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Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:55:53 +0000'Don't take the risk' - Fans warned about driving while under the influence during the World Cup
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service say there was a 20.9% spike in collisions on England match days during the Euros and World Cup (2016–2024)
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:55:10 +0000Ryanair faces consumer investigation over seat fees for parents
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating whether Ryanair's practice of charging parents to sit next to their children on flights breaches consumer law
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:28:43 +0000TUI '72 hour rule' over package holiday bookings that could save you money
If you meet TUI's specific criteria, you may save cash on your package holiday - here are details of how it works
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:14:53 +0000Full list of DWP benefits you can no longer claim after reaching State Pension age
Here are more details about the support that will continue to be available once you retire and Government benefits that will stop
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:13:28 +0000Paul Gascoigne sends heartfelt message to Kevin Keegan amid stage four cancer battle
Kevin Keegan has spoken publicly about his stage four cancer battle - and Paul Gascoigne has sent his former Newcastle United icon a heartfelt message of love and support
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:13:22 +0000Driveway rule in force across England 'can make it illegal'
Two experts have explained things that homeowners might not think to consider
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:59:23 +0000North East baby suffered 'inflicted' injuries court told as dad on trial for murder
WARNING DISTRESSING CONTENT: Teesside Crown Court heard that baby Emmerson Thomas suffered bleeding on the brain and spinal cord - injuries a pathologist told the jury were 'inflicted' and not accidental
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:53:10 +0000Farne Islands puffin census underway for 2026 as rangers begin 'vital' count
Farne Islands rangers count the birds every year to help build a long-term picture of how they are faring
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:47:38 +0000New DWP update as September 2026 cut-off announced
The Government gave an update on Wednesday
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 02:00:00 +0000Plans to spend £2.1 million on four-bed children’s home in Northumberland given go-ahead
Private placements can cost councils up to £40,000 a week with hopes the new home will help cut costs in the long run
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:00:00 +0000Lack of A1 dual carriageway in Northumberland is causing businesses to suffer
Delays cause significant problems for local businesses
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:30:00 +0000Fears over future of Tyneside daycare centres but council insists 'no decisions made'
It follows claims that several STANLEY Daycare Centres across South Tyneside could be closed or reduced, and many staff could lose their jobs
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:30:00 +0000Urgent warning issued to visitors after firefighters tackle blazes at Hadrian's Wall
Visitors are being urged to refrain from lighting campfires and to leave portable barbecues at home
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000North East delivery driver's life ruined by drug addict who stole his car and ran him over
Michael Gill, of Sunderland, left the victim with life-altering head injuries after hitting him with his own car as he tried to flee with his parcels
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000Suspected double stabbing on Gateshead football pitch sees two men taken to hospital
Rakan Al Asafrah and Ammar Alrahman allegedly hospitalised both victims and left one needing life-saving surgery
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:28:36 +0000Manhunt for rapist at large after he's freed from jail by mistake
Bernadin Dedic, 48, who subjected his victim to a series of rapes is on the run after being accidentally set free from prison
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:20:35 +0000Winning Lotto and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday's £2m lottery jackpot
We have everything you need to know about the Lotto and Thunderball draws for Wednesday, June 10
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:17:58 +0000Lotto results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Wednesday, June 10
The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's Lotto and Thunderball draws
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:42:50 +000017-year-old boy dies after horror crash in which six people were taken to hospital
The collision happened between Saltburn and Skelton in East Cleveland with two air ambulances landing at the scene
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:26:05 +0000Can Labour's North East mayor Kim McGuinness get on with Reform council leaders?
Four of the eight seats around Ms McGuinness’ cabinet table are now occupied by members of Nigel Farage’s party instead of it being dominated by Labour
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:12:18 +0000Inside 'impressive' £925,000 home in one of Newcastle's most expensive streets
The four-bedroom property marketed by Bradley Hall presents a rare opportunity for future enhancement in sought-after suburb
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:07:49 +0000Jordan Pickford should take penalties for England at the World Cup
Pickford's former PE teacher Jim Welch says England's Number One is 'fearless' and should be taking penalties as well as saving them
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:01:56 +0000Newcastle council leader promises inquiry report will be made public after pre-election delay
The findings of an independent review into the running of Newcastle City Council are finally set to be released, having been pushed back until after May's local elections
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:01:08 +0000Violence erupts 'out of nowhere' in VIP section of Newcastle gig between family members
Selina Charlton assaulted her step-aunt at the UB40 concert at Leazes Park then said she'd waited a long time to do so
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:45:32 +0000Exactly how £7m will be invested to boost the North East tourism industry
Experience North East England hopes to drive domestic and international visitors to the North East after 70 million people came last year