The new tax targets a certain kind of car parked in driveways across the country

Birdbaths can freeze almost daily in February, but there's an easy method to help birds survive winter by keeping water accessible with just one simple object

Nationwide Building Society gave more than 40,000 members a £175 switching bonus as UK bank account switches topped one million for the third consecutive year

UK motorists are being warned to check their tyre tread depth using a simple 20p coin test, as failing to meet the legal 1.6mm minimum could result in fines of up to £10,000 and 12 penalty points

Katie says her abdomen dramatically over a fortnight and felt "hard" to the touch

The Newcastle supporters were delighted after they saw their team come away from a visit to London with all three points

Weather charts show just when and where snow is set to fall in the North East this week, with one day in particular affecting the whole region

The collision looks to have taken place between the A1018 Seaton Interchange and the A690 Durham Road

The Met Office is reporting that it is "turning colder from Friday, with a chance of snow showers"

Police have confirmed that there are 'multiple victims' after a school shooting in a remote Canadian town, with 10 confirmed dead and 25 injured and counting

The Government agency has issued essential advice on treating norovirus, stomach bugs and food poisoning at home

Councils can impose fines for vehicles not being within the white lines in a car park - whereas some now ban certain vehicles

Dame Norma Redfearn has officially been handed the Freedom of the Borough following her 12 years as the mayor of North Tyneside.

Sticking to this advice could help speed up recovery

The Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner's Project Shield, credited with cutting anti-social behaviour by up to 32% in problem hotspots, will not continue

Jennifer O'Brien failed to show to learn her fate and a warrant was issued for her arrest

Maddie Kirby, of Gateshead, was just 18 when she left a man wounded and scarred in The Mushroom Bar

The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's EuroMillions and Thunderball draws

A milestone moment for Dr Andrew McClintock and his partner of buying their first home turned into an emotional rollercoaster

Two boys were stabbed at Kingsbury High School in Brent, north-west London

Gordon Carse, of Gateshead, has been locked up for breaching sex offender registration requirements when he went to Amsterdam

Northumberland County Council is attempting to recover over £37,000 from the Newsham councillor

A 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage to property after riot police were called to Swalwell

While councils have welcomed the prospect of seeing 90% of their special educational needs debts wiped, some have called for greater clarity over the bailout

AI was also used to analyse responses to a public consultation on the council's budget