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Andy Burnham £1.52 per mile charge plan 'catch' says BBC expert
The Government announced electricity bills will be VAT free benefiting EV owners but BBC Radio 4 Money Box presenter Paul Lewis has warned the savings figure is 'exaggerated'
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Kevin Keegan dies aged 75: Eddie Howe among those paying tributes to 'King Kev'
Affectionally known as 'King Kev' on Tyneside, former NUFC player and manager Kevin Keegan was a true footballing icon
Whitley Bay deputy head turns her dad's childhood bedtime story into children's book
Maternity leave inspired Katy Brown's lifelong dream to come true by writing her debut book
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Waitrose issues warning over food item that may contain pieces of plastic and metal
The supermarket has recalled a product, urging shoppers not to consume it
Andy Burnham Wednesday update on HMRC £12,570 personal tax allowance plans
New interview suggests a change in stance on income tax limit which campaigners say is unfairly punishing the lowest paid
TV Licence rule means you could get it for free legally
Yes, you could save £180 per year
Lloyds customers told follow ‘golden rules’ as emails sent out
Lloyds Bank has issued an alert to customers warning them of fraudsters ‘impersonating’ trusted companies
North Tyneside theatre group tackles 'medical misogyny' through art
Thanks to grant funding a community theatre group has been able to help break down the health barriers women face.
Freeman heart surgeon is 'new Egyptian king' for 9-year-old who had 'longest' transplant wait
Dáithí Mac Gabhann's family have announced he has had a successful heart transplant at the Freeman Hospital.
Bungling thief caught on camera falling off ladder while stealing plant pots from North East garden centre
The CCTV footage, shared to social media by Sunderland Home Grown CIC, has been viewed over 277,000 times
Gateshead woman stranded in bungalow with 'atrocious smell' and 'toilet from the Stone Age'
A Gateshead woman who survived a stroke, heart attack and broken back last year is stuck living in a home with an "atrocious smell" and has been told it'll be weeks before flood-damaged bathroom is replaced.
New County Durham care home to create 85 jobs ahead of Winter opening
The new care home facility will provide jobs while also providing employment for people in the region
Northumberland pest who bombarded scared ex with calls after release from prison back behind bars
Daniel Allison, of Blyth, who previously stalked the victim, defied a restraining order and left her feeling afraid and anxious
Armed thugs attacked Newcastle house with axe and fired crossbow while pregnant woman was inside
Callum Duncan and Callum Green carried out a terrifying attack on a property in Newbiggin Hall while two women and their partners were inside
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Converted pedal bike capable of 72mph seized in anti-social behaviour crackdown
Officers from Northumbria Police confiscated more than 30 motorcycles and made 23 arrests as part of anti-social behaviour initiative
Newcastle unites at St James' Park to honour Kevin Keegan - a legend who will never be forgotten
Supporters once again gathered outside of St James' Park today to pay tribute to their hero, and shared stories of the one they called 'King Kev'
Council commits to action plan after inquiry found poor behaviour 'normalised'
Newcastle City Council has committed to a series of changes after a review criticised the "significant behavioural and trust issues" displayed by some politicians
Grant to ensure Northumberland abbey's medieval paintings will be preserved
Hexham Abbey is home to several Medieval paintings but there are fears they could be "lost forever" without urgent conservation work