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15 adorable cats and dogs looking for forever homes in the North East
These beautiful pets are all looking to find their forever home in the North East.
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Met Office extends Tyne & Wear weather warning with potential for up to 5cm of snow
The Met Office has extended its weather warning for snow and ice for Tyne and Wear until 11.59pm on Thursday (November 20).
Tyne and Wear Metro worker retires after 40 years repairing ticket machines
Alex Carr, 60, has headed up the maintenance of the 225 machines across the system's 60 stations for the last four decades
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All DWP benefits eligible for cold weather payment as UK temperatures drop
The DWP is responsible for issuing Cold Weather Payments, which are worth 25 for every seven-day period when the average temperature in your area drops to zero degrees or below
Thousands of UK households to receive HMRC '£992 demand'
Millions of UK households are about to be hit with a little known tax - but there's a way to avoid it and you need to act now
Drivers urged to pack these 18 items in car boots this week
The RAC is urging road users to "be prepared for every eventuality by ensuring that your car is equipped"
Waitrose's Christmas ad 'outshines' John Lewis with 'perfect pairing'
Waitrose's Christmas advert, The Perfect Gift, has been a huge hit with viewers - and a PR expert has revealed why it's the standout festive campaign of the year
The current Ofsted ratings of Newcastle secondary schools before grades are scrapped
As the existing Ofsted grading system could soon be scrapped, take a look at the ratings currently held by secondary schools in Newcastle.
Strictly fans demand 'bring Vicky back' after co-star pulls out of live show
Strictly Come Dancing fans are begging for Vicky Pattison's return.
North East businesswoman helping to rehome tenants after facing possibility of homelessness
Michelle Walker Smith and her husband found themselves tens of thousands of pounds in debt and facing homelessness
Exact date UK households should put Christmas tree up is sooner than you think
It all depends on whether you stick to tradition or not
UK pensioners urged to 'check retirement pots' ahead of major budget change
Personal finance experts have shared advice for pensioners ahead of the Chancellor's Autumn Budget
Drivers face new £300 Rachel Reeves tax in major rule change
The Labour Party Chancellor plans to introduce a pay-per-mile car tax from 2028, which could cost drivers an extra 300 a year
Strictly star forced to pull out of show due to foot injury
La Voix has broken her silence on the injury that has forced her to miss the upcoming Strictly Come Dancing Blackpool special
Mushrooms will stay fresh for 7 days with simple storage hack
Mushrooms are a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes, but they can quickly turn slimy in the fridge
Kneecap in Newcastle: Times, ticket information, setlist, how to get to City Hall and more
After a hugely eventful summer for the group, Kneecap are returning to the North East this week.
North East 48-hour snow and ice warning as alert extended in latest weather forecast
The yellow warning from the Met Office has been extended as the region is expected to be hit by wintry showers on Wednesday and Thursday
Man in court after hoax bomb allegedly left outside North East shop
John Maughan, 49, is accused of leaving the suspicious package, which had to be removed by way of a controlled explosion, outside a premises in Birtley
Major internet outage as sites including X and Spotify crash as Cloudflare down
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Tyne & Wear Cold Health Alert upgraded to significant impacts including rise in deaths
A Cold Health Alert issued for Tyne and Wear has been upgraded to an amber warning, meaning the wintry weather is now forecast to cause a significant impact across health and social care services, including the risk of a rise in deaths.