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Treasury minister issues tax update ahead of April 2026 changes
He said the Government had been forced to make some tough decisions
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Tyneside council taking action over damaged grass verges as calls made to remove them
Grass verges damaged by workers employed by the council will be
Science Minister says AI can bring stronger North East communities and renewed pride of place
The officials were speaking at a conference in Northumberland
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What you need to know about North Tyneside Council's draft Local Plan
Residents still have time to be heard on how the council could shape the future of North Tyneside in its Local Plan.
Council has 'slipped its clutch' on closures as Newcastle park café shut says councillor
Newcastle councillor Doc Anand said that the closures of cafés in Exhibition and Paddy Freeman's Parks extended beyond food and drink
New flats above Newcastle department store set for approval after 'looming presence' scaled back
Councillors will consider plans for a major redevelopment above Newcastle city centre's TJ Hughes
Woman broke back leaping from upstairs window to flee 'black sheep' of Tyneside gangland family
Colin Ferry, of Wallsend, became abusive and violent when his partner got a takeaway pizza delivered to the wrong address
North East snow forecast: Up to 10cm February blizzard to batter 16 counties across UK
Weather maps show up to 10cm of snow could fall across the North East as a two-day blizzard is forecast to sweep 16 counties in England next week
North East greyhound enthusiast wins national award at just 20-years-old
Since leaving school, Shannon Brown has been dedicated to racing, as well as finding retired dogs their 'forever homes'
NHS alert for all using sertraline - five symptoms of rare but serious side-effect
Millions of Brits are prescribed sertraline every year - here's what the NHS says about common and serious side effects to watch for
Investigation launched into US firm's £6bn deal to take over dozens of North East care homes
Welltower Inc. completed deals to take "over 600" care homes in October, included dozens in the North East.
Drone footage shows damage to South Shields pier battered by huge waves
Photographer Steven Lomas captured new footage revealing the extent of the serious damage to South Shields pier
Drivers facing petrol price rise despite launch of UK Fuel Finder service
The programme is part of cost-cutting measures for UK motorists
DWP national pilot to be trialled in North East targeting 'rogue' landlords
The initiative would enable councils to reclaim Housing Benefit or Universal Credit costs that have been paid to landlords who commit offences
Council-run café and toilets close 'before two-week deadline' in Newcastle's Exhibition Park
The café in Exhibition Park has closed until the council finds a new independent operator, though it's not clear when or who that will be
Huge build-up of rubbish on Tyneside street described as 'disgusting' after council 'confusion'
A huge amount of rubbish was reportedly left outside of council flats on Rydal Avenue in North Shields for around 48 hours
Michelin Guide Ceremony LIVE: Updates and watch here as 2026 Michelin Stars awarded
The Michelin Guide Ceremony for the UK and Ireland 2026 will take place at on Monday 9th February in Dublin. We are here to bring you news as it happens with new Michelin Stars announced at the event, attended by the biggest names in hospitality.
Newcastle council house rents set for 4.8% hike as bosses promise repairs improvement
Councillors are expected to sign off next week on a rent hike of 4.8% for thousands of council housing tenants in Newcastle
Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Monday, February 9
Tonight's Set For Life could see one player scoop £10,000 every month for 30 years
Key details as road reopens after pedestrian dies on A19
A man in his 50s was sadly declared dead at the scene after emergency services were called to the area shortly before 7am this morning