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DVSA driving test changes kick in today as learners urged to 'take time'
The changes are an attempt to reduce wait times for practical tests
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Newcastle upon Tyne named in full Met Office list of areas facing hail and thunder on Wednesday
Areas impacted include Newcastle upon Tyne, Manchester and Birmingham
Northumberland crash LIVE: Police officer fighting for life after Mercedes Spine Road collision
Drivers are being urged to avoid the A189 Spine Road in Northumberland after two crashes, one involving a police car
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North East traffic LIVE: Updates on the roads and public transport for Blaydon Race and Take That
Follow for live travel updates on the roads and public transport across the region has Blaydon Race and Take That concert take place in the North East
Man faces allegation he attacked suspected asylum seeker with glass bottle in Newcastle City Centre
Steven Brymer, also known as Wright, from Throckley, is accused of leaving the male with cuts to his arms and head
Long delays at EU airports may not 'stabilise' for two years as warning issued to travellers
Airports in Spain, Portugal, France and Italy have been reported to be among the worst affected by the new EU entry and exit border system
New trials of 'magic mushrooms' drug for mental health patients to launch in Newcastle
Psychedelic drugs are being trialled in a medical environment to support people with mood disorders.
11.30pm to 7am rule drivers must follow or risk £1,000 fine
Drivers who ignore this Highway Code rule could find themselves in trouble
Smiling dealer told police 'there's a load of gear in the house' as he fled North East home
Steven McDowell, 34, has been jailed for three years and nine months after being convicted of possession with intent to supply cocaine following a Stockton drug bust
Everything we know on A189 Spine Road crashes with police officer fighting for life
A police officer is in a critical condition after they were injured in a collision on the A189 Spine Road in Cramlington while responding to another crash
Man 'hours away from losing vision' asks people to check their eyes for symptom
Man has issued a warning after a symptom appeared
Exact State Pension age check warning with major DWP change now under way
People are being asked to check their State Pension age so they know exactly when they will become eligible as payments do not start automatically
King Charles approves new World Cup bank holiday – but there's a major catch
King Charles has approved a special one-off bank holiday ahead of the World Cup 2026 opener – but most many councils have refused to take part
BBC expert warns of DVLA rule that can lead to £1,000 fine or court for drivers
A lawyer appeared on BBC Morning Live and explained three things that could go wrong for motorists if they flout a particular rule
Teen girl arrested after teacher and two students hurt in school stabbing
A 14-year-old girl is now in police custody, following the incident at the Co-op Academy in Blackley
Officer in 'critical condition' after Mercedes crashes into police car on A189 Spine Road
A Northumbria Police officer is in hospital fighting for their life after two crashes which have closed the A189 Spine Road for more than 13 hours
Air ambulance lands in Whitley Bay with patient taken to hospital after 'medical incident'
The critical care team at the Great North Air Ambulance Service were dispatched to Whitley Bay and worked alongside the North East Ambulance Service to assess and treat a patient
Toddler bitten by 'German Shepherd' in North East dog attack
A 23-year-old man has been arrested and remains in police custody after a toddler was injured in a dog attack
Gateshead Flyover demolition update as huge gap appears in abandoned highway
Around 7,500 tonnes of material has been removed from the Gateshead Flyover in the first eight weeks of its demolition, a weight heavier than the iron frame of the Eiffel Tower
Man to appear in court over alleged glass bottle attack in Newcastle city centre
Police have charged a 24-year-old with causing GBH with intent