A claimant's Universal Credit payments could be reduced for a number of reasons - here's a round-up of the DWP rules

There is a generatonal divide, according to new figures

A GP has explained the surprising reason you might experience a metallic taste in your mouth

Alexander Robert McMurray was sacked by County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust in December 2020

The Village is located in Acklington and currently on the market via Pattinson Estate Agents

Gosforth has been named one of the best places to live in 2026

The North East arsonists who were hauled up in front of a judge recently

The location remains unchanged - but a whole new set of business trades there in 2026

A selection of planning applications submitted in Northumberland are being considered, including the demolition of a historic building in Prudhoe

Residents of these North East areas who play the national game have won a £1,000 prize

Teenagers Samuel Stuart and William Peters attacked the victim at the Grainger Street branch of the fast food outlet

Some Universal Credit claimants need to act in days or risk missing out permanently on extra help of up to £2,550 a year

Strong gales are already hitting the North East today, with the storm preparing to hit northern and western parts of the UK

Both petrol and diesel prices have gone up since the war in Iran began but drivers can take action to save fuel and money

The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's EuroMillions and Thunderball draws

Shotz Fitness, which was founded by Victoria Scott and Jill Weightman in 2020, has turned into a massive success

Jack Thompson, 16, is preparing for the new season, as he follows in the footsteps of his Formula One idols Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris

County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service station manager Gary Tough has taken on the incredible feat

Alma Laing, 71, was visiting the Namco Funscape in Gateshead with her husband and 21-month-old grandson

Following changes to council tax support in North Tyneside, one Forest Hall mum has faced a hike in outgoings

Abbey Mitchell, from Backworth, dropped six dress sizes by transforming her eating habits and hitting the gym

Per the tradition, the iconic British dish was the only thing on the menu for me today, and I knew just the place to go

The rocket and satellite giant SpaceX has a world class operation - and it needs reliable, high quality suppliers. Filtronic has been providing top quality components for nearly 50 years

We visited the call centre to learn about the highs and lows of being the voice on the other end of the line

Each April, the incredible sight of Alnwick Garden's 329 Tai Haku cherry blossom trees in full bloom delight visitors.