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Full list of updated countries UK foreign Office warns you should not travel to

The Foreign Office has updated travel guidance for countries worldwide, including 14 nations where British nationals are advised against all travel due to conflict and safety risks

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Emirates issues major flight update for popular holiday hotspots amid Iran crisis

Emirates has announced it is operating flights to a number of destinations including Dublin, with reduced schedules following the Middle East conflict that has left thousands stranded

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Savers told 'act now' with weeks before cut-off and HMRC rule change looming

A major deadline is coming soon and rules are also set to change

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UK man builds £70,000 bunker in garden in case of World War 3

Dave Billings, 44, from Derbyshire, has spent £50,000 on his first underground bunker and is investing another £20,000 to convert a Boeing 737 fuselage into a second fallout shelter in his garden

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UKHSA warning issued as wet wipes linked to six deaths and dozens falling ill

The UK Health Security Agency have issued a warning over four brands of wet wipes that have been linked to six deaths and 59 cases of Burkholderia stabilis bacteria in the UK

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State Pension age warning as DWP change affecting millions to start from April

Many people may have to wait for longer before they can start receiving their State Pension - here are more details

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Convicted North East murderer deemed so dangerous he should die in prison is released

Brutal killer Reginald Wilson has served more than 34 years behind bars for the murder of GP David Birkett

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Anyone with holidays booked to Turkey or Cyprus issued urgent travel advice

Journalist Simon Calder has outlined your rights if you're flying from the UK to a destination such as Turkey or Cyprus and that flight is cancelled

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Man accused of murdering Ian Huntley to make appearance at crown court today

Anthony Russell, 43, is charged with murdering the 52-year-old killer at HMP Frankland in County Durham

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Man allegedly posted image of North East Reform mayor with Nazi hat photoshopped on head

Karl Mason is accused of posting the meme on Facebook

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Gateshead Council set to write-off over £400k in uncollectible rent debts

The local authority has so far exhausted all options open to it to reclaim the money

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Latest Northumberland County Council accounts predict overspend due to pressure from adult and children’s services

Demand for adult and children's social care has pushed spending up

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Almost 1,500 'Martha's Rule' requests for second opinions at hospitals in the North East

As national figures show Martha's Rule, designed to give NHS patients and their families reassurance about their care, may have saved hundreds of lives in less than two years, this is how the North East compares.

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Gateshead special school to become Autism only to meet local demand

Council chiefs are being asked to make a special school autism only

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14 more electric buses soon to operate in the North East on three Arriva routes

The move is part of North East Mayor Kim McGuinness' plans to make every bus in the region zero emission within 10 years

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Woman attacked by 'immature' boyfriend after telling him their relationship was over

Aiden Heppell has been spared jail after attacking his partner on Christmas Day

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'The very best of Sunderland' - Businessman and nun honoured with the Freedom of the city

Sister Mary Scholastica and Paul Callaghan were given the award during a ceremony at Sunderland City Hall

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'Forever missed' - Devastated family pay tribute to man, 55, who died after suspected assault in Shildon

Jeff Blair was rushed to hospital after sustaining serious injuries but died a short time later

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North Tyneside Council prepares for new powers under Renters' Rights Act

As the first phase of new regulations on rented property emerge, North Tyneside Council prepares to enforce new powers

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More than £50m in funding to be approved for transport including major Metro station upgrade

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness is set to approve £53.6m in new transport funding