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DWP State Pensioners on disability benefits urged to claim extra £331 a month
Latest DWP figures show there are thousands of eligible pensioners who are not claiming the benefits they are entitled to
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Drinking white wine and eating fruit 'could reduce risk of cardiac arrest', study finds
Health and lifestyle factors could prevent thousands of cardiac arrests
New Nexus Metro trams halted by safety scare after doors open onto tracks – repair plan underway
A solution has been found to the door problem that has put the Tyne and Wear Metro’s new fleet out of use, transport chiefs say.
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Bank holiday warning as Boxing Day to be moved in 2026 and 2027
The Christmas Day and Boxing Day bank holidays are set for a shake-up in the UK in 2026 and 2027 as the Government has already planned three 'substitute days'
Holy Island tide times ahead of Northumberland local elections
The island is cut off from the mainland by rising tides twice a day
Full list of food items that can improve heart health and regulate blood sugars
Among the food that can be beneficial for your health is a common breakfast item - here is more advice from experts
Sugar tax expansion to include milkshakes and non-dairy drinks under new UK proposals
Plans to end the exemption from the levy for dairy-based drinks, as well as non-dairy substitutes such as oats or rice, were put out for consultation on Monday
Former North Shields Fish Quay factory earmarked for demolition as plans drawn up
Unsafe buildings on the site of the former Tyne Brand factory are up for potential demolition over safety grounds.
Every new Tyne and Wear Metro train removed from service due to fault
All of the Tyne and Wear Metro’s new trains have been pulled from service.
Martin Lewis says 'it breaks my heart' as he issues stark scam warning
Consumer champion Martin Lewis has shared another warning about scams, saying 'the frustration is it still hasn't got through to everyone'
Nexus and Stadler issue joint statement confirming reason for withdrawal of new Metro trains with return date unclear
Nexus has said it’s unsure when the new Tyne & Wear Metro trains will be returned to service after the five locomotives were withdrawn from service on Thursday (April 24).
Houghton-le-Spring girl, 2, dies in hospital after suffering 'serious head injuries'
A two-year-old died in hospital last week - and a police investigation was launched.
Gateshead shop found with counterfeit vodka and illegal vapes denied alcohol licence
Todays Local will not be granted a licence following concerns from several organisations, including Northumbria Police
'XL bully' dog destroyed by police after being released on officers arresting 'men with machetes'
Greater Manchester Police said the dog was 'aggressive' and had been released 'in an attempt to evade police'
Paddy McGuinness joins forces with Marston's to look for the smartest pub in the North East
One of the UK’s leading pub companies has teamed up with comedian Paddy McGuinness on a search for the UK’s smartest pub and North East venues are in the running!
Newcastle travel LIVE updates: Traffic and public transport latest from the North East
Follow live updates here for the latest on Newcastle's roads and updates on public transport across the North East region
Newcastle team implant UK's first ever 'pacemaker for the brain' to treat epilepsy
Experts at the Royal Victoria Infirmary carried out the first operation in the UK to implant a device to treat epilepsy into the brain
County Durham paedophile who viewed child abuse images involving baby avoids prison
Barry Delovtot Lawson, 57, was given a suspended prison sentence at Durham Crown Court
North Tyneside Council makes nearly £1m on new garden waste collection fee
The controversial new fee for brown bin collections has generated more income than the council predicted.
Darlington Dogs' Trust heatstroke warning with temperatures set to rise
Some dogs can suffer heatstroke in milder temperatures, with pugs, French bulldogs and English bulldogs at higher risk