newcastle address on Tuesday afternoon after reports of fighting in the street
Si King teases new show as he returns to screens with original Hairy Bikers crew
Hairy Bikers star Si King has teased that he is working on 'something very special'
The wonderful sight Gosforth residents get to see at 4.30pm every day - and the one drawback
The starling murmurations around Gosforth are thought to be some of the biggest in the North East
North East Lloyds and Halifax banks among 108 set to close in 2026 - full list
Branches in County Durham, Northumberland and Sunderland are set to shut this year as more people move to online banking
State pensioners £12,570 warning as 600,000 hit - new statement from OBR
A massive campaign has been growing for state pensioners to be allowed to get £25,140 before paying tax
Major Universal Credit change confirmed by DWP will start in April - who will be affected
An element of Universal Credit is changing with new claimants of that payment set to receive less money - here are more details
'Astonishing find' as vintage recordings of The Hobbit unearthed during Metro renewal works
The cassettes were discovered buried at the base of an overhead line mast between Chillingham Road and Walkergate