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17 beautiful Dogs Trust canines looking for their forever homes right here in the North East
Here are the beautiful pups hoping to find their forever home in the North East.
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'My skin was red and sensitive - a £5 product completely transformed me'
Paulina Siembor had struggled with her sensitive skin on her face which flared up regularly
NHS tells people using Gabapentin for nerve pain to call a doctor 'straight away' with 5 symptoms
Gabapentin is used to treat epilepsy and nerve pain, but there are some serious side effects which need urgent medical attention
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Little-known supplement may help slash your risk of diabetes
The supplement may also improve eye, heart and brain health and ease anxiety among other potential benefits
Everything you need to know as speed cameras planned for major North East route
Traffic on the road has increased in recent years as drivers look to avoid bottlenecks on the A1
Everything we know as North East drugs gang jailed for 74 years
Nine men from Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland have been jailed for drugs and gun offences
All the names and faces of North East criminals jailed in January 2026
A number of people were sent to prison in January, some of them given sentences of more than 10 years behind bars - here are their details
On-duty Uber driver caught drink-driving in Newcastle after 'pouring something into water bottle'
Jagdev Multani didn't have passengers in his taxi when he was pulled over in Newcastle City Centre but was working
Inside a 'magnificent' Northumberland detached family home up for sale at £3.5million
The property in Hexham. which is being marketed by Sanderson Young, occupies a tranquil location, between Slaley Hall and the pretty village of Slaley
Chancellor confirms Moor Farm upgrade is 'being properly considered' by Government
Rachel Reeves was responding to questions from Northumberland MP Emma Foody in Parliament
Newcastle in 1956: 10 photographs that show scenes around the city 70 years ago
From a busy Northumberland Street to a packed St James’ Park - 10 images recalling Newcastle in 1956
The Northumbria and Durham police jobs up for grabs now with salaries of up to £135,756
Northumbria Police and Durham Constabulary are advertising vacancies - from entry level roles to Assistant Chief Constable
Amiodarone caution as medication could cause 'blue man syndrome'
This heart medication that can cause blue-grey facial discolouration when exposed to sunlight
Snow maps show when UK will face twin blizzards in 48 hour weather blast
Weather maps suggest two snow systems could hit the UK on February 13 and 15, with the Scottish Highlands potentially seeing up to 14 inches and the North East also hit
DWP bank account checks for Universal Credit, Pension Credit and ESA after February 27
The Department for Work and Pensions will roll out bank account checks on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and ESA after a consultation ending February 27, 2026.
TSB warns of 'devastating' scam costing victims £7,500 each - the red flags to look out for
The bank has warned that romance scammers ramped up their operations in the first half of 2025, with almost 3,000 Brits collectively being scammed out of £20.5million
Millions of households to get £150 energy discount - all you need to know
Millions of families will receive the Warm Home Discount every winter for the rest of the decade after the scheme was expanded until 2030/31
Boss reveals simple 'coffee cup trick' when hiring that jobseekers need to know
The test could mean the difference between having a job or not.
Expert advice to keep your car safe with a simple wing mirror test
Car theft is a major crime issue, as drivers struggle to keep up
UK could see driverless cars by September as US firm hopes to run taxis in major city
The cars have proved popular in cities across the United States