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Warning issued to everyone who received a 'smart' device as a Christmas present
People who now have a new 'smart' gadget in their home should take five minutes to carry out a vital task, safety experts say
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NHS warning to contact doctor urgently to specific group on listed medication
The NHS has issued urgent guidance for patients taking sodium valproate for epilepsy or bipolar disorder, particularly women who may become pregnant
Snow maps show 13 UK counties including in the North East facing Arctic blast
Snow is forecast to hit more than a dozen counties across the UK in early January, with areas as far south as London expected to see wintry conditions according to new weather maps
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Everyone who can get council tax discount as UK householders face hike in April
People may be able to get 50% or 25% off their council tax bill if they are eligible - and some are even entitled to a 100% reduction
Work to start on redevelopment of Richard Stannard House in Northumberland
The works to Richard Stannard House are part of a wider regeneration scheme in Blyth
Whitley Bay tattoo artist on support for Christmas campaign as huge donation given to foodbank
David Ashdown, 46, of 1920 Tattoo Studio on Station Road, is delighted with the response to his festive fundraising this year
Meet the Northumberland school friends who are helping the homeless this winter
Caleb Blench and Rosie Henderson, both aged 10, are on a mission to help the homeless this winter and encourage kindness in the community
Food hygiene expert explains how to safely reheat Christmas leftovers like meat and veg
A specialist has offered advice over the best way to reheat leftover food and how long to keep it in your fridge
Northumberland gran attacked woman after accusing her of sleeping with her boyfriend
Victoria Harbertson, of Blyth, carried out a joint attack on the other woman after confronting her at her home
NHS lists six early warning signs of dementia including one that may appear when shopping
There are believed to be 982,000 people with dementia in the UK but more than a third of people with the condition do not have a diagnosis
DWP can give extra £347 a week to State Pensioners but 910,000 don’t claim
Thousands of older people are still not claiming a vital benefit that could help with their finances and open doors to other support
Girls Aloud star announces she's pregnant with first child as she shares special news
Girls Aloud singer Nicola Roberts has announced that she is pregnant with her first child with her fiance, footballer Mitch Hahn, as she shared the sweet news on social media
BBC Christmas Day TV 2025 slammed as viewers make same complaint
BBC One, ITV and Channel 4 Christmas Day TV 2025 schedules have left viewers disappointed, with fans complaining about the lack of festive films compared to previous years
UK weather maps forecast up to 8 inches of snow with North East among areas set to be hit
England is bracing for snow blizzards forecast for the North East, while Scotland could see as much as 22 inches, according to WXCharts maps
New UK laws coming in 2026 including bin rules, drinks ban plans and bank checks
From new border controls and travel fees to recycling rules requiring four bins, here's a look at the major changes coming in 2026 and how they might impact you
The North Tyneside neighbourhoods most affected by shoplifting over Autumn
Find out which North Tyneside neighbourhoods reported the highest reports of shoplifting in October 2025.
Full list of North East's most notorious roads as one has 9,200 offences and another a 129mph driver
These are the roads where the most speeding offences were recorded in the North East between January 1 and November 1, 2025
Figures show the Northumberland parishes most popular for second homes and holiday lets
Residents are being priced out of their villages in some parts of the county
"It costs around £900 to get back home" - Gazza's heartbreaking Christmas confession about leaving his family
Football legend Paul Gascoigne has said his family don't drink around him at Christmas due to his alcohol addiction, so he leaves them to 'get on with it'
The 'powerhouse' North East dad who has been carer for son with brain injury for 21 years
Stanley dad John Caulfield has been honoured for his dedication to the charity Headway County Durham