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12 health conditions most likely to get long-term PIP payments from DWP
Personal Independence Payments are provided to people who have a long-term health condition or disability and they have difficulties carrying out everyday tasks
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Northumbria hospital boss named best NHS leader in the country after 'dizzying rise'
Dr Birju Bartoli is the best NHS chief executive going, a prestigious panel has ruled.
Police to tackle knife crime with arrest warrants and weapon sweeps across North East
This action by Northumbria Police is part of Operation Sceptre, a national effort to take on the issue which is leaving communities with 'serious concerns'
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Martin Lewis 'always good to do this' tip for arranging your pensions
You may want to think again about your pensions and retirement plans
Newcastle attempted murder LIVE: Hammer attacker jailed for life for trying to kill woman
Ross Clancy, of Newcastle, tried to murder a woman in her own home in Elswick and also subjected her partner to a vicious attack
Confused.com expert warns Bank Holiday drivers of ‘danger hour’ to avoid roads
Millions of Brits are expected to hit the roads this Bank Holiday weekend
Gateshead flat fire sparks emergency response with neighbours woken by screams
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service firefighters descended on Glebe Rise just after 10.30pm on Monday night in response to the blaze
Three more teens held over Old Eldon Square brawl involving 'air weapon and hammer'
One teen was taken to hospital following teatime altercation in Newcastle city centre
21 adorable North East cats and dogs searching for their forever homes
These beautiful pets are all looking to find their forever home in the North East.
Motorists warned of horse drawn wagons on Northumberland roads head of Appleby
The travelling community in the region will be heading to the annual Appleby Horse Fair, and Northumberland County Council has issued advice for motorists
DWP response to fears benefit payments could be suspended under new bank rules
The reponse appears in the UK Government's response to a public consultation
Geordie Shore's Charlotte Crosby says 'I was scared' as she opens up on miscarriage
Former Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby has opened up on This Morning about her plans to try for another baby
Fourth meningitis case confirmed at Reading primary school after child dies
The pupil is among a group of students who contracted Meningitis B (MenB)
Full list of dog breeds animal rights group say should be banned in the UK
The full list includes popular breeds such as Boxers, Chihuahuas, Dachshunds and Pugs
Energy bills could rise by 13% from July as new energy forecasts indicate
The news of potentially another price increase will have many households worried
Trump 'certainly' worried about Ebola outbreak as US travel ban hits three countries
The US has imposed a travel ban on nationals who have visited three nations amid an Ebola outbreak
All the North East postcodes affected by Royal Mail delivery disruption today
Some postcodes in Northumberland have been listed among the areas where there could be delivery delays on Tuesday
Best time and place to see rare 'blue micro moon' in North East sky this May
The rare blue micro moon only occurs once every two to three years
Martin Lewis says UK households can save up to £1,000 a year on water bills
The founder of MoneySavingExpert has explained what you need to check and how to go about cutting your water bill
New Freeview 'switch off' update as government issues plans statement
The Department for Culture Media and Sport has given an update on plans which could see Freeview turns off for millions of people