New DWP rules extending the gap between PIP health assessments are now in force

The Department for Education has agreed to place the school on its School Rebuilding Programme

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

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

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

A 29-year-old woman was rushed to hospital after being struck on the pavement by a motorcyclist in a hit-and-run in Aberdeen, Scotland, on Saturday, May 2, with the incident captured on a Ring doorbell camera

Jake Walker, 22, was three times over the cocaine limit

Martin Lewis has warned holidaymakers on The Money Show Live on ITV that those who book flights and hotels separately risk losing their hotel costs if a flight is cancelled - and most travel insurance policies won't cover them

It is due to begin in April 2028 for drivers of electric and hybrid vehicles

Voters in Sunderland were split about the prospect of a Reform administration taking control of the local council this week.

HMRC is sending letters to parents of 16- to 19-year-olds who risk losing their Child Benefit claims, worth at least £1,406.60 a year, if they fail to confirm their teenager's education or training plans

An expert has explained a situation where the source of the deposit was the problem

The DWP has confirmed the annual benefit cap for the new 2026-27 tax year, with rates frozen between £14,753 and £25,233 depending on your circumstances, and no increase planned

Here's a step-by-step guide on what to expect if you fall ill on board a ship and everything you need to know about cruise travel insurance

Major political change could be on the horizon in this year's local elections in Gateshead.

The complete list of all candidates running in North Tyneside's local election this year.

Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade had almost 200 callouts in 2025, and reinforced its volunteer numbers towards the end of 2025

Youths have been reported drinking, damaging play equipment, climbing on roofs and throwing eggs

Scott McAllister was walking his 11-year-old German Shepherd and Collie cross Rocky on Cocklawburn Beach on Sunday, when the shocking incident took place

The mid-terraced Gateshead home, which is being marketed by Jan Mitchell Properties, is based on a historic estate

All the planned road closures and roadworks across the region for the week beginning Monday, May 4

Mark Little, of Gateshead, made the offensive and upsetting racist remarks to a PC as he was being arrested for attacking him

Despite being the subject of a restraining order, Elkas Miah spent nearly 24 months sending his former wife texts and photos of their wedding day on a weekly then daily basis

Both Newcastle International Airport and Teesside International Airport have been ranked alongside 21 other locations

The country star told fans her medication and treatment would make it hard to perform