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Nationwide pledge affecting all 605 branches - full list including those in North East
The UK's largest building society has committed to face-to-face banking for its 16 million members
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HMRC 'panic' as UK households billed twice after major error
HMRC has sent follow-up letters to many savers that wrongly combine new charges on savings interest with amounts already included in earlier bills, it has been warned
Major driving test changes set to be introduced next week as learners warned
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has announced permanent changes to driving tests from November 24 following a successful trial period
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Full council tax changes that could come next week including 'unlimited raid'
Rachel Reeves, the Labour Party Chancellor, will deliver her Autumn Budget on November 26
North East manufacturing company fined £80,000 after man suffers life-changing injuries in HGV trailer fall
Penn Elcom Limited, which has a site in Washington where the incident took place, has been fined £80,000
Octopus Energy customers can receive extra £116,500 worth of support this winter
Some customers could be eligible for a wide array of additional support and freebies such as electric blankets
Anyone over 65 urged to make key heating change this winter
The Met Office is urging households to prepare for winter weather as multiple snow and ice warnings have been issued across the UK
Octopus Energy announces 'UK first' with 30 minute rule for UK households
The new Shape Shifters: Agile tariff helps SMEs cut energy bills by over 25% with real-time pricing
UK drivers urged to put washing up liquid in cars to tackle winter problem
It's a common problem in the cold autumn and winter months but washing up liquid can help prevent foggy windscreens
Dominic Cummings' Covid trip to Barnard Castle 'caused huge distress', inquiry report says
Dominic Cummings' visit to 'check his eyesight' at Barnard Castle during Covid lockdown 'increased risk' of public not following Covid rules, says inquiry
Heaton murder sentencing LIVE: Craig Howse jailed for life with minimum of 20 years
Craig Howse was found guilty of killing his 'best mate' Michael Craig in a rage-fuelled onslaught with a vacuum pipe and other weapons
Martin Lewis statement in full as energy bills to rise for millions in January
The Money Saving Expert reveals his reaction to the price increase ahead of Winter
Fans question Kelly Brook's 'problem' with Jack Osbourne after I'm A Celeb clash
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! fans are convinced that Kelly Brook and Jack Osbourne are feuding in the jungle, after the pair clashed over cooking duties
North East murderer who brutally killed doctor in hammer attack set for prison release
Murderer Reginald Wilson has been deemed fit for release from prison after serving 34 years behind bars
BBC boss gives update on new Strictly hosts as finding replacements 'on hold'
BBC boss Kate Phillips has said the search for replacements for Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman is on hold until the New Year as the production team focuses on delivering the current series
Government grant 'saving drivers thousands' now expanded to include new Nissan car
The Electric Car Grant (ECG) was launched in July this year to help make electric vehicles more affordable
Violet Close responders commended by police after fatal Benwell explosion
Stuart Turnbull of Newcastle City Council, and Dave Fenwick of Thompsons of Prudhoe, have received the rare awards for their efforts
Expert shares gardening tasks you need to complete to be ready for months ahead
Now is the time to plan ahead and plant certain bulbs with an expert claiming 'you’ll thank yourself come spring'
Millions of UK households refusing to pay £174 BBC TV licence fee
A new report has found people evading fees and not buying TV licences have meant more than £1.1bn was lost in potential income
Newcastle to host top internet influencer award ceremony
Nominations have officially opened for the UK Top Influencer Awards 2026 in Newcastle next spring.