If you've been clearing out your children's toyboxes ahead of the big day, there are several ways to make the most of those unwanted items

Here are all the changes for residents in Newcastle, Gateshead, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Northumberland, Sunderland and County Durham over the festive period

Nationwide Building Society is offering a £175 cash bonus to customers who switch to FlexDirect, FlexAccount, or FlexPlus accounts and meet specific criteria

The virus is harder to treat than flu or COVID and can cause symptoms including sore throat, runny nose and breathing difficulties

Here's what you need to know about keeping your pet safe in the cold

Millions of DWP claimants could see their payments increase significantly next year

Many people serve gravy with their festive feasts on December 25

Many UK households may not actually need to pay for a TV licence

The nifty tool may help identify where warmth is escaping from your property - doorways are among the common culprits

Nicola Jewers lied for eight years by saying she wasn't living with her partner whilst claiming Employment Support Allowance, Universal Credit and Housing Benefit

The four-bedroom home is located in North Shields

Debit cards are convenient for everyday purchases, but experts recommend using credit cards for holiday bookings to benefit from Section 75 Consumer Credit Act protection if travel providers go bust

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will increase face-to-face assessments for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) from 6% to 30% and Work Capability Assessments (WCA) from 13% to 30%, with changes starting in April 2026

Mobile network O2 has confirmed it will switch off its 3G signal in the coming weeks, with a final warning issued to users who haven't upgraded from 3G-only devices

Planning applications have been submitted for modern phone kiosks with built-in defibrillators at four locations

Residents of Firsby in Lancashire say they are nervous to open their windows to stop the flies getting into their homes, with one dog needing treatment for bitten ears

Felicity Dickinson came out of Molineux Pharmacy in Byker, Newcastle, to find her dog Lizzie was no longer there

Norway's second-biggest city is surprisingly compact but has plenty of culture and nature to explore

Lee Duckling, 36, was found collapsed in his home in January after going to bed poorly with flu-like symptoms

The former 'Long Bar' on Neville Street featured in the gangster film, Get Carter

A report into the death of James Trewick found his clinical care at HMP Northumberland was "only partly equivalent" to what he could have expected to receive in the community

Plans for 13 one-bedroom bungalows on the site of the former Eagle pub on Portsmouth Road were unanimously approved by councillors

A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East

Karen Carney won Strictly Come Dancing with pro partner Carlos Gu on Saturday night as millions tuned into BBC One

The road has been closed while the emergency services deal with the collision