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Woman in 60s taken to hospital after being knocked down by car in Wallsend
The woman sustained injuries which are not believed to be life threatening after being struck by a vehicle on Windsor Drive
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Carrots will go off quickly if stored next to these five foods
Your Christmas carrots may not make the big day if you're not careful
Teen girl killed in North East minibus crash as town marks 'incredibly sad day'
The minibus was carrying nine teenagers aged between 16 and 18 when it crashed
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I visited a North East baby bank and was inspired by what I saw
We spent some time at the North East baby bank in Wallsend which provides free and discounted baby items for families in need
New DWP benefit changes explained for people with disabilities and health issues
The DWP has detailed how Autumn Budget measures will affect PIP, Motability scheme and disability benefits for claimants
Eddie Howe and Dan Burn given honorary degrees by Northumbria University
The pair were presented with their degrees by university chancellor George Clarke at St. James' Park
Warning to anyone getting Evri deliveries for Christmas over 'spray and pray'
The Home Office has issued a warning as criminals impersonating Evri target customers with phishing scams
Free winter car fixes that prevent breakdowns in freezing weather
Winter is tough on cars, but a few simple £0 fixes can help you avoid a cold-weather breakdown and keep your vehicle running smoothly
North East man who sexually assaulted child before changing his name to "Natalie" claimed jury were hypnotised
A man who sexually assaulted a child before changing his name to "Natalie" and dressing as a woman claimed the jury returned a guilty verdict because they'd been hypnotised.
Two million UK drivers will be 'forced' to pay new £450 charge after rule change
The Government has confirmed a new pay-per-mile tax system starting April 2028, with electric vehicles charged 3p per mile and hybrids 1.5p per mile, on top of £195 annual VED charges
Major PIP change could impact blue badge holders as warning issued
DWP confirms it will review PIP eligibility test and PIP mobility allowance
Snow maps pinpoint exact date '21 hour barrage' could hit parts of UK
The UK is bracing for a 21-hour snowstorm, with advanced weather maps predicting the white stuff will first touch down in Scotland in the early hours of December 15
Man arrested in attempted kidnap probe after allegedly approaching schoolchildren in Northumberland
A 35-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted kidnap following an incident in Ashington
Police 'still don't know motive' behind Sycamore Gap felling as TV documentary set to air
Detectives spoke to BBC Radio 4's Today programme ahead of The Sycamore Gap Mystery airing on Channel 4 this week
State Pension warning as older people on low income 'getting £7,700 less' from DWP
Financial experts say many older people in the UK still face a shortfall in meeting day-to-day costs
Northumberland MP calls for 'register of landmark plants in law' after Sycamore Gap felling
Joe Morris said that the cutting down of the Sycamore Gap tree 'felt like an attack'
New DWP payment rates for State Pension and benefits from April 2026
Nearly 13 million pensioners will see State Pension rise by 4.8% while those on Universal Credit, PIP and other benefits will get a 3.8% increase from April 6, 2026
North East driver nearly caused head-on smash after tailgating and overtaking
Hosam Thoma was tailgating a vehicle in front of him while driving a Honda on Darlington Back Road at Sadberge and then decided to overtake on the single carriageway
Newcastle travel live updates: Latest on the North East's roads and public transport
Follow live updates here for the latest on Newcastle's roads and updates on public transport across the North East region
Ex-Premier League star arrested at airport over attempted rape allegations
Essex Police has released a statement