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Bank of England cut interest rates in major money change - what it means for you
The cut makes the interest rate the lowest since Feburary 2023
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Tragedy as pupil dies following 'medical emergency' at secondary school in South Shields
Police, paramedics and the Great North Air Ambulance rushed to St Wilfrid's RC College on Thursday morning
North East universities welcome 'life-changing experiences' for students as UK re-joins Erasmus programme
The Government has confirmed that the UK will re-join the Erasmus scheme
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William and Kate share tender family portrait for royal Christmas card
The Prince and Princes of Wales shared the photo, taken in April this year
Police warning as high-tech thieves target Ford Fiestas in North East
It comes after several Ford Fiestas were reported stolen in the Consett and Stanley areas
Pensioners with these health conditions could get up to £1,423 each month from DWP
Over 1.7 million people across Great Britain are already receiving the support
School medical emergency: Pupil tragically dies with South Tyneside school closed
Police, ambulance crews, and the Great North Air Ambulance Service were called to St Wilfrid's RC College in South Shields
Would-be revellers warned to stay safe ahead of ‘Black Eye Friday’
The North East Ambulance Service has warned would-be revellers to stay safe ahead of ‘Black Eye Friday’ - traditionally one of the busiest days of the year for the service.
Grandmother's face slashed on eve of daughter's wedding in revenge for alleged prison attack by son
A grandmother's face was slashed hours before her daughter's wedding in revenge for an alleged prison attack by her son.
Tragedy as 28-year-old man dies after 999 crews descend on residential street
Emergency services were called to Nable Hill Close in Chilton, due to concerns for a 28-year-old man's welfare
Anyone on common medication warned against eating classic sweet
Dr Chris Steele has said people with heart conditions should avoid the popular sweet treat
Stay safe tips over seven devious parcel scams out to ruin your Christmas
Advice on how to protect yourself from scams designed to steal your money over the festive season
Police hunt Northumberland man wanted on suspicion of criminal damage
Northumbria Police says that "extensive enquiries" are ongoing to locate 40-year-old John Luke
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Teen snared pervert who groped her by posting footage of her online
A teen snared a pervert who commented on her short skirt before lifting it up and touching her bum by posting a video of him online.
Super-flu updates LIVE: Flu stats due to be released as NHS faces Winter crisis
The flu stats continue to show a record level of cases admitted to hospital
Drug fuelled recruitment manager jailed after punching ambulance worker in face
A drug fulled recruitment manager who punched an ambulance worker in the face as she tried to help him has been jailed.
Spike in North East sexual offences as new Northumbria police report probes the reasons why
Recorded sexual offences in the Northumbria area have increased as more cases emerge over sharing or threatening to share sexual images. The offence was identified under the 2023 Online Safety Act.
HMRC to phase out paper letters for millions of people from April
Move to 'digital by default' method in spring 2026 aims to save money
Northumberland man charged after man seriously injured in Newcastle city centre
Hayden Wright, of Ashington, has been charged with wounding with intent to commit GBH after an incident on Marlborough Crescent in Newcastle city centre
Major incident update - One man stabbed and another in hospital after substance thrown in face
A man is in hospital after being stabbed and another is also receiving medical treatment after having a substance thrown in his face.