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UK drivers could be forced to give up cars over new tax announced this week

A Saga Car Insurance survey of 1,000 Brits has found that two in five drivers would back away from electric cars if new taxes were introduced in the Labour Party Autumn Budget

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Foodbank 'delighted' after 'cruel' two-child benefit cap is axed in Budget

'This move will pull 470,000 children out of severe hunger and hardship by 2027 and ease pressure on foodbanks'

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AA says drivers could face £5,000 fine for 1 common Christmas mistake

The AA has shared advice on how to transport a Christmas tree safely and avoid hefty fines under Highway Code rules, as it could leave you with a hefty fine just before Christmas

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North East predator who told teenager 'she should have his baby' once she turned 16 jailed

Jonathan Paton was jailed for rape, sexual abuse and grooming offences at Newcastle Crown Court on Wednesday

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Work under way on 124-apartment extra care housing with bistro café in South Shields

The new building will have a number of homes for people living with dementia as well as young adults needing extra care

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New mRNA vaccine could prevent norovirus, Newcastle researchers say

Researchers in Newcastle are seeking to find volunteers for a new clinical trial

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Martin Lewis issues 7 key alerts for British Gas, EON, EDF, Ovo customers

The Money Saving Expert has issued a list of further information regarding the energy bill reduction, which was confirmed in the Autumn Budget, to share with Brits across the UK

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HMRC warning issued to home workers as UK households ordered to pay back £20k

Martin Bentley, an HMRC employee, has been ordered to pay £20,000 by an employment tribunal after bringing vexatious disability discrimination proceedings when he refused to return to the office following Covid lockdown.

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RAC urges UK drivers to remove this item from cars to stop condensation

The Royal Automobile Club has shared advice on how to tackle car condensation during winter, and it involves removing damp belongings from your vehicle

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Three North East residents fined for failing to help council with fly-tipping enquiries

The three women now have court bills of over £1,000 each after they failed to assist council officers with their investigation

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UK drivers warned of £5,000 fine for breaking little-known Christmas rule

Here's what the Highway Code says and just what drivers need to keep in mind when they are out and about on the roads over the festive season

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Five DWP and Universal Credit benefit changes in Budget - how you'll be affected

Major changes have been announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves including one involving the Universal Credit two-child benefit cap

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Ant and Dec announce live Bushtucker trial return on I'm A Celebrity after six years

I'm A Celebrity hosts Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly announced the return of live Bushtucker trials on Wednesday's I'm A Celebrity: Unpacked, marking the first live trial in six years

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Teenage girl suffers life threatening injuries after being hit by car near Jesmond Park Academy in Newcastle

The collision occurred shortly after 3.30pm on Wednesday

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Newcastle charity to receive funding to get more locals active

A North East health and wellbeing charity has been identified to receive investment from Sport England to boost levels of physical activity among those in greatest need.

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Exact time North East will get snow this weekend according to Met Office maps

The weather is turning colder once again with some snow forecast for the region this weekend - here's where and when snow is set to fall

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What the income tax freeze means for you and your finances after Labour's Budget

The Labour Budget has sent ripples through the UK economy

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How Newcastle murderer Philip Craggs appeared on Jeremy Kyle show days after stabbing dad-to-be to death

Loved ones of victim Paul Gilbert were horrified when they saw killer on controversial daytime talk show as he was awaiting trial for murder

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This is a real area of concern for us - Police speak out about major concern for festive season

Officers from the Northumbria Police have urged the public to familiarise themselves with the rules regarding e bikes and electric scooters this year.

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Latest after couple allegedly attacked in Elswick home and man charged with attempted murder

Ross Clancy appeared in court court accused of attempted murder on Tuesday