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5-second job to keep your washing machine clean and stop it from going mouldy
This very simple trick can help save a lot of cleaning hassle down the line
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Thousands of DWP benefit claimants set to have debts cancelled or cash refunded
Around 25,000 people across the UK could see their debts reduced, wiped out entirely or they could receive refunds - here's why
Man found dead at bottom of stairs day after 74th birthday as North East murder probe closed
Robert Coulson was found dead at the bottom of the stairs at his home. A police investigation was launched but his death is no longer being treated as suspicious
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Scarlett Moffatt lands ITV deal after appearing in I'm A Celebrity South Africa
Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffatt has secured a big new ITV project following her I'm A Celebrity South Africa stint, and has also announced she is expecting her second child with fiancé Scott Dobson.
Gemma Collins and Sinitta storm off stage as Adam Thomas wins I'm a Celeb
Gemma Collins and Sinitta stormed off stage during a dramatic I'm a Celebrity South Africa finale, as Adam Thomas was crowned the winner, beating Mo Farah to the title amid explosive on-stage confrontations.
Adam Thomas I'm A Celebrity South Africa unbroadcastable comments confirmed by Ant and Dec
Ant and Dec confirmed there were 'unbroadcastable' comments made by Adam Thomas during I'm A Celebrity South Africa, as David Haye pressed for answers in the live final
Mortgage alert as 'opportunistic lenders' mean deal 'loses shine'
Brokers say more people are heading for one type of mortgage, but it could catch them out
Tesco, Sainsbury's and M&S recall popular items from shelves in April - full list
A number of food items have been recalled by supermarkets due to safety reasons with shoppers told 'do not eat'
Inside the stylish Gosforth bungalow on the market after contemporary makeover
The property is positioned moments from Gosforth Park's open green spaces and within easy reach of Newcastle city centre
North East paedophile jailed for raping girls has sentence increased to 18 years
Taranvir Galsinh has had his prison sentence extended by seven years following a Court of Appeal hearing
The Gateshead planning applications you need to know about so far this April
Here is a snapshot of plans which have been submitted throughout Gateshead this April.
Postcode Lottery results with lucky winners in Gateshead and County Durham
Residents of some North East areas, who play the national game, have won a £1,000 prize
Heartless North East criminals locked up for turning on their own friends
These eleven offenders, who betrayed the trust of people they know in shocking ways, have been dealt with in court
A vanished Newcastle cinema and the same city-centre location 60 years later
Photographed in 1966, the venue traded under three different names between 1938 and 1990
Heartbroken family of Maggie-May Moody say 'she will always be in our hearts' after tragic 'dog attack'
The baby, who the family describes as 'everything to us', was just 13-weeks-old when she sadly passed away
Pavement 'rule change' after April driveway update for UK homes
A government minister has said an update is coming
Northumberland social club has ministerial visit to praise 'amazing' veterans
Northumberland is set to receive almost £1 million to create support hubs for ex-servicemen and women as Veterans Minister visits Prudhoe social club
Police warning as Tyneside man arrested on suspicion of assisting wanted offender
Northumbria Police officers continue to search for wanted man Mark Smith
Prisoners 'scared for their lives' after 'inmate held hostage in cell' at North East prison
The Ministry of Justice said the incident at HMP Deerbolt has been referred to police for investigation
Public urge NHS to get community care right amid Gateshead hospital ward closure
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital closed an elderly patient ward last year