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UK weather maps show -3C freeze hitting North East before Christmas
Temperatures could drop to -3C in parts of the North East later this month, with forecasters predicting cold conditions in the run-up to Christmas Day on December 23
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Drivers urged to put toothpaste on car for two key reasons this December
The common household item can prevent frost on windscreens and improve headlight visibility during winter driving
M&S, Aldi, Lidl to close all North East stores for 24 hours as shoppers warned
Major UK supermarkets including Aldi, Lidl and M&S will close on Boxing Day to give staff a break, while Tesco, Sainsbury's and Asda will open with reduced hours
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Maximum council tax rise for Newcastle homes and job losses planned in major cost-cutting bid
A council tax rise and 75 job losses have been announced under multi-million pound budget cuts in Newcastle.
Decision on St James' Park STACK fanzone as rival Newcastle bars take legal fight to High Court
An alliance of Newcastle bars and pubs has lost a legal challenge against the STACK fanzone outside St James’ Park.
North East flood warnings in place as Storm Bram hits the region
There are flood warnings in place for rivers located in Northumberland and County Durham
Hour by hour weather forecast as Storm Bram brings Met Office yellow warnings for rain and wind
The weather agency has warned that the storm will bring 'strong winds and very heavy rain' to northern England
Man jailed for involvement in gang who stole two lorries in North East depot rampage
Nathan Smith, along with three other men, stole the vehicles, which were later involved in a ram-raid on a JD Sports store
Storm Bram: Six things Met Office says to do as weather warnings in place
The Met Office has issued amber warnings for Storm Bram with winds up to 90mph and 100mm of rain expected across parts of the UK, with forecasters advising six crucial safety steps
Storm Bram LIVE: Updates as yellow weather warnings for wind and rain in place across the North East
The Met Office has warned people in Northumberland about strong winds and residents in County Durham about heavy rain
One in 15 drivers avoiding cameras with 'leaves, pens and cellophane'
Some are known as ghost plates, featuring a reflective coating that prevents them being read by cameras
A19 crash LIVE: Three miles of delays on major road in County Durham
Follow live updates here for the latest on Newcastle's roads and updates on public transport across the North East region
Storm Bram flood warnings: 21 UK areas on alert as 85mph winds and 100mm rain hit
Flood warnings have been put in place across 21 areas of the UK
Calls for breakdown of foreign investment in each North East council area
More deep dives have been called for to track foreign investment in each North East local authority area.
29 new electric buses to operate across three busy North East routes
The three Go North East routes account for almost 100,000 journeys each week
Redheugh Bridge safety fear as 'careless' concerns raised over crumbling concrete
Several areas of crumbling concrete have been identified on the Redheugh Bridge, where inspections are still being carried out a year after concerns first emerged
Gateshead pervert said he'd try to get victim Cabbage Patch Kids doll before abusing her
Daniel Kristiansen, of Gateshead, has been jailed for a sex attack carried out in the 1980s
Tesco issues urgent recall on potentially unsafe product warning 'do not eat it'
The retailer has recalled Tesco 6 Aubergine Katsu Bao Buns because of undeclared milk
Asda consultation details emerge on proposed sick leave crackdown in stores
Asda is consulting on stricter absence policies that could extend disciplinary tracking from 6 to 12 months, potentially affecting over 150,000 staff across 1,200 outlets
Pubs to raise pint prices as 90% of landlords hit by Budget tax changes
A survey of pub landlords shows 90% plan to increase drinks prices following the Autumn Budget, with business rates set to rise by 76% and one operator warning of a 'tsunami of costs'