State Pension rates will go up by 4.8% while those on working age or disability benefits will see an increase of 3.8%

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Prices have already risen to 133.4p for petrol and 143.2p for diesel at UK forecourts due to the war in the Middle East, with experts warning they could go up by 10p per litre by the weekend

Trump's offensive against Iran has disrupted the Strait of Hormuz, potentially affecting UK fuel prices, household goods and everyday essentials

The UK has only ever had conscription twice in the past 126 years, but with the Iran war escalating, some experts believe it could be reintroduced - and one group would be targeted

The Middle East crisis has entered its seventh day as the first Government-chartered plane evacuating British nationals from the region touched down in the UK

The family of a woman who Ian Huntley targeted say they are praying he pulls through after being attacked in HMP Frankland

The events in the Middle East have wide-reaching effects for the UK household

The child murderer has been in hospital since he was attacked in HMP Frankland with claims it's a 'matter of time before he dies'

A car insurance company has shared the common mistake motorists make when turning right at junctions, explaining the issue it causes to other drivers on the road

One rural partnership has 50% of places unfilled

A councillor in Newcastle aired fears this week over efforts to get local authority staff to use artificial intellingence more, after reports of it making major errors

The car park that serves the tenants of Baltic Place could be kept in place

Mark Amery, of Sunderland, has made the victim's life an 'absolute misery' and has assaulted her previously

Dr David Cummins has joined campaigners highlighting the combined risk of drinking and smoking

Active Families NE was told it had won a bidding process to take over the lease at the centre - but the move has been put on "indefinite" hold

County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service has been recognised with two separate honours on an 'exceptional night'

Geoff Moon fought off two armed intruders who had broken into the Welcome Tavern

Both Northumbria Police and the North East Ambulance Service were in attendance at the incident

Adam Hall has been convicted of offences including rape and GBH with intent, at Newcastle Crown Court today, after almost 43 hours of deliberations

Tonight's Set For Life could see one player scoop £10,000 every month for 30 years

Gateshead could soon be considered for Town of Culture following changes to the competition to allow larger places to apply

James Graham, 24, was actually speaking to a police officer online

Adam Hall has been convicted of a series of offences of rape and GBH with intent after a lengthy trial at Newcastle Crown Court

Habib Rahman, who became Newcastle's first non-white lord mayor in the top civic post's 800-year history in 2021, is stepping down after 16 years as a councillor for Elswick