Local News
DWP New Year payment date changes for Universal Credit, PIP and other benefits
People are encouraged to plan their finances in advance ahead of payment rescheduling for benefits such as Universal Credit and PIP
Local messages
Former Newcastle and England striker Andy Carroll to appear in court charged with breaching non-molestation order
Former Newcastle United and England striker Andy Carroll has been charged with breaching a non-molestation order and is set to appear in court tomorrow (December 30).
Nationwide warning issued as customers urged to contact bank 'by January 1'
Nationwide has completed its £50 member payment distribution, but customers who received cheques must cash them by 1 January 2026, while those with outdated contact details need to update their information
Get Weekly Updates
Get the headlines in your inbox every week.
Five major tax changes UK drivers face in 2026 as major overhaul on the way
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced five Vehicle Excise Duty changes in Budget 2025, affecting UK car owners, van drivers and HGV operators from April 2026
Blue Badge holders warned of 'eye watering' £1,000 fine over DVLA mistake
Blue Badge holders could face a £1,000 penalty and potentially lose their driving licence for failing to declare a range of medical conditions to the DVLA
Ryanair 'horror' as major turbulence on Tenerife flight 'flings people from seats' causing injuries
One passenger claimed cabin crew had told her they had 'never experienced anything like it'
Christmas Day tragedy as toddler, 2, dies after falling into garden pond
'She lived more in her two years than some children did in a lifetime'
Dementia experts outline seven ways to help people amid cold weather warning
UK's cold snap could make things harder for people with dementia, Alzheimer’s Society has warned - here's what you can do to help
BBC TV licence can be cut to £0 in just 16 minutes as millions urged to act
Pensioners aged 75 and over who receive Pension Credit can cut their TV Licence fee from £174.50 to zero
UK households set for four bins in 2026 as new rules explained
New mandatory four-bin waste collection system launches across England in March 2026, with households required to separate rubbish into four categories under new government regulations
River Island to close 32 stores in January 2026 - full list of locations
Fashion retailer River Island will be closing 32 of its UK stores in January 2026 as part of a restructuring plan to help save the iconic British brand
Ticket hike warning as regional airports including Newcastle face 'unprecedented' rises in property tax
Government data shows that regional airports are among those facing the steepest increases in business rates of any sector in the UK
Newcastle travel live updates: Traffic and public transport latest from the North East
Follow live updates here for the latest on Newcastle's roads and updates on public transport across the North East region
HMRC issues tax fine warning to UK households over vital January 2026 deadline
People risk a fine running into hundreds of pounds for not meeting a certain tax deadline - here are more details
Thousands raised for North East paramedic diagnosed with incurable breast cancer
Abbie Tutchings was undergoing a breast reconstruction when medics realised her cancer had spread
Wetherspoons beer garden in Newcastle officially rated as one of the UK's best
A Newcastle Wetherspoons is considered to be one of the company’s best in the UK thanks to its prime location.
Newcastle's 11 most dangerous neighbourhoods based on 2025 crime data
Discover which Newcastle areas are deemed most dangerous based on recent crime data, highlighting the top 11 neighbourhoods.
Full list of closed roads and times in Newcastle on New Years Eve as fireworks return
Newcastle City Council have announced the full list of closed roads across the city this New Year’s Eve.
North East creative agency celebrate 16 years following a transformative year
North East creative agency, Cargo, is celebrating 16 years in business following a transformative year of growth, investment, and innovation that has set the stage for its next chapter
Full list of road closures and roadworks across the North East this week
All the planned road closures and roadworks for week beginning Monday, December 29