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Why Northumberland is investing heavily in homes for vulnerable children
The move will bring vast savings by avoiding the huge costs of private providers
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Motorists warned of £5,000 fines over mistake when driving with dogs in the car
A pet insurance expert has warned UK drivers about the potential fines and consequences of not properly restraining their dog in the car under Highway Code Rule 57
Government 'planning ban' of some gas fires, towel rails and underfloor heating
New energy-efficiency rules would mean gas fires, underfloor heating and towel rails could be banned from sale if they don't meet certain standards
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DWP list of 8 metabolic conditions eligible for up to £194 weekly PIP payment
Personal Independence Payment is given to people who have difficulty doing everyday tasks or getting around because of a long-term physical or mental health condition or disability
Five reasons you're entitled to compensation if your package holiday is spoiled
Here's an outline of some of the circumstances in which you could be entitled to compensation if your holiday doesn't go to plan
Broken brake light brings drink-driver to police's attention on busy Northumberland roundabout
Lee Douglas was still twice the limit the morning after he'd been drinking the night before
The pioneering Gateshead firm harnessing heat from disused coal mines
The technology could also be used to provide low-carbon heating to homes, businesses and communities in former coalfield areas
UK set to be hotter than Ibiza this week as Met Office forecasts 30C scorcher
Temperatures will climb as warmer air from Europe moves in, with the North East forecast for highs of 22-23C
DWP 183-day rule explained for everyone claiming Personal Independence Payment
Disabled people may be entitled to financial support through a range of benefits. One of the primary means by which residents in England and Wales can access assistance is via Personal Independence Payments (PIP), a non-means-tested benefit awarded to those requiring help with additional living cost...
The 'ultimate sacrifice' - Remembering the North East police officers who lost their lives serving communities
As tributes are paid to tragic Northumbria Police officer PC Jess Turnbull, we remember the region's other fallen heroes
Northumberland pervert who subjected two young girls to sex attacks took his own life in prison
Simon Dunn was found dead in his cell five years after being sentenced to 16 years behind bars
A Newcastle street in 1971 - an iconic dance hall and vanished musical instrument shop
Recalling the Oxford Galleries and Kitchen’s music store on New Bridge Street
Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague unveil name of baby boy in unique fight night reveal
Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague have named their newborn son, with the unique baby name shared on Tommy's fight kit in Manchester
Newcastle doer-upper home up for auction with bids starting at £1,000
The property is up for sale via online auction with Andrew Craig
'It's insult to victims' - Fury as double one punch attacker walks free from court
Peter Ward was on bail for one attack when he carried out his second
Newcastle man with history of carrying weapons now caught drink-driving
Dominic McGlen, who previously hid a sword and jar of cannabis in his wardrobe, was spotted by police speeding, going on the wrong side of the road and almost travelling over a grass verge
North East teenager, 16, passes away after battling brain tumour which returned seven times
Ruby Hodgson was diagnosed with a brain tumour called ependymoma at 21 months years old
Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Saturday, June 13
The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's Lotto and Thunderball draws
Winning Lotto and Thunderball numbers for Saturday's £3.8m lottery jackpot
We have everything you need to know about the Lotto and Thunderball draws for Saturday, June 13
Heartbreak as Northumberland mum dies just weeks after bowel cancer diagnosis
Gina White was only diagnosed with cancer 25 days before her death