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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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
Discover the Newcastle areas most affected by burglaries last year
Find out which Newcastle neighbourhoods reported the highest incidents of burglaries in November 2025.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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