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PIP changes to DWP qualifying income rules update as expert shares verdict
You can get different levels of PIP payment depending on your situation
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Wallsend SEND pupils face possible move to new school building
Silverdale Primary pupils could soon have a new school building, following a consultation
Robber pointed knife at petrol station worker's chest and told him 'Open the till, give me the money'
Reece Gillon has been jailed for three-and-a-half years at Newcastle Crown Court
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Newcastle community come together to clean up West End
Newcastle community come together to clean up West End
Illegal North Shields encampment told to move on by council
Notices have been issued to a number of caravans neay North Shields' Clifford's Fort to move on.
A19 among England's best roads with over three out of four drivers satisfied
The major North East route has ranked an impressive fifth in a national survey of over 9,500 drivers
Disabled council house tenant 'stuck in limbo' after being told to leave late dad's Newcastle home
Alistair Ralston, who suffered life-changing injuries when he became the victim of a drink-driving incident in 2024, has been told he must vacate the specially adapted home where his parents lived
Kevin Keegan dies aged 75: Friends and former teammates lead touching tributes
Affectionally known as 'King Kev' on Tyneside, former NUFC player and manager Kevin Keegan was a true footballing icon
Andy Burnham LIVE: Updates as Bridget Phillipson remains in cabinet under new PM
Andy Burnham gave his first speech as PM after officially taking over from Sir Keir Starmer today - here are all the latest updates
Signed David Hockney print found in charity shop sells for over £41,000
The Northern artist passed away earlier this year
Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Monday, July 20
Tonight's Set For Life could see one player scoop £10,000 every month for 30 years
Winning Set for Life lottery numbers for Monday, July 20
We have everything you need to know about the Set for Life draw for Monday, July 20
Strictly's Nadiya Bychkova shares moment which surprised loved ones
Strictly Come Dancing professional Nadiya Bychkova had been part of the BBC show since 2017
Man charged with murder following death of former MP Ann Widdecombe
A 28-year-old man from South Yorkshire has been charged with murder following the death of former politician Ann Widdecombe at her home in Devon, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has announced
New Freeview 'switch off' update as government makes 'support package' pledge
Concerns have been raised about the end of terrestrial TV which services 13.6m people
Touching tributes to Kevin Keegan from Newcastle United fans at St James' Park
Toon supporters have left flowers around the stadium in the hours since the former player and manager's sad death was announced
'I went to Canary Islands hospital with cramp before delivering a surprise baby'
Carmen from Tenerife in the Canary Islands, was rushed to hospital complaining of stomach cramps, only to discover she was experiencing a cryptic pregnancy and was already in labour
Andy Burnham must deliver a 'new era of power' for the North East, mayor urges
Andy Burnham has been challenged to live up to his promises to take power out of Westminster, after he replaced Keir Starmer as Prime Minister on Monday
Dangerous driver jailed after killing mum in crash on A1 in Northumberland
Sean Hogan, of Gateshead, has been jailed after pleading guilty to causing death by dangerous driving following a crash that killed loving mum and grandmother Jade Duncan
Aquafit helps Hebburn mum whose health saw her lose confidence and 'become housebound'
A Tyneside mum has thanked an aquafit programme, accessed through the NHS, for helping her transform her life after 14 years out of work