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Hair-raising moment uninsured Newcastle learner driver smashes into barbershop

Lewis Charlton, of Kenton, decided to take his friend's Audi for a spin in an 'act of stupidity'

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Government update on new planning rules that could affect anyone with a garden

Labour are consulting on new planning rules that would limit garden development to twice a home's footprint and require 50% of garden space to remain undeveloped

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Man remains in hospital after suffering serious injuries in North East crash

Emergency services were called to a single vehicle collision between Seaham Hall Hotel and the A1018 roundabout on Monday afternoon

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HMRC to contact UK households from next week over new tax rule change

HMRC is set to contact UK households within the next fortnight about changes to tax returns, with the new Making Tax Digital system requiring quarterly updates instead of annual filings

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Thousands of UK drivers could have licence points scrapped after 'review'

A government investigation has been launched after 2,650 motorists were incorrectly caught speeding on English motorways and A-roads due to a camera fault since 2021

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Automatic DWP Winter Fuel Payments of up to £300 to end for pensioners next week

Here's an explanation of what you need to do if you have not received your Winter Fuel Payment from the DWP by next week

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Domestic Abuse Act age limit review after Holly Newton's murder to conclude this year

Holly Newton was murdered by her ex-boyfriend Logan MacPhail in January 2023

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Martin Lewis issues vital tax tips for pensioners as HMRC January deadline nears

Anyone who doesn't submit their tax return this month could face a hefty fine and these charges can escalate with more penalties added

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North East allegedly murdered toddler found 'in bed in cardiac arrest', inquest hears

Two-year-old Isabelle Rose Welsh died after being found in bed. Two people are charged with murder as inquest is adjourned pending criminal proceedings.

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Where Met office says Brits set to see Northern Lights this week

The Met Office revealed Aurora Borealis could be seen over northern and southern parts of Britain

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Weather maps show UK facing 90mph gales and heavy snow as Atlantic storm approaches

Latest weather forecast maps show a major Atlantic storm is set to batter the UK with heavy rain, snow and winds up to 90mph

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Brooklyn Beckham statement in full as he 'does not want to reconcile with parents'

The 26-year-old says he is "telling the truth about only some of the lies that have been printed", with his parents yet to respond

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Discover the Newcastle areas most affected by burglaries last year

Find out which Newcastle neighbourhoods reported the highest incidents of burglaries in November 2025.

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Martin Lewis says millions should 'recheck now' after councils fix website error

Local authorities have been updating their websites after a MoneySavingExpert investigation found one in five were incorrect

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Pupils 'deserve' safe school buildings as North Tyneside Council issues Government cash pleas

Churchill Community College is one of several schools in North Tynside blighted by structural problems.

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New charges proposed at two Whitley Bay car parks spark 'disappointment'

The Playhouse and Park Road car parks could soon be hit with new fees, council notices state.

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Decision due on plans for 140 more homes next to Newcastle new-build estate

Councillors will decide this week whether to back plans for 140 new homes on greenfield land between the Newcastle Great Park and Hazlerigg village, off the A1 North Brunton Interchange

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North East bomb hoaxer who caused panic tells court: 'It was just a joke that went wrong'

John Maughan, of Morpeth, told a court the device blown up by a bomb squad robot was a petrol can sellotaped to a steel pole

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North East NHS trust confirms deal which could see healthcare assistants get £5,500 in backpay

A long-running dispute over backpay is set to be resolved

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Decorated Sunderland boxer set to make professional debut on Josh Kelly undercard at Utilita Arena

Kiaran MacDonald, 28, is set to make his proffessional debut on the Josh Kelly undercard on January 31