The Department for Work and Pensions is reviewing eligibility criteria for the mobility component of PIP, which could have implications for Motability Scheme users and Blue Badge holders

The bank has explained what you need to do if you want to switch to Lloyds and get a joint account, and what the switching incentive rules are

The new scheme was confirmed in Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget and will require fuel retailers to report real-time prices, helping motorists find the cheapest fuel

The Department for Transport has issued a statement on the issue of free bus travel for over 60s in England after a petition forced a debate in the House of Commons

ARC Adoption North East joins adoption agencies across the country to encourage families to consider adoption

The DWP warns you could be taken to court or have to pay a penalty if you give wrong information or do not report a change straight away

Prime Minister Keir Starmer says these proposals will 'restore basic fairness and common sense to our social security system'

New weather charts show the UK could be hit by up to 77cm of snow in a 400-mile blizzard with Newcastle facing up to 33cm

Police, paramedics and firefighters rushed to the Asda Express garage on Stockton Road on Thursday evening

The Department for Work and Pensions has issued a response, as it urges people to check for unclaimed benefits and warns of scams

The nurses claim that a transgender colleague stared at them, asked one member of staff why they weren't getting changed and walked around in boxer shorts

Sarah Stokoe hopes Hazlewood Community Primary could still be saved by becoming an academy before it is shut down

Paris Griffiths and Alexander Reeves have been jailed after leaving the victim in intensive care following a shocking attack

Caitlin Ruddy, 15, tragically died after being swept out to sea in 2016

Developers want to knock down Hadrian House and replace it with a new student accommodation block that would be among the tallest buildings in Newcastle

The Government has said the council will receive an additional £102 million between 2024 and 2029, but much of this comes from council tax rises

Tyler Laverick was given a suspended sentence in 2018 for leaving his dog Diesel with facial injuries after biting him

The outcome of the investigation could result in the local authority exercising powers to limit future HMOs

An MP has written to North Tyneside Council to oppose a planning application for a new Wallsend children's home.

Queen Alexandra College is now disused and could be transformed into 34 new apartments

Despite the large numbers, just 10% of the £10 million was paid out to claimants

The 'buy-now-pay-later' firm offers an alternative to conventional credit cards

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

Colin Gibson was attacked the day after his dad died and suffered brutal injuries

Michael Webb, of South Shields, caused the deaths of father and son, Peter and Ben Webb, in the crash John Reid Road