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PIP claimants could increase monthly DWP benefit payments by up to £633

Personal Independence Payments are given by the DWP to people who have a long-term health condition or disability

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North Shields police incident LIVE: Updates as popular bar taped off with road blocked

Charlie's Bar in North Shields is closed following an incident on Saturday night which sparked an emergency response

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What bank customers can and can't do at Post Office branches as rules explained

Here's a round-up of the main services provided at Post Office branches across the UK - there are some things customers won't be able to do

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9 UK areas to avoid snow as warning of 'something bigger' coming this week

The Met Office has identified areas expected to escape snow as wintry weather is forecast to continue until Wednesday, January 28

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Sunderland's £27m train station with just one shop branded 'massive embarrassment'

The modern station was hailed by council leaders as 'stunning', but others have compared it to an 'aircraft hangar'

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Free entry to popular summer concerts in Tyneside park could be axed under budget plans

Admission charges to the popular Sunday Concerts in Bents Park and scrapping the borough's winter parade are being considered

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Three UK banks offering up to £250 for free - how to qualify for the money

Banks including HSBC, Lloyds and TSB are offering the cash incentives to customers who meet the switching criteria

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Taxi driver allegedly sexually assaulted passenger in his cab in Newcastle

Malik Masood is accused of sexually touching the woman as he drove her home

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DWP update on Universal Credit changes extending to 'entire benefits system'

Senior officials from the department were grilled by MPs

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Man snaps incredibly rare picture of 'amazing' ermine stoat in Northumberland

Gavin Golden snapped a video of the stoat in its white winter coat in the grounds of Bavington Hall

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Inside 'exceptional' North East home with stables, games room and breathtaking views

The equestrian facilities and stunning views make this property, which is being marketed by Pattinson, a unique and rare opportunity

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Doctor says there's one supplement 'you likely don’t need'

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'It's all coming together' - Life in Newcastle Great Park as residents say development is finally 'buzzing'

Residents on the Newcastle Great Park feel a strong sense of community is finally there but more help is needed to bring in outside business

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Life behind bars - former prison officer lifts lid on the lives of Frankland's most evil inmates

A former prison officer has lifted the lid on life behind the walls of jail dubbed 'Monster Mansion'

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29 best care homes in the North East all rated outstanding by the CQC for their services

Inspectors have deemed these care homes as outstanding for the quality of support they provide to those most vulnerable

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Newcastle in 1986: 10 photographs showing city scenes from 40 years ago

From Eldon Square Shopping Centre to the Tall Ships Race - 10 images recalling Newcastle in 1986

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Knife attacker who slashed man's face in Newcastle discovers fate at Court of Appeal

Scott Orr was jailed for four years and two months for wounding with intent after scarring a man for life

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Northumbria University staff vote for strike action over pay and pensions row

This comes after 80% of participating University and College Union members backed the proposed industrial action

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A1 closed in Northumberland southbound due to 'emergency road surface repairs'

National Highways has shared information about the sudden closure, which is between the A192 at Northgate, and the A197 near Morpeth

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The Masked Singer fans 'furious' as music icon kicked out of ITV show

In a surprising result Monkey Business finished bottom of the vote on Saturday night's The Masked Singer