If you need more help with daily tasks or getting around due to a mental health condition, you could be eligible

There are strict rules around what you can and can't burn in your own garden

James and Leah have revealed where they sourced the last pieces for Cove

The BBC TV Licence fee is currently £174, but there are eight reasons you can get a refund - including moving abroad, moving into a care home, or living with someone aged 75 or over

Emergency services were called to the area at around 6.15pm on Sunday night

The bank will give £200 within 10 working days to those eligible with 'no hoops, no hassle' - here are more details of the scheme

The illegal car seats were first identified as failing to meet safety standards in 2014 - but have been found on sale on a number of online marketplaces

Officers are investigating a report that a man inappropriately touched a woman in her 20s at the Asda in North Shields

September 15 to 22 is the ‘qualifying week’ for the Winter Fuel Payment - here are the eligibility rules this year

Geordie Shore alum Vicky Pattison has opened up about her nerves ahead of the Strictly Come Dancing launch.

Jo has cut back her hours at work, has help from grandparents and uses the free Government hours

It's set to be a wet and windy start to the week for the North East

Car experts say now is the time to take action

A tech expert has explained who needs to be alert thanks to today's update

Two thirds of people have no idea the major change is coming next month

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

Here's what you need to know about claiming payments for a mental health condition

Scott Orr, 51, was jailed for four years and two months

Michael Brennan is running seven marathons in seven days next week - after a year that has seen he and his wife experience 'unimaginable loss'

All the planned road closures and roadworks in the region including Newcastle, Sunderland and Durham for the week beginning Monday, September 15

The derelict Queens Head, Postchaise and Monaco buildings at 32-38 Bishop Auckland Market Place are set to be flattened as part of a major redevelopment

David Wearmouth and his accomplices broke into the property, which was vacant as it was getting renovated, during the night and helped themselves to the goods in order to make 'easy money'

The Port of Tyne wants to develop facilities on both banks of the river

The TUI flight from Mexico to Manchester made a U-turn due to a medical emergency, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded for more than 24 hours

September is one of the peak times of year for fruit trees, with apples and pears in particular in full-on fruit production mode - but homeowners are being warned they could be fined for taking fruit from a neighbour's tree