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HMRC clarifies State Pension tax rules and how people are affected in retirement
Older people are being offered some clarity over how taxation works for those claiming the State Pension
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Meet the selfless Washington twins who refused to 'let their sponsors down' after challenging charity fundraiser
Joseph and George Kemp, aged 12, wanted to raise money for a cancer charity after one of Joseph's school friends lost his mum to cancer
First photos inside North East's new specialist eye hospital with stunning time-lapse footage
Sunderland Specialist Eye Hospital is set to open later this summer
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Newcastle's 'affordable and accessible' Pilates studio takes next step with training school
Danielle Lee-Moulding is beginning this new venture, along with fellow instructor and long-time friend Sophie Douglas, after a successful few months
Full list of North East road closures and roadworks this week
All the planned road closures and roadworks across the region for the week beginning Monday, June 1
Former North East police officer shares 'most rewarding decision' as he encourages others to do the same
No previous legal experience is required to become a magistrate
Inside a 'superb' North East period townhouse in 'prestigious' address for sale at £750,000
The property offers stunning views towards the castle and cathedral
Brutal hammer attacker and dangerous drivers among North East thugs jailed in May
Here is a list of the defendants who were sent to jail by judges for crimes including attempted murder and causing death by dangerous driving
England Rugby legend to begin 500 mile cycling challenge for MND research at Newcastle Red Bulls
The former Red Roses captain Lewis Moody will be joined by the late Doddie Weir’s wife and son during his seven day charity challenge
Inside BGT winners' boozy night with Jeremy Clarkson and Amanda Holden
The Hawkstone Farmers Choir celebrated their historic Britain's Got Talent win with a boozy night out at a Hammersmith pub, joined by founder Jeremy Clarkson and BGT judge Amanda Holden
Met Office forecasts thunderstorms as temperatures could drop to 17C in end to heatwave
Weather experts have warned of a 'big change' next week with rain, thunderstorms and strong winds
Newcastle United star Sandro Tonali spotted on TV in crowd at WWE Clash in Italy
Viewers of the WWE Clash in Italy caught sight of the Italian international midfielder in the audience this evening
Andy Burnham slams 'desperate' Nigel Farage in social media migrants project row
Andy Burnham and Nigel Farage have clashed on social media over a Greater Manchester Combined Authority programme said to provide housing and benefits support to migrants
Top tips to keep hedgehogs visiting your garden including 1 item to place outside in June
Ways - and warnings - to keep hedgehogs happy over summer
Households with games consoles face £16.40 charges from July
The cost of household appliances use is set to be hit by energy price hike
'I was at death's door when Newcastle hospital doctors saved my life'
Carl Stout, 25, came close to death last spring.
Tyneside mum who fell ill after Egypt holiday in health battle to 'watch my babies grow up'
Sarah Hislop, 35, is seeking a kidney donor after falling ill in March
North East coastal councillor calls for protection order after 'worst' anti-social behaviour in years
A Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) is a legal order that allows a local council to impose restrictions on behaviour or activities in public spaces to tackle anti-social behaviour
Blue Badge £1,000 fine crackdown as over 100,000 penalty charge notices issued
More than 100,000 Penalty Charge Notices were issued for vehicles parked in disabled bays without permission or for Blue Badge misuse during 2024/25, new Freedom of Information data shows
DVSA motorway speed limit warning and eight drivers who must stick to 60mph reduced speed
The DVSA has confirmed the motorway speed limit in England has been reduced to 60mph for certain vehicles - here are the eight groups of drivers who must adhere to the reduced speed limit