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Drivers urged to leave conkers inside cars this September for key reason
As spider season begins, motorists have been warned that failing to remove spiders from their vehicles could result in hefty fines and even driving ban
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Asda launches 'game-changer' new £11 range in 'proud moment'
The new range from George at Asda is aimed at people with additional needs that includes openings for feeding tubes, discreet pockets for stoma bags, easy open fastenings on sweaters and joggers as well as metal-free zips for easy MRI use
HMRC alert issued as state pensioners to be hit with 'extra bill'
The number of people receiving a State Pension has increased significantly in recent years
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DWP to send millions 'vital' letter next month as pensioners urged to act
The DWP will be sending out letters to millions of Brits next month to confirm the amount they will receive in Winter Fuel Payments, which are being reinstated this year
Woman knocked over partner as he tried to stop her drink driving after Washington hotel row
Nicola Walker, of Sunderland, left her partner injured by driving her Nissan Juke towards him in a hotel car park
DWP £300 Winter Fuel Payment won't be paid to these six groups of pensioners
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed the groups of state pensioners who will not be eligible for the £300 Winter Fuel Allowance this year
Drivers urged to 'reverse' onto driveway as 'unlimited fine warning issued
The Highway Code states that drivers should not reverse out of their driveways and this rule has been in place for some time
Drivers in England issued major warning over speed limit change 'no one wants'
The Labour Party government has given councils and local authorities the power to make their own decisions on speed limits, and some parts of the country could see 20mph limits introduced
Ryanair passengers warned over major boarding rule change this November
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary has sought to ease passenger concerns about the plan to make smartphone boarding passes mandatory
Free bus pass update for UK households as government makes new statement
The Department for Transport has responded to growing calls for the free bus pass scheme to be expanded in England, as the eligibility age is set to rise to 67
EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning Lottery numbers for Tuesday, September 9
The winning EuroMillions and National Lottery Thunderball numbers for Tuesday, September 9 - live breaking updates below
North East to get two new Wetherspoons as chain plans 15 more pubs
The budget chain is to open new locations across the country after signing a franchise agreement with casual dining operator The Papas Group
North East couple heartbroken after beloved Spaniel dies in boarding home dog attack
Kimberley and Ethan Stevenson were on their honeymoon in Majorca when they received the devastating call to say their two-year-old Cocker Spaniel Hugo had died
North Tyneside knifeman threatened to stab mum who asked why he approached her children
Kyle Kirkpatrick was in possession of a knife when he said he would stab the woman and 'slice' her neighbour
Victims died of 'multiple injuries' after helicopter crash involving Newcastle based firm
Three people died in a helicopter crash on the Isle of Wight last month, whilst a fourth person was airlifted to hospital in Southampton following the crash
North East solicitor helps overturn murder conviction after man spent 28 years in prison
Justin Plummer, now 52, has been in custody since 1997 after he was convicted of murdering Janice Cartwright-Gilbert
Emergency services called to Wallsend after three separate reports of grass fires
The fires were reported on the rugby pitches at Holy Cross in Wallsend
Gateshead Council sees 37 domestic abuse referrals a week, report finds
Over 1,000 people in Gateshead were referred to Gateshead Council's domestic abuse team between 2024/25
'Transparency' clash over new chair for Northumberland County Council’s development company Advance
The Labour leader has accused the Conservative council leadership of "contempt" for their political opponents
Northumberland villagers' joy as holiday lets plans refused at tourism hotspot
Over half of the properties in the village are already second homes or holiday lets