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Mon, 9 Feb 2026 09:41:48 +0000
'He deserves everything he’s getting' - sister of murdered April Jones speaks out
'He deserves everything he’s getting. He literally deserves it all'

Mon, 9 Feb 2026 09:30:39 +0000
Warning of delays to Universal Credit payments for millions claiming DWP benefit
Benefit rates are due to go up in April but not everyone will get an increase straight away - here's why

Mon, 9 Feb 2026 09:27:42 +0000
Prince William and Princess Catherine break silence on Epstein allegations
The Prince and Princess of Wales have expressed they are "deeply concerned"

Mon, 9 Feb 2026 09:27:12 +0000
Full list of 15 UK banks where DWP will check accounts under new powers
Details have been shared about which banks will be asked to provide information to help stop benefit fraud as the Government launches a crackdown

Mon, 9 Feb 2026 09:13:12 +0000
A19 collision LIVE: 'Blue tent' erected as road closed in both directions
The major closure is in place between the A1046 Haverton Hill Road in Portrack and the A139 Norton Interchange at Billingham Bottoms

Gazette Live

Mon, 9 Feb 2026 09:26:38 +0000
LIVE: 'Blue tent' erected on A19 as dual carriageway shut both directions after crash
The A19 Northbound is closed with long delays due to the rush-hour accident

Mon, 9 Feb 2026 08:48:51 +0000
A19 closed in both directions between Portrack and Billingham after crash
The dual carriageway is closed in both directions between Portrack and the A139 at Billingham Bottoms

Mon, 9 Feb 2026 07:59:56 +0000
Hartlepool man arrested over alleged murder of Lancashire University psychology student
Carla Georgescu, 19, was discovered at the University of Lancashire's halls accommodation :: A 34-year-old Teessider has been arrested

Mon, 9 Feb 2026 06:30:00 +0000
Highway Code alert over rule drivers 'must' follow or risk £10k fine
It is written on the Highway Code that drivers MUST follow the rule - or the fine could reach £10,000

Mon, 9 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Stockton council's failure over support for adopted child caused man 'avoidable frustration'
The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman said the council failed to properly consider a man's complaint regarding support for his adopted child

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