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Full North East Christmas Week weather forecast as Met Office issues update
Here's what the weather's looking like on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day in Newcastle and beyond
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Take a look back at the Fenwick Christmas window themes over the last 10 years
Themes over the years include The Snowman, Paddington and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Plans approved to repair vandalised historic pavilion in North East park
The old "bowls pavilion" building has been subject to frequent antisocial behaviour and vandalism
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5-ingredient Yorkshire pudding recipe with chef's tips for crispy edges and fluffy centres
Nothing beats the classic Yorkshire pudding - and one TikTok chef has shared his straightforward recipe for making them perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy within
Bank account warning issued over contactless card payment changes
The Financial Conduct Authority has announced that banks will be able to set their own contactless card payment limits from March 19, 2026, with the current £100 cap being removed
Treasury issues £49 tax update for millions of drivers
There were key changes to taxes affecting drivers announced in the Autumn Budget
North East teen walks free from court after 'rocking horse sex act' in play area
Callum Green, 19, was sentenced to a community order after being found guilty of outraging public decency
Broken lift in Tyneside flats left elderly residents stranded for more than three weeks
John Youngs and many of his elderly neighbours were left stranded for 24 days due to a broken lift
Motorists give up night driving as warning issued about headlight 'dazzle' health impact
More than half of UK drivers have stopped or reduced driving at night due to headlight glare - and here's what you can do about it
UK drivers are just realising real purpose of black dots on windscreens
Drivers have seen for years that cars have rows of small black dots on the windscreen - but there's a very good reason for them being there
Supermarket shoppers issued 'do not eat' warning as popular brand pulls product
The freezer fish meal has been recalled due to an undeclared allergy risk, with the Food Standards Agency issuing advice to customers
HMRC rule means you can claim £1,000 tax-free on top of Personal Allowance
The HMRC trading allowance helps people claim up to £1,000 tax-free from side hustles and other income separate from their main job
Paracetamol warning issued to anyone suffering cold and flu
A pharmacist has issued an urgent warning in the winter months following a surge in flu cases
NHS 'do not' fruit juice warning to anyone taking fexofenadine
Juices from a variety of fruit sources have been warned against by the NHS and other experts
British Gas, EDF, E.on, Octopus customers urged to apply for up to £2,000 in energy debt grants this winter
The British Gas Energy Trust provides grants of up to £2,000 to help clear energy debt, with funding available to customers of any energy supplier across England, Scotland and Wales
The Gateshead neighbourhoods most impacted by anti social behaviour in October
Find out which Gateshead neighbourhoods reported the highest antisocial behaviour incidents in October 2025.
Shock update on plans to build hundreds of new homes on former Tyneside power station
Plans to build hundreds of new homes on the former site of a Tyneside power station have been dropped.
New bin rules for 2026 for every home in England
Every home in England must abide by the new bin rules
NHS warns digoxin patients to ‘tell doctor’ if they have these two common symptoms
Some common side effects associated with digoxin could require a call to the doctors
Stepping back to Newcastle city centre during the run-up to Christmas 25 years ago
Stepping back to Newcastle during the run-up to Christmas 25 years ago