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Taxpayers struggling with HMRC bill urged to get 'time to pay'
People who are unable to pay their bill in full may be able to avoid the fees and penalties if they contact HMRC
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NHS shares two key rules as weight loss jabs not a 'magic cure'
Weight loss medications should be combined with two vital lifestyle habits for effective results
Martin Lewis says UK households should 'get £92 document sorted now' - more important than a will
The personal finance expert told ITV viewers 'if you haven't got one, God forbid, you could really need'
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Police release image after reports of sexual assault in Newcastle
Northumbria Police received the report at around 6.50pm on Wednesday, October 22 2025, with the alleged incident taking place on Sandyford Road in Jesmond
Alleged Newcastle home attack victim still in hospital two months on
Ross Clancy has appeared in court accused of attempted murder after incident that left couple seriously injured
DWP confirms PIP review timeline as changes delayed
Changes to tax benefits for those utilising the Motability Scheme are set to roll out in July
Fire at former North East pub being treated as arson
Police confirmed that an arson investigation has been launched following the blaze at the former Eldon Arms Hotel, Ferryhill Station
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Brace yourself for one big party as we bring Rocky Horror Show to town
Dust off your suspenders, Rocky Horror Show is shimmying its way back to the North East - and one of the stars says we can brace ourselves for one big party.
Gateshead Council refuses to commit to new target date for 'really, really complicated' demolition of flyover
Gateshead Council has refused to commit to a new target date to complete the removal of the town’s crumbling flyover.
Pedestrian taken to hospital after being hit by car in Northumberland
A man in his 30s was hit by a vehicle and was taken to Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital
Martin Lewis gives 'urgent' HMRC deadline warning as millions at risk of hefty fine
The consumer expert says 'get your skates on' as the January tax return deadline approaches - here's what you need to do
Drivers warned of 'death of diesel' by 2035 with motorists unable to fill up cars
Diesel could soon become extinct, according to an expert report, and drivers won't be able to refuel their cars at petrol stations
Drug dealing group who conspired to supply cocaine across the North East are jailed
A drug-dealing trio who conspired to supply cocaine across the North East have been jailed.
Judge slams delays by police and CPS over dealers of cannabis-infused pizza, popcorn and sweets
Neon Patterson and Kelsey Gillespie were running a sophisticated cannabis dealing operation in Kenton in 2021 but have only now being sentenced
Newcastle drug dealers who conspired to supply cocaine across North East are jailed
The men attempted to hide their offending by using 'Encrochat' encrypted messaging
'Every woman's deepest fear' - Brave victim who fought-off attempted rapist in Gateshead praised by police
Thomas Dodds, 22, was jailed at Newcastle Crown Court on Monday
Major rush hour delays after two-vehicle collision on A69 near Newcastle
Emergency services were called to the westbound route between Heddon-on-the-Wall and Throckley on Tuesday morning
Countryfile icon was making two health mistakes before cancer diagnosis
Julia Bradbury, 55, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021 and says she was stressed, ate too much sugar and never honoured sleep before her diagnosis
North East primary school temporarily closes over fire safety concerns
Bosses at the school announced they had taken the "difficult decision" to close on Tuesday
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Arrests made and drugs and cash seized in crime crackdown across the North East
A week of targeted action across the North East has seen 22 arrests made and large quantities of drugs, associated electronics, and cash seized.