Some people in the UK may be due money and may be able to reclaim hundreds of pounds - here's what Martin says

People on Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Disability Living Allowance for Children (DLAc) and Carer's Allowance who permanently move to Scotland are urged to make a new claim

A map shows just how significant the snowfall is likely to be, with flurries anticipated from the early hours of Tuesday, November 18

The Met Office has issued a 15-hour yellow weather warning for snow, starting at 3am on Tuesday, November 18 and continuing through to 6pm affecting 7 areas in Scotland.

The annual Radio 1's Big Weekend festival will take place in Herrington Country Park in Sunderland next year.

Cold Weather Payments are paid to householders who meet particular DWP criteria and only if the temperature falls to a certain level

Vicky Pattison has issued an apology after she missed her appearance on Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two on Monday night

John was told at 18 he wouldn't survive - he is now 68

The Met Office has issued a series of weather warnings for the next few days, with snow expected to fall in many areas.

Follow live updates here for the latest on Newcastle's roads and updates on public transport across the North East region

County Durham's Tamzin Usher fears the winter weather which exacerbates her health issues.

The Government has been considering new rules for drivers above a certain age

Making one major mistake while de-icing your car can result in you losing your insurance

The northern city is to expect snow this week as the Met Office issues a warning which means that disruption is likely across the North East with expected travel delays and power cuts

An expert shared a number of UK coins that are highly sought-after by collectors

Even if your supplier doesn't offer its own energy support scheme, or if you've sought help and been rejected, you may still get help

17 cats were living in unsuitable conditions in a Tyneside home, with Cats' Protection's Tyneside Adoption Centre helping to have already rehomed seven of them

David Straughan, of Sunderland, stamped on his partner's stomach twice while she was 12 weeks pregnant in a sickening attack

More than 20,000 people reporting fraudulent activity from scammers last year

Ethan Forster, of Sunderland, subjected the woman to a terrifying attack at their home and she has been badly affected by it

Major Claire Blakiston denied telling the mother of Royal Artillery Bombardier Nadine Askew that the military had 'f*****" up'

A four-inch pipe has left many in Palmersville and Killingworth without running water

Three Freeman Hospital heart failure patients may have died after a faulty device - later withdrawn by the manufacturer - malfunctioned

Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue Team volunteers carry out life-saving work

Metro services, particularly late at night and in the early morning, have been disrupted since last Friday due to what Nexus has called 'Stadler resource issues' at its depot in Gosforth