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Tue, 5 May 2026 08:55:58 +0000DWP confirms PIP rule change to affect nearly four million claimants
New DWP rules extending the gap between PIP health assessments are now in force
Tue, 5 May 2026 08:28:48 +0000North East community college set for new building years on from confirmed concrete problems
The Department for Education has agreed to place the school on its School Rebuilding Programme
Tue, 5 May 2026 08:16:39 +0000UK gardeners urged to pour chilli powder on lawns this May
Adding chilli powder to bird food is a wildlife-friendly method to deter squirrels and keep birds well-fed during the crucial May nesting season
Tue, 5 May 2026 08:13:29 +0000Drivers face £4,850 car tax after Rachel Reeves charge
New car tax bands are now in force and drivers could face a £4,850 road tax charge on certain vehicles - here's everything you need to know about the new UK car tax rules confirmed by Rachel Reeves
Tue, 5 May 2026 08:08:52 +0000UK households urged to act and pour washing up liquid down drains today
Heavy rain has been battering the UK over the bank holiday weekend, putting drains to the test - experts say washing up liquid and hot water is a simple solution to clear blocked kitchen sink drains
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Tue, 5 May 2026 08:14:44 +0000Roof terrace for nursery at Yarm School approved by Stockton Council
The school can build a rooftop garden as 'essential and practical external amenity space for the enjoyment of the youngest babies
Tue, 5 May 2026 07:08:13 +0000'Shocking' incident sees stolen Ford Fiesta driving around Pallister Park and narrowly missing children
Cleveland Police officers have seized three vehicles following the 'shocking' incident in Pallister Park
Mon, 4 May 2026 23:01:00 +0000Plans submitted to turn two empty Hartlepool houses into new eight-flat development
A planning statement says the development would 'bring underutilised properties into viable long-term use'
Mon, 4 May 2026 23:01:00 +0000Local elections previewed from the one area of Teesside heading to polls on May 7
A third of seats on Hartlepool Borough Council are up for election, one in each of the area's 12 wards
Mon, 4 May 2026 23:01:00 +0000Plans for new short-term holiday accommodation in village approved
Proposals note the site in Greatham will be professionally managed and be able to host up to four adults