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Pharmacist issues warning over common medicine that needs 'particular care' in UK heatwave
Some medications, including insulin, can become less effective or even unsafe if not stored correctly during hot weather, health experts warn
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20p per mile rule confirmed by Chancellor for people who use a bicycle for work
New mileage rates have been announced by Rachel Reeves with the car rate rising from 45p to 55p per mile, while the bicycle rate remains unchanged at 20p per mile
Hundreds of over-70s lose driving licences after not renewing as eyesight tests loom
Motorists must apply to renew their driving licence once they turn 70, and then every three years after that - but data shows hundreds of pensioners have let their licences lapse by not applying for renewal
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Katie Price's missing husband Lee Andrews 'arrested in Dubai' as dad issues update
Katie Price's husband Lee Andrews has reportedly been arrested in Dubai after going missing for over a week
Health warning issued after measles case reported at North East Amazon warehouse
A member of staff at Amazon's Follingsby warehouse has fallen ill with measles.
Family’s horror as puppy swallows a school badge in North Tyneside
Ori wolfed down the shield-shaped badge when it fell off Darcie-May's jumper
Residents warned over fresh fly-tipping in Whitley Bay hotspot
Reports of fly-tipping and littering in a Whitley Bay back lane have resurfaced once again
The Newcastle mum who wants to be first woman to run entire length of Metro system in one day
Alice Townend, 53, is taking on the mammoth 65-mile challenge to support Women’s Street Watch
North East council becomes most politically diverse in years after tumultuous local elections
Labour, Reform, Conservative, Green, and Independent councillors have announced their leaders and deputies in North Tyneside.
From Grainger to Percy: How 10 Newcastle streets got their names
Newcastle’s most familiar streets often hide stories that reach deep into the city’s past
Scarlett Moffatt overjoyed as she shares baby gender news at County Durham home
The former Gogglebox star said she 'couldn't stop smiling' after receiving the happy news that she is having another baby boy
Top footballer urges fans to learn CPR after Sunderland fan almost died at play-off final
Tom Lockyer wants to see people listen to the stories of football fans like Sunderland's Callum Lawson - who had a terrifying cardiac arrest in Wembley this time last year.
DVLA warning for all UK drivers who use a mobile phone for texts and emails
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has issued an important alert to drivers
Gateshead crash sees one person taken to hospital amid long A1 delays
Blaydon crash sees one person taken to hospital amid long A1 delays
Huge emergency response at North East prison as one person taken to hospital
The emergency services were called to HMP Deerbolt on Friday evening.
The 'exquisite and understated' Northumberland house named North East Building of the Year
Five buildings from across the region have scooped the prestigious titles
101st birthday celebrations for 'remarkable' South Shields ex-miner who 'never missed a day's work'
Dennis Carr has turned 101 - and says his secret is never missing a day of work.
‘Dangerous’ crossroads on Northumberland coast may not become roundabout
The notorious junction is increasingly used by tourists visiting popular spots on the coast
North East to be hotter than Ibiza this Bank Holiday as Met Office maps turn orange
The region will also beat parts of Portugal, Greece and Cyprus on temperature this Monday as the UK braces for a heatwave
UK Foreign Office travel warnings for anyone going to Turkey for a holiday
We have rounded up all the main rules travellers need to know, from entry requirements to taxi use and dress code