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North East fire service shares advice that could save your life if you fall into water
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service is issuing the advice ahead of the warmer weather
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Bets pour in for MC Tazo to win Britain's Got Talent as audition goes viral
Gateshead's own MC Tazo was seen by millions as he auditioned for Britain's Got Talent on Saturday night
Scarlett Moffatt leaves Homes Under The Hammer host gobsmacked by house plan
I'm a Celebrity star Scarlett Moffatt was back on her home turf in the North East when she was a guest presenter of BBC's Homes Under The Hammer
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Big change to Tyne and Wear Metro ticket prices coming into force under mayor's £2.50 fare cap
A new fare cap on the Tyne and Wear Metro begins on Wednesday, but the changes will not mean savings on ticket prices for all passengers
County Durham heritage railway granted £130,000 to expand engineering opportunities for young people
Bosses say that the programme will expand engineering opportunities for young people and establish a more structured and professional approach to volunteer recruimtent
DVSA changes taking effect from today
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has introduced new rules
Turkey travel update as UK tourists prepare for Easter holidays in April
Tourism authorities in Turkey have confirmed that venues are still 'operating as booked' - here's the latest advice
Prison watchdog to probe restraints on pregnant women in HMP Low Newton
The County Durham jail will be one of 10 prisons to be examined
Meadow Well crime crackdown launched in bid to help troubled estate
Northumbria Police has teamed-up with North Tyneside Council, housing associations and community groups to improve life for residents in the North Shields neighbourhood
Tyne Tunnel operator announces major investment with 212 new solar panels
The Tyne Tunnels has marked a major green energy shift.
State Pensioners can get £86 a week extra from April if they meet one DWP criteria
The DWP pays an extra amount to pensioners with severe disabilities - here's more information about the benefits that can help
Millions of savers face tax bill on nest eggs as frozen allowances bite
The cautionary note comes amid widespread ignorance of the regulations among savers
Derelict Newcastle hospital awarded further £400k towards restoration
The Keelmen's Hospital on City Road has been derelict since 2009, but it will soon be brought back to life as 20 affordable homes
Couple create first neurodiverse-friendly holiday home
Karen and James hope to see similar facilities across the country
Scrap company says these Ford, Vauxhall, VWs being crushed due to £790 'April 2026' tax trap - list
New figures show a big spike in some cars being scrapped due to a massive tax trap which is seeing owners facing charges of almost what their car is worth
Missed opportunities and failures in search for North East dad, inquest hears
Grant Nicholas Lowry, 20, from Hartlepool, was found dead in June 2022
All you need to know as millions of drivers due share of £7.5b over car finance scandal
Here is an explanation of what is happening, what you should do, who could be owed money and how much compensation you could receive
Man arrested on suspicion of murder of North East girl, 17, last seen in 1998
Donna Keogh vanished in 1998 when she was just 17 years old
Full Pink Moon to light up UK skies this week - exact time it peaks
April's Pink Moon will be visible for around three nights from March 31
Grantchester's Robson Green to front 'compelling' North East crime drama
Robson Green will take on the role of Joe Ruby in the upcoming BBC crime drama The Northumbria Mysteries.