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Exact number of years you need to work to receive full new State Pension
Not all retirees will be entitled to full £230.25 a week
Opening date confirmed for Bedlington station on the Northumberland Line
The project will finally be complete next month
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Valentine's Day 'sunny' weather forecast for North East as snow and ice warnings in place
Many couples may be planning to spend a romantic day together on Saturday, February 14 - here's what to expect from the weather in the North East
Thug told terrified partner 'I'm going to bite your face off' during violent attack
Michael Burden, 47, bit his partner and pulled her hair out during a 10 month relationship
North East mum wore the same pair of tights for 19 years - without a single hole
Joanna Buchanan, 40, from Barnard Castle bought the black 60-denier designer tights in 2007 and has worn them around 2,000 times despite regular tumble drying
Newcastle crash LIVE: Updates as A167 Central Motorway closed with 999 crews at scene
Emergency services are dealing with a collision on the A167 Central Motorway in Newcastle which is causing huge congestion
People claiming PIP, DLA and ADP may get 'free' driving lessons
People on certain disability benefits may be eligible for up to 40 hours of funded lessons
Face of jailed North East prison officer who sent 'miss you' text to murderer inmate
Ellis Eyles was a serving officer at HMP Deerbolt when she began regularly messaging and calling Mitchell Ingham, who called her 'babe'
Three new snow and ice weather warnings issued as North East temperatures plunge
The areas affected by the weather alerts include County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Tyneside and Sunderland
'Major' metro line closure due start from Monday
A major line closure on the Tyne and Wear Metro is due to start next week.
Government unveils outdoor smoking ban plans for UK public spaces
The Department of Health and Social Care has launched a public consultation on proposals to ban smoking and vaping in certain outdoor areas
Certain Brits should 'consider wearing a face mask' as Covid cases rise
Health officials have shared guidance on respiratory viruses including COVID-19, flu, and RSV
Workman fined after assaulting traffic warden by throwing ticket in his face
Michael Hughes had parked his van where he wasn't allowed and lost his temper when he was given a penalty notice
Tyneside council approves budget with £25m in cuts and maximum tax hike
The Labour administration's budget has been approved, including £25m in cuts for 2026/27, with ruling chiefs lambasting opposition parties for not providing alternative costings.
Little Mix star Jesy Nelson attempted to take own life in final dark days of the group
Jesy Nelson’s mum grew increasingly concerned as her daughter was “up and down” and struggling with her mental health
UK supermarket issues 'do not consume' warning over popular snack due to health risk
Customers are being urged to take the affected item back to the store from where they bought it and a full refund will be provided
DWP can strip driving licences from people under new powers to stop benefit fraud
The Government has explained just how this power will work and who will be affected
Flowers laid at scene as police probe continues into 'unexplained' death of North East woman
Police officers remain on scene after a woman was found dead at a property in Horden on Thursday
Serial killer's North East ex-wife pleads 'tell the truth' as police review Suzy Lamplugh case
Diane Cole, 71, says she is haunted by fears the Suffolk Strangler may have killed missing estate agent Suzy Lamplugh 40 years ago as police review cold case links